Publishing | Societies & Associations | Healthcare & Pharma
Publishing | Societies & Associations | Healthcare & Pharma
Zentrovia Solutions is a leading IT consulting firm focused on delivering smart, AI-enabled technology solutions. Our team helps businesses adopt artificial intelligence and emerging tools to improve efficiency and scale with precision.
Through expertly crafted product engineering, seamless global delivery, and access to exceptional tech talent, we help organizations bring their digital vision to life—using the latest in AI and automation to create solutions that scale and perform.
Jagadish C U
Founder & CEO
Jagadish (JC) is an entrepreneur with a vision to bring innovative solutions to the market. As the founder of Zentrovia Solutions, he leads the company’s strategic growth across digital publishing, SaaS, and technology consulting services.
With a background in enterprise IT, product engineering and a passion for digital transformation, JC brings two decades of experience helping clients navigate complex technology challenges. Under his leadership, the company has launched specialized divisions like Associations Solutions Hub, focusing on serving professional societies and associations and social impact programs like AI Literacy for the workforce of tomorrow.
His expertise spans Outsourcing & staffing, SaaS products, eLearning platforms, cloud architecture, and digital strategy. JC is known for building lean, execution-focused teams and fostering long-term partnerships that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Christopher R. Merlan
Strategic Advisor
Chris Merlan is a passionate and results-driven digital executive with over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives, with a particular focus on the strategic application of technologies like AI. As Chief Digital Officer and Executive Vice President at ASCO, Chris spearheads key projects that leverage technology to improve customer experience and solve complex business challenges.
A core component of Chris's leadership involves promoting the responsible use of AI in Healthcare/ oncology. He co-led ASCO's Board Task Force on AI in Oncology Care, a pivotal initiative that established guiding principles for oncologists navigating the complexities of AI integration. The task force has been instrumental in shaping ASCO's approach to AI, ensuring ethical considerations and patient well-being remain paramount.
Prior to ASCO, Chris held leadership positions at Publicis Groupe, Sapient, and NormaTec, where he honed his expertise in change management, enterprise architecture, program delivery, strategic planning, and operational leadership. His diverse background includes roles at MIT and Harvard University, where he led the OpenCourseWare initiative and was the Practice Manager for Grants Management, respectively.
Chris is a sought-after voice in digital transformation, known for his ability to inspire and empower teams to achieve their full potential. He is a firm believer in open communication, risk-taking, and continuous learning.
Kevin Ream
Strategic Advisor
Kevin Ream brings operator-investor experience at the intersection of digital content, healthcare, and enterprise platforms. He serves as Chairman of Rittenhouse Book Distributors (Rittenhouse Digital), the company behind the R2 Digital Library, a leading e-library platform used by hospitals, medical schools, and government agencies. Kevin has focused on expanding digital delivery, modernizing product strategy, and growing partnerships across health-sciences publishing.
At Zentrovia, Kevin advises on AI-first services, product and platform strategy, and commercialization - drawing on a track record that spans acquisitions, go-to-market, and scaling digital businesses. His counsel helps Zentrovia translate cutting-edge technology into repeatable client outcomes and long-term value creation.
We bring together the power of AI and the experience of seasoned IT professionals to help businesses succeed.
By blending human insight with the power of AI, we offer technology consulting that’s not only smart and forward-thinking, but also deeply aligned with each client’s unique needs with custom AI solutions.
We believe technology, when guided by human insight and powered by AI, can be a true catalyst for how businesses grow, adapt, and lead.
With a team of experienced IT professionals and a future-focused mindset, we help organizations unlock new possibilities through AI-driven product engineering, outsourcing, and staffing—turning technology into a force for meaningful change.
Zentrovia offers a full spectrum of AI-augmented technology consulting services, designed to meet the challenges of a fast-changing digital world.
We deliver solutions that spark innovation—ranging from product engineering and cloud services to outsourcing and staffing. With AI woven into the core of our approach, we help businesses stay secure, agile, and lead confidently through digital transformation.
