Dr. Prasanth Kamma FIET
From rural India to leading digital healthcare transformation for one-third of the US population, Dr. Prasanth Kamma is building intelligent platforms that drive large-scale patient impact—and mentoring the next generation to do the same.
Making a difference in global healthcare technology
Dr. Prasanth Kamma FIET is no stranger to challenge. Raised in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh, India, where access to electricity, healthcare, and education was limited, he learned early that knowledge could be a powerful equaliser. With encouragement from his parents—both teachers—Prasanth developed a deep-seated belief that technology could be used to close critical access gaps and change lives for the better.
Today, as Principal Architect at Aetna Inc. (a CVS Health company), he plays a leading role in designing the backbone systems that power healthcare applications used by millions across the US. His work is focused on transforming reactive care into preventive care, building scalable, secure digital infrastructure to enable real-time clinical services, patient engagement, and streamlined pharmacy solutions.
“I want to design data-driven healthcare platforms that support early intervention, better access, and more personal healthcare experiences—especially for underserved communities,” he explains. “It’s not just about technology. It’s about building systems that people can trust.”
A career driven by purpose
After earning his master’s degree in Electrical Engineering on a 90% scholarship, he began his career in technology development and systems design, contributing to complex engineering solutions across industries. In recognition of his significant contributions to healthcare technology and digital transformation, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Computer Science. As his career evolved, he became increasingly drawn to healthcare technology, where the stakes—and the opportunities to make a difference—were high.
His expertise has since grown to include cloud platform architecture, DevOps and secure healthcare system design. Alongside his professional work, Dr. Kamma also contributes to industry advancement as an IET Young Professional Ambassador, a keynote speaker, and a judge at events like the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair. He has also been featured for his expert commentary in global publications such as the Science Media Centre and the IET, where he shared expert insights on ethical AI usage and data protection in healthcare systems.
“I believe that real education is about service. It’s not just what you know—it’s what you share, how you guide others, and how you strengthen the community around you.”
Shaping healthcare at scale
Dr. Kamma is a key architect of CVS Health’s Tier 1 Enterprise Service Platform, which supports essential applications like MinuteClinic, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), and Attain. His research and designs ensure that these services remain robust, scalable, and secure as they continue to grow—ultimately helping deliver care to around one-third of the US population.
On a typical day, he collaborates across engineering, business, and operations teams to enhance performance and resilience. But beyond his technical acumen, it’s his ability to lead, mentor, and inspire that sets him apart.
“I have mentored numerous engineers and technology professionals, helping them build skills in system architecture, healthcare platform development, and secure design practices. Helping others grow in their careers has been as important to me as building the systems themselves.”
Achieving Fellowship
Dr. Kamma became a Fellow of the IET after being encouraged by an existing Fellow who highlighted the professional value and collaborative opportunities that come with Fellowship status.
“The application process was very structured and clear helping me focus on preparing the right evidence and examples from the beginning. The Fellowship team supported me step-by-step throughout the process and answered my questions and guided me on how to organise my experience properly to match it to the application expectations.”
At just 31 years old, Prasanth’s achievement makes him one of the youngest known Fellows, a fact he approaches with humility and a strong sense of duty. For Dr. Kamma, IET Fellowship is more than a title—it’s a launchpad for lasting impact.
“Fellowship isn’t just recognition of what you’ve done—it’s a responsibility. It’s a commitment to raise standards, mentor others, and keep building systems that solve real world problems.”
Giving back to the next generation
As part of Dr. Kamma’s broader involvement outside of work, he has mentored more than 100 professionals, helping them build expertise in systems architecture, healthcare technology, and platform security. He served as a Copado Mentor, guiding professionals on the best practices in DevOps and platform deployment.
In addition to mentoring, he recently contributed as a judge for the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair, where he evaluated innovative projects supporting young innovators working on exceptional technical solutions.
Whilst IET membership helps him stay connected with the wider engineering community, similarly, he has also been exploring the IET’s publications, webinars and networking events to stay up to date with developments across different areas of technology. His contributions to expert media platforms such as the IET and Science Media Centre have further amplified his voice in ongoing global discussions on responsible healthcare innovation and AI ethics. As a result, Dr. Kamma has been increasingly active amongst the IET EngX community, where he shares ideas, questions and takes key learnings from other engineers.
Moreover, Dr. Kamma has also volunteered as a Fellow Assessor and Fellow Advisor for the IET and looks forward to helping people grow in their professional journey.
Looking ahead
Dr. Kamma is continuing to pursue his mission to make healthcare more proactive and more accessible to everyone. He’s also expanding his efforts to mentor the next generation of engineers—championing diversity, deep thinking, and ethical leadership in engineering practice. His goal is to design platforms that support early intervention, real-time monitoring, and better access to healthcare, especially for underserved communities.
Combining his vision for the future and mentorship, Dr Kamma wants to spend more time helping engineers grow their careers alongside his technical work. “I want young engineers to not only grow their skills but also lead with integrity, question assumptions, and focus on the long-term impact of what they build.”
Dr. Kamma expresses that IET Fellowship has been a significant career milestone, bringing greater visibility to the work he is passionate about—especially his years of mentoring, leading technical initiatives, and building technology that improves lives. “It’s strengthened my credibility in the industry, where trust and responsibility are essential.” More importantly, Dr. Kamma can now connect with a community of engineers who share similar values, which gives him expanded opportunities to collaborate, exchange ideas, and continuously raise standards and best practices.
Advice to aspiring Fellows
“Don’t rush to solve problems—take the time to understand them. Master a domain that truly matters to you and ask better questions. Fellowship recognises work that’s not just technically excellent, but meaningful, lasting, and capable of inspiring others.”
References:
https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-the-development-of-a-generative-ai-model-trained-on-de-identified-nhs-patient-data-to-predict-healthcare-needs/
https://www.theiet.org/media/press-releases/press-releases-2025/press-releases-2025-april-june/16-april-2025-should-we-be-worried-about-500-000-uk-health-records-being-shared-with-china
https://becarispublishing.com/digital-content/blog-post/uk-researchers-train-generative-model-57-million-health-records-advance-disease