Consumer Goods & Services

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

Anushka Prasad

Anushka Prasad

Marketing and growth strategist with 5+ years of experience across product marketing, marketing analytics, and go-to-market strategy. She specializes in turning customer insights and complex data into strategies that drive measurable business growth.

Experienced in B2B, SaaS, AI, AdTech, and integrated marketing, where she has led go-to-market initiatives, analyzed multi-million-dollar campaigns, developed customer acquisition and retention strategies, and partnered with cross-functional teams across Product, Creative, Media, and Engineering.

With a background in marketing, business analytics, and economics, Anushka combines creative thinking with a highly analytical approach to decision-making. She is particularly passionate about understanding consumer behaviour, identifying growth opportunities, and building marketing strategies that connect strong brands with the right audiences.

Marketing and growth strategist with 5+ years of experience across product marketing, marketing analytics, and go-to-market strategy. She specializes in turning customer insights and complex data into strategies that drive measurable business growth.... Show more

Chad Lich

Chad Lich

Chad Lich has over 30 years of experience in information technology and is currently a Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist (Sales Guy) and formerly Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Cross Solution & Industry Innovation (Tech Guy) at Microsoft and has been with the company for nine years leading global enterprises in their successful digital transformation. Prior to Microsoft, Chad worked with Build-A-Bear and Intelligrated (Honeywell Company) as a director of BI and development, leading teams and building software to enable these businesses with data insights and tools that focused on adding value and business transformation. Chad holds a bachelor’s in information management from Webster University and an MBA from Southeast Missouri State University Harrison College of Business and Computing. Chad is also active as a contributor to STEM events in the St. Louis region, engages as a board member to a public institution and private STEM focused company, while also contributing to his local tech community as part of Azure and DOTNET Meetup groups.

Chad Lich has over 30 years of experience in information technology and is currently a Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist (Sales Guy) and formerly Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Cross Solution & Industry Innovation (Tech Guy) at Microso... Show more

Ogbonna Daniel

Ogbonna Daniel

Ogbonna Daniel Chiemela is a tech entrepreneur and software developer based in Owerri, Nigeria, currently studying Statistics at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).
​He is the founder of Axonn, a holding company overseeing two core operating subsidiaries:
​AxAutomates: Designing and deploying agentic AI workflows, custom business automations, and cloud-native solutions using Python and Google Cloud Platform.
​AxHomes: Operating an e-commerce platform focused on smart home appliances and household electronics.
​Daniel combines software engineering, statistical analysis, and digital strategy to build automated systems, scale online retail operations, and contribute technical insights to the local developer ecosystem.

Ogbonna Daniel Chiemela is a tech entrepreneur and software developer based in Owerri, Nigeria, currently studying Statistics at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). ​He is the founder of Axonn, a holding company overseeing two core ... Show more

Juan Cristóbal Araque Araque

Juan Cristóbal Araque Araque

Juan Cristóbal Araque es ingeniero de datos en una multinacional de consumo masivo, donde diseña las arquitecturas que sostienen la analítica del negocio en Ecuador. Su formación en machine learning viene del programa GCI World del laboratorio Matsuo-Iwasawa de la Universidad de Tokio, y actualmente cursa una maestría en Big Data e Ingeniería de Datos en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Forma parte del comité de Big Data & Analytics de DAMA Ecuador, donde impulsa iniciativas de formación abierta sobre IA aplicada y arquitecturas de datos gobernadas.

Juan Cristóbal Araque es ingeniero de datos en una multinacional de consumo masivo, donde diseña las arquitecturas que sostienen la analítica del negocio en Ecuador. Su formación en machine learning viene del programa GCI World del laboratorio Matsuo... Show more

Gregor Mittersinker

Gregor Mittersinker

Gregor Mittersinker is CEO and Founder of Loft LLC, an integrated UX, industrial design, and mechanical engineering consultancy with offices in Boston, Providence, Raleigh, and Madison. A mechanical engineer and human factors designer by training, he brings more than 25 years of experience translating user needs into products that are both technically rigorous and deeply human-centered. Loft's work spans connected medical devices, consumer electronics, and complex physical-digital systems, earning more than 50 international design awards including the Red Dot, IDSA IDEA, and Core77. Gregor holds more than 130 patents and teaches UX and Service Design at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Gregor Mittersinker is CEO and Founder of Loft LLC, an integrated UX, industrial design, and mechanical engineering consultancy with offices in Boston, Providence, Raleigh, and Madison. A mechanical engineer and human factors designer by training, he... Show more

Bianca Del Bois

Bianca Del Bois

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy.

With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals through direct aid and community-based programs. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Tails Animal Support Network (previously Urban Tails Animal Rescue), a registered charity committed to serving animals and the people who care for them, which has been operating for over 10 years.

Bianca is also the Director of Development & Communications at Animal Alliance of Canada, a national non-profit animal protection organization that has worked since 1990 to advance a more just and compassionate relationship between humans and animals. Its work focuses on achieving systemic change through research, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, and direct engagement with elected officials.

Alongside her professional practice, she is deeply engaged in evidence-based animal welfare and humane science. She is a Fellow in the Futurekind Fellowship, where her work focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI in animal welfare, research modernization, and policy reform. She is also completing formal training in Evidence-Based Toxicology through the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing. Bianca also serves as the CEO of a marketing and communications agency operating in the Toronto area. Although she no longer works in a clinical veterinary capacity, she maintains a deep commitment to the field and remains actively engaged in consulting and communications work for veterinary hospitals.

Having lived in downtown Toronto for many years, Bianca now resides in rural Ontario, where her home and farm serve as a sanctuary for domestic and farmed animals. This blend of urban and rural experience gives her a deep understanding of the complexities of animal welfare in both settings, bringing a holistic and compassionate perspective to her work.

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals... Show more

Mark Cockings

Mark Cockings

Mark Cockings is the Managing Director of K3 Fashion Solutions, a global Microsoft partner dedicated to delivering industry-specific solutions for fashion, apparel, footwear and lifestyle brands. He leads the company's strategic direction, helping organisations accelerate digital transformation through the Microsoft Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Copilot.

With more than 25 years of experience in enterprise software, cloud technology and business transformation, Mark has built a career helping organisations modernise complex business processes and realise greater value from their technology investments. He has extensive experience leading software businesses, driving cloud adoption programmes and shaping go-to-market strategies within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Mark Cockings is the Managing Director of K3 Fashion Solutions, a global Microsoft partner dedicated to delivering industry-specific solutions for fashion, apparel, footwear and lifestyle brands. He leads the company's strategic direction, helping or... Show more

John Baker

John Baker

Over the last 25 years John sold GP, BC and F&SCM into a wide variety and sizes of companies including retail, restaurant, and hospitality companies. Having previously been a VP of Operations in Retail and F&B companies, John has a deep understanding of those verticals and their functional needs.

Over the last 25 years John sold GP, BC and F&SCM into a wide variety and sizes of companies including retail, restaurant, and hospitality companies. Having previously been a VP of Operations in Retail and F&B companies, John has a deep understandin... Show more

Souseelya Kidambi

Souseelya Kidambi

I am a Senior Data Integration Engineer and independent researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain management. With over seven years of experience architecting enterprise data platforms and integration solutions, I have helped global organizations across logistics, healthcare, and technology transform fragmented operational data into reliable foundations for planning and forecasting decisions.
My research focuses on making AI-driven demand forecasting both trustworthy and business-relevant. I am the author of research papers on explainable machine learning for retail demand forecasting and on stockout-aware forecasting methods that correct hidden biases in sales data, a work that bridges advanced modeling techniques with the practical realities of inventory management, replenishment, and service-level performance. I advocate for a decision-first view of AI: models should be judged not only by their accuracy, but by the quality and cost of the business decisions they enable.
As a practitioner-researcher, I combine leading production data systems by day with publishing applied AI research in supply chain analytics and I'm passionate about helping industry teams move from AI experimentation to measurable operational impact.

I am a Senior Data Integration Engineer and independent researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain management. With over seven years of experience architecting enterprise data platforms and integration sol... Show more

Quinn Fitzgerald

Quinn Fitzgerald

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Invention and by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Previously, Quinn served in the Obama White House and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she won the New Venture Competition.

She coaches a referral-only roster of founders - backed by firms like YC, Khosla, Collaborative Fund, Techstars, and Lowercarbon - and runs a collaborative Fundraising Sprint for early-stage founders. Her approach blends tactical business support and startup expertise with deep inner work. Quinn has spoken at SXSW, Harvard, Forbes, Bain Capital Ventures, Chief, CBS’ Innovation Nation, and more.

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Inventio... Show more

Connie Seymour

Connie Seymour

I am a needle felting artist for many years, I love working with wool creating realistic and fantasy 3d objects and animals. I make wet felted scarves and bags. I love to teach workshops to pass on skill and help others create.

I am a needle felting artist for many years, I love working with wool creating realistic and fantasy 3d objects and animals. I make wet felted scarves and bags. I love to teach workshops to pass on skill and help others create. Show more

Sathid Chinangkoonpiwat

Sathid Chinangkoonpiwat

Microsoft certificate Trainer

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Dami Junaid

Dami Junaid

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst and Product professional with 9+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across startups, mid-size organisations, and Fortune 500 companies. She has worked across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail (E-commerce), Automotive, Transportation, and Finance, supporting both B2C and B2B organisations through complex product and delivery challenges.

She specialises in product discovery, business analysis, and strategy under ambiguity. Her work focuses on helping teams clarify problems before solutions are built, surface delivery risks early, and translate user and business needs into actionable outcomes. Her approach is iterative, user-centred, and grounded in critical thinking.

Having lived and worked across three continents (North America, Africa, and Europe), Dami brings something many teams don’t often have in the room: a global perspective shaped by lived experience, not just frameworks. She is particularly passionate about helping organisations navigate complexity, bridge communication gaps and build practical solutions.

Outside of work, Dami enjoys solo travel, exploring new cultures, singing, and swimming — experiences that continue to shape her curiosity, adaptability, and people-centred approach to problem-solving.

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst and Product professional with 9+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across startups, mid-size organisations, and Fortune 500 companies. She has worked across Healthcare, Life Scienc... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Matt Attardo

Matt Attardo

Engineer using sessionize to test the API and see if I can help make finding events easier for my company.

Engineer using sessionize to test the API and see if I can help make finding events easier for my company. Show more

Ryan Beverly

Ryan Beverly

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he guides organizations to adopt AI from the inside out.
Rather than chasing tools or hype, Ryan focuses on aligning AI with business strategy, culture, and measurable outcomes. His priority is on the practical value of AI for people and organizations.
His philosophy is simple: AI isn’t about replacing people — it’s about equipping them to think and act at a higher level.

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he... Show more

Stefano Marello

Stefano Marello

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership.

Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come consulente e accompagno le aziende e i team nel loro percorso di transizione verso uno sviluppo agile di prodotti.

Nel tempo libero mi piace camminare, suonare la chitarra e navigare sul web.

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership. Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come co... Show more

Srikanth Maru

Srikanth Maru

Srikanth Maru is a distinguished Data Engineering and Architecture Leader with over 17 years of experience transforming data platforms across Fortune 500 enterprises and innovative startups. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Data Engineering & Principal Architect at Cricut Inc., he leads the migration from legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms that enable advanced AI/ML use cases while managing a team of five data engineers focused on enhancing customer engagement.
His career spans leadership roles at cutting-edge companies including Aeva Inc., where he built data platforms from scratch to support FMCW LiDAR hardware manufacturing, and Samsung Electronics America, where he served as Director of ML Architecture, designing e-commerce data solutions that drove significant revenue growth and developing proprietary forecasting algorithms that reduced stockouts by 20%.
At T-Mobile, Srikanth pioneered custom Hadoop-based ingestion frameworks before commercial data orchestration tools became mainstream, while his tenure at Tata Consultancy Services saw him leading Big Data Centers of Excellence and delivering technical education across global markets including the UK, Australia, and Malaysia.
Srikanth's technical expertise encompasses cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), and modern data tools (Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University, India, and is recognized as an early adopter of open-source data frameworks.
His notable achievements include contributing to Walmart's Customer Knowledge Platform serving 200+ million profiles, scaling data platforms for 100+ million customers, and mentoring numerous engineers throughout his career. Srikanth's combination of technical depth, leadership acumen, and international perspective makes him a sought-after architect for enterprise data transformation initiatives.

Srikanth Maru is a distinguished Data Engineering and Architecture Leader with over 17 years of experience transforming data platforms across Fortune 500 enterprises and innovative startups. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Data Engineering & P... Show more

Akhilesh C Korpe

Akhilesh C Korpe

Akhilesh C. Korpe is an Operations Supervisor at Ardent Mills, overseeing high-volume operations in the food and agribusiness supply chain. With a strong foundation in systems engineering and Lean Six Sigma, Akhilesh excels at bridging the gap between high-level operational strategy and practical, on-the-floor execution. He is passionate about implementing data-driven tracking systems, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), that uncover true capacity constraints rather than artificially inflate efficiency scores. A dedicated leader and problem-solver, Akhilesh speaks regularly on process optimization, operational culture, and the application of frameworks such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to solve real-world production bottlenecks.

Akhilesh C. Korpe is an Operations Supervisor at Ardent Mills, overseeing high-volume operations in the food and agribusiness supply chain. With a strong foundation in systems engineering and Lean Six Sigma, Akhilesh excels at bridging the gap betwee... Show more

Sarah Choudhary

Sarah Choudhary

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions that emphasize ethical design and responsible implementation.

Her work spans industries, including logistics, ride-hailing, and food management, with groundbreaking projects like the ICE ride-hailing app and iChef, which leverage AI for decision-making and operational efficiency. Sarah is also deeply involved in advocating for ethical AI practices, contributing to frameworks that align with the U.S. Executive Order 14110 on AI safety and trustworthiness.

A distinguished speaker, Sarah has presented at international conferences, including IQT Quantum + AI, and is passionate about making AI accessible and impactful for businesses and society alike.

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions tha... Show more

Vishnu Prasad Krishna Kumar

Vishnu Prasad Krishna Kumar

Vishnu Prasad is an accomplished SAP EWM Solution Architect with over 12 years of global experience in SAP consulting, business process optimization, and project management. He has led multiple end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projects across diverse industries, specializing in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions in both decentralized and embedded S/4HANA environments.
Vishnu brings deep expertise in design, configuration, and customization of SAP EWM processes, with proven ability to integrate seamlessly with cross-functional modules such as MM/IM, TM, SD, PP, PM, and QM. His strong technical and functional skills are complemented by his leadership in mentoring development teams, gathering requirements, conducting workshops, and delivering user training. With a hands-on approach, he has successfully driven UAT, cutover activities, and hyper-care support, ensuring smooth go-lives and operational stability.
His professional journey includes working with leading global organizations such as Halliburton, Mosaic, Tronox, Constellation Brands, YASREF, Ford, and BASF. In these engagements, he has collaborated closely with business stakeholders to align warehouse operations with enterprise goals, designed advanced interfaces with automated storage systems, and developed RF and Neptune-based custom solutions to enhance operational efficiency. His work has consistently focused on real-time inventory management, predictive maintenance, and advanced logistics integration, enabling clients to improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline supply chain performance.
Beyond technical excellence, Vishnu has been instrumental in driving business transformation initiatives. He has led workshops, delivered demos, and prepared comprehensive documentation and training materials to ensure client readiness. His contributions extend to security role design, process governance, and compliance alignment, ensuring that warehouse solutions meet both operational and regulatory standards.
Vishnu holds a Master’s degree in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), India, and a Bachelor’s in Information Technology from SRM University, India. He is a SAP Certified Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Consultant, reinforcing his credentials as a trusted advisor in the supply chain and ERP domain.
With his strong foundation in SAP EWM architecture, end-to-end project delivery, and cross-industry expertise, Vishnu continues to help enterprises optimize warehouse operations, enhance scalability, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Vishnu Prasad is an accomplished SAP EWM Solution Architect with over 12 years of global experience in SAP consulting, business process optimization, and project management. He has led multiple end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projec... Show more

Dave Barbier

Dave Barbier

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currentl... Show more

Somasekharreddy Bogireddy

Somasekharreddy Bogireddy

Somasekhar Reddy Bogireddy is a dynamic SAP Functional Lead with over 11 years of proven expertise in the global retail and consumer goods sectors. He specializes in SAP FICO, SD, MM, CAR, PMR, and POSDM modules, with a distinguished track record of designing, leading, and executing enterprise-wide digital finance transformations that have substantially improved operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across multinational organizations.
Currently serving as SAP Functional Lead at Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc since November 2020, Somasekhar has spearheaded transformative finance initiatives that accelerated month-end closing by 25% and streamlined inter-company reconciliation, reducing manual adjustments by 45%. He architected the integration of SAP PMR with INMAR for real-time tracking of vendor funding across 450+ stores and pioneered a centralized SAP finance reporting dashboard that unified real-time KPIs across finance, operations, and merchandising, significantly improving strategic decision-making capabilities.
Before his current role, Somasekhar served as Senior SAP Functional Analyst at J.Crew Group, Inc. from November 2015 to October 2020, where he directed multi-country SAP FICO rollouts across the UK, Hong Kong, and China, standardizing asset accounting and reducing reconciliation discrepancies by 30%. He designed and executed SAP CAR and POSDM integrations covering over 600 stores and pioneered the integration of Afterpay, Coupa, and Concur systems, reducing manual effort by 50%. His collaboration with SAP Labs on end-to-end encryption (E2EE) processes resulted in functional design inputs that were later adopted by SAP product engineering.
Somasekhar holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronic and Communication Engineering from JNT University, Hyderabad, India. His core competencies span SAP FICO, SD/MM, CAR/PMR, retail integration, finance automation, global rollouts, EDI integrations, S/4 HANA readiness, and solution architecture. He has been recognized by enterprise leadership for his proactive problem-solving and innovation, receiving formal appreciation from the Vice President of Finance at Key Food Stores for excellence in project execution and finance automation. Beyond his technical expertise, Somasekhar is an accomplished mentor who has conducted over 10 internal trainings and established testing standards that continue to be used across organizations. He is also actively engaged in knowledge dissemination through enterprise architecture discussions, technical presentations, and professional forums focused on large-scale SAP finance and retail systems

Somasekhar Reddy Bogireddy is a dynamic SAP Functional Lead with over 11 years of proven expertise in the global retail and consumer goods sectors. He specializes in SAP FICO, SD, MM, CAR, PMR, and POSDM modules, with a distinguished track record of ... Show more

Ahniyah Perry

Ahniyah Perry

Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as a leader.

In 2017, she launched an online retail company, achieving remarkable success with a threefold increase in profits. Her entrepreneurial zeal led her to establish numerous startups, further solidifying her reputation for creative business ventures. Ahniyah's philanthropic spirit shone through with the founding of Santa's Helpers, a seasonal initiative offering free, gift-wrapping services to local community members. She currently works as an Aide for the District 6 office of Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda, while also pursuing a dual master's degree in Organizational Leader and Business Administration. Her outstanding achievements earned her statewide recognition, highlighting her exceptional entrepreneurial and servant leadership qualities.

Born and raised in Texas, Ahniyah Perry is a community advocate renowned for her innovative ventures and steadfast commitment to social impact. Embarking on her college academic journey at the age of 15, Ahniyah demonstrated exceptional potential as ... Show more

Kabelo Lehlongwane

Kabelo Lehlongwane

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering Ad Man @ King James and FCB Africa), where he's delivered work for brands like Coca-Cola and South African Tourism recognised at Cannes and One Show. By night, he's the founder of KYL Solutions, where he builds the tools he wishes existed. KYLIDESCOPE — a multi-machine agentic IDE that wires AI models across devices — is what happens when a strategist with no formal networking background decides the dev tools aren't working the way he thinks. Tailscale is the reason it actually works. He is a an inexperienced techie but a paid speaker, having been invited to speak at the
inaugural Athar Festival of Creativity and GovTech 2025 among many other events.

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering A... Show more

Valentina Castrillon Aguilar

Valentina Castrillon Aguilar

I build solutions where operational efficiency and high-level code converge to transform businesses.

With over 6 years of professional experience and +4 years leading tech teams and projects, my focus goes beyond developing software; I design the strategic architecture that sustains company growth. As an Industrial Engineer and Full-Stack Developer, I speak the language of data, processes, and code, bridging the gap between business vision and technical execution.

WHAT I BRING TO THE TEAM:

-Operations Management & Tech PM: Comprehensive project leadership under Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring every line of code contributes directly to the ROI.
-Senior Full-Stack Development: Building robust and scalable applications with a rigorous focus on architecture.
-Digital Transformation & Automation: Optimizing complex workflows through cutting-edge technology and automation tools.
-Fractional Leadership: Strategic consultancy for companies requiring senior technical leadership and friction-free agile execution.

MY TECH STACK:

Frontend & Backend: React, Node.js, Express, JavaScript.
Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI Associate) & MySQL.
Automation: Zapier, Make, UiPath.
Management & Strategy: Jira, Notion, Slack.

WHAT SETS ME APART?

The market is full of developers who only execute and managers who don't understand the code. I master both worlds:
-Systems Thinking: I design solutions with long-term scalability in mind, not just immediate delivery.
-Empathetic Leadership: I manage multidisciplinary teams by reducing technical friction and empowering talent.
-Result-Oriented: Every technical decision I make is backed by an operational impact analysis.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

-Operational Optimization: Led the implementation of critical systems, achieving a +30% improvement in efficiency.
-Error Reduction: Automated technical processes that reduced inventory error margins by 10%.
-Project Leadership: Successfully managed digital transitions within the Retail and Tech sectors.

📍 Cali, Colombia | Available for global challenges 🌎 | English & Spanish

Currently open to roles as Head of Operations, Technical Project Manager, or consultancy for scalable digital products.

📩 Let’s connect to scale your next project: valenjb@hotmail.com

I build solutions where operational efficiency and high-level code converge to transform businesses. With over 6 years of professional experience and +4 years leading tech teams and projects, my focus goes beyond developing software; I design the ... Show more

Pam Acosta

Pam Acosta

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, security, and telecom sectors. Skilled in financial reporting systems, ERP design and support, shared services, forecasting, risk analysis, and global ERP platforms including Dynamics, AX, SAP, and Oracle.

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, securi... Show more

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufacturing, life sciences, energy, consumer goods, and technology services.
Currently serving as Leader, PMO & Functional Integration Architect at First Quality Enterprises, Nahush spearheads SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, leading end-to-end project lifecycles and enabling Industry 4.0 innovations such as predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, and process automation.
Previously, at Deloitte Consulting, Nahush partnered with marquee clients such as 3M HealthCare (Solventum), Westrock, Google, and Disney, delivering complex SAP-driven transformations and integrations. His contributions included implementing SAP DRC e-invoicing in Europe, managing large-scale data migrations with BODS, leading OTC/ITO functional integration, and designing innovative solutions like SAP Fiori apps and SAP Event Mesh. He also played a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, helping Deloitte secure $12M in new consulting engagements.
Earlier in his career, Nahush held senior roles at Capgemini, Colgate, Ostindo International, Bristlecone, and Connex Metals, where he built a strong foundation in SAP ABAP development, techno-functional leadership, and data integration. His expertise spans SAP modules including OTC, ACM, FICO, MM, SD, PM, PP, RAR, and EWM, alongside deep technical knowledge of BODS, IDOCs, APIs, ODATA, Fiori, and BRF+.
A results-driven leader, Nahush is recognized for his ability to influence decision-making, drive change management, mentor teams, and align technical solutions with business goals. His work consistently delivers operational excellence, scalability, and measurable business value for Fortune 500 clients.
Nahush holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Operations Management) from Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning.

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufac... Show more

Gregor Bauer

Gregor Bauer

Started career in international teams developing and delivering custom device management and IoT solutions for leading telecom providers worldwide. During this time leading technical teams in the delivery of customer solutions and in PreSales, which included as well the creation of architectures and cost estimates. As a solution engineer at Couchbase, he now focuses on challenging solution consulting, such as application modernization and development as well as multi-cloud strategies and especially edge computing with a focus on sustainable high user experience.

Started career in international teams developing and delivering custom device management and IoT solutions for leading telecom providers worldwide. During this time leading technical teams in the delivery of customer solutions and in PreSales, which ... Show more

Jeewan Singh

Jeewan Singh

Jeewan Singh is a Senior Business Analyst who enjoys making sense of messy problems—both in spreadsheets and in real life. With a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and years of hands-on experience, he works at the intersection of strategy, data, and decision-making.

When he’s not translating business needs into practical solutions, you’ll find him creating content, making YouTube videos, or playing (and occasionally overplaying) multiple sports. His curiosity for both structure and creativity shapes how he approaches work and life.

Jeewan Singh is a Senior Business Analyst who enjoys making sense of messy problems—both in spreadsheets and in real life. With a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and years of hands-on experience, he works at the intersection of strategy, data, ... Show more

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