Manager - MES Business Integrator | Eli Lilly and Company
Sarita Santosh Dhage is a seasoned Manufacturing Execution System (MES) professional with over 14 years of extensive experience, currently serving as Manager - MES Business Integrator at Eli Lilly and Company. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sarita brings deep expertise in the design, configuration, and implementation of manufacturing execution systems, with a specialized focus on Emerson Syncade MES solutions.
As an MES Design Lead for Eli Lilly's Indianapolis manufacturing site, Sarita has successfully led the transformation of paper batch records into digital formats, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing processes while adhering to ISA 88 standards, GMP requirements, and FDA 21 CFR regulations. Her leadership in recipe authoring has established high-quality standards and best practices across implementation teams.
Prior to her current role, Sarita served as MES SAP Integration Lead for Lilly's Limerick, Ireland manufacturing site, where she orchestrated complex interface activities using REST API technology. Her technical acumen extends to multiple integration projects involving SAP, EWM, and DeltaV DCS systems across global manufacturing operations.
Sarita's technical proficiency spans numerous platforms including Emerson Syncade, DeltaV DCS, InfoBatch Reporting, and LabVantage, complemented by expertise in SQL, VB Script, XML, HTML, and XSLT. Her certifications in Syncade, GAMP, and InfoBatch Reporting underscore her commitment to technical excellence.
Before joining Eli Lilly in April 2023, Sarita built a substantial career at Emerson Process Management, where she spent 12 years as a Senior MES Engineer and System Engineer, contributing to major MES implementations for leading biopharmaceutical companies including Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, and Alexion.
A graduate of Pune University, India with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Sarita combines technical prowess with exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. Her comprehensive understanding of biopharmaceutical processes—spanning cell culture, upstream and downstream operations, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing—enables her to deliver MES solutions that effectively bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.

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Arvind Kumar Akula is a seasoned Senior Staff Engineer with over 18 years of expertise in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise applications. His technical proficiency spans a wide range of technologies, including Java, Spring, AWS cloud services, GraphQL, AI, ML, RAG, Agents and micro services architecture. Arvind has extensive experience working with critical sectors such as banking, payments, criminal processing, and gaming solutions. He has successfully led backend architecture enhancements, developed scalable micro services, and integrated modern cloud technologies across various platforms. His notable roles include positions at Guaranteed Rate, Inc., eBay Inc., and Silicon Valley Bank, where he delivered impactful digital solutions. Arvind holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from JNTU, Hyderabad.

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Competent in AutoCAD and possessing a certification in SolidWorks, I am equipped to tackle the technical challenges of the energy sector. My role involves leveraging technoeconomic analysis to optimize energy projects, contributing to the goal of a cleaner, greener future.

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Meet Sue Richards (aka Suecurity), the ultimate tea party host of cybersecurity awareness! She has a knack for infusing fun into security awareness training. Your next security awareness training can be a memorable experience and your teams will leave energized and ready to be your first line of cyberdefense.
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Brian Calfano is an accomplished journalist, professor, documentary filmmaker, and author focusing on twentieth-century political and journalism topics. His career has spanned various roles in both media and academia, contributing significantly to journalism and political science. He serves as the first scholar-in-residence at Latakoo, which provides video management solutions to major news organizations like NBC Universal, Nexstar, and Charter Spectrum. Additionally, he holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas.

Brian has an extensive background in broadcast journalism, having worked as an anchor, reporter, and political analyst. He was an anchor and political show host at KSNT 27 News, where he helped cover political events across Kansas, including areas such as Topeka, Wichita, and Kansas City. He also served as a reporter and producer for Spectrum News 1 Ohio, creating several series on political and social issues and providing commentary on breaking political news.

His work with KOLR10 in Springfield, Missouri, includes producing and anchoring several special programs, such as a one-hour special for Missouri’s bicentennial and a 16-part series on the U.S. Constitution. He also hosted a public affairs radio show, Morningline, on News Talk 560AM KWTO for seven years, where he conducted political interviews and engaged with listeners. He has also participated as a media panelist in congressional debates on KOLR10.

Brian’s documentary, Al Primo & His Eyewitness Revolution, is one of his most recognized works. It takes an in-depth look at the early history of television news and the revolution that shaped the industry. The documentary has earned several prestigious awards, including Best Documentary at the 2024 Golden Nugget International Film Festival in London, and was selected for distribution on PBS stations across the U.S.

Brian R Calfano has received numerous accolades for his journalistic achievements, including awards from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences. He authored U.S. Political Reporting and is working on another book about a former New York news anchor.

Brian’s academic journey includes serving as the Head/Chair of the Department of Journalism at the University of Cincinnati, where he initiated several new programs, such as a student TV news operation and a collaborative documentary project. He has also taught at several universities and has been involved in numerous research initiatives.

Outside of his professional work, he is dedicated to charitable causes such as the ASPCA and Doctors Without Borders. Originally from New Jersey, he attended the University of North Texas and is an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Brian Calfano’s contributions to journalism and academia continue to make a lasting impact on students, professionals, and audiences alike.

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His pioneering work on GreatVines, a Sales Execution Platform tailored to the beverage alcohol industry, exemplifies his expertise in cloud-native technologies and business intelligence frameworks. Rajani’s strategic vision and technical acumen enable organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, guiding them through complex digital transformation journeys with precision and impact. His contributions consistently drive operational efficiency, actionable insights, and competitive advantage in dynamic market environments.

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Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content operations and IT. Known for his consultative approach, Joe excels at problem solving and relationship building to drive business outcomes.

In his startup experience, Joe has helped transform two companies by establishing robust processes and governance enabling rapid growth. From 2010-2024 at Bristol Myers Squibb, he led global, cross-functional initiatives including outsourcing creative production, digital transformation for Medical Affairs, GDPR remediation for all of Worldwide Commercialization, enterprise software implementations, integration of acquired Turning Point Therapeutics, and enterprise Modular Content Strategy rollout. All of these initiatives were multi-year, global rollouts and his multifaceted role covered business and technology ownership, vendor selection and management, change management and communications as well as business process and training lead.

Joe has spoken at several industry events such as DIA (Drug Information Association), Panagora Pharma CX Summit & Pharma CX Tech Summit, Veeva Summit, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA), phactMI & EndPoint MI-Tech Forum, Customer Contact Week (CCW), and a variety of Omnichannel marketing focused events. In addition to his speaking appearances, Joe has contributed to various online knowledge sharing communities, hosted workshops, contributed to articles and has appeared as a guest on podcasts.

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content oper... Show more

Cloud & AI Technologist | Open Source Contributor | Innovator & Mentor

Nida Sahar Rafee is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in cloud computing, AI, OpenStack, and large-scale distributed systems. She has worked on core backend infrastructure for Oracle Cloud (OCI), contributed to OpenStack, and played a pivotal role in developing a unified interface for multi-datacenter monitoring at EMC2 and HP.

With 30+ awards for innovation and customer success, Nida has a track record of solving complex technical challenges. She is also a patent holder, a published author in Springer, and an advocate for women in technology, mentoring for Google Summer of Code and Google Code-in under AnitaB.org’s Systers community.

Beyond her corporate contributions, she has spoken at HP TechCon (Florida, 2009) and other industry events on topics ranging from GP GPU in servers to effective log management. A passionate open-source contributor and poet, she was the 1st runner-up in Source Code Poetry, blending creativity with technology.

Nida believes in redefining possibilities through innovation, mentorship, and community-driven impact.

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Aldo is a passionate T-shaped engineer fueled by curiosity and a zest for challenges. Naturally positive-minded, he loves learning new things and trying out new technologies. He enjoys mentoring and advocates for honest feedback. Living the dream in Tuscany, thanks to remote work.

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Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools.

His passion is people and he is a frequent conference speaker, having spoken on topics of transformational leadership, relationship building, and psychological safety.

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools. ... Show more

Phil Ewels is Product Manager for Open Source at Seqera. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge, UK.

Before joining Seqera in 2022, Phil worked at the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) at SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden. He and his team focussed on developing and scaling up new lab protocols and bioinformatics solutions. This involved developing new analysis pipelines that could scale to very high volumes whilst adhering to high standards of reproducibility and reusability. It was through this work that Phil became involved in the Nextflow project and eventually co-founded the nf-core community.

Phil’s career has spanned many disciplines from lab work and bioinformatics research in epigenetics, through to software development and community engagement. He is passionate about open-source software and has a soft spot for tools with a focus on user-friendliness. He is the author of MultiQC, SRA-Explorer, QCFail.com, and several other pet projects.

Phil Ewels is Product Manager for Open Source at Seqera. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge, UK. Before joining Seqera in 2022, Phil worked at the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) at SciLifeLab in Stockholm,... Show more

Akito Kawahara is the Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, a Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, and a Professor at the University of Florida. In 2023, he became the Director of the McGuire Center, which houses one of the world's most extensive collections of butterflies and moths, with over 10 million specimens. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the center’s research, fostering public education, and securing donor funding to support ongoing scientific studies and conservation efforts.

Kawahara’s research focuses on the Lepidoptera order, which encompasses approximately 160,000 species of butterflies and moths. His primary areas of interest include genetics, evolution, and behavior, focusing on how moths use ultrasound to evade predation from bats. This remarkable defensive mechanism is one of the key areas of study in his lab, as it offers insight into the complex survival strategies that have evolved over millions of years.

In addition to predator-prey interactions, Kawahara’s research team explores how other behavioral traits, such as the time of day at which insects are active, influence evolutionary patterns. By combining phylogenetic analysis, behavioral science, and genomics, he aims to answer critical questions about insect diversity, including why so many species exist and how they have adapted to different ecological environments. His lab also investigates the effects of human activity, such as habitat destruction and artificial light pollution, on the behavior and survival of Lepidoptera.

Kawahara has received numerous accolades for his work in the field of entomology. He was awarded the John Henry Comstock Award by the Entomological Society of America and the Alexander B. Klots Award by the Lepidopterists’ Society. He has secured over $13 million in research funding, leading over 20 significant projects with support from organizations like the National Science Foundation. These grants have enabled his lab to conduct pioneering research in Lepidoptera evolution, predator-prey interactions, and the broader ecological impact of moths and butterflies.

Kawahara is a prolific scholar who has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, including Science and PNAS. His publications cover a wide range of topics, from the evolution of Lepidoptera to moths' use of acoustic signals to avoid predators. His work has expanded our understanding of how moths and butterflies interact with their environment and predators, offering insights into the complex evolutionary processes that shape their behavior.

Kawahara’s expertise has also led to several media appearances. He has been featured in documentaries such as PBS’s American Spring Live and Nature’s Sex, Lies, and Butterflies and has participated in radio shows like NPR’s Science Friday. His research has been discussed in leading publications such as The Washington Post and Smithsonian Magazine. In his TED Talk, "Why You Can Thank a Moth," he highlights the often-overlooked contributions of moths to pollination, silk production, and even technological advancements.

In addition to his research, Kawahara is dedicated to inspiring future scientists. He regularly speaks to schoolchildren, sharing his passion for butterflies and moths and encouraging young people to explore the natural world.

Kawahara earned his undergraduate degree in Entomology from Cornell University and a Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. His doctoral research focused on the phylogenetics of leaf-mining moths.

Outside of his professional work, Kawahara enjoys playing sports like basketball and tennis and spending time with his two children. He is bilingual in Japanese and English and has additional proficiency in Spanish and Chinese. Having been raised in New York City and Tokyo, his bicultural background has significantly influenced his personal and professional life.

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I live in Madrid with my family. I have lots of interests, and are about equally unskilled at them:

Drawing and art.
Biology.
Linguistics.
Physics.
Computers.

My day job involves computers, where I have worked for 25 years inside the tech industry. I don't have a night job.

I live in Madrid with my family. I have lots of interests, and are about equally unskilled at them: Drawing and art. Biology. Linguistics. Physics. Computers. My day job involves computers, where I have worked for 25 yea... Show more

Economic Expert in the following topics: Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, E-waste, Green patents, Critical Raw Materials, Rare Earth Elements, Glass Reinforce Plastic and end-of-life boats.
She has published several articles and reports on these topics, and she has taught at Mater level classes. She is the scientific responsible for various research projects in her research centre.

Economic Expert in the following topics: Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, E-waste, Green patents, Critical Raw Materials, Rare Earth Elements, Glass Reinforce Plastic and end-of-life boats. She has published several articles and ... Show more

Platform Engineer at Puzzle ITC with a passion for CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native technologies.
I am committed to create scalable and secure software delivery pipelines for our customers. I love to implement modern, cutting-edge technologies such as Kubernetes and Dagger are driving the current innovations in software development and deployment processes.

Platform Engineer at Puzzle ITC with a passion for CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native technologies. I am committed to create scalable and secure software delivery pipelines for our customers. I love to implement modern, cutting-edge technologies su... Show more

Bjorn is an experienced software developer with lots of experience using Angular, RxJs and TypeScript. He has a passion for anything tech related and is happy to share that passion with people.

Bjorn is an experienced software developer with lots of experience using Angular, RxJs and TypeScript. He has a passion for anything tech related and is happy to share that passion with people. Show more

As a fractional CFO and founder of LIRA CFO, Ray Luening brings over 30 years of experience in finance and business leadership, including more than a decade as the CFO at 3 different MSPs. At LIRA CFO, Ray specializes in providing strategic financial guidance to help businesses drive sustainable growth, improve profitability, and navigate complex financial challenges. His deep understanding of financial planning and operations, combined with hands-on experience scaling MSPs and tech firms, makes him a trusted advisor in the technology space. Ray’s career reflects a passion for empowering leaders to make confident, informed decisions while positioning their businesses for long-term success.

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Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing policy makers and health professionals in the UK. A recent career highlight includes having one of his dashboards featured in political debates on the UK's long-term cancer plan, underscoring his valuable contribution to public health policy.

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing pol... Show more

Tanurima is a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Specialist with over six years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise-scale data solutions. She has a strong background in data modeling, visualization, and processing, leveraging tools like Power BI, Databricks, Azure Synapse, and DBT Cloud to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Currently working as a Technical Business Analyst and Data Consultant, Tanurima specializes in designing and implementing scalable analytics solutions that drive business performance. She has successfully developed and optimized data models, automated reporting pipelines, and built intuitive dashboards for global organizations, helping teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.
With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, she utilizes dataflows, pipelines, and notebooks to create semantic models, data warehouses, and lakehouses that power advanced analytics. Skilled in SQL, Python, R, and predictive modeling, she also handles complex data transformations and forecasting tasks.
In addition to her technical expertise.
Tanurima is also a certified trainer at her organization's Academy, delivering training sessions to both local and international trainees. She is passionate about knowledge sharing, mentoring, and empowering others in their data analytics journey.
A strong advocate for data democratization, Tanurima frequently conducts workshops, training sessions, and speaking engagements, bridging the gap between business and technology. She has worked extensively in Agile environments, ensuring seamless collaboration with stakeholders to deliver impactful data solutions.

When she's not working with data, you’ll find her mentoring aspiring data professionals or exploring the latest trends in AI-powered analytics and cloud-based data solutions.

🔹 Specialties: Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python, R, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling, Agile Methodologies, Technical Training.

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Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). His diverse career includes work in Patrol, Street Crimes, Crime Prevention, Special Operations, and Traffic. At SLED, he served as the Statewide Automated License Plate Recognition Program Coordinator and Local Agency Security Officer within the Criminal Justice Information Services division, overseeing IT security and federal compliance. In his final role at SLED, he led external engagements for the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC-CIC) Program, coordinating efforts to secure critical infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, and managing a state and federal cyber taskforce. Additionally, he was a SWAT team member and hostage negotiator.

At SCDSS, IG Fay oversees four key units within the Office of Inspector General:

• Investigations Unit: Conducts criminal investigations into fraud, waste, or abuse involving SCDSS programs.
• Backgrounds Investigations Unit: Protects children through Central Registry checks as well as national, fingerprint-based background checks for foster, adoption, childcare, and group home applicants.
• Emergency Management and Disaster Services Unit: Coordinates disaster response, including sheltering and mass care, with state and federal partners.
• Information Security Division: Safeguards the agency's critical assets by mitigating cyber threats and ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

IG Fay holds an associate degree from Methodist University and a bachelor's degree in business from Baker College (Summa Cum Laude). He is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defense Architect, and Certified Inspector General. A dedicated leader, he formally served as a regional vice president for SC InfraGard and Chair of the State and Local Cyber Grant working group with ATRAC, and as a member of the SC Cybersecurity Ecosystem Coordination Initiative. He is also a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina La... Show more

Urša Šolc works as a Public Relations Manager at the Geological Survey of Slovenia, a public research institute, focusing on planning, managing and implementing work in the Public Relations and Publications Unit and coordinating project groups at national and international level. She has coordinated the EIT RawMaterials RIS Hub Adria since its establishment in 2018. She has 20 years of experience in private and public sector organisations and has worked on numerous national and international projects in the fields of raw materials, circular economy, sustainable energy sources, environmental protection, spatial development, conservation of natural and cultural heritage.

Urša Šolc works as a Public Relations Manager at the Geological Survey of Slovenia, a public research institute, focusing on planning, managing and implementing work in the Public Relations and Publications Unit and coordinating project groups at nat... Show more

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Hey it's Jay - I wear many hats 🧢

Building communities for 5+ years within Blockchain, DeFi, Web3 & NFTs 🖼️

Go-to-market strategy for your next TGE! ⚡️ Bullish on self-sovereignty ✊

Let's redefine the future of DeFi together, and create financial freedom for everyone 💸

LFG 🚀

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James is working with several projects within Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 and is currently the Head of Growth for Quintes.org, a DeFi protocol with a 2:1 overcollateralized yield-bearing token mechanism. His agency AdvocateAgency.io is consulting and supporting the launch of several tokens within GameFi, including CZRunz.com & Hazeman.io.

James is a Brand Ambassador for one of the leading NFC companies within the crypto space - Card3.ai, as well as a Core Contributor and advisor for Steelo.io, a new SocialFi platform and dApp that is changing the way that the music industry engages with creators.

Advocate Agency specializes in go-to-market strategy for TGE's. He is a Partner & CIO for RoialsCapital.com, bringing traditional investors into the DeFi space.

If you're launching a token in the-near-future, reach out to James and his team.

Intro: ----------- Hey it's Jay - I wear many hats 🧢 Building communities for 5+ years within Blockchain, DeFi, Web3 & NFTs 🖼️ Go-to-market strategy for your next TGE! ⚡️ Bullish on self-sovereignty ✊ Let's redefine the future of DeFi to... Show more

Francesco has spent his entire life helping himself and others to learn in a wide range of fields and to stand out of the crowd becoming independent thinkers. In physics, he has given his small contribution to the assigned Nobel prize 2023. In music, he has tried new ways of performing outside the schemes of classical music. Passionate of human behaviour, in his recent experience in tech he understood from the beginning that, other than just offering his analytical skills, the greatest contribution he could give was in the field of soft skills. So, he volunteered in leading and creating ERGs, continuously training himself to become a better ally. If one can't find him, he is probably walking in some forest.

Francesco has spent his entire life helping himself and others to learn in a wide range of fields and to stand out of the crowd becoming independent thinkers. In physics, he has given his small contribution to the assigned Nobel prize 2023. In music,... Show more

I'm currently the Lead Software Engineer for UpCloud's Managed Kubernetes service (UKS). I have a passion for tackling complex problems in order to make life simpler for users. At the moment, that takes the form of leveraging Kubernetes controllers and operators in globally distributed environments. Kubernetes is a fantastic platform, but I feel it is our job as engineers to take that next step, and building abstractions on top of it to simplify the setup for our end users.

I have a diverse technical background, ranging from electrical engineering, abstract mathematics, and regulated medical devices and systems. I love finding that magical moment in software design when abstract concepts become reality through implementation. In my free time, I am often building hobby programming languages, compilers, and operating systems.

I am originally from the US, but have lived in Helsinki, Finland for the past 11 years with my wife and 4 year old son. We love being out in nature, and travelling the world together. Cooking allows us to re-live those experiences and is something we find ourselves looking forwards to.

I'm currently the Lead Software Engineer for UpCloud's Managed Kubernetes service (UKS). I have a passion for tackling complex problems in order to make life simpler for users. At the moment, that takes the form of leveraging Kubernetes controllers a... Show more

Sheryn Knaïder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective.

With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant reinvention, Sheryn emphasizes the importance of creativity and Problem Solving in navigating today's complex business landscape.

She applies her expertise in various ways: as a Multilingual Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Consultant, and Author.

Fluent in French, Italian, English, and Arabic, she excels in creative problem-solving, offering solutions to individuals and organizations seeking to thrive in challenging environments.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Sheryn is the Founding President of the Professional Speakers Association of MENA & GCC - PSA Arabia, where her mission is to give a voice to women in these regions and empower them to speak up.

She is also a stand-up comedian in both English and Arabic language.

Sheryn Knaïder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective. With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant r... Show more