Mark Etem
Building decision‑support systems for complex operations — AI, healthcare, defense.
Selected Work
Enterprise AI01Workforce AI Scheduling
AI-assisted staffing decisions for enterprise healthcare systems. Three shipped products, $40M in supported MSP revenue, 50-person org.
Lead PM · Aya Healthcare→
Defense technology02UAS Sensor Emplacement
A strap-on payload concept that turns a short drone flight into persistent ground sensing — without exposing a patrol or keeping a drone overhead.
Concept · Independent→
Systems & data03Aya Operations Platform
Rebuilding the operating system behind healthcare staffing — separating cost centers, units, and job requirements without shutting anything down.
Senior PM · Aya Healthcare→
Intelligence analysis04Taiwan Resistance Analysis
Twenty years of survey data analyzed to quantify how many Taiwanese would resist a Chinese invasion — and what actually predicts it.
Researcher · UC San Diego→
Applied AI05BioLife AI Success Coach
Using AI to reduce first-donation anxiety and improve donor retention. Discovery through MVP launch.
PM · BioLife Plasma Services→
Background
Mark Etem is a product leader focused on AI, operations, and decision‑support systems. He currently serves as Lead Product Manager for Workforce AI at Aya Healthcare, where he leads products that help healthcare organizations optimize staffing and workforce operations.
Previously, he worked in product strategy and innovation consulting at Accenture / Fjord, helping organizations including ING, Bayer, Takeda, and General Mills develop new products, services, and digital experiences.
Mark holds a Master's degree in International Affairs with a focus on Asia‑Pacific security from the University of California, San Diego and a Bachelor's degree from New York University. He also serves as a U.S. Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer.
Professional interests: artificial intelligence, autonomy, intelligence, enterprise software, and defense technology. Outside of work — mountain biking, aviation, and travel.