29 July 2025 — Smart Data Solutions, a leading provider of AI-driven automation and interoperability solutions for healthcare payers and providers, is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Shashi Yadiki, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Heartland Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US).

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence in areas such as innovation, purpose-driven leadership, financial performance, and societal impact. Shashi was selected by an independent judging panel comprised of past winners, top business executives, and thought leaders across industries.

With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and technology, Shashi Yadiki has led Smart Data Solutions through a period of rapid growth and digital transformation. Since joining the company, he has expanded its platform capabilities and redefined its strategy with a clear focus on creating a simpler, faster, and more connected healthcare ecosystem.

Under Shashi’s leadership, Smart Data Solutions has built a powerful AI-native platform that drives its flagship solutions: Digital Mailroom, Clearinghouse, Intelligent Medical Records, and Prior Authorization automation. These offerings help healthcare organizations digitize and streamline front, middle, and back-office operations—eliminating administrative bottlenecks and reducing costs.

“Shashi has brought a bold vision and execution mindset to Smart Data Solutions,” said April Gill, CCO of Smart Data Solutions. “His deep understanding of the healthcare payer landscape and relentless focus on innovation continue to position us as a strategic partner to hundreds of payer organizations across the U.S.”

Before joining Smart Data Solutions, Shashi served as President of the Health Plan and Life Sciences business at NTT DATA and previously led payer transformation programs at Dell and Wipro. He holds an engineering degree from the University of Mysore and a management degree from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

Throughout his career, Shashi has championed the use of technology to create meaningful value in healthcare. His leadership at Smart Data Solutions reflects this vision—bringing automation, data intelligence, and interoperability to bear on the industry's most persistent challenges.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors bold leaders who disrupt markets, build thriving companies, and make a lasting impact. Regional award winners are eligible for consideration in the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth business leaders.