Varun Kaushik - Chief Technology Officer

My name is Varun Kaushik, a health informatics graduate who spent over 15 years as a dental surgeon before shifting my focus to something that felt even more urgent—helping people feel less lost and more empowered in today’s digital healthcare world. I’ve seen firsthand how seniors struggle with telehealth, patient portals, and technology that’s meant to help but often leaves them behind. That’s what drew me to The HEAT Squad. Here, I found a mission that matches my own: using compassion and technical knowledge to bridge the gap between healthcare and real people’s lives. As a CTO, I focus on more than just the systems themselves—I care deeply about how people experience them. Whether it’s shaping how tools are introduced or supporting team efforts to guide first-time users, I work to build trust, confidence, and clarity. Everyone deserves to feel supported and confident when using healthcare technology—because that’s what truly makes it work for people. That’s what I’m here for.