Consumer Goods & Services

Professionals focused on products and services for personal use, working in sectors like retail, customer care, and product development

Gaurav Jhanwar

Gaurav Jhanwar

Lead Data Scientist with 7 years of experience building production-scale forecasting, pricing, and decision-support systems for Fortune 50 retailers. Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning, markdown optimization, anomaly detection, and new-item forecasting. Proven track record of delivering scalable ML solutions that improve accuracy, reduce compute cost, and support high-impact merchandising and supply-chain decisions.

I also build Agentic AI solutions, creating products that connect external signals with internal insights, uncover correlations, and generate actionable statistics. These complement my forecasting work and reflect my broader interest in bridging traditional machine learning with emerging AI capabilities.

My approach to problems is straightforward: find the simple solution that gets 90-95% of the results, ship it, and iterate x iterate. I'd rather ship something that works than chase perfection first. Progress comes from quick feedback and continuous refinement.

Outside of work, I'm drawn to physics and evolution. I like understanding the principles and math behind how things work, which overlaps a lot with machine learning. It keeps my curiosity alive and gives me new ways to think about problems.

Lead Data Scientist with 7 years of experience building production-scale forecasting, pricing, and decision-support systems for Fortune 50 retailers. Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning, markdown optimization, anomaly detection, and n... Show more

Jill Riepenhoff

Jill Riepenhoff

Jill has spent more than three decades at The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio before joining InvestigateTV in 2017. She investigated, among other things, naughty teachers, predatory mortgage brokers, slumlords, awful nursing homes, and defective baby products. and For kicks, she digs into sports and has written extensively about the dark side of youth, high school and college athletics.

Jill has spent more than three decades at The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio before joining InvestigateTV in 2017. She investigated, among other things, naughty teachers, predatory mortgage brokers, slumlords, awful nursing homes, and defective baby produ... Show more

Taise de Azevedo

Taise de Azevedo

Product Manager | Digital Banking & Varejo | +5 anos em produtos digitais
Apaixonada por transformar ideias em soluções digitais que impactam a vida das pessoas, atuo há 5 anos em gestão de produtos digitais: 4 anos no varejo na Whirlpool Latin America, onde liderei iniciativas de inovação e experiência do cliente, e agora 1 ano no Banco Bradesco, mergulhada no universo do banking digital.
Ao longo da carreira, acumulo +10 anos em tecnologia, com passagens por companhias aéreas, indústria e atendimento ao cliente — sempre com foco em otimização de processos e resultados concretos.

Product Manager | Digital Banking & Varejo | +5 anos em produtos digitais Apaixonada por transformar ideias em soluções digitais que impactam a vida das pessoas, atuo há 5 anos em gestão de produtos digitais: 4 anos no varejo na Whirlpool Latin Amer... Show more

Puneeth Ranjan Komaragiri

Puneeth Ranjan Komaragiri

Puneeth Ranjan Komaragiri serves as Principal Technical Account Manager for AWS Enterprise Support, specializing in enterprise cloud architecture and AI integration strategies for business services. Based in Virginia, USA, Puneeth works with Fortune 500 companies to design and implement scalable AI solutions that drive operational efficiency and business transformation. With extensive experience in cloud-native architectures, AI/ML workload optimization, and enterprise governance frameworks, Puneeth has guided numerous organizations through successful AI adoption journeys. His work focuses on bridging the gap between technical innovation and business value, helping enterprises navigate the complexities of AI integration while maintaining security, compliance, and cost efficiency. Puneeth is passionate about sharing practical insights that accelerate AI maturity in business services.

Puneeth Ranjan Komaragiri serves as Principal Technical Account Manager for AWS Enterprise Support, specializing in enterprise cloud architecture and AI integration strategies for business services. Based in Virginia, USA, Puneeth works with Fortune ... Show more

Tuesay Singh

Tuesay Singh

Tuesay Singh is a seasoned technology leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of AI, fintech, and cloud engineering. She is currently a Product Lead at Deloitte Consulting in San Francisco, and provides AI Engineering as a Service to banking clients. Prior to Deloitte, she was as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon's Hazardous Goods Compliance vertical, leading OCR optimization across Seattle and European Union. She has an MBA from the Kelley School of Business and an MS from the University of Southampton. Outside of her professional role, she is a Board Advisor, Chapter Lead for Girls Who Code, member of Women in Product.

Tuesay Singh is a seasoned technology leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of AI, fintech, and cloud engineering. She is currently a Product Lead at Deloitte Consulting in San Francisco, and provides AI Engineering as a Service... Show more

Widi Afandi

Widi Afandi

I'm a Data Engineer with 3+ YoE on FnB and Fintech industries. As data engineer (also solo-fighter data engineer in previous company) I have experience to creating data warehouse, optimizing legacy code / query, migrating to another data warehouse , and supporting another data role in the back of darkness

I'm a Data Engineer with 3+ YoE on FnB and Fintech industries. As data engineer (also solo-fighter data engineer in previous company) I have experience to creating data warehouse, optimizing legacy code / query, migrating to another data warehouse , ... Show more

Darja Mesarić

Darja Mesarić

I am a Calligraphy artist from Croatia, specializing in historical Scripts from the 1st through the 20th century.
Through my craft, Kalidariart Design, I have been creating personalized one-of-a-kind gifts for the past seven years.
In addition, I teach medieval Calligraphy through workshops and live demonstrations, sharing the beauty and craftsmanship of this centuries-old art form with audiences of all ages.
For special events such as Isle of Wonders, I create original themed illustrations and personalize them with visitors' names written in Calligraphy, turning each piece into a unique souvenir and a lasting memory of the event.
For the past two years, I have served as the festival scribe at Isle of Wonders, where I combine art, storytelling, and live Calligraphy performance to create magical moments for visitors. This year, besides my Calligraphy work, I will also be presenting my Croatian Dragon T-shirts, featuring my original artwork inspired by Croatian legends and mythology.

I am a Calligraphy artist from Croatia, specializing in historical Scripts from the 1st through the 20th century. Through my craft, Kalidariart Design, I have been creating personalized one-of-a-kind gifts for the past seven years. In addition, I ... Show more

Shelly Hoffman

Shelly Hoffman

Shelly Hoffman is Chief Growth Officer at Luckie, one of the top privately held marketing agencies in the South. Luckie has deep roots in CPG, FinTech, Healthcare, and Travel and Hospitality, partnering with brands and destinations to drive brand awareness, sales and visitation, optimize revenue, and build lasting loyalty.

Shelly leads Luckie's growth practice, identifying and executing growth strategies for clients to expand revenue, working at the intersection of data science and marketing. With 20+ years in marketing, Shelly began her career in digital and account strategy before co-founding Marbury Creative Group. After 14 years of growth, the agency was acquired by Luckie in 2024.

A Georgia native and former D1 tennis player at Mercer University, Shelly earned degrees in Communications and Spanish. That competitive drive has fueled her passion for business development ever since.

Shelly Hoffman is Chief Growth Officer at Luckie, one of the top privately held marketing agencies in the South. Luckie has deep roots in CPG, FinTech, Healthcare, and Travel and Hospitality, partnering with brands and destinations to drive brand awa... Show more

Schmidt Mille

Schmidt Mille

Hej, jeg er Schmidtmille fra København. Jeg er Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark. Jeg arbejder for en supportvirksomhed, der yder Norton-support i Danmark. Jeg arbejder der som Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark.

Hej, jeg er Schmidtmille fra København. Jeg er Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark. Jeg arbejder for en supportvirksomhed, der yder Norton-support i Danmark. Jeg arbejder der som Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark. Show more

Sofia Saglietti

Sofia Saglietti

Soy Sofía Saglietti, fundadora de BIG Fiestas, organizadora de eventos hace más de 14 años y docente de diseño y creatividad.

Durante años trabajé creando experiencias para cumpleaños, casamientos y eventos, pero con el tiempo entendí que celebrar va mucho más allá de una fiesta: tiene que ver con las emociones, los vínculos y los recuerdos que construimos con otras personas.

Esa mirada fue la que dio origen a BIG Fiestas, una startup argentina creada desde cero junto a Nicolás Rivanera, buscando transformar la manera en la que las personas organizan eventos y conectan con proveedores.

Hoy mi foco está en construir comunidad alrededor de un producto digital con propósito, combinando creatividad, experiencia humana, tecnología y comunicación emocional.

En mis charlas me interesa hablar del lado más real de emprender: validar ideas, sostener una visión, conectar con las personas y entender que, detrás de cualquier plataforma, lo verdaderamente importante siempre es lo humano

Soy Sofía Saglietti, fundadora de BIG Fiestas, organizadora de eventos hace más de 14 años y docente de diseño y creatividad. Durante años trabajé creando experiencias para cumpleaños, casamientos y eventos, pero con el tiempo entendí que celebrar... Show more

Sofiat Nafiu

Sofiat Nafiu

I’m Sofiat Nafiu, a dedicated user experience & visual designer with over 5 years of experience in branding and product design.
I'm currently, the Chief Driver & Funding Designer at Moospire, an innovative tool designed to help creatives enhance and streamline their workflow by allowing them to create, curate, & customize moodboad from the web or with AI. Over the years, I have led design initiatives at Moospire and spearheaded design and strategy at Niyo Group as a brand designer, collaborating extensively with marketing, sales, and product teams to unify brand strategies and elevate customer experiences. My freelance work with various brands has further honed my expertise, where I applied advanced design principles and utilized industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to transform complex concepts into user-friendly designs. I'm dedicated to creating accessible, inclusive, and functional designs that enhance usability and engagement.

I'm also passionate about teaching upcoming designers and contributing to their growth, ensuring they understand how design works, user behavior, and the principles that guide good design.

I’m Sofiat Nafiu, a dedicated user experience & visual designer with over 5 years of experience in branding and product design. I'm currently, the Chief Driver & Funding Designer at Moospire, an innovative tool designed to help creatives enhance an... Show more

Richard Torrey

Richard Torrey

Richard Torrey was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and later moved with his family to Ludlow, Massachusetts. From a young age, he developed a strong work ethic and regularly took on different jobs to help earn money. Throughout childhood and adolescence, he worked mowing lawns, painting houses, babysitting, baling hay, and managing newspaper routes. Growing up in a family with limited financial resources taught him the importance of saving money and working consistently toward long-term goals.
Rick carried this discipline into adulthood, remaining focused on improving his skills and creating opportunities for himself. His determination to work and learn simultaneously became a defining part of his early years and later contributed heavily to his success in both technology and business.
Rick Torrey completed high school while continuing to work multiple jobs and take classes whenever possible. He enrolled in Springfield Tech computer processing school, where he developed technical skills that later became valuable in his programming career. Between 1973 and 1975, he balanced school with full-time work while also taking evening college courses. During that period, he trained full-time in Experimental Engineering at Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut.
Richard also found time to coach Little League hockey between 1973 and 1974 despite his demanding schedule. Under his guidance, the Ludlow, Massachusetts team achieved success in regional competition. Although he could not continue coaching due to work and school responsibilities, the experience demonstrated his leadership abilities and commitment to teamwork.
Richard Torrey purchased his first family home in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1975 after years of carefully saving money. That same year, he left Pratt and Whitney to begin working at Travelers Insurance as a computer programmer. His technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities allowed him to advance quickly within the company.
Torrey later transitioned into technical support, where he played an important role in improving methods for developing computer systems. One of his most significant accomplishments was helping design more efficient access methods for computer development systems during a time when even large technology companies faced limitations in these areas. Although he found success in programming and technical work, he remained interested in exploring opportunities outside the corporate environment.
Richard Torrey's path into entrepreneurship began unexpectedly in 1987 when he loaned money to a friend who wanted to purchase a small ski shop. When the business struggled and eventually closed in 1991, he decided to purchase the store from the bank himself. At the time, he had very little retail experience, but he committed himself to learning every aspect of the business.

Richard Torrey was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and later moved with his family to Ludlow, Massachusetts. From a young age, he developed a strong work ethic and regularly took on different jobs to help earn money. Throughout childhood and adol... Show more

Rama Mohan Reddy Pilli

Rama Mohan Reddy Pilli

Rama Mohan Reddy Pilli is a seasoned Data & AI Architect with deep expertise in large-scale distributed data systems, modern lakehouse architecture, and real-time analytics engineering. With extensive experience at Kard Financial and Dell EMC, he has led mission-critical initiatives that modernize data platforms, optimize compute at scale, and enable high-throughput AI and analytics workloads.

Rama specializes in building multi-petabyte Databricks Delta Lakehouse ecosystems, architecting medallion-modeled pipelines using Delta Live Tables, Auto Loader, Photon, and Spark 3.x performance tuning. He has engineered real-time merchant intelligence systems, high-scale segmentation APIs, and EKS-based microservices powered by AWS S3, IAM Roles for Service Accounts, ALB ingress, and Terraform-first infrastructure. He is recognized for delivering multimillion-dollar impact through cost-efficient cloud designs, Z-Ordering and Liquid Clustering optimization, and resilient ETL frameworks supporting millions of users.

An IEEE Senior Member and SAS Eminent Fellow, Rama actively contributes to global technology awards as a judge and speaks on scalable AI architectures, data engineering automation, and next-generation lakehouse design.

Rama Mohan Reddy Pilli is a seasoned Data & AI Architect with deep expertise in large-scale distributed data systems, modern lakehouse architecture, and real-time analytics engineering. With extensive experience at Kard Financial and Dell EMC, he has... Show more

Tom Doran

Tom Doran

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge.
Specialties:
Business strategy
System alignment
Team mentoring
Wholesale Food Distribution
Food Products Manufacturing
Wholesale Distribution
Discrete Manufacturing
Health Care
Dynamics365
Office365

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge. Specialties: Business strategy System alignment Team mentoring Whole... Show more

Rebecca Anderson

Rebecca Anderson

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently elevated business users by transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

She currently serves as a Sales Analyst at the National Lottery Authority (Ghana), where she leverages advanced data analytics to optimize performance and uncover growth opportunities. Alongside this, Rebecca contributes to the Dynamics User Group (DUG) Ghana Leadership, guiding professionals in harnessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to embed governance, foresight, and evidence-led leadership into African business realities.
Her diverse experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at FredExcel, where she honed her skills in calculations, reporting, and trend interpretation, and as an Administrator at Christ Embassy International (Believers’ LoveWorld), where she managed operations with discipline and precision for over 11 years. She has also worked as a Contract Data Analyst at Rock Africa Ghana, applying her analytical acumen to short-term strategic projects.
Rebecca’s professional journey reflects her passion for Power BI, data science, and the transformative power of Microsoft technologies. Her leadership within DUG Ghana and her hands-on experience across industries position her as a trusted voice in the analytics community—bridging technical expertise with strategic foresight.

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning ove... Show more

Eve Macdonald

Eve Macdonald

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Deb Schaffer

Deb Schaffer

•Team Manager | Sr. Solution Architect on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software
•25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, CRM, and Business Central
•Microsoft certifications:
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Microsoft Business Central
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales

•Team Manager | Sr. Solution Architect on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software •25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, ... Show more

Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings

Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings

Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings centers on the professional record of Patrick Walsh, a Palm Beach County, Florida-based entrepreneur, investment specialist, company founder, and executive. His work has developed across investment management, enterprise finance, corporate strategy, and value-oriented business leadership. In 2012, he founded PW Partners in Jupiter, Florida, establishing a firm focused on small and mid-cap companies and the long-term value that can be created through operational strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and careful business planning.

At PW Partners, Patrick serves as founder and CEO, guiding work related to mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds, investment banking, equities, enterprise finance, and corporate strategy. The firm focuses on maximizing the potential of portfolio companies through strategic decision-making and practical operating measures. His investment management background includes a particular focus on the restaurant industry, where performance often depends on operating structure, capital planning, brand execution, and steady financial oversight.

Patrick’s professional work has been featured in Barron’s, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2018, Ernst & Young named the founder and CEO of PW Partners its Entrepreneur Of The Year. This recognition reflects his experience as an investment professional, company builder, and executive, spanning public markets, private investment opportunities, and consumer-focused businesses.

Patrick Walsh also relates to his leadership at Empire Holdings and Investments, a diversified holding company headquartered in Palm Beach County. Patrick joined the firm in 2020 and served as CEO, overseeing its corporate structure and supporting its flexible investing approach. Empire Holdings and Investments has subsidiaries in various markets and pursues opportunities across Florida and nationwide, giving its work a broader connection to multiple industries and long-term business value creation.

Across PW Partners and Empire Holdings and Investments, Patrick’s clients and affiliations have included TMPL, Palm Beach Sports Club, LIV, Town Sports International, and Famous Dave’s of America. His board-level experience includes roles with BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., Famous Dave’s of America, and Town Sports International, where he served as chairman of the board. In 2015, Nation’s Restaurant News named him to its Power List, which recognized 50 influential people in the restaurant industry that year.

Patrick began his career in 1998 as an investment analyst at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities. In that position, he specialized in commercial property and publicly traded real estate investment trusts. He later joined Deutsche Bank as vice president of investment banking, spending several years with the multinational bank and financial services company. After that, he moved to Illinois and worked with a well-known hedge fund focused on long-short equity before becoming managing partner at PWK Partners in Chicago. He remained there until 2012, when he relocated to Florida and founded PW Partners.

His academic background began at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he studied economics and competed in baseball and football. After a back injury ended his athletic career, he transferred to Boston College in Massachusetts and graduated from the Chestnut Hill campus with honors in accountancy. Patrick later earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and completed further investment education at Columbia University, including the Graduate School of Business Executive Value Investing Program under Bruce Greenwald.

He was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. His mother and father, both New England natives, worked as a school teacher and a naval officer. He now lives and works in Jupiter, Florida. Outside of business, he enjoys cooking, fitness, travel, reading, and literature. As part of a professional biography, Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings reflects a career built around PW Partners, Empire Holdings and Investments, restaurant industry experience, board service, investment discipline, and practical executive leadership.

Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings centers on the professional record of Patrick Walsh, a Palm Beach County, Florida-based entrepreneur, investment specialist, company founder, and executive. His work has developed across investment management, enterprise... Show more

Akanksha .

Akanksha .

I have over decade of experience leading teams and organizations focusing on data - building insights, foundations or even more advanced sophisticated ML models. I lead with empathy and leave organizations in better shape I found them in.

I have over decade of experience leading teams and organizations focusing on data - building insights, foundations or even more advanced sophisticated ML models. I lead with empathy and leave organizations in better shape I found them in. Show more

Carl W. Zev

Carl W. Zev

Carl W. Zev has extensive experience working within the corporate environment as well as operating as a successful business owner. Over the course of his career, he has started, developed, and grown multiple businesses into multi-million-dollar companies. His hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and corporate leadership has provided him with a deep understanding of business strategy, team dynamics, negotiation, and performance-driven growth.

Recognizing early on that communication and mindset are critical factors in business success, Carl invested years in studying Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and advanced nonverbal communication. Through this training, he developed a strong ability to read body language, interpret behavioral cues, and understand how people think, respond, and make decisions in professional settings.

Carl has applied these skills to significantly enhance his negotiation, presentation, and listening abilities, allowing him to create stronger partnerships, resolve complex business challenges, and achieve better outcomes in high-level discussions. His expertise in reading nonverbal signals and understanding emotional dynamics has also enabled him to communicate more effectively with clients, partners, and teams.

Beyond his own business success, Carl is passionate about teaching these powerful skills to others. He has trained and mentored many sales professionals, executives, and small- to mid-size business owners, helping them develop stronger communication strategies, improve their negotiation effectiveness, and build greater confidence in their leadership roles.

A core element of Carl's work focuses on the power of mindset, focus, and motivation. He believes that sustainable success comes from combining practical business knowledge with the mental discipline required to stay focused, resilient, and purpose-driven. Through his coaching and training, Carl helps professionals unlock their potential, sharpen their communication skills, and develop the mindset necessary to achieve meaningful business and personal success.

Career Milestones
1986
Carl graduated from Upsala College with a BA in Marketing

1989
Founded CS Bread Distributors with only $500, sold for $45,000

1993
Built Virgin Springs into a multi-million dollar bottled water company

2003
Sold Virgin Springs water company to Culligan Water Company

1995
Negotiated a multi-million dollar bottled water contract with the 1996 Atlanta, Ga Summer Olympics

1999
Director of Sales for Poland Spring Water's largest distributor — grew sales 300%

2001
Founded Federal Surveillance Systems, a technology company

2005
Founded and sold Blue Mountain Spring Water

2021
Sold Federal Surveillance Systems to an investment firm in New Jersey

Present
Founder & CEO of Zev University and Zev High Performance Training LLC

Expertise
Expert in NLP, emotional intelligence (EQ), and advanced nonverbal communication, specializing in reading body language within business environments

Carl W. Zev has extensive experience working within the corporate environment as well as operating as a successful business owner. Over the course of his career, he has started, developed, and grown multiple businesses into multi-million-dollar compa... Show more

Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked problems.

She has led the design and development of projects ranging from ultra low cost multifunctional footwear aimed at improving mobility and safety for marginalized users, to experimental concepts like adaptive tactical systems and Water extraction and air purification devices. Her approach blends material research, structural design, and systems thinking with a strong focus on sustainability and human need.

Anneasa’s work is driven by a belief that design is not just about making things better, but about deciding what deserves to exist in the first place.

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked probl... Show more

Vishesh Goel

Vishesh Goel

Results-driven technology professional with experience across hospitality tech, SaaS product engineering, and enterprise financial systems. I thrive in complex environments where solving operational challenges and building scalable, reliable systems drives real business impact.

My career began in hospitality technology, where I progressed from integrating global clients onto a SaaS platform to owning the product lifecycle and delivering high-impact features at scale. I supported deployments across 1,100+ properties in diverse markets and led a 27-member team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - all while enhancing guest experience and operational efficiency.

Today, I’m a Production Engineer at Bank of America, supporting the Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology organization. My work focuses on the stability, resilience, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems that power risk, finance, and regulatory functions at enterprise scale.

I’m most energized at the intersection of technology and business strategy - where reliability, scale, and user impact come together. I value ownership, continuous learning, and delivering outcomes that matter.

Open to connecting with professionals across technology, product, data, and financial systems.

Results-driven technology professional with experience across hospitality tech, SaaS product engineering, and enterprise financial systems. I thrive in complex environments where solving operational challenges and building scalable, reliable systems ... Show more

Mitali Atkins

Mitali Atkins

Mitali is a maker and entrepreneur based in Bath, United Kingdom. Working at the intersection of product design, craft, and material science, she has studied how to apply origami folding principles to develop innovative novel packaging. She is interested in what happens when you bring craft logic to industrial problems — and what folding, as a design philosophy, can teach us about the future of how things will be made.

Mitali is a maker and entrepreneur based in Bath, United Kingdom. Working at the intersection of product design, craft, and material science, she has studied how to apply origami folding principles to develop innovative novel packaging. She is intere... Show more

Shirley Grimes

Shirley Grimes

Hi, I’m Shirley Grimes, and I’ve been an end user of Microsoft technologies since 2015 — not from a demo environment, but from the real world of a wholesale distribution business, where orders are live, customers are waiting, and mistakes actually matter.
I currently work as an Order Entry Supervisor and AR Supervisor/EDI Manager, which means I live inside Dynamics 365 Business Central every single day. I support sales, order entry, inventory, AR, and EDI processes, and I’m passionate about finding practical ways to make the system work better for the people who use it — not the other way around.
My career with Gulf Coast Panama Jack has been built on growth, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement. I love mentoring others, sharing what I’ve learned the hard way, and helping teams gain confidence by showing them smarter, faster ways to work. If there’s a shortcut, a workaround, or a better habit that saves time and frustration, I want everyone to know about it.
Outside of work, I’m a mother and a foster parent, roles that have shaped my leadership style just as much as my professional experience. I take pride in being a role model, supporting others as they grow, and proving that resilience, empathy, and determination can coexist with strong leadership.
In my sessions, you’ll get honest, end‑user‑tested tips, a few laughs, and real solutions you can take back to work immediately — because ERP doesn’t have to be overwhelming to be effective.

Hi, I’m Shirley Grimes, and I’ve been an end user of Microsoft technologies since 2015 — not from a demo environment, but from the real world of a wholesale distribution business, where orders are live, customers are waiting, and mistakes actually ma... Show more

Tanu Sinha

Tanu Sinha

Tanu Sinha is a Design Leader on a mission to leverage Design and Design Thinking as an agent of change for the brands, businesses, consumers and the communities she serves.

At PepsiCo India, she drives transformative brand experiences through the lens of design, culture, technology and innovation. With a career spanning over 2 decades, Tanu brings a unique fusion of strategic foresight and creative rigor, consistently pushing the boundaries of how brands connect with consumers in a fast-evolving Indian and global landscape. In her current role, she leads breakthrough initiatives across beverage and snack categories, integrating design thinking into core business strategy. Her work not only enhances consumer engagement but also shapes PepsiCo’s narrative around sustainability, youth culture, and inclusivity. While her primary responsibility is towards India and South Asia, she has led and supported various design programs across Middle east, Egypt, Saudi and Sub-Saharan Africa.

A strong advocate for cross-functional collaboration, Tanu works closely with global teams, agency partners, and local stakeholders to bring bold ideas to life. Her work reflects a deep understanding of South Asian consumer behaviour, while also tapping into global design and innovation frameworks.

Beyond her corporate role, Tanu is deeply engaged in the broader creative and business ecosystem:
• Jury Member for prestigious national and international design and creative awards including Kyoorius Design Awards, Spikes Asia - Cannes Lions Group, Transform Asia Awards, Young Guns (The One Club for creativity), Afaqs marketing excellence, where she evaluates work at the intersection of design, innovation, storytelling, marketing and human impact.
• TEDx, Podcast & Speaker Guest on leading platforms where she shares insights on FMCG innovation, women in leadership, inclusivity and the future of design in emerging markets.
• Board Advisor and thought leader to creative institutions focused on design, innovation, consumer insights and innovation. She currently serves on the advisory boards of ISDI School of Design and Innovation contributing to curriculum development and mentorship.

Prior to joining PepsiCo, Tanu served as the Design Director at Nestle Design Lab and acted as creative partner for 50+ brands in Nestle India portfolio. Over the years she has partnered with clients like Britannia, Heinz, The Coca Cola Company, Godfrey Philips India, Hector Beverages, Uttarakhand Government, Satya Paul, Mars Chocolate, Carlsberg Group, World Health Organization, Fox Channels and Volkswagen that made her journey an enriching experience.

At the heart of Tanu’s work is a passion for building meaningful experiences whether it’s reimagining how a legacy brand shows up in modern India or co-creating the future with young audiences.

When not strategising the next big brand and design moment, Tanu enjoys being a mom, exploring contemporary art, curating cultural travel experiences, and contributing to initiatives that empower young professionals in business and design.

Tanu Sinha is a Design Leader on a mission to leverage Design and Design Thinking as an agent of change for the brands, businesses, consumers and the communities she serves. At PepsiCo India, she drives transformative brand experiences through th... Show more

Millie Larsson

Millie Larsson

Hej, jag heter millielarsson från Stockholm. Jag är Sveriges kontaktperson för McAfees kontaktuppgifter. Jag jobbar på ett supportföretag där de erbjuder McAfee kundtjänst i Sverige. Jag arbetar där som chef för McAfee Sveriges kontaktuppgifter. Om du har problem med McAfee kundtjänsts telefonnummer kan du kontakta McAfee Sveriges kundtjänst via våra kontaktuppgifter.
https://supportsverige.com/mcafee-support.html

Hej, jag heter millielarsson från Stockholm. Jag är Sveriges kontaktperson för McAfees kontaktuppgifter. Jag jobbar på ett supportföretag där de erbjuder McAfee kundtjänst i Sverige. Jag arbetar där som chef för McAfee Sveriges kontaktuppgifter. Om d... Show more

Astrid Galvez

Astrid Galvez

Astrid Daniela is an accomplished Enrolled Agent and Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor who began her career in the auto finance industry. After 10+ years in the corporate space and with the invaluable support of her two sisters, in 2013 Astrid Daniela founded Accounting Specialists and Business Solutions, LLC. A bilingual (Spanish and English) bookkeeping and tax practice, their primary focus is assisting small business owners, self-employed individuals, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in managing their businesses using cloud-based solutions.

In the Pacific Northwest, Astrid established Salinas Tax and Accounting, LLC to support the local small business community. Collaborating with the City of Seattle and various non-profits, she dedicates herself to educating bilingual small business owners. Astrid is a passionate educator, especially for small business owners in underserved and minority communities. Drawing from her own experiences as a small business owner, she offers insightful, practical advice.

Originally hailing from El Salvador, Astrid spent 21 years living in Los Angeles before eventually settling down in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest. Beyond the world of numbers and taxes, Astrid Daniela is an avid runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast, constantly seeking new adventures amidst nature.

Astrid Daniela is an accomplished Enrolled Agent and Quickbooks Online Pro-advisor who began her career in the auto finance industry. After 10+ years in the corporate space and with the invaluable support of her two sisters, in 2013 Astrid Daniela fo... Show more

Dr.  Rachel J.C. Fu

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) at the University of Florida (UF), where she is also the Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI). Rachel spearheaded the creation of AI/Data Science tracks in undergraduate and graduate certificate programs at UF. She is the author of two AI textbook in Hospitality Businesses. Rachel has published more than 260 papers, including refereed journal articles, conference papers, a magazine article, newsletters, technical reports, and book chapters. Rachel's work has been featured in various media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Carnival Cruise Line, NBC, BBC, Bottom Line Personal, CNBC, ABC News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Popular Science, AARC, KCBS, Recommend Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, the Conversation, Business Insiders, and UF News.

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) at the University of Florida (UF), where she is also the Director of... Show more

Phylese Jackson

Phylese Jackson

Phylese M. Jackson, PMP, CSM is a technology program management professional with a diverse background across many industries, including Financial Services, FinTech, Hospitality, and exposure to start-up environments. She is currently responsible for developing and executing strategies to streamline program and project management within an enterprise technology organization. Phylese is a dedicated practitioner who enjoys finding practical ways to make the discipline more accessible and easier to understand for all. She is passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and agility to solidify the importance of non-technical roles in the advancement of technology.

Phylese M. Jackson, PMP, CSM is a technology program management professional with a diverse background across many industries, including Financial Services, FinTech, Hospitality, and exposure to start-up environments. She is currently responsible for... Show more

Anthony Akpan

Anthony Akpan

With over seven years of hands-on experience, Anthony is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer specialising in scalable web applications and startup ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging modern technology to solve common issues, Anthony excels at turning ambitious product visions into robust, maintainable codebases

With over seven years of hands-on experience, Anthony is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer specialising in scalable web applications and startup ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging modern technology to solve common issues, Anthony excels at tur... Show more

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