Our Team

Vision and ambition fuel Robert’s journey as Co-Founder and Principal Architect at Kailo Medical. In 2011, he partnered with Bernard Duscher to establish Kailo with the goal to build transformative software that drives the future of global healthcare. Guided by a lifelong ambition to create a successful, multi-national technology company, Robert’s vision is now realised with Kailo’s advanced solutions trusted by clinicians in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
With over two decades of software development experience spanning leading healthcare organisations and multi-national financial institutions, Robert brings unmatched technical expertise and strategic insight to every Kailo innovation. As the architect behind Kailo’s core products, he is renowned for his ability to identify inefficiencies in clinical workflows and turn those insights into intuitive, high-performance software that revolutionises medical imaging.
Robert’s clarity of purpose ensures every product is designed for impact, scalability, and security. He leads by example, laying the technical foundation and empowering teams to build, refine, and deliver sophisticated solutions that drive measurable improvements for clinicians and their patients.
As Kailo Medical continues its global expansion, Robert remains committed to redefining the possibilities of healthcare technology. His relentless drive for excellence and passion for innovative problem-solving keep Kailo, and its partners, at the forefront of the industry.

Bernard Duscher is a pioneering software entrepreneur and technologist with more than two decades of experience shaping the future of medical imaging and health IT. As Co-Founder and Director of Kailo Medical, he stands at the intersection of innovation and clinical precision, driving the company’s technical vision and ensuring every solution enhances the way radiologists and clinical teams deliver care.

Bernard began his career in the radiology software sector, where he developed the analytical and architectural skills that would later become the foundation for his work in healthcare technology. In 2011, he co-founded Kailo Medical with a clear mission to create intelligent, intuitive software that transforms diagnostic imaging workflows and bridges the gap between technology and patient impact.

Under his technical leadership, Kailo has evolved into a trusted partner for imaging providers across the globe, renowned for responsive, secure, and seamlessly integrated solutions. Bernard’s focus on innovation, interoperability, and user experience has propelled Kailo’s growth and cemented its reputation as a leader in medical software design.

Guided by a forward-looking mindset, Bernard continues to champion collaboration between technologists and clinicians, ensuring Kailo Medical remains at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. His vision is simple yet powerful, to empower healthcare professionals with technology that amplifies their expertise, streamlines their workflow, and ultimately improves patient outcomes.

Jessica brings over two decades of experience in healthcare technology, leading transformative projects that bridge innovation and clinical practice. Based in Canada, she serves as Vice President, North America at Kailo Medical, guiding the delivery of advanced imaging solutions that empower radiology teams across the globe.

Her journey in healthcare began at Queen’s University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science before taking a summer position in the University Health Network’s film library. Immersed in a world of paper charts and physical films, Jessica saw firsthand the inefficiencies that technology could solve, making it her mission to modernize the way medical information moves.

After graduation, she joined a software startup, gaining early insight into the challenges and opportunities of healthcare digitization. Her next chapter took her client-side, working with two of Calgary’s largest radiology groups. There, she played a key role in integrating community practices into the provincial electronic health record system,an achievement that demonstrated her ability to manage complex projects and deliver technology that truly improves clinical workflow.

Today, at Kailo Medical, Jessica drives strategy and client partnerships across North America. She leads with a deep understanding of both technology and the realities of healthcare delivery, ensuring each Kailo implementation aligns with the unique needs of clinicians and patients alike.

Passionate about progress and collaboration, Jessica is dedicated to helping healthcare providers adopt technology that redefines connectivity, efficiency, and excellence in modern radiology.

Joining Kailo Medical straight out of university, Jason Mercieca has spent more than a decade at the forefront of healthcare technology, helping to shape how clinicians connect, collaborate, and deliver patient care. With a Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) from Deakin University, Jason became Kailo’s fourth employee, working closely with the company’s founders to transform visionary concepts into practical, clinic-ready solutions.

Jason’s early experience across school IT departments and Telstra provided a strong technical foundation, but it was at Kailo that he found his purpose: advancing diagnostic imaging through intelligent, intuitive software. Progressing from developer to SonoReview Technical Lead, and now serving as Head of Research and Development, he leads a talented development team in building solutions that address real-world challenges in radiology.

Recent work under Jason’s leadership on system architecture,powered by modern web technologies and enhanced by AI,marks a significant leap forward in streamlining clinical workflows. His achievements include leading the development of KailoFlow, the next generation of SonoReview, which streamlines and enhances radiology workflows by integrating advanced patient forms, AI-driven insights and customizable worksheets and reports, all designed to deliver a seamless, efficient, and consistent user experience from any location

Jason believes that effective innovation starts with empathy, precision, and communication,whether architecting scalable, secure systems or collaborating with clients to meet strategic goals. Representing Kailo at global conferences such as RSNA, and earning Microsoft certifications in Azure Administration and DevOps Engineering, he continues to push boundaries in technical excellence.

Looking ahead, Jason is inspired by the transformative potential of AI. With the development and introduction of Kailo Air, the team is setting the stage for smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions.

From medicine to medical AI, Reuben’s career has been defined by a commitment to innovation that bridges clinical expertise with technological progress. After completing a Bachelor of Arts at RMIT in 2015 and an MD at the University of Melbourne between 2016 and 2019, Reuben began his medical journey with rotations at Ballarat Health Services and Western Health before entering radiology training in 2022. Now a radiology registrar under the RANZCR program with Keystone Radiology, he has developed extensive experience across CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI, and has performed hundreds of image-guided procedures, gaining broad clinical insight and a passion for improving diagnostic precision.

Alongside his clinical training, Reuben taught himself programming and began exploring the transformative potential of AI in radiology. This initiative led to authoring a 2024 Radiology: Artificial Intelligence paper on using large language models to detect speech-recognition errors in reports. This research has shaped his approach to building clinician-centred AI tools.

In 2025, Reuben joined Kailo Medical as Director of Clinical AI, leading the integration of generative AI within the company’s structured reporting platform. His focus is on delivering technologies that are practical, reliable, and radiologist-driven—enhancing accuracy and efficiency without disrupting workflow. He oversaw the integration of rei:Dictate’s voice-to-report engine into Kailo’s ecosystem, laying the foundation for Kailo Air, the company’s flagship product launching at RSNA 2025.

Reuben believes that innovation in healthcare should empower both clinicians and patients. By embedding intelligent automation into reporting, his goal is to make radiology more connected, efficient, and impactful—helping to drive Kailo’s mission to redefine diagnostic communication worldwide.

As Vice President of Strategic Growth, Lauren Therriault leads Kailo Medical’s global initiatives to expand the company’s reach and impact across the medical imaging industry. She oversees market expansion, product positioning, and strategic partnerships, ensuring Kailo continues to set new standards for innovation in diagnostic imaging software and services.

Since joining Kailo, Lauren has played a key role in shaping the company’s direction through forward-looking growth strategies and collaborations that connect cutting-edge technology with real-world clinical practice. Her work reflects a belief that purposeful innovation can transform healthcare and empower clinicians everywhere.

Before stepping into her current role, Lauren held senior positions in technology and healthcare, including leadership roles at TuskHub Inc. and OpenHouse.ai. Her experience guiding organizations from emerging startups to established market leaders gives her a broad perspective on how to scale with intent and integrity.

Driven by curiosity and collaboration, Lauren combines strategic thinking with creative problem-solving to advance both business goals and clinical outcomes. She’s passionate about driving meaningful progress and inspiring teams to think boldly about what’s next for medical imaging.

Denholm Rhys is driving Kailo Medical’s growth in the United States as General Manager of Operations, leading the company’s expansion and operational excellence across a fast‑scaling healthcare technology market. Since joining Kailo in 2018, Denholm has evolved from Software Specialist to Implementation Specialist and now oversees end‑to‑end operations across the U.S., ensuring every client engagement reflects Kailo’s commitment to precision, reliability, and innovation.

With more than seven years in healthcare IT, Denholm has built deep expertise at the intersection of technology deployment and operational strategy. He has led complex PACS and RIS implementations across major healthcare facilities—delivering seamless integrations, on‑time project completion, and measurable performance results. His leadership philosophy centers on empowerment and structure: developing high‑performing teams, refining deployment frameworks, and continuously improving processes to scale success.

As General Manager, Denholm is focused on strengthening Kailo’s U.S. presence through disciplined project execution and team growth. He is spearheading efforts to optimize delivery methodologies, advance interoperability standards, and enhance client experience across every implementation.

Representing Kailo Medical at global industry events such as SIIM and RSNA 2025, Denholm continues to champion a vision of connected, efficient, and intelligent radiology ecosystems.

At Kailo Medical, progress is driven by purpose. As such, Kieren Andrews’ career exemplifies that same momentum. He began his journey in 2017 at a leading radiology provider, where he gained valuable experience in clinical application management, user training, and frontline support. Those early years built his understanding of how technology can transform healthcare delivery and empower clinicians to focus on what truly matters, patient outcomes.

Since joining Kailo Medical, Kieren has broadened his expertise across project management, business operations, and service delivery becoming a key contributor to the evolution of both the company’s internal systems and its client experience. Among the highlights of his career has been leading Kailo through the process of attaining internationally recognised ISO certifications: ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 27001 for Information Security, and ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality. These achievements reflect Kailo’s, and Kieren’s, unwavering commitment to excellence, trust, and innovation.

In his current role as Service Delivery Manager, Kieren leads a dynamic team of software and application specialists dedicated to helping healthcare providers maximise the impact of Kailo’s solutions. Together, under his leadership, they deliver seamless implementations, responsive support, and measurable results for every client.

Kieren is passionate about fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture, driving continuous improvement across every touchpoint. He is motivated each day by the knowledge that Kailo’s technology is redefining diagnostic imaging. His work allows clinicians worldwide to work smarter, faster, and more confidently in delivering exceptional patient care.