Our Team
Specialty Pharmacy Leadership
Yasser Almuaala
Chief Executive Officer
Yasser Almuaala is the Founder and CEO of SwyftScripts, a healthcare and pharmacy technology company transforming how patients and employers access specialty medications. With a background spanning hospitals, healthcare revenue cycle, operations, finance, pharmacy, and technology, Yasser brings a rare combination of front-line healthcare experience and strategic business vision to one of the industry’s most complex challenges: making critical medications more accessible, affordable, and manageable.
Yasser founded SwyftScripts to solve the inefficiencies he saw across the healthcare system, from fragmented workflows and rising drug costs to the administrative burden placed on patients, providers, and employers. Under his leadership, the company has evolved into a modern specialty pharmacy platform serving patients, prescribers, employers, and benefit partners through a model built on access, transparency, operational excellence, and cost containment.
A recognized industry thought leader and innovator, Yasser is passionate about the future of value-based care, pharmacy innovation, and technology-enabled healthcare delivery. His vision for SwyftScripts is bold: to build the infrastructure for a smarter pharmacy ecosystem where patients receive better support, employers achieve meaningful savings, and healthcare becomes easier to navigate for everyone involved.
Zaryan Hamidani
MHA, MBA Chief Operating Officer
Zaryan Hamidani is an operations executive with experience across healthcare, consulting, and high-growth organizations. He began his career at Houston Methodist in revenue cycle operations, driving improvements in financial performance, process efficiency, and turnaround times within complex healthcare systems. He later joined Willis Towers Watson as a Business Analyst, where he supported data-driven strategy, operational analysis, and performance improvement initiatives across large organizations. Zaryan holds both an MBA and MHA from the University of Houston.
He joined SwyftScripts as an early team member, working directly with the CEO and playing a key role in translating strategic vision into operational execution. As Director of Operations, he led the development of core workflows across pharmacy, finance, and operations, implemented scalable infrastructure, and drove initiatives that strengthened execution, efficiency, and organizational performance. Now serving as Chief Operating Officer, he oversees enterprise-wide operations and growth initiatives, focusing on scaling systems, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering consistent, measurable results.
Edward Shipper
M.D. Chief Financial Officer
Edward Shipper is the Chief Financial Officer at SwyftScripts. He began his professional career in medicine, completing medical school and pursuing a general surgery residency before pivoting to a career in business. He spent two years in the Asset and Wealth Management Division at Goldman Sachs prior to joining SwyftScripts. He completed an A.B. in History at Princeton University, an M.D. at UT Health San Antonio, and an M.B.A. at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. A Houston native, Edward enjoys fitness, wine, and the novels of Cormac McCarthy.
Chris Tyrone
PharmD Chief Pharmacy Officer | SwyftScripts
Chris Tyrone is a third‑generation pharmacist and Chief Pharmacy Officer at SwyftScripts, where he leads pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, contracting, and infrastructure across a rapidly scaling, multi‑state platform. He is responsible for building the operational and regulatory foundation that enables SwyftScripts to grow nationally while remaining efficient, compliant, and audit‑ready.
At SwyftScripts, Chris has been a core architect of the pharmacy platform, designing end‑to‑end workflows spanning intake, fulfillment, reimbursement, prior authorization, and ongoing patient management. He has led national pharmacy licensure expansion, payer and supplier contracting strategy, 340B governance, and successfully secured accreditation for specialty and mail‑order pharmacy operations, integrating these capabilities into a unified operating model aligned with long‑term growth.
Chris partners closely with executive leadership across operations, finance, and technology to modernize pharmacy execution through automation and system integration, ensuring pharmacy strategy directly supports scalability, risk management, and sustainable performance.
Stephanie Almuaala
Chief Marketing Officer
Stephanie Almuaala is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of SwyftScripts, where she leads brand vision, growth strategy, and customer engagement. She is responsible for building and scaling the company’s marketing engine, from go-to-market strategy and brand positioning to performance, driven campaigns that deliver measurable results. Known for blending creative storytelling with a data-driven mindset, Stephanie builds high-performing teams and turns bold ideas into impactful execution. She brings a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, and authentic brand building, helping SwyftScripts stand out in competitive markets while keeping people at the center of every decision.
Neil Badlani
M.D., M.B.A. Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Badlani is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and serves as Chief Medical Officer of SwyftScripts and Prestige Health. He leads clinical strategy across the organization and oversees initiatives that improve access to specialty medications, strengthen care coordination, and advance patient outcomes. He partners with executive leadership and clinical stakeholders to scale patient-centered pharmacy and care delivery models. He earned his MD/MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and completed spine fellowships at Rush University Medical Center.
Dr. Michelle Hamilton
PharmD Pharmacist In Charge | SwyftScripts
Dr. Michelle Hamilton is a Doctor of Pharmacy with more than three decades of distinguished experience across clinical pharmacy, hospital operations, and pharmaceutical management. Throughout her career, she has built deep expertise in drug therapy optimization, medication safety, clinical workflow improvement, and patient-centered pharmacy care. At SwyftScripts, Dr. Hamilton brings a seasoned clinical perspective to a rapidly evolving specialty pharmacy environment. Her experience supporting complex medication management and patient safety initiatives strengthens the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, evidence-based pharmacy care while helping patients navigate therapy with confidence. A respected pharmacy leader, Dr. Hamilton remains committed to advancing best practices, improving medication outcomes, and supporting care models that place patients, providers, and long-term health outcomes at the center of every decision.
Ryleigh Parks
Benefit Program Manager
As the Benefits Program Manager at SwyftScripts Pharmacy, Ryleigh is passionate about helping patients navigate their healthcare journey with confidence and support. Her background as a pharmacy technician has given her a strong understanding of patient care and the importance of creating a smooth, personalized experience for every individual. She enjoys combining her pharmacy experience with a more hands-on approach to patient care, ensuring patients feel supported throughout every step of the process. Building relationships with patients and helping make medications more accessible, affordable, and manageable is one of the most rewarding parts of her role. Ryleigh is dedicated to helping patients better understand their treatment options, pharmacy benefits, and opportunities to save on medication costs whenever possible.
Ryleigh works closely with providers, employers, and care teams to help coordinate care and create the best possible experience for patients. She takes pride in being a reliable resource for both patients and partners and is committed to making a meaningful impact through personalized service and patient-focused care.