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UBC MBA

Available for internships / contract positions May to August 2020Available for full-time opportunities January 2021

Class of 2021

Class Profile

Academic ExperienceUndergraduate Major

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Rakhim Abildayev

Ahmar Adil

Yamini Ambarukhana

Amit Avinash

Baigali Baasanjav

Habeeb Bamigbola

Soham Banerjee

Hannah Borland

Ishpreet Brar

Xi Cao

Priyanka Chugh

David Chung

Aaron Cohen

Efrain Cruz

Yiqing Cui

Ayodeji Dada

Tisha De Ocampo

Jordan Del Giudice

Shweta Desai

Mijael Schwartz

Neil Ferrao

Rebecca Foley

Matthew Fuller

Andres Gardeweg

Lucas Giareta

Parm Gill

Michael Gracias

Doudou Guan

David Guo

JS Hahn

Andrea Hernandez

Fazil Hussain

Jaswanth Jasty

Vivrut Jayaram

Sanket Karve

Madu Kasi Vishwanathan

Cameron Kenyon

Saurabh Khurana

Daniel Kong

Lynn Kulli

Abhishek Kumar

Suranjan Kumar

Victoria Lansdown

Harper Li

Estella Li

Lisa Li

Vallen Li

Jeffrey Ma

Hari Mahadevan

Latika Malik

Sujesh Mandal

Rohan Mehra

Aniruddha Mondal

Muthoni Mutungu

Jayant Nain

Ravina Nain

Amanda Newlands

Katie O’Connell

Aida Oshidari

Nakul Phadke

Tianzhe Qian

Dinesh Radhakrishnan

Smruthi Rangarajan

Ben Romanchych

Nabil Sami

Peter Scheiber

Vidhya Seetharama Sarma

Yulia Semiryakova

Kamran Shaikh

Swarnakshi Sharma

Hydia Shi

Kyle Sia-Chan

Prabh Singh

Barbie Singla

Maria Thorlakson

Steven Tran

John Trischman

Basil Tungekar

Vipin Vasanth

Ferris Wang

Janel Willms

Liam Wolfe

Leo Wu

Cornelia Yan

Mark Yan

Janee Yang

Cynthia Young

Lorenzo Zarantonello

Alex Zelaya

Bruce Zhai

Thomas Zhang

Ashlyn Zhao

Kathy Zheng

Kyle Zhou

Professional Strategist

Rakhim Abildayev

Passionate about the integration of new technology to enhance work processes. Proven track record of succeeding within different advisory roles. Experienced in developing solutions, delivering and coordinating projects related to organizational design and effectiveness, leadership & organizational climate improvements, as well as remuneration systems. Bring an encouraging approach to teams. Able to present ideas effectively and is able to work in the framework of ambiguity within tight timelines.

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www.linkedin.com/in/rakhim-abildayev

Managed project (USD$100-200K) that received highest NPS, resulting in an additional request with estimated scope of USD$300-400K Promoted to project coordinator role for the biggest UNDP project in Central Asia (worth ~USD$2 M) in just a few months after joining the companyDemonstrated highest utilization rate within advisory for multiple offices during FY16 and FY17 (>90%)

Associate Consultant, Korn Ferry Hay Group, Astana, KazakhstanChief Specialist, Finance Department of Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Bachelor of Arts, Finance, Kazakh University of Humanities and Law, Astana, KazakhstanBachelor of Arts, Law, Kazakh University of Humanities and Law, Astana, Kazakhstan

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Design Thinker

Ahmar Adil

A self - motivated professional with three years of experience in business strategy and consulting services. A “leader in the making” with experience working in cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and able to make critical decisions during challenging times.

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www.linkedin.com/in/ahmar-adil

Collaborated with UBC case competition team during BC MBA Games and won the KPMG design thinking caseFacilitated a design thinking workshop with a local bank in Pakistan to build out and improve their loan application processIncreased ticket assignment accuracy from 80-95% by developing new standard operating procedures for an IBM Watson implementation project

Business Consultant, IBM, Karachi, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

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People, Process& Operations Integrator

Yamini Ambarukhana

Self-motivated operations professional who excels at working with both cross-functional and cross-cultural teams with a strong work ethic. Analytical and result-oriented, driven by passion for process development and optimization. Eight years of experience in travel, human resources, not-for-profit and service industries in Asia’s most influential markets of India and China. Proven leadership and communication skills with extensive experience in project and people management. Endorsed with skills in client and account management, training and presentations. People-focused manager who is dedicated to leading by example and building a culture that encourages both innovation and personal growth.

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www.linkedin.com/in/yamini-ambarukhana

Improved quality service level agreement scores by 19.7% for five business units by monitoring and optimizing the performance indicator metricesReduced hiring lead times by 34.4% by redesigning the headcount planning through benchmarking and gap analysisSpearheaded business process transformation to make the organization process ready for 100 centers by leading a team of 27 executives to map, define and redesign business processes through gap analysis, benchmarking & pilot testing

Manager - Operations, VFS Global Services, Shanghai, China Project Manager, Consulting, plugHR, Mumbai, India Executive – Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, Yuva Parivartan, Mumbai, India

Post-Graduate in Management and Business Administration program in Human Resourses, MET Mumbai, India Bachelors of Engineering (Production Engineering), Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat, India

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Collaborative Problem Solver

Amit Avinash

Versatile and driven leader with five years’ experience in multi-functional teams across diverse departments including: Business Development, Underwriting, and Operations. Proven leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills across roles. Adept using technology to conduct analysis, planning and forecasting to drive data-driven decision-making. Passionate about volunteering and nurturing sustainable communities through sports and mentoring.

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www.linkedin.com/in/amit-avinash

Led a team of 25 surveyors and intermediaries to attain business growth of 120% in two business lines in 2017-18 after inheriting a decline of (-40%). Ensured 41% profitability thereafter by nurturing strong business relationships through negotiations, research, problem-solving, engagement and excellent customer service Nominated youngest core member for four office committees, comprising of senior managers with 20+ years of experience, to deliberate on financially sensitive decisions concerning claims and tenders. Settled 300+ claims through quick and fair decisions, leading to revenues of USD8.6M in 2018, a growth of 13% Spearheaded process to obtain ISO 9001:2015 quality certification by chairing a team of 25 to address process inefficiencies, formulating an operational strategy and monitoring change

Relationship Manager, National Insurance Company Limited, Pune, India

Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering), Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, India Fellowship Diploma, Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai, IndiaSpecialized Diploma in Health Insurance, Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai, India

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Corporate Hacker& Innovator

Baigali Baasanjav

Passionate about finding solutions to customers’ problems, marketing and communication enthusiast with over six years of expertise in managing clients and product management for the commercial explosives and blasting service industry. Proven talent for aligning business mission and values with established client and stakeholders’ relationships along with inquisitive skills to reach maximum collaborative impact. Diligent team player who values cohesion as we can only change our world for better by working together.

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www.linkedin.com/in/baigalibaasanjav

Maximized sales opportunities and market share by successfully executing multiple contracts and securing a proposal of USD$400,000. Lead member for repositioning the branding, including a refresh of the website and creating content for the digital marketing strategy and administering bothSingle-handedly designed an electronic data base resulting in reducing time required and efficiency between interdepartmental exchange of documents and information

Trade Manager, Sales, Blast Mining Company, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Diploma in Foreign Trade, Academy, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaBachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bangalore University, Bangalore, India

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Possibilities & Problem Solver

Habeeb Bamigbola

Banking professional with five years of corporate and investment banking experience, who has helped structure and restructure over 90 complex projects and leveraged finance debt transactions valued at ~US$20B across Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Consumer Goods and diversified sectors within the EMEA market. An intuitive and inclusive team member who excels at building and maintaining relationships. Thrive under pressure and in new and challenging environments.

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www.linkedin.com/in/habeeb-bamigbola

Identified and rectified fundamental accounting and financial modeling errors in a financial model of Nigeria’s biggest infrastructure debt deal to date (US$3.25B) *The errors overestimated the client’s debt serviceability by ~30%Built a dual currency financial model and negotiated commercial legal terms of Nigeria’s first dual-currency real estate transaction, which is still used today for subsequent transactions Reduced finance cost by 60% for a multinational alcoholic beverage company by advising a US$40M equity injection required to optimize its capital structure

Associate, Investment Banking, Standard Bank, Lagos, NigeriaAnalyst, Investment Banking, Standard Bank, Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Versatile Leader

Soham Banerjee

Charismatic business leader with proven problem-solving skills and global exposure. A versatile professional with experience in both business development and analytical roles. Approachable consultant with an affinity towards relationship management and passion towards driving results. A energetic leader with accomplished stakeholder engagement, financial modelling, strategic planning and customer service.

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www.linkedin.com/in/sohambanerjee1

Implemented process changes and supported team members to improve branch ESQI score from 78 to 95; Recognized for leading a team through change management in the face of unforeseen circumstanceLead analyst on a merger between two water treatment companies with combined revenues exceeding $3B. Presented an alternative cost synergy model with $110M savings (11% lower than management estimate); potential upside of $3.5M identified through capacity optimizationImproved the quote-to-cash process for an environmental services company by identifying process redundancies and underperforming facilities; Delivered a final identifying $4.8M EBITDA expansion and $6.8M cash savings opportunities through streamlined order-to-cash process and facility consolidation

Consulting Analyst, Trivista, Orange County, USAProject Management Intern, Westpower Equipment, Calgary, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Management (Honours), Lancaster University, Lancaster, England

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Energetic Leader& Project Driver

Hannah Borland

Dynamic natural leader with a passion to build a healthier and happier community by marketing products in nutrition, fitness and promoting workplace wellness. An energetic communicator and keen learner who takes strong ownership and confidently drives results. Demonstrated success in operations and team management, multi-media sales and customized marketing strategies with a focus on programmatic display, SEO, SEM, social media content and paid social. A highly motivated strategic decision maker and big picture thinker who innovates creative solutions. Consistently add value to every team with high level of enthusiasm and dedication to time management and efficiency.

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www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-borland

Grew core client base for digital media by 270% over 12 months by cold calling and sourcing warm leadsGenerated $350,000+ in annual revenue through direct sales of multi-media marketing campaigns utilizing programmatic display, SEO, SEM, sponsored content, social media content strategy and social media advertisingAchieved monthly targets for labor budgets, inventory and cash reconciliation, and commission reports while developing a successful team by hiring, training and supervising staff

Digital Sales Executive, Glacier Media Group, Vancouver, CanadaAdvertising Account Executive, Glacier Media Group, Vancouver, CanadaOperations Manager, Steve Nash Fitness World, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition & Health Science), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaGoogle Analytics Certification, Google Analytics AcademyFundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification, Google Analytics Academy

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Versatile Strategist

Ishpreet Brar

Experienced strategist with seven+ years of experience in strategy design, entrepreneurship, non-profit program management and software development. Developed strategic public-private partnerships, designed large-scale stakeholder studies and managed teams solving wicked social problems. Highly skilled in strategic thinking, creative problem solving and managing ambiguity by leveraging multi-disciplinary experience across industries. Passionate about solving complex internal and external organizational challenges to deliver value to business and society.

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www.linkedin.com/in/ishpreetb

Increased oversight and transparency in the allocation of $500K in public funds by state governments to local education bodies. Created assessment framework and training programs for community leaders and government school committees across three Indian states to foster accountability in public education programsCreated professional development modules and M&E framework for leadership development and classroom programs. Managed and coached 70+ graduates and young professionals from top colleges and companies to help provide quality education to 1500 students across 22 schools. Achieved highest yearly growth in KPIs amongst 18 Program Manager UnitsWorked as a software developer to transform AS 400 legacy customer interface of a North American insurance major by analyzing high-level client needs to build a web-based interface used by over 16 million users

Director of Strategy and Programs, Samarthya, New Delhi, IndiaProgram Manager, Teach for India, New Delhi, IndiaSystems Engineer, Infosys, Karnataka, India

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Communication Engineering), Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India

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Team Motivator

Xi Cao

Project coordinator with a passion for land acquisition and property development. Bring three years’ experience identifying high potential development projects by conducting intensive market research and analysis. An excellent communicator, team player, and cheerleader who motivates the team to bring their best performance and deliver exceptional results.

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www.linkedin.com/in/xicaocreate

Conducted valuations and generated reports on several prospective development projects, resulting in a few which ended up being successfully acquired by the company Generated a market forecast by providing intensive marketing research and analysis, and comprehensive information to support decision making on project launching timelineIdentified a loophole in a marketing campaign and created an effective remedy to reduce the marketing spend by 20% and boosted sales revenues by 15%

Project Development Coordinator, Create Properties Ltd., Vancouver BC, CanadaSales Manager, VanPeople Network Ltd., Richmond BC, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Health Sciences), Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada

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Purpose-Driven Marketer

Priyanka Chugh

Marketing and brand professional with demonstrated success bringing many brands in India to success. Experience serving an international clientele spanning consumer goods, automobile, intergovernmental and telecommunications industries with clients such as Nestle, Nissan, United Nations and Motorola. Expertise in curating brand personas to tell product stories while utilizing data and technology to enhance the delivery. Excel at leading and orchestrating brand strategy with cross-functional teams such as technology, user interface, media agency, sales and public relations.

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www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-chugh197

Nominated for a national level “30 under 30” advertising professional award in recognition of extensive experience in bringing brands to successLaunched 25+ digital campaigns on the premise of successful target segmentation and deep understanding of consumer behavior. Implemented a variety of solutions such as UX journeys for websites , data driven content, social media strategy, partnerships involving influencers for brand advocacy and content creationImplemented a content optimization strategy while curating the first automotive Twitter emoji in Asia Pacific region for Nissan GT-R launch resulting in highest view of 56% against the Indian average of 8%

Associate Account Supervisor, 21N78E Creative Labs, Gurgaon, India Senior Account Management Associate, Digitas, Gurgaon, India Account Management Associate, Digitas, Gurgaon, India

Bachelor of Commerce, Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi

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People & Operations Consultant

David Chung

High-spirited business development professional with a passion for people and forging customer relationships. Over 5 years of experience in business analytics with experience in workforce planning and inventory forecasting. Focused on entering the space of customer relationship management and business development, where I can continue developing my skills in areas such as communication, training and development and delivering technology-based solutions.

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www.linkedin.com/in/dghchung

Culture Champion of Change at Samsung Electronics. In 2018, planned and executed division-wide team building events every quarter, resulting in a high culture index to sustain ranking as 2nd highest culture index department at Samsung Electronics Canada

Supply Chain Specialist, Digital Appliance Business, Samsung Electronics, Mississauga, CanadaBusiness Analyst - Customer Information Systems, Billing and Payment Programs, Reliance Home Comfort, North York, CanadaBusiness Analyst – Reporting & Analytics, Workforce Planning, Reliance Home Comfort, Cambridge, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Music and Business co-op), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Resilient Analytical Leader

Aaron Cohen

Highly adaptive analytical leader, with a proven track of creating value across different areas of an organization. Resilient strategist, passionate about finance, business development, and taking on challenges to craft continuous positive impact. Team player with strong problem-solving skills who brings extensive background in strategy, finance and processes.

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www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-cohen-t

Developed a business plan for a new business line and directed it into profitability within the first year of operations by securing alliances with key industry partnersOptimized and implemented pricing model that resulted in better predictability of expected vs real project profitSaved over $5M in negotiation costs by applying creative thinking and conflict resolution tactics to achieve an inter-company settlement that avoided the need of arbitration

Director Soil Stabilization, SECEYCO, Mexico City, MexicoProcurement and Maintenance Manager, SECEYCO, Mexico City, MexicoTransformation Manager, SECEYCO, Mexico City, Mexico

Bachelor of Engineering Science (Industrial Engineering with Finance Specialization), Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico

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Business Innovator

Efrain Cruz

I am an intrapreneur who is passionate when it comes to innovation and eager to thrive in an environment of strong teamwork. With 10 years’ experience translating ideas into technological products within health, logistics and marketing industries, challenging paradigms and providing long term solutions, I am also an enthusiastic runner, soccer player and triathlete with a relentless commitment to creating exceptional outcomes. I aspire to create a career in technology and sports, where I could combine my experience and passion to improve performance, create competitive strategies, build engagement with users through digital marketing or build tech solutions that drive key decisions.

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www.linkedin.com/in/EfrainCruz

Awarded by the U.S. Government for successfully implementing the Project “Exchange of epidemiological alerts”, connecting Electronic Medical Record Systems among Canada, USA and MexicoTransformed a customs’ paper-based process into automated web and mobile platform, reducing dispatch time for international trade transactions by 80%, saving 160 million sheets of paper per yearFounded “Market Hub, Business Rewards”, a B2B company based on web and mobile applications offering loyalty and reward programs. Expanded customer reach to international banks and national retailers within 3 months by building relationships with key suppliers and transforming customer needs into digital tailored solutions

Associate and Chief Operating Officer, Market Hub - Business Rewards, MexicoDigital transformation manager, Customs Administration Office, MexicoProject Manager, Ministry of Health, Mexico

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering), National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoMaster’s Degree (Public Administration and Public Politics), Technologic Institute of Monterrey, Mexico

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Technology Enthusiast& Innovator

Yiqing Cui

Energetic enthusiast and innovator for technology. Two years of software engineering experience in both large organizations and start-ups. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions with numbers. Strong interest in building mathematical models from real life problems and find logical solutions.

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www.linkedin.com/in/yiqing-cui

Implemented a program at Snap Inc. to migrate users’ data from one expensive platform to a cheaper one, resulting in millions of dollars of annual savingsLed a technical team of ten and managed client expectations and deliverables on a project that inspected the knit pattern of earphone cushions, which brought million-dollar worth business to Intewell Technology CorporationImplemented web crawlers to fetch pictures for specific theme and improved accuracy of picture classifying model of SenseTime Group by at least 12%

Account Manager, Intewell Technology Corporation, Santa Clara, USASoftware Engineer, Snap Inc, Santa Monica, USASoftware Engineer Intern, Google Inc, Mountain View, USA

Master of Science (Computer Science), Columbia University, New York, USABachelor of Science (Computer Science; Minor in Economics), Peking University, Beijing, China

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Solutions Architect

Deji Dada

Believe in finding solutions relentlessly and bring a creative mindset with a passion for “denovo” solutions in healthcare and information technology. Have a clinically trained mind, armed with a deeper understanding of business to create and improve solutions for now and in the future. Plan to design, build, expand and deploy sustainable solutions in the healthcare sector and beyond.

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www.linkedin.com/in/dejidada

Relationship building, lead generation and sales – As the highest grossing clinician in the history of the dental practice, first amongst peers in a highly competitive field by delivering sales excellence along with clinical excellenceInnovative intrapreneur having designed the first digital treatment workflow for implants in Nigeria and possibly West Africa by combining technology from three different life science industriesAs a member of a 5-time consecutive award-winning team for best Dental Service Provider in Nigeria from 2015 - 2019, able to harness the power of a team to bring out the best in everyone

Dentist, Smile360 Dental Specialists, Lagos, NigeriaTechnical Director, Project Smile - CSR Initiative, Nigeria

Bachelor of Dentistry and Dental Surgery B.Ch.D., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Customer-DrivenInnovator

Tisha De Ocampo

Corporate relationship manager and trusted advisor to Small Medium Enterprises (SME) clients with a keen understanding of commercial banking and financial markets. Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with internal and external stakeholders. Supportive leader experienced in using job training and career development to inspire and boost team performance. Passionate about enhancing customer experience through continuous process improvement, outstanding service and empathy.

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www.linkedin.com/in/tishadeocampo

Increased deposit portfolio by 25% by engaging with existing and potential customers and providing tailored services for each corporate requirementSpearheaded the clean-up project of 5,000+ non-performing accounts by devising a data-mapping template that systematically distributed unmanaged accounts to its designated account officerDeveloped an automated loan application system that improved turnaround time and reduced costs by collaborating with different bank officers and consultants in identifying optimal customer management strategies

Officer, Business Development, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Makati, Philippines Assistant Manager, Marketing, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Makati, Philippines Intern, Investment Banking, Bank of Singapore, Makati, Philippines

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines

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Finance & Operations Enthusiast

Jordan Del Giudice

Aspiring finance professional with a passion for the public sector. Bring four years’ experience working in public procurement on a wide range of projects. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills consistently and collaborator in order to maximize efficiency.

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www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-delgiudice

Negotiated and managed project orders from time of quote through purchase order placement to site delivery and completionOrganized and planned disposal of outdated assets to ensure sustainability practices were met while reclaiming value when possibleSuggested and implemented changes in the purchase of goods and services to drive efficiencies in the supply chain

Purchaser, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BCCustomer Service Representative, Bank of Montreal, Kamloops, BC

Bachelor of Business Administration, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BCAssociate of Science, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC

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Purpose-Driven Brand Architect

Shweta Desai

Aspiring brand strategist and sustainability expert, who seeks to align organizational purpose and growth to win in the market. Innovator with unique mix of leadership experience in product development, product launch, consumer research, and social impact, delivering disruptive solutions for multinational consumer goods companies. Influencer who has worked with cross-functional teams from across the Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, and coordinated complex projects to seamlessly launch products in constrained timelines. Corporate intrapreneur capable of building new teams and functions to drive the growth agenda of an organization.

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www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-desai-sd

Designed and launched across the globe a disruptive water saving product mix that reduced Unilever’s water footprint by 30% and grew business by more than €25MLed product mix development for a new global brand platform in homecare whose launch resulted in business growth of more than 17%Created six consumer and brand proposition concepts for customer engagement through visual messaging, storyboarding and narratives for customers in the Middle East, Asia and Africa resulting in additional €5M of business

Global Product Development Associate, Unilever, Mumbai, IndiaCreative Scientist, Novozymes, Bangalore, India

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Visveswaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India

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Creative Analyst & Problem Solver

Mijael Feldman

People-oriented analytical leader, passionate about making an impact in the places I work or volunteer. With four years of experience managing production teams and the ability to come up with creative solutions for operational issues, I enjoy taking new mental and physical challenges to continuously improve myself.

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www.linkedin.com/in/mijael-feldman-2bb2586a

Created and implemented a “productivity bonus” plan based on production goals, increasing productivity from making 100 pieces an hour to 150Performed a thorough analysis of an manufacturing process; Redsigned it to improve adoption by workers, resulting in increased efficiencyReduced manufacturing time by 30% by identifying the causes of delay; Developed an innovative production plan taking in consideration all the stakeholders and improved efficiency and decreased disruption of the manufacturing process

Production and Project Manager, Industrias Unidas Moliv, México City, México

Bachelor of Science (Industrial Engineering), Universidad Iberoamericana, México City, México

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Technology ProductEnthusiast

Neil Ferrao

Product management professional with a background in technology product development. Over 10 years of engineering experience with a proven track record of achieving results by building and managing high performing teams spread across multiple geographies including the USA, India, China and Spain. Expertise in the semiconductor industry with a focus on IoT, home networking and data analytics. Experienced in customer engagement, requirements gathering, product demonstrations and defining product roadmaps.

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www.linkedin.com/in/neil-ferrao

Developed the certification strategy and planned the execution of the world’s first multimedia over coaxial version 3.0 certified device. Achieved certification ahead of scheduled by optimizing cross-functional resource allocationEngaged all major North American cable service providers with product demonstration and technical presentation to secure design wins worth over $100 millionSuccessfully led the engineering field trial and large-scale deployment strategy for Entropic Communication’s next generation cable set top box products at Comcast Cable in the USA. Implemented agile methodology to shorten the development cycle and overall time to market

Staff Software Engineer, MaxLinear Inc, Carlsbad, USA & Bangalore, IndiaSenior Software Engineer, Entropic Communications, San Diego, USASoftware Engineer, NXP Semiconductors, Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications Engineering), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India

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PositiveProblem-Solver

Rebecca Foley

A positive problem-solver with experience in startups and non-profit. Seeking opportunities that involve constantly learning and have a variety of challenges. Interested in helping small organizations do big things with limited resources, whether it’s an early stage startup or a social enterprise. Avid outdoors person who enjoys spending weekends skiing, mountain biking, or sport climbing.

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www.linkedin.com/in/foleyrebecca

Drafted a comprehensive business plan for a small, commercialization-stage company, which was used to secure $1M of fundingAssisted with three funding rounds, totaling $10M, while working closely with the CEO and VP FinanceLead a 100-day NetSuite ERP and CRM implementation. Independently learnt how to customize NetSuite features and processes over 6 months. Continually configured and adapted the system to meet changing business needs and converted seven paper processes to the NetSuite system

Strategic Operations, LightIntegra Technology Inc., Vancouver, BC CanadaCommunications and Development Coordinator, Seva Canada Society, Vancouver, BC Canada

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Economics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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Deconstructing the Norm. Building Partnerships

Matthew Fuller

Strategic, efficient and self-motivated professional with 7 years of experience in sales, territory management, sponsorship and event management. Proven record of delivering excellent sales results while developing strong relationships with new and current customers. Positive and collaborative team member that leads by example and strives to continually grow as a professional. Interested in applying growing skillset in financial modelling to help companies achieve their financial health.

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www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjohnalbertfuller

Reviewed Cowbell Brewing Company’s product mix and recommended removal of a product line to focus on driving meaningful growth in key brandsBy securing new business and growing sales within current customers, reversed sales decline of 30% to flat within first year of taking over Toronto Core territory for Creemore Springs Brewery and grew territory sales revenue by 39% year over Leveraged a detailed event calendar, diligent planning, cross-departmental coordination and support of 10+ event staff to ensure successful execution of more than 60 events per year

Territory Manager, Cowbell Brewing Company, Toronto, CanadaSpecialty Representative Retail, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Eastern Ontario, CanadaEvent Coordinator, Creemore Springs Brewery, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics/Psychology (Honours), University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

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Andres Gardeweg

Proactive and positive team player with a passion for finance and technology. Bring six years of experience leading commercial and finance teams for tech startups. Strong relationship building and financial modelling skills, with proven experience raising funds from venture capital firms and leading sales teams toward systematic goals. A curious continuous learner.

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www.linkedin.com/in/andresgardeweg

Built and managed the commercial and finance groups in a tech startup, recruiting and leading a multidisciplinary team which achieved 100% annual revenue growth over four consecutive years through sales and partnerships with multinational companies, including: Patagonia, Adidas, Red Bull, Trek, Gatorade, Garmin and SubaruStructured and lead two funding rounds, and visited over 80 venture capital firms and angel investors, and raised over $1 USD millionLead investor relations, presented financial statements monthly to company’s boards, which included Microsoft’s business incubator partners

CFO & Co-Founder, Suda Outdoors, Santiago, ChileCorporate Strategy Analyst, AGUNSA, Miami, USAEquity and FX Analyst, Citibank Group (subsidiary), Santiago, Chile

Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics, Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, ChileFinancial Modelling and Capital Markets Courses, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), Vancouver, Canada

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Challenge Seeker& Relationship Builder

Lucas Giareta

Driven business professional with almost 10 years of experience in corporate development and real estate development. Flexible leader with a multi-disciplinary skill set that is both procedural and big picture oriented. Motivated by continuous improvement and challenging the status quo. Accomplished in project management, data analysis, consumer behavior, leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about the auto innovation industry and dedicated to relationship building by crafting personalized customer experiences.

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www.linkedin.com/in/lucasgiareta

Researched and conducted a market assessment for launching a new supplement line for the European region, with an estimated impact of $2.5MGenerated a 98% ROI on a $25M project by creating and supporting the execution of strategies for approvals of environmental licenses for a residential real estate enterpriseMitigated $9M worth of risk exposure related to project license expiry by developing strategic business plans, conducting commercial and financial feasibility studies, gleaning consumer insights, and assisting clients with sales and marketing to ensure successful project launches

Global Market Manager, Psynex Pharmaceuticals, Vancouver, CanadaBusiness Development Manager, Urban Systems Brasil, Sao Paulo, BrazilBusiness Supervisor, Alphaville Urbanismo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Canadian Risk Management Certificate, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Bachelor of Applied Science (Architecture and Urban Planning), State University of Londrina, Londrina, Brazil

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Parm Gill

Innovation & Sustainability Strategist with 5+ years expertise in global clean-technology and renewable energy industries with high proficiency in strategy, design-thinking, and lean process. Known for redefining the boundaries of innovation, ability to make sustainability profitable and exceptional presentation delivery. Proven high performance in various positions held, through strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills that resulted in rapid career progression.

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www.linkedin.com/in/psgca

Managed a portfolio of projects worth > CAD$210MPioneered UK’s first smart-grid project and brokered industry-first renewable electricity business modelsConsulted and led engagements for Coca-Cola, British Telecom, Rolls Royce, JET2, and Wates Group. Awarded 1st Place KPMG Strategy Case Competition in the BC MBA Games (2019) and finalist for Scottish Renewables Innovator Award (2017) and Business Greens Young Sustainability Executive of the Year (2016)

Principal Consultant, PG Consulting, Vancouver, CanadaDirector, Program Management, Hydra Energy Corporation, Delta, CanadaResearch and Innovation Project Manager, Good Energy, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Institute, Vancouver, CanadaPRINCE2® Practitioner, ILX Group, London, United KingdomBachelor of Science - Double Major in Biology & Environmental Studies, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

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Global Business& Engineering Strategist

Michael Gracias

Committed leader with a business-engineering mindset and a focus on technology as a tool to improve society. Excellent communicator with the ability to moderate a message for the audience. Culturally fluent with proven expertise executing challenging technology projects spanning North America, Europe and Asia from project inception to mass production. Enjoy working with multi-cultural teams and a shared purpose.

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www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gracias

Led the planning and development of key product features for industrial wireless infrastructure projects by engaging with tier-1 customers like Ericsson and Huawei to understand their needs and priorities, and define strategies to meet objectivesDiverse experience having worked in California, Bangalore and Vancouver, tackling complex engineering projects and establishing new processes to improve workflow and communication between teamsMentored a team of junior engineers, and developed leadership skills, including giving and receiving feedback and planning project activities to meet deadlines

Radio Frequency Systems Engineer, MaxLinear, Vancouver, CanadaSenior, Staff Radio Frequency Systems Engineer, MaxLinear, Bangalore, IndiaRadio Frequency Systems/Applications Engineer, MaxLinear, Los Angeles, USA

Master of Science (Electrical Engineer), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USABachelor of Technology (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

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Problem Solver

Doudou Guan

Worked in private health care, rotating through different departments to gain insight and knowledge around functionalities in all areas. Critical thinker who is committed to finding solutions to maximize efficiency. Animal lover, who has a track record of volunteering at animal shelters for over five years.

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www.linkedin.com/in/doudou-guan-42338b97

Awarded Kevin Patrick Moran Award from the Economics Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara Reduced yearly marketing expenses by 40% by developing and implementing a new marketing strategy by establishing online platform to connect patients, medical advisors and doctors

Assistant Manager, Tongkang Hospital, China Research Assistant, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, United States

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David Guo

Entrepreneurial product management professional with over 10 years of experience in software development and data analytics as an engineer, innovator and entrepreneur. Aspires to create cutting-edge products in mobile software, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and fintech that positively impact people’s lives. Relatable and empathic leader that has both the aptitude and tenacity to build strong relationship, and lead effective cross-functional teams in high-stress environments. Self-motivated and life-long learner who is able to combine strong analytical skills and critical thinking into solving difficult problems and making strategic decisions.

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www.linkedin.com/in/david-y-guo

Streamlined the product delivery life cycle for a video game service used by over 200,000 users in over 40 countries through workflow optimization and task automation resulting in a 40% reduction in user facing bugs despite an 80% trimming of development headcountFounded a mobile software start-up and secured early seed funding of $300,000 for the development of a proprietary app engine used to create mobile apps more easily and efficientlyLed a special project team to support local Chinese app publishers in porting over 20 popular Chinese app to the BlackBerry ecosystem in under 12 months while navigating cross-cultural challenges and regulatory restrictions

Lead Software Engineer, Hothead Games, Vancouver, CanadaFounder & CEO, Touch Interactive Studios, Vancouver, CanadaProject Manager, BlackBerry, Shanghai, China

Bachelor of Applied Science (Electronics Engineering), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

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JS (Jung Soo) Hahn

Business manager with performance marketing, eCommerce, management consulting and M&A advisory background. Successfully managed various types of technology companies ranging from Korean subsidiaries of multinationals to startups with up to USD 10m in annual sales. Leader who leads by example as well as through clear communication and transparency. Strong experience in strategy, business development, and enterprise sales in top global tech companies.

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www.linkedin.com/in/jungsoohahn

Increased revenue of SME accounts by 8X (from 5k euro/month to 40k euro/month) in two years managing Korea business of a technology startup through targeted relationship building and strategic business consultingBuilt personal insights on organizational dynamics and successfully hired and groomed all direct reports to be promoted within a yearPromoted within a year after joining two professional services firms and staffed at high-value consulting projects with key clients, recognizing performance that consistently exceeded expectations

Country Manager, Cybba, Seoul, KoreaCountry Manager, Ve Global, Seoul, KoreaCountry Manager, Criteo, PuMP (Publisher Marketplace), Seoul, Korea

Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration), Korea University, Seoul, Korea

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Perseverant & Adaptable Challenge Lover

Andrea Hernandez

Product management professional with former electronic engineering background. Strong knowledge in telecommunications, troubleshooting, testing and networking. Experience on IT projects deployment and infrastructure support. Advanced knowledge in SO (windows and Linux), TCP/IP, Radius, SQL, Oracle Data bases. A proactive and fast learner who is comfortable working under pressure, solving critical issues with fast response and enthusiastic attitude. Leader and team player who excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams such as presales, marketing, and sales, to get customer satisfaction. Integrating knowledge and jobs from different fields while working on different stages of a project, such as hardware and software implementation and installation, testing, training.

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www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hernandez-pineda

Built and maintained positive client relations by accomplishing requirements from them, such as new configurations on the platform. Every week meetings and reports delivered as requested without any complaints or penalties. Got renovation contract on provided services.Launched prepaid phase for full stack project for one of the 3 big telecommunications companies. Participated actively in tasks through all project stages, beginning with hardware and software installation, testing and integration with other vendors’ platforms, training for customer areas’ directors, platform health checks, migration and launching. Launched and finished the deployment of a complex platform for one telecommunications company who handled a big project for the government.

Professional Services Engineer, Allot Communications, Bogota, ColombiaApplications and Software Infrastructure Engineer, Huawei Technologies, Bogota, ColombiaApplications and Software Engineer, Huawei Technologies, Bogota, Colombia

Bachelor of Applied Science (Electronic Engineering), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia

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Fazil Hussain

A product manager in the making, I am passionate about bringing the best practices of design thinking, lean start-ups, and agile development together to build products that people love using. Empathy is one of my core values. I enjoy the process of doing market research, understanding the customer and evaluating metrics, KPIs and feedback to create well designed products that genuinely solve customers’ problems. I bring 4 years of experience working as a software engineer and project manager in diverse industries - from financial services to automotive manufacturing. I believe in building nimble and adaptive teams that work effectively towards achieving their company’s goals.

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www.linkedin.com/in/fazilhussainmba

Led mobile app development team responsible for building apps used by 15000+ employees. Served as SME and technical liaison between the IT department and other business units. Also managed vendors for IT products, including products for Business Travel & Expense Management, Hiring & Onboarding and HR ManagementExecuted a $5 million project to re-engineer mainframe batch systems using WebSphere Liberty and IBM Java Batch. Reduced operational costs by up to 70%. Co-ordinated communication among multiple upstream and downstream teams to ensure effective implementationLed digital transformation efforts across departments to eliminate manual and paper-based business processes, reducing workflow timelines significantly

Assistant Manager, Maruti Suzuki, Gurugram, IndiaSoftware Engineer, Fidelity Investments, Chennai, India

Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology), VIT University, Vellore, India

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InnovativeTechnopreneur

Jaswanth Jasty

Entrepreneurial product management professional with a passion for developing innovative products that expedite efficiency by incorporating emerging technologies like automation, deep learning and IoT into the product development process. Former software engineer with 3+ years of experience in product management with an expertise in client relations, feature set development and analytics. Certified Scrum Master with a solid knowledge in adopting agile methodologies and SOLID principles in the health-tech.

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www.linkedin.com/in/jaswanthjasty

Provided innovative resolutions to client issues combining different feature sets with a turnaround time of 24 hours per issue compared to the team average of 48 hours. Achieved Best Performer award for delivering quality technical support to over 100 business users in the processImproved issue resolution of every deliverable in the iteration by 55% by combining development lifecycle with testing lifecycle to have an immediate feature delivery impactAccomplished the highest delivery of orders in the online laundry segment in India. Streamlined the supply chain system by adopting agile methodology across various functional teams, reducing handover time by 40%

Software Engineer, Cerner Healthcare Solutions, Bangalore, IndiaSoftware Intern, Cerner Healthcare Solutions, Bangalore, IndiaCo-Founder: Advisor and Strategy Head, Isthriwala, Vijayawada, India

Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering), Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, India

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Vivrut Jayaram

Bring multinational experience from the financial services industry, with a focus in areas such as team and process management. Managed and collaborated with team members from a wide variety of backgrounds in order to meet target driven objectives. Passionate about solving procedural and strategic problems, with a focus on driving growth and efficiency.

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www.linkedin.com/in/vivrutjayaram

Prevented customer attrition of approximately USD$4 million plus interest in retail assets, by creating, implementing and optimizing a customer retention campaign – trained the sales team to execute this campaign Managed a multicultural sales team of 8 agents to fulfill monthly targets - led the team to be top performer in the unit for 6 consecutive months Streamlined a variety of processes including information disclosures and fee schedule generation to improve regulator and client satisfaction

Management Associate, Dunia Finance, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAnalyst, J.P. Morgan Chase, New York, United States

Bachelor of Arts – Economics, with minors in Business Studies and Political Science, New York University, New York, United States

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Analytical Problem Solver

Sanket Karve

Driven, organized, diplomatic, and dynamic professional with eight years’ experience. An extensive background in planning and executing on budgets, leading operations, working with cross-functional teams under deadlines. Passionate about maximizing organizations’ ability to achieve sustainable and responsible growth by ensuring prudent financial planning particularly in the domain of transportation/hospitality, public sector, and technology.

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www.linkedin.com/in/sanketkarve

Created a financial model in order to allocate capital of $200K for the unit to host its first ever VIP dining gala, having not been able to previously host due to financial limitationsFormulated a model which offset the financing cost of engineers which allowed for competitive pricing and the subsequent award of two tender bids from a state government worth $900K by liaising with teams from engineering and finance Developed and introduced frameworks in the absence of supervision with clear communication to ensure timely dissemination of information between multi-domain teams (Technical, Finance, Procurement, Ops/Logistics) which optimized the OEM claims process resulting in savings upwards of $10K

Assistant Manager-Sales & Marketing, Indamer Aviation Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, IndiaNaval Officer, Indian Navy, India

Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering), Indian Naval Academy, IndiaCFA Level 1 Candidate, CFA Institute, June 2020Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst Courses, (online), Corporate Finance Institute

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Madu Kasi Vishwanathan

Marketing and operations professional with extensive experience in e-commerce and digital marketing industries creating applications like product recommendation engine and customer purchasing pattern recognition systems. Expertise in creating winning promotions that increase sales and brand awareness by collaborating effectively with marketing, advertising, and customer acquisition teams. Creative and analytical thinker with the ability to leverage customer insights, financial models and demand forecasting to create successful campaigns.

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www.linkedin.com/in/madu-kasi-vishwanathan

Planned, developed and implemented a product recommendation engine to analyze customer buying patterns, based on which product recommendations were made; Grew sales by increasing the firm’s conversion rate by 12.4%Developed and launched an advertising campaigns for a custom clothing e-commerce firm through strategic partnership with a motorbike company, which increased brand awareness and sales by 45%Represented India in the Young Leaders Program held in Turkey and interacted with students from over twenty-four countries to understand the social and economic conditions in different parts of the world

Senior Customer Insights Analyst, E-Commerce, Publishers Clearing House, New York, USAE-Commerce Analyst and Product Owner, E- Commerce, Theo&Ash, Chennai, IndiaSenior Digital Strategy Analyst, Strategy, Accenture Consulting, Bangalore, India

Master of Management Information Systems, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, New York, USABachelor of Mechanical Engineering, SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Process Optimizer, DataVisualizer, Business

Innovator

Cameron Kenyon

Innovative leader with a proven track record of optimizing processes and improving client relations. Bring six years of experience within the construction industry focusing on ways to optimize billion-dollar projects through the use of analytics and data modeling. As well, have assisted clients in key strategical decisions for complex multi-disciplinary issues on high profile publicly scrutinized projects. Capable of leading cross-disciplinary teams towards common goals with experience in project management, scheduling, and budgeting.

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www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-kenyon-p-eng

Developed a robust dashboard and processes system for a high profile publicly scrutinized project that spanned different departments including Financial, Permitting, Security, Environmental, and Socio-EconomicDesigned and implemented an operational cost saving measure of +$700kAssisted in the strategic direction of the company for reporting standards, processes, and technology including facilitating courses on these to company experts and senior management

Project Engineer, Kiewit, Montreal, CanadaProject Controls Manager, Kiewit, Calgary, CanadaBusiness Solutions Consultant, InEight Technology (Kiewit Group), Scottsdale, USA

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientistsof British Columbia (APEGBC)Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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Impact-driven Operations & Processes Strategist

Saurabh Khurana

Impact-driven business analyst with significant experience in operations excellence and process improvement, delivering end-to-end solutions for two Fortune 500 clients. Four years of work experience in implementing solutions, streamlining operations, and developing strategy across management consulting, healthcare and e-commerce industries. Empathetic and collaborative leader who strives to achieve continuous progress through process optimization and client satisfaction. A passionate advocate for social change, having led multiple corporate initiatives engaging stakeholders for gender diversity, inclusivity, and rural development. Excellent communicator known for building and fostering client relations. Detail-oriented problem solver who draws insights from data and helps organizations take critical business decisions.

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www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhkhurana7

Reduced operations cycle by 60% by implementing value stream mapping on a commercial operations project resulting in net savings of USD$90,000 per runtime while achieving 100% quality control by improvising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Control (QC) checklists, and building process validationsDesigned, implemented, and operationalized customized reporting solutions for four business units for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical giant with a field force of 400 sales reps; Achieved process excellence by incorporating lean framework, thereby achieving reduction of 1 FTE (net yearly savings of $100,000)Mentored and onboarded two new associates while acting as the primary contact for clients and onshore team. Facilitated numerous knowledge transfer sessions on power-Excel and structured communication across office thereby assisting onboarding of 20+ new recruits. Recognized among 60+ associates in ZS Annual Incentive Compensation Awards Design Summit

Business Operations Associate, ZS Associates, New Delhi, IndiaSenior Executive - Digital Marketing, Snapdeal, New Delhi, India

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Communication Engineering), GGSIPU, New Delhi, India

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Strategic ProblemSolver

Daniel Kong

Dependable leader with a passion for solving complex problems. Bring a diverse range of experiences from managing mental health support programs to conducting business analysis and direct consumer sales. An excellent strategist, optimizer, and communicator who identifies evidence-based, scalable solutions. Not afraid to take the initiative or consider options from unique angles.

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www.linkedin.com/in/thedk

Provided over 1500 hours of mental health support to approximately 200 clients by training, managing, and deploying 75 volunteer mentors and moderators Helped secured multiple grants, improve strategic decision-making, and enhance impact assessment by instituting a departure from ad hoc reporting to standardized monthly metricsIncreased organizational productivity, strengthened team collaboration, and accommodated a 120% increase in staff size by procuring, integrating, and providing training on new IT systems

Digital Programs Manager, Looking Glass Foundation, Vancouver, CanadaProject Manager, Looking Glass Foundation, Vancouver, CanadaBusiness Analyst, DK Consulting, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (Marketing Specialization), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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Lynn Kulli

Empathic intrapreneur with strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. Solution-oriented with the ability to leverage creativity, adaptability, and forward-thinking to develop and implement product strategies. Effective negotiator who feels comfortable in dynamic work environments. Ability to understand consumer needs and translate them into opportunities that drive clear business results and revenue for both customers and company.

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www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-jennifer-kulli-13b82b7a

Created and implemented company’s first ever product strategy for apparel achieving 300% (2018) and 200% (2017) YOY growth in a $1B online department store. Developed collection plans and brand portfolio by acquiring 65 new brands and negotiating annual framework agreementsCo-led expansion of fashion category involved in critical decision making such as team expansion and supporting reorganization. Co-managed a team of seven people and achieving $8 M. in sales in 2018 with strategic planning, budgeting and creating turnover action plansSuccessfully persuaded 11 strategic suppliers and one middleware (30k SKU’s) for technical integration with customized, automated data transfer system to exchange information about stock levels and products to automate product creation

Category Development Manager, Digitec Galaxus Zurich, SwitzerlandProduct Manager, Digitec Galaxus AG, Zurich, SwitzerlandProduct Manager, Athleticum Sportsmarket AG, Hochdorf, Switzerland

Bachelor of Science (Textile Business Management), STF, Zürich, Switzerland

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Supply Chain & Operations Enthusiast

Abhishek Kumar

Enthusiastic learner with six years of experience in operations and supply chain. Delivered large scale global projects by providing on-site consultation to clients in 12 countries. Improved processes by identifying design issues and optimizing key operation parameters. Skilled in project management, cost control and negotiations. Passionate about inclusivity and diversity with experience in leading multicultural teams. Major strengths include strategic thinking, collaborative growth and client relationship management.

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www.linkedin.com/in/abhi-kr

Optimized operations at one of Italy’s largest greenfield refinery’s which led to closure of a $22M deal and helped to secure another project with the same customer by demonstrating improvements achieved through implementation of new technologyLed a group of five engineers who provided on-site technical assistance to establish Congo’s first modular oil refining unit. Resolved critical process parameters to commission the unit two months ahead of schedule which helped the client generate an additional $2M in revenueConsulted and provided on-site support to Qatar’s largest gas processing complex to meet guaranteed product specification. Negotiated waivers by collaborating with cross functional teams when operational objectives differed from design basis

Senior Technical Advisor, Honeywell UOP, Italy, Kazakhstan, Congo, ChinaTechnical Advisor, Honeywell UOP, Russia, Qatar, Indonesia, IndiaR&D Engineer, Honeywell UOP, Chicago, USA

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, India

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Process Optimization & Technology Strategist

Suranjan Kumar

Project management and technology enthusiast with 4 years of experience in the retail domain of IT industry. Highly skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, leading and working with multidisciplinary teams. Result-driven and highly adaptable professional who developed efficient solutions for all the stakeholders while providing excellent customer experience. Expertise in process improvement and project management using agile methodologies. Proficient in supervising overall operations and ensuring accomplishment of business targets within stipulated time. Thrive to perform well in a high-pressure environment with pressing deadlines.

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www.linkedin.com/in/suranjankumar007

Led development of system maintenance projects for 2 major global retailers; Strategized on ensuring continual efforts to increase system fluidity, minimize fraudulent activities by debugging code errorsDeveloped and optimized processes by introducing automation in <what kind of > system, revamping technological infrastructure leading towards reduced manual efforts and increased system efficiencyEnhanced productivity and ensured smoothness in business by mediating with 5-6 cross-functional teams during peak periods; increased customer engagement and improved system performance by training and mentoring a team of professionals

Application Development Senior Analyst, Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, IndiaSoftware Development Analyst, Accenture Solutions Pct. Ltd., Bangalore IndiaSummer Intern in Process Instrumentation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Bokaro, India

Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation and Electronics), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

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Trusted Problem Solver

Victoria Lansdown

Influential intrapreneur with a passion for designing and facilitating development plans for higher education students and start-up teams. A driver of change who consistently challenges the status quo. Strong background in event programming for student engagement, and developing innovative work-integrated learning programs for secondary-school and post-secondary students. Continuously add value while leveraging creative problem-solving skills learned in creating an educational technology charity, and designing social-emotional curriculum programs for the Vancouver School Board. Specializing in program development and data analytics for improving the higher-education student experience and facilitating student success.

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www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lansdown

Designed and implemented a three-step, innovative Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum at Fraser Academy featuring courses on financial literacy, self-advocacy techniques, and behavioral reflection habitsStreamlined the analysis of the University of British Columbia Equity and Inclusion Office online presence with a website renovation, innovative digital marketing, and utilizing social media visitor tracking metricsImproved Human Resources employee performance metrics by 15% through conducting bi-annual performance evaluations for six team members and upskilling employees on an individual and collective basis

Grade 1 Teacher, Punahou School, Vancouver, CanadaGrades 5 and 6 Teacher, Fraser Academy School, Vancouver, CanadaStudent Experience Manager, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Neuroscience of Cognitive Psychology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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Innovative Sustainability Enthusiast

Harper Li

With a portfolio of companies working in the areas of energy, infrastructure and sustainability, spent time evaluating financial returns and delivering high impact solutions to addressing problems faced by investments. Helped shareholders capture untapped growth opportunities by moving all forms of assets towards an economically efficient sustainable future, specifically by providing thorough analysis and ultimately a strategic lens.

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www.linkedin.com/in/harperllhb

Worked in Australia for 9 months on an environmental assessment and transaction negotiation that saved $2.6M dollars through identifying low-margin transactions for the WestConnex Project. (largest transport infrastructure project in Aust.)Updated financial model in acquisition of the A25 toll road and bridge project in QuebecPrepared advisory work on carbon market and sustainability policy

Investment Manager, SDHS, Sydney and BeijingAnalyst, Co-Stone Asset Management, Beijing, ChinaInternship, Public Relations, Sony, Beijing, China

Master of Science, Environmental Science, Energy, Indiana University Bloomington, USAMaster of Public Administration (Energy), Indiana University Bloomington, USABachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China

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Self-driven & Passionate Intrapreneur

Estella Li

Passionate intrapreneur with eight years of experience in technology, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. Experienced in business analysis, project management, and process improvement. Ready to leverage cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking and analytical skills to become a product management professional who come up with disruptive products that transform the market and customer experiences. Excels at leading and motivating teams to pursue exceptional standards and go above and beyond. Outstanding communicator, team player, problem-solver and achiever who works both hard and smart.

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www.linkedin.com/in/liestella

Led an agile team of four to implement multiple digital transformation projects for BMW China by working closely with stakeholders to understand and analyze business needs and leading sprint teams to deliver solutions through prototypingBuilt and managed an HP employee development program in Asia-Pacific-Japan region, which increased employee satisfaction rate by 6.2%. The outcome was achieved by designing a new process to collaborate with internal and external resources in various nations to cater to the specific development requirement of backend delivery employeesIncreased forecasting coverage by more than 50% in one year, resulting in a saving of $400,000 in potential penalty in one cross-country transition project

Business Analyst, Atos, Beijing, ChinaProject Management Officer, IQVIA (formerly Quintiles), Dalian, ChinaProject Manager, HP, Dalian, China

Bachelor of Art (English), Dalian Neusoft University of Information, Dalian, ChinaProject Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institution, Dalian, China

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Performance Driven & Relationship Focused

Lisa Li

A highly motivated professional with over three years of banking experience in both commercial and retail banking. Proven team leader with skills in delegating effectively and motivating team members to achieve defined goals. Extensive knowledge and understanding of banking solutions, including roles, responsibilities and procedures. Enthusiastic communicator with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills. Valued contributor who performs confidently and effectively under pressure, quickly grasps new concepts including technical skills.

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www.linkedin.com/in/mengshi-lisa-li

Secured 20 new corporate accounts within six months, worth over $310K revenue Acquired over 100 high net worth clients within 2.5 years due to comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, strong customer relationships and inherent ability to understand clients’ needs Led team to achieve competitive performances, realizing over $12 million Assets Under Management (AUM) with largest customer base in China North Region

Relationship Manager, Commercial Bank, Citibank, Beijing, ChinaTreasures Relationship Manger, Consumer Bank, DBS, Beijing, ChinaConference & Events Sales Executive, Sales & Marketing, Four Seasons Hotel, Beijing, China

Bachelor of Science (Hotel and Restaurant Administration), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, United StatesBachelor of Management (Hospitality Management), Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU), Guangzhou, China

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Problem Solving Wizard with Numbers

Vallen Li

Bring seven years’ experience in engineering and four years working from product design to investment. Passionate communicator and coordinator who believes in the unrivalled power of a great team. A disciplined professional who possesses strong curiosity for business and always enjoys a challenge.

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www.linkedin.com/in/vallenli

Raised a $2 M fund to develop a strategic layout with an industry partner by drafting fundraising materials and documenting compliance, while coordinating interests between the bank, fund industry association, and inside legal and finance departmentsCreated an evaluation model to analyze prospective investment opportunities after reviewing over 1000 BPs, performing background work and writing 40+ research reports for potential proposalsProvided due diligence for three investments (Vision AI & Online Medical & Optical Chips) through conducting executive interviews, product technical analysis, and writing reports

Investment Manager, CSTF Fund, Beijing, ChinaInvestment Analyst, YiYi Angel Asset, Beijing, ChinaE-commerce Product Specialist, Hainan Airlines, Beijing, China

Master of Engineering (Control Theory and Engineering), Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, ChinaBachelor of Engineering (Automation), Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China

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Innovation Strategist Making Ideas Real

Jeffrey Ma

As a performance-driven leader with 6+ years of experience in CPG Research and Innovation, I have created impactful consumer products and strategy by blending science, consumer trends and creative spark. As an effective communicator, innovative problem-solver and efficient project manager, I am motivated to design and drive ideas from conceptualization to commercialization in CPG categories, including food & beverage, skincare and natural products. Developing and implementing a winning Innovation strategy and roadmap that is consumer-focused in the CPG space is my primary motivation and career ambition.

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www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-adam-ma

Spearheaded the Innovation Bluesky Initiative within Vega to showcase emerging trends, ingredients and technologies that drove the company’s innovation pipeline and strategy, resulting in the successful launch of Vega’s Protein & Energy shake into FDM/Club/Natural channelsManaged a $1M budget to source and commercialize a new processing/packaging line with co-manufacturer collaboration, resulting in unique capabilities that furthered the company’s growth into new packaged food categories and an award-winning productCo-founded a natural skincare company (SCHMEAR Naturals) to create 100% food-based skincare products that promote real ingredients, innovation and inclusivity

Research and Innovation Manager, Vega (Danone), Burnaby, CanadaCo-creator, SCHMEAR Naturals, Vancouver, CanadaR&D Project Lead, Daiya Foods, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Food Science (Honours), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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Conscientious Analytical Leader

Hariharan Mahadevan

Conscientious leader keen to transfer four years of business development and strategy experience in the e-commerce, digital marketing, media and entertainment industries to the field of product management within the tech industry. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, establishing processes to improve efficiencies, customer success, go-to-market strategies and using data to create design solutions. Inquisitive intrapreneur constantly seeking to improve technical abilities and broaden perspectives. Thrive on responsibilities, delivering impactful results and positive long-lasting consumer experiences. Extremely passionate about making live music a more sustainable career option for Indian and Asian artists.

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www.linkedin.com/in/hari-mahadevan

Met top-line company growth goal of 40% by continuously assessing verticals’ progress, streamlining cashflows for long term benefits and course-correcting red flag projects early in the yearCreated a high-impact business plan and go-to-market strategy for the launch of a new B2C merchandising venture, leading to interest from e-commerce players such as Amazon and Myntra for potential acquisition Headed a team of 22 artist managers and overlooked a roster of 43 artists, contributing to a 240% division revenue growth across live shows, branded engagements and content projects

Business Strategy Manager, OML Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, IndiaQuality Assurance Engineer – Automation, SuccessFactors (An SAP Company), Bangalore, IndiaFreelance Production Manager, Bangalore, India

Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

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Growth and ComfortCan’t Coexist

Latika Malik

A highly motivated and strategic thinker with rich experience in conducting market research across 13 key industries and various geographies. Passionate about developing new strategies that adds significant credentials to the service offerings while working proficiently with cross functional teams globally. A highly enthusiastic learner with an eye for detail, who is constantly looking for opportunities to collaborate in order to integrate diverse views.

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www.linkedin.com/in/latika-malik

Key team member that created the first digital proposal of the Grant Thornton network for a Fortune 500 bank and ultimately won the bidMeasured and quantified the employee experience of 50,000+ people in the organization in 120+ countries and identified improvement levers to support the five-year global goals of the organization by engaging with stakeholders to identify the parameters that lead to an exceptional employee experienceLed and managed the internal business development centre of Grant Thornton to support 140+ member firms in over 120 countries with their business proposals and marketing collateral used to enable the firm to showcase their potential amongst competitors in their local markets

Consultant, Grant Thornton, New Delhi, India

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

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Agile Solutions Specialist and Scrum Guy

Sujesh Shankar Mandal

Product management professional with a background in fintech and communications technology industry. Strong analytical and customer engagement skills, with proven ability to excel in shipping SaaS products. 4 years of experience in product development, requirement modelling, stakeholder and project management. Expertise in implementing and maintaining enterprise level database systems, web-based applications and SaaS based products. Hands-on experience using Agile and Hybrid methodologies. Empathetic leader working towards building AI products with a human touch.

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www.linkedin.com/in/sujesh-shankar-mandal

Facilitated process improvement initiatives for cross-departmental operations assisting product, support and sales, achieving 108% increase in annual recurring revenueResolved ticketing bottlenecks by 75% and facilitated real time feature release data from product managers and quality analysts, resulting in 80% reduction in SLA breaches and achieving 95% CSAT scoreCo-founded an educational startup and scaled from 15 students in Vellore to 4 engineering colleges in India with around 80 undergraduate students within 16 Months. Indigenously developed a STAIRCASE Model forming the backbone of the vocational training programme

Product Solutions Engineer, Zeta (Directi), Bangalore, IndiaBusiness Analyst, Ringo (Directi), Mumbai, IndiaCo-Founder, Nayprayas, Vellore, India

Master of Science (Software Engineering), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

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Ingenious Analyst

Rohan Mehra

Engineering professional with a strategic mindset specializing in providing unparalleled results in business analysis, client management and strategy execution. Result-driven leader with proven history in the insurance industry with strong analytical, project coordination, and team work skills.

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www.linkedin.com/in/rmehra1

Program managed the Active Directory Consolidation Initiative for the Investments IT department, including migration of over 150 employeesDeveloped the project repository for the organization-wide Office 365 migration project by engineering comprehensive reports and design documents for the entire project lifecycleAssured 100% client satisfaction by eliminating bottlenecks through enhanced internal communication, mediating cross-functional teams after taking over the management of AIG-EMEA’s cloud migration project

Computer Systems and Network Supervisor, Vivek Public School, Amritsar, IndiaSenior Technology Analyst, American International Group (AIG), New York, USA

Charted Financial Analyst Program (Passed Level I, June 2019), CFA Institute, USABachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA

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Serial Entrepreneur

Anirudh Mondal

Value-driven entrepreneur turned venture capitalist with a flair for technology. Thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Founded a hyperlocal real-time deals platform in the restaurant industry and drove it to a successful exit in two years. Helped over 40 early-stage technology companies raise over $20M in funding. Excellent communicator, and strategic decision-maker. Featured in Business Insider, Yahoo Singapore, TechinAsia publication.

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www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhmondal

Founded a consumer internet startup named Pocketin which enabled restaurants to send customized and personalized deals to nearby diners. Featured amongst the Top 20 rising startups in India in 2016 by GMIC (Global Mobile Internet Conference). Placed in the Top 100 startups list by CIO Angels and KPMG 2015.Raised USD$150K in pre-seed funding from Hong Kong-based VC Swastika and exited to Globe Capital (backed by Citibank PE).Invested in 40+ companies on behalf of LetsVenture in Drivezy (raised $150M from Das capital, AnyPay), Khatabook (raised $29M from GGV, YCombinator, Tencent, Sequoia Capital), Meddo (raised $4M from SRI Capital, GrowX), Yulu Bike (raised $7M from Blume, 3One4), Innov8 (raised $4M, acquired by OYO)

Deal Anchor - Early Stage Investments, LetsVenture, Bangalore, IndiaCo-Founder & COO- Pocketin, New Delhi, India

Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology Engineering), Thapar University, Patiala, India

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Curious & Strategic Thinker

Muthoni Mutung’u

Dedicated business professional with over six years’ experience in advertising, brand management and business development. Background in providing strategic business solutions through developing and executing marketing strategies, managing projects, building client relationships, consumer research, analysis and budget management. Passionate about solving social issues with a keen interest in helping African artists optimize their businesses through guidance in business development. Interested in creating a better future for marginalized communities in developing countries.

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www.linkedin.com/in/muthonimutungu

Established a social initiative for artisans in Kenya that optimized profits for their businesses by guiding them to develop solid business frameworks and customizing a go-to-market strategy for their productsDeveloped over 10 marketing campaigns, most notably a customer engagement campaign that led to an over 50% increase in product sales by increasing positive online sentimentsManaged over 20 clients and was part of the creation of several award winning advertising campaigns through successful client management

Business Development Consultant, Hoist Africa, Nairobi, KenyaBrand Manager, Wananchi Group (K) Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Change Management Champion

Jayant Nain

Mechanical Engineer with a passion for solving problems. Bring three years of experience driving organizational transformation across manufacturing companies in Africa. Excellent at communicating complex ideas in meaningful ways, understanding incentives behind systems and motivating others to achieve respective goals.

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www.linkedin.com/in/jayantnain

Increased productivity by 20% by designing incentive schemes that recognised and rewarded productive work habits resolving longstanding conflict between management and machine operatorsReduced monthly maintenance by $1,000 by putting in place data collection systems, analyzing losses and presenting findings to top management to invest in better control technology for plastic extrudersSaved seven companies over $10,000 in consultant fees by training 500+ people across Kenya, Sudan and Mozambique in spice, cosmetics and plastics verticals in Kaizen, 5S & Total Flow Management

Group Kaizen Coordinator, Flametree Group, Nairobi, KenyaKaizen Coordinator, Roto Moulders Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester, UKCertified Kaizen Practitioner, Kaizen Institute, Nairobi, Kenya

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Process Improvement Enthusiast

Ravina Nain

Versatile supply chain and operations professional with over 4 years of experience in supply chain optimization and data analytics. Strong quantitative skills to translate data into business decisions. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for improving processes with a people-centric approach. Passionate communicator and quick learner who firmly believes in empowering others and making an impact together.

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www.linkedin.com/in/ravina-nain

Reduced costs by 30% at an agriculture-based green startup by analyzing labor market and optimizing the supply chainIncreased efficiency by 40% by revamping smart meter replacement process and creating systems to monitor and track changesFacilitated 43% reduction in false positive revenue assurance leads by streamlining processes

Field Device Analyst, Smart Metering Network Operations, BC Hydro, Langley, CanadaData Analyst, Smart Metering Network Operations, BC Hydro, Langley, CanadaGeneral Manager, Nivina Organic, Kurukshetra, India

Master of Arts (English), Panjab University, Chandigarh, IndiaBachelor of Arts, Public Administration (Honours.), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

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Ninja Innovator & Sustainability Advocate

Amanda Newlands

Pragmatic innovator who cares about creating products and services that positively impact human behavior towards a more socially and environmentally future. Solution-oriented leader experienced in technology-based interaction design, visual design and branding. Adopt a user-centric approach to improve customer and user experience. Excel at managing projects for large-scale global events, such as the Olympics, and meeting challenging deadlines in fast-paced environments by improving processes efficiency and engaging teams. Self-learner who is able to adapt fast to highly-demanding roles and deliver work with high standards.

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www.linkedin.com/in/amandanewlands

Led a team of 6 on an urgent project to design and deliver 3,000 official signs within 3 weeks for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by strategically dividing tasks and using software automation; Motivated the team by providing a fun sports environment and creating a sense of prideWon a competition between agencies to sign a long-term contract with Brazil Olympic Committee by leading an innovative strategy for the creation of Youth Olympic Games’ visual identity; Built a strong relationship with client leading to the contract’s renewal and ensuring at least 10 years of serviceDesigned and implemented a web portal with 90 web pages within 3 months using agile methodology to coordinate the web development team; Structured a strategic approach where multiple development tasks could be done in parallel in order to optimize the project timing

Lead Designer & Olympic Project Manager, Redondo Estratégia + Design, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilDesigner, Nucleo I – Design e Comunicação, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bachelor of Industrial Design (Visual Communication), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Champion of People,Innovation, andSustainability

Katie O’Connell

Adventurous and innovative product marketing professional with passion for technology, sustainability, and social impact. Thirteen years of marketing communications experience in government, non-profits, higher education, healthcare, the arts, and media relations. Highly motivated with exceptional critical thinking, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills. Proven team leader with skills in delegating effectively, working across departments, and motivating team members to achieve defined goals. Perform confidently and effectively under pressure, quickly grasps new concepts and technologies, and actively coach and champion colleagues.

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www.linkedin.com/in/kmoconnell

Developed new marketing plan that resulted in 100% increase in attendance for annual fly-in advocacy training and meetings on Capitol Hill; directed trainings and leveraged impact to advance government support for immigration reform policiesExpanded regional advocacy program by 40% by creating new volunteer positions and communications forums, leading to increased commitment of the association to public policy and advanced immigration reform policiesImplemented new communications procedures for constituent operations and personalized letters to families of U.S. soldiers for a prominent U.S. Senator

Director, Advocacy and Media Outreach, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Washington, D.C., USALegislative Correspondent, Office of U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, Washington, D.C., USABranding and Communications Consultant, entrepreneurial woodworking artist, Washington, D.C., USA

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA

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Tech and Innovation Enthusiast

Aida Oshidari

Highly motivated marketer with a passion for innovation and technology. Experienced account manager with a demonstrated history of strong communication and cooperation skills and problem-solving skills of an engineer. Quick learner with strong analytical skills.

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www.linkedin.com/in/aida-oshidari-565aa7101

Managed promotional campaigns and marketing strategies for international brands that resulted in major returns on investmentAnalyzed sales trends, built relationships with key clients, suggested and implemented changes that resulted in a 20% increase in new client acquisitionLaunched a new product in the medical industry by organizing and conducting an international lunch and learn workshop

Supply Chain Management Trainee, Digikala, Tehran – IranAccount manager, Iranbat trading, Tehran, Iran

Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

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Strategic & Comprehensive Finance

Professional

Nakul Phadke

Motivated finance professional passionate about making a difference in the lives of people. Bring five years of experience across different areas of finance, including statutory audit, internal audit, and corporate finance. First-hand experience of working in-the-field as well as leading risk-advisory assignments across industries including manufacturing, hospitality, and pharmaceutical. Knack for identifying process gaps through data analysis and process optimizations.

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www.linkedin.com/in/canakulphadke

Generated monthly dashboards by coordinating with personnel and compiling data from various departments to enable monthly performance evaluation for the business unit.Optimized & standardized waste solvent treatment process by comparing the processes followed across multiple client locations and benchmarking amongst themselves considering best industry practicesEvaluated vendor performance by designing and executing an operational due diligence matrix to identify which vendors stored medical drugs as per the standards required by the client

Manager, Audit & Assurance, Gokhale & Sathe – Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, IndiaConsultant, Risk Advisory, Deloitte, Mumbai, IndiaDeputy Manager, FP&A, Tata Telecommunications, Mumbai, India

Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Mumbai, IndiaAdvanced Diploma in Management Accounting, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), London, United KingdomBachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University, Mumbai, India

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Relationship Builder & Problem-Solver

Tianzhe Qian

Team leader with four direct reports in the world’s largest “share plan” company, and 11 years in financial services. Managed relationships with both public technology companies as well as top-tier unicorns. Extensive experience in business development, customer service, project management, banking operation and compliance. Solid knowledge in Chinese and US capital market/banking/tax regulations. Eager to present integrated and structural solutions to clients of various industries as an analytical thinker, effective team player and adept problem solver. Speak English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and currently studying French.

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www.linkedin.com/in/tianzhe-qian

Managed 60+ corporate clients listed on NYSE/NASDAQ as team leader, with a client satisfaction score of over 97%Promoted and launched first Computershare client listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange, with 7600+ participantsOrganized FX Pilot Project with 66 business units for Siemens in China and created workflow of foreign cash management independently

Assistant Manager, US Client Services, Computershare, Beijing, ChinaFinancial Officer, Treasury & Investment Management, Siemens Financial Services, Beijing, ChinaOperation Officer, Global Corporate Banking, Citibank, Beijing, China

Bachelor of Economics (Finance), Jilin University, Changchun, China

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Responsible Leadership Advocate

Dinesh Radhakrishnan

Technology leader with a passion for team building, operational process optimization and strategy. Project manager with eleven years of experience leading software engineering teams, and collaborating across cross-functional business units to build synergy and alignment towards common goals. Dependable crisis manager who is comfortable dealing with ambiguous high-pressure situations. Self-driven and forward-thinking with a keen outlook towards responsible leadership and citizenship. Seeking product management opportunities in the IoT, AI and ML space and building practical products to solve meaningful problems for consumers and/or businesses.

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www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-nambiar

Led production testing efforts to achieve successful launch for two new telecom product lines for AT&T, with estimated top-line annual revenues over USD 300MDeveloped proposal and led a successful pilot to win production testing contract worth over USD 20M in recurring annual revenuesSet up quality assurance process framework and developed operational processes from scratch for a team that evolved from approximately 20 to over 100 people; achieved an exceptional score of 100% compliance over 3 quarterly audits

Project Manager, Tech Mahindra Americas, Missouri, USATest Lead, Tech Mahindra Ltd, Mumbai, IndiaSoftware Test Engineer, Tech Mahindra Americas, California, USA

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

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Strategic Thinker & Change Enabler

Smruthi Rangarajan

Result driven professional with experience in forensic investigations, and risk consulting. Worked with diverse industries, including Engineering Procurement, Construction Management, Automobile Manufacturing and Technology. Proficient in problem-solving, and strategic thinking with an aptitude for continuous learning. Led teams in fast-paced, high-stress environments, while working with multiple stakeholders. A natural and approachable teammate with a zeal for creating positive change. Possess an eye for detail and focus on outcomes. Excited about developing and implementing strategies that solve business problems.

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www.linkedin.com/in/smruthi-rangarajan

Led investigations in misconduct and personal profiteering amounting to USD$3M. Facilitated communication amongst multiple stakeholders to protect the client against potential lawsuitDemonstrated team management and project management skills while managing client expectations for a series of 8 engagements for an automobile manufacturerImproved the existing processes for high-fraud risk areas for a leading automobile manufacturer by analysing inconsistencies/abnormalities in data in order to eliminate potential fraud

Associate Consultant, KPMG, Chennai, IndiaAnalyst, KPMG, Chennai, India

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance, University of Madras, Chennai, India

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Building Our FutureCities

Ben Romanchych

Bring 4+ years of market research, business development and tech transfer experience focused in the forest products sector. Proven leader of cross-functional teams with an in-depth knowledge of wood manufacturing processes, construction markets and timber construction systems. Consulted with some of North America’s largest forest product companies and industry associations to identify opportunities and scale the market for wood products. Adrenalin seeking skier, and cyclist with a passion for wood working.

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www.linkedin.com/in/bromanchych

Led a team of twelve scientists, engineers and technicians with a budget of $4 million annually across Western Canada, managed a comprehensive project portfolio to maximize return on investment for clients and sectorHeaded project management, client relations and market research related to all North American and Chinese construction activities. Examined global wood and construction product industries to turn data into actionable insights, providing strategic value to clientsDirected a project team through the economic and technical pre-feasibility of a mass timber facility. Built financial models to assess viability of new product lines and capacity expansion; including forecasted volume quantities, future price returns, and sensitivity of key profitability levers

Manager of Advanced Wood Manufacturing, FPInnovations, Vancouver, CanadaSenior Analyst – Construction Markets, FPInnovations, Vancouver, CanadaBusiness Analyst, FPInnovations, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Science, Wood Products Processing, Minor in Commerce, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaCommercial Real Estate Certificate, Cornell SC Johnson Collage of Business, Ithaca, NY

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Advancement Through Curiosity & Creativity

Nabil Sami

Proactive and creative problem solver, capable of leveraging both qualitative and quantitative insights to drive strategy and decision making. Bring seven years of experience in professional service roles with enterprise human capital, retail, financial and wealth service clients in Canada, USA, UK and South Africa. A confident leader with the ability to build lasting relationships and a firm believer in facilitating and empowering others to reach their full potential. Always curious and committed to finding innovative ways to make a positive impact and help organizations grow and be efficient. World traveler and adventurer at heart.

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www.linkedin.com/in/nabil-sami

Led digital transformation consulting engagement for wealth management firms, banks and credit unions by studying organizations information management processes, developing transformation strategies and modernizing existing workflows, therefore improving retail customer experience and reducing financial product onboarding timeManaged a growing portfolio of enterprise Human Capital Management clients generating over $1 million in annual recurring revenue by recognizing ways to eliminate payroll and entitlement inaccuracies, automating employee scheduling process and identifying ways to incorporate newly acquired business unitsMentored and managed a team of junior consultants and improved interdepartmental collaboration by standardizing requirements documentation and creating a work flow for nonstandard client requests

Technical Consultant, Doxim, Toronto, CanadaHCM Consultant, Ceridian, Toronto, CanadaTechnical Business Analyst, IBM, Toronto, Canada

Bachelor of Applied Science (Electrical Engineering), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Influence by Innovation

Peter Scheiber

I am a passionate and resourceful leader with a background in silviculture project management. With strong communication skills, experience managing large projects, and a proclivity for solving problems with innovative solutions, I aspire to contribute my diverse interest in arts and culture and content creation to marketing where I get to help brands build their identity. I believe that a brand is more than just marketing messages designed to sell products; it can be an identity or a lifestyle that people truly connect with. Outside of work, I produce and write about music, and love influencing and inspiring people through visual contents such as photos and videos.

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www.linkedin.com/in/peter-alexander-scheiber

Identified limitations of an existing first aid training program and introduced innovative injury prevention techniques which significantly reduced time loss injuries

Project Manager, Brinkman Reforestation, Vancouver, CanadaCrew Lead, Brinkman Reforestation, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, University of Victoria, Canada

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Problem SolvingEnthusiast

Vidhya Seetharama Sarma

Product Management professional with a passion for innovation and technology. Seven years of experience leading complex web application projects in the retail, finance and real estate domains. Proficient in various full-stack development technologies and content management systems with a comprehensive understanding of the processes, operations, roles and responsibilities associated with product development. Highly motivated, optimistic, and strategic decision-maker and team player with sound analytical and quantitative skills.

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www.linkedin.com/in/vidhya-sarma

Led an agile team of 10 at Mindtree to develop a high-value revenue-generating initiative that enabled real estate agents to find sales leads through historical transactions, resulting in the increased property sales and team being awarded the best team of the quarter Designed and strategized solutions for performance optimization of business processes which led to performance improvements by 40%Drove the recruitment and hiring process for acquiring new and experienced talent for the team by assessing the technical fit of the talents

Module Lead, Mindtree Ltd., Bangalore, IndiaSenior Systems Engineer, Infosys Ltd., Bangalore, India

Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology), University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India

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Task and Time Management Ninja

Yulia Semiryakova

A personal lines insurance professional interested in transitioning into the field of product development. Five years of experience in insurance sales and office leadership positions with a strong understanding of customer thought process and motivations. Thrive in fast-paced environments, while being a quick learner with strong interpersonal skills. Possess risk management and customer conflict resolution skills. Enjoy working in a team, never shies away from complex projects and gets satisfaction from delivering strong innovative solutions from existing resources.

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www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-semiryakova

Promoted to team lead from greeter role within 4 years of joining the companyAnalyzed and optimized the intra-office auditing process for car, tenant and homeowner’s insurance policies. Created a user-friendly process that checks for agent mistakes when policies are issuedWon a GenNext Award (United Way Community Spirit Awards) for developing strategies to increase engagement of the GenNext demographic during the annual United Way workplace campaign

Team Lead, British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) (Yaletown), Vancouver, CanadaSenior Insurance Advisor, BCAA (Kerrisdale), Vancouver, CanadaInsurance Advisor, BCAA (Burnaby SOLO), Burnaby, Canada

Bachelor of Business Administration (Economics and Marketing), Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, CanadaCanadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB), Insurance Brokers Association of BC, Vancouver, Canada

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Process improvement Enthusiast

Kamran Shaikh

Self-motivated professional with five years of cross functional experience across three countries working with a Fortune 100 company and a niche consulting centric technology firm headquartered in the US. Pragmatic, analytical and innovative thinker passionate about streamlining & optimizing processes and identifying and improving efficiencies. Action-oriented leader who take challenges, break them down into tasks and motivate the team to achieve clear goals.

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www.linkedin.com/in/kamranshaikh

Optimized delivery networks to increase service capacity and increase top line business growth by 30% by developing strategic partnerships with leading consulting firms and technology system integrators to service consulting projects via a network of global partnersImproved lead conversion rate by 60% and $0.5M sales across 2 product categories within 12 months by leading 4-person team on 6-month iterative business development sprints and updating the price selections and the product offeringReduced reporting time by 40% and increased meeting effectiveness by 2x for a team spread across 5 time zones by building internal frameworks and evaluating and implementing a CRM after winning buy-in from the leadership and the user team as it resulted in maximum system adoption

Business Development Manager, Treeni Sustainability Solutions, Pune, IndiaProcess Automation Engineer, Honeywell Automation India Ltd., Pune, India with on-site projects across Middle East

Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation & Control), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, IndiaSix Sigma Core Certificate (Green Belt) – Honeywell

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Curious Tech Product Enthusiast

Swarnakshi Sharma

Team-player, motivator and technology enthusiast with a passion for creating impact using technology. Bring four years of software development understanding to the table, with experience of working on software products, using Agile, for ed-tech and e-commerce industries. Believer of life-long learning and hard work. Aspiring to be a product manager who can bring software engineering and business closer.

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www.linkedin.com/in/swarnakshi-sharma

Developed a re-arched platform based on event-capturing technology, that enables test taking and test-feedback dashboard, which includes analysis of student test-taking behavior to minute detail - showing when the student became idle or active; which answers were changed from correct to wrong and vice-versa; how many times they re-visited a questionDeveloped a chat-bot on the test-feedback page that can initiate conversations based on Drool-rules showing detailed feedback widgets, and directing them to online study content on weak conceptsAutomated penalizing actions of fraudulent sellers on snapdeal.com (an Indian e-commerce marketplace), which expunged over seven hundred sellers in a span of two months and reduced customer complaint calls by 5%

Software Developer, Java Team, Indiavidual Pvt Ltd (embibe.com), Bangalore, IndiaConsultant, WebSphere Commerce, IBM, Bangalore, IndiaSoftware Developer, Jasper InfoTech Pvt Ltd (snapdeal.com), Bangalore, India

Bachelor in Engineering (Information Technology), Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India

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Sales & MarketingStrategist

Hydia Shi

Result-driven sales and marketing professional with 6+ years of experience in hospitality management. Passionate about the tourism industry and international tourism development. Driven to provide the best in class experience for customers through building long-lasting relationships, while seeking new ways to enhance company brand. Experienced in advancing projects with tact and maintaining collaborative working relationships. Seasoned in juggling priorities within tight timelines and maximizing results in a competitive environment.

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www.linkedin.com/in/hydiashi

Managed a 1.3 million market portfolio for Shangri-La Vancouver and achieved an average of 127% of total individual sales goal in 2017 and 2018 through frequent client touchpoints to determine upsell opportunitiesDrove hotel annual group rate growth by 10% through astute market and pricing analysis, and increased new business development by 50% through proactive identification of new opportunities and implantation of new and creative promotionsLed cross-functional teams to deliver complex events for high-profile international delegations and leading luxury brands, resulting in increased partnership and preferred hotel partner status in Vancouver

Sales Manager, Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, CanadaSales Manager, Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce (Hotel and Food Administration), University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

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Creative & Collaborative Critical Thinker

Kyle Sia-Chan

A curious, versatile critical thinker who enjoys bridging technical and emotional competence to build and motivate teams. Ability to distill and articulate complex ideas into common language. Strong experience with strategy development and execution for large and small projects with focus on risk-management. Bring a broad-based skillset in engineering blended with a passion for people and out-of-the-box thinking. Ultimately driven to develop and grow brands in the consumer product space.

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www.linkedin.com/in/kylesc

Oversaw execution of a premier $15MM Saltwater Evaporator Crystallizer plant in the Canadian Arctic. Effectively managed stakeholder relationships and de-risked schedule delays, resulting in on-time handover of the plant. Developed a tracking system to ensure 90 shipping containers and frames were mobilized in time to prevent hundreds of thousands of dollars in schedule delaysWhen leading the R&D and overhaul of a critical water treatment technology portfolio, threaded the complex relationships between management and production staff to properly implement process change management, as well as retrofit existing plants with upgrades. Saved $40,000+ in plant manufacturing costs and eliminated site-failures costing $12,000+ per plant-dayInitiated, administered and executed both minor and major capital projects for Bombardier Aerospace, worth in excess of $500,000. Proactively implemented creative solutions to save on expenses, such as converting the maintenance bay heating system from propane to waste Jet-A1 fuel saving $40,000+ annually

Project Engineer, Saltworks Technologies Inc., Vancouver, Canada Market Development Engineering Intern (LNG), FortisBC, Vancouver, CanadaFacility Project Coordinator, Bombardier Aerospace, Toronto, Canada

Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (High Honours), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Your Neighbourhood Troubleshooter’

Prabh Singh

Analytical and result oriented professional with more than four years of working with both multinationals and startups. Excellent at building and leveraging relationships to meet aggressive targets. Spirited leader and motivator with a track record of training high-functional diverse teams.

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www.linkedin.com/in/prabh2

Managed a billing portfolio of more than CAD$20,000 across 28 clients by strategically acquiring and upselling clients and increasing the revenue for Zomato on an incremental monthly basisEnhanced restaurants’ brand growth with an average increase of 20% in monthly revenues by compiling and analysing weekly performance reportsTrained 20 employees involving classroom and on-the-job training and also presented to senior leadership groups on a weekly basis, highlighting performance

Sales Manager, Zomato, New Delhi, IndiaAccount Protection Specialist, American Express, Gurugram, India

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Finance), University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

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Process Enhancement Enthusiast

Barbie Singla

Continuous learner who is passionate about taking on new challenges and making a positive impact. Bring three years of experience in multi-dimensional fields ranging from process improvement to risk consulting, with a focus on trade policies in the banking sector. Have a structured and strategic problem-solving approach through previous internal consulting role. Strong believer in the spirit of collaboration and innovation!

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www.linkedin.com/in/barbie-singla

Reduced inventory error rate to less than 1% by addressing inventory manipulation concern through implementing ERP softwareCaptured $500,000 in revenue annually by designing an incentive-based marketing program targeting architects and local builders and optimizing costs through exclusive distribution partnershipsDeveloped framework to analyze EXIM policies, internal processes, and RBI compliance, resulting in adherence to internal and regulatory guidelines by 75%

Business Process Consultant, Tile Outlet, Zirakpur, IndiaRisk Analyst, KPMG, Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance), Symbiosis International University, Pune, India

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Sustainability inBusiness

Maria Thorlakson

Value-driven leader looking to bring innovative and strategic sustainable solutions to business. Thrive in cross-disciplinary team environments and excel at solving problems by combining a macroscopic perspective with critical reasoning. Use practical and theoretical experience to engage and effectively communicate environmental implications and solutions to clients and stakeholders. Team leader, project manager, mentor, and relationship builder who consistently translates enthusiasm for an active outdoor lifestyle into a desire to create positive societal and environmental change.

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www.linkedin.com/in/maria-thorlakson

Managed all aspects of environmental site assessment projects with budgets ranging from ~$10 - $100K from proposal to final deliverable all while meeting demanding timelines and maintaining high quality workWrote project winning proposals up to $350K and distilled technical information into recommendation reports that resulted in renewed work with clientsHosted two annual United Nations World Water Day events in Edmonton with 300+ attendees featuring renowned water expert guest speakers, exhibitions and networking receptions

Environmental Scientist, Associated Environmental Consultants, Edmonton, CanadaResearch Assistant, University of Victoria School of Earth and Ocean Science, Victoria, CanadaSilviculture Supervisor, Tolko Industries, Lumby, Canada

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental Geoscience, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada

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Customer SuccessEnthusiast

Steven Tran

Marketing and customer success professional with seven years of experience in managing customer experience in small and middle-size businesses, and three years managing a retail and wholesale gasoline business. Proven leader in optimizing operational process by collecting customer and employee feedback and developing effective training programs to enhance customer satisfaction and team morale. Passionate about leveraging data analytics to foster decision-making process to yield strong business results.

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www.linkedin.com/in/stevenctran

Turned around branch’s performance from a loss into an increase in bottom line by 250% by initiating tailored benefits for each customer that enhanced customer satisfaction, optimizing operational process, and redesigning in-store experience that improved store’s brandSingle-handedly launched new communication protocol and training programs that equipped all employees with a better toolkit that solved customer problems effectively, which in turn, enhanced customer satisfaction, boosted team morale, and decreasing labour turnover from 50% to 16%, the lowest rate of all branchesLaunched a data-driven demand forecasting model with high accuracy that successfully eliminated temporary closure due to inventory shortage

Branch Manager, 94 Private Enterprise, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamAssistant to Managing Director, Phu Thanh Minh Ltd, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamCustomer Service Assistant Manager, Vingroup, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Bachelor of Science (Business Management), Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY, USA

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Work endures,humor connects.

John Trischman

A proven team member that prides himself on building connections with others. Numbers are the basis for analytical decision making but they do not convince without proper communication. Work smarter AND harder.

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www.linkedin.com/in/john-trischman

Named one of America’s Top Next Generation Financial Advisors in 2017Raised US$50M of capital to start financial advising careerGained the CFP and CIMA accreditations within first 3 years of being in financial services

Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Psychology), McGill University, Montreal, CanadaCertified Financial PlannerCertified Investment Management Analyst

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Glue that holds theteam together

Basil Tungekar

Energetic leader with a passion of getting teams together and working to solve a common solution. 4 years’ experience in corporate banking relationship management and have assumed roles requiring leadership, team building, analytical, problem solving, communication and technical skills. Experienced working with different cultures and traveled to more than 30 countries across 4 continents.

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www.linkedin.com/in/basiltungekar

Single-handedly managed a portfolio of over USD $200M as the youngest relationship manager in the Corporate Banking division at the age of 24. Contributed to division’s bottom-line by USD $2M by improving utilization of funded/non-funded limits with top-tier clientele Managed over 25 relationships over different industries including manufacturing, shipping, oil & gas, steel fabrication, construction, trading, and building materials. Closely managed relationships by sustaining close ties to the CEO’s and CFO’s while also understanding their business requirements to route incremental businesses year over yearPrepared a detailed presentation on the company’s year-to-date SG&A expense of USD $20M and identified cost-cutting opportunities

Corporate Banking – Relationship Manager, United Bank Limited, Dubai, UAEInternship – Financial Planning & Analysis, Johnson Controls, Dubai, UAE

Bachelor of Management (Finance), University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada

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Start-Up Bred Hustler

Vipin Vasanth

Aspiring product manager with a vision of building end-to-end solutions in the e-commerce industry that not only help customers discover and experience impeccable service, but also help companies study customers and predict buying patterns. Start-up bred hustler with 6+ years of experience in the e-commerce and SaaS HR tech industry building MVPs, onboarding partners, clients and customers, setting up new business verticals, managing programs, marketing campaigns, communities, and creating analytical reports.

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www.linkedin.com/in/vipinvasanth

Built MVP and processes of a current product feature that predicted candidate engagement scores thereby leading to increased offer-to-join ratios, faster till-to-fill open positions, and increased productivity of recruiters. Conducted customer interviews and market research, A/B testing, developed frameworks using lean methodology and collaborated with various stakeholders such as engineering, sales & marketing, and design team to deliver final product featureNurtured partnerships and managed API integrations for a new business vertical, increasing supplier base from 500 to 3500 within 6 months. Acquired new customers using coupon code strategies, seasonal landing pages, and content marketing. Increased web page visits by 42% through email and in-app notification marketing, and reduced booking cancellation by 18% through inventory pre-buy strategies, achieving a 2.5X growth in the bottom lineCo-founded and ran an online travel booking agency that aimed at helping people who were technologically challenged and under privileged. Acquired and serviced over 140 repeat buyers and expanded business to other services such as real estate consulting for local markets and transportation for hire for leisure/business trips

Program Manager, Belong.co, Bengaluru, IndiaStrategic Project Manager, Groupon India, Bengaluru, IndiaCo-Founder, Fairdeal, Bengaluru, India

Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Science, K.N.S Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India

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Auditing Professional& Process Improver

Ferris Wang

Result-oriented financial service professional with over six years of experience both in external and internal auditing. Diversified industry exposure ranging from automotive, chemical, games, manufacturing to commercial real estate. Solid knowledge of internal control risk assessment.

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www.linkedin.com/in/shaofan-ferris-wang-cicpa-acca

Acted as the Audit-In-charge for a series of diverse companies and led a team of 3-7 people; mentored more than 10 junior auditors to adopt professional business habitsOrganized cross-functional teams with clients’ department heads in sales, production and finance in devising audit procedures for an IPO project, completed the audit within three monthsAudited statutory final report for six different subsidiaries of a world leading chemical company; launched a statutory PRC audit report on schedule, resulting in corporate income savings of 3%

Senior Internal Auditor, Activision, Shanghai, ChinaInternal Auditor, Commercial Vehicle Group, Shanghai, ChinaAudit Assistant Manager, KPMG, Shanghai, China

Bachelor of Management (Accounting), Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Nanchang, ChinaCertified Public Accountants (CPA), Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA) Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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Creative and Analytical Problem Solver

Janel Willms

Creative and analytical problem solver, experienced in developing analytics to measure and impact business outcomes. Bring nine years’ experience in computer engineering including roles in project management and engineering management. Demonstrate excellence in identifying underlying problems, change management and executive presentations to enable individual, group and divisional changes to improve team outcomes.

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www.linkedin.com/in/janelwillms

Created descriptive analytics for development tracking to enable senior managers to make data driven decisions, worked with 300+ engineering team and senior management to align all project groups to a single tracking software to enable data collection and analytic generationPromoted the youngest manager in the Vancouver Intel Office and mentored and managed engineers to discover and align talents and passions with organizational needs to optimize divisional goalsReduced time to market for a product differentiation technology by identifying technological and methodology bottlenecks while working with senior technical leads to update implementations and methodologies. My change enabled integration of new technologies far later in the design process, therefore allowing products to have a newer generation of technology

Engineering Manager, Intel Corporation, Vancouver BC, CanadaComponent Design Engineer, Intel Corporation, Vancouver BC, CanadaDesign Engineer, Icron Technologies, Burnaby BC, Canada

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) University of Victoria, Victoria BC, Canada

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Tomorrow’s EnergyAnalyst

Liam Wolfe

Socially adept with a competitive spirit for athletics and career achievement. Well-developed analytical abilities through university course work and practical applications in the oil and gas sector. Bring four years’ experience analyzing technical energy data and building economic models for capital investment. Motivated to contribute to the future of global energy development.

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www.linkedin.com/in/liam-wolfe

Built and earned approval for the assets annual budget while collaborating with a team of three. Justified operating cost budget and production forecast by analyzing net operating income statements and historical production trends. Justified capital projects by creating economic models to demonstrate their respective economic valueImproved management’s understanding of asset performance by creating easily digestible status reports which increased transparency and expedited decision-making for repair and maintenance activitiesEstablished strong relationships with field staff in Northern Alberta by maintaining active lines of communication over the phone and through email ensuring smooth and timely execution of approved projects

Production Engineer, Cardinal Energy Ltd., Calgary, CanadaExploitation Engineer, Cardinal Energy Ltd., Calgary, Canada

Bachelor of Applied Science (Geological Engineering), Queen’s University, Kingston, CanadaRegistered E.I.T with APEGA (Professional Engineer application pending approval)

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Corporate Finance

Leo Wu

Financial analyst with experience in manufacturing, marketing and construction industry, with a passion for investment, mergers and acquisition, and stakeholder relationship management. Experienced credit manager with innovative credit solutions and individualized financial analysis that meet clients’ needs that align with the bank’s risk criteria.

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www.linkedin.com/in/leozhenwu

Completed due diligence and investigation, assessed value of security, property, and alternative investment to reflect applicant’s financial condition; reviewed credit line for new and existing customers based on payment history, credit ratings, and bank transitionsCollaborated with team to identify, evaluate and act on early warning signals, financial covenants, margins, collateral security valuesPromoted as the youngest regional manager for being innovative and entrepreneurial with strong executive potential

Credit Manager, GIC Merchant Bank, Vancouver, CanadaElectrical Technician, Lore Electric Inc., Vancouver, CanadaRegional Manager, Haier Group Corporation, Beijing, China

Chartered Financial Analyst Level I, CFA Institute, USMaster of Finance, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, ChinaBachelor of Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, China

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Innovative FinanceEnthusiast

Cornelia Yan

A CFA@ Chartholder since 2016 who is an energetic leader with a passion for finance and venture capital. Bring over four years’ experience providing financial advisory to SMEs including value management, financial planning, pre-listing and listing services, with two years’ experience delivering CFA education in universities. Strong team-work, project management and analytical skills. An entrepreneur with a desire to do things differently and have a positive social impact.

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www.linkedin.com/in/cornelia-yan-cfa

Raised over CAD$200M in mezzanine financing for an environmental engineering company by collaborating with banks and insurance companies to reach an agreement with private funds, which exceeded the funding target by 60%Increased CFA course applications by 100% by giving high-quality lectures and coached students who subsequently won first prize at the CFA Institute Research Challenge

CFA Instructor, Kaplan Financial – China, Chengdu, ChinaInvestment Manager, Huaxin Alliance (Beijing) Assets Management Ltd., Wuhan, ChinaCustomer Service Rrepresentative, Bank of China (Canada), Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Business (Finance), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

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Detail-OrientedProblem Solver

Mark Yan

Problem-solver with a passion for bridging process gaps, solving problems and creating value through the development of new products, particularly software and technology-related solutions, and by ensuring new products succeed from inception to completion. Strategic decision maker who looks at the big picture while paying attention to detail, with an emphasis on effective planning, collaboration and communication across stakeholders to facilitate the coordination, understanding and cooperation necessary for mutual success.

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www.linkedin.com/in/yanmark

Established risk analysis and impact assessment workflow across a geographically distributed team, which eliminated confusion by facilitating clear understanding of expectations, timely risk and impact assessments of software within team’s portfolio and effective communication between software support team and software development teamsCollaborated with geographically distributed teams to iteratively design and develop software applications. Implemented initial architecture of software performance monitoring application and successfully onboarded additional team members on technical details of codebase to facilitate their effective contribution and collaboration on the projectImplemented new software features and facilitated sharing of information regarding software development techniques, processes, innovations and responsibilities between technical support team and software development team, which enabled the two teams to plan overlapping activities more effectively

Software Engineer, Cisco Systems, San Jose, USAResearch Assistant, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of San Francisco, San Francisco, USABachelor of Business Administration (Information Systems), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, PRC

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Consumer InsightDigger and Efficient

Problem Solver

Janee Yang

Energetic marketer with 8+ years of experience in digital advertising, social media marketing, and media partnerships in the public sector and international relations domain. Passionate about introducing Canadian culture, tourism, education, creativity to Chinese audiences. Experienced in designing strategic marketing campaigns and establishing long-term partnerships with stakeholders. Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and team spirit. Proactive communicator and effective decision maker who excels at addressing urgent requests.

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www.linkedin.com/in/janeeyang

Strategized and executed an embassy open day event with an integrated campaign involving social media marketing, sponsorship, and onsite live-broadcasting, resulting in over 2000 tickets sold within 30 minutes, 3.7+ million impressions within one day, and a peak in digital engagementsGenerated over 1 million video watches, acquired new audience and boosted the online engagement on Sottish culture by capturing the opportunity of a high-profile visit and arranging an exclusive live interview with a top social media influencerRapidly gained background knowledge of the tourism, culture, education and business in Scotland and rebuilt long-term social media partnerships with key governmental trade and tourism industry stakeholders within two months of taking the position as Digital Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer, British Embassy Beijing, Beijing, ChinaSocial Media Specialist, Lenovo Group, Beijing, ChinaSenior Account Executive, Tribal/DDB Worldwide, Beijing, China

Bachelor of Marketing, Communication University of China, Beijing, China

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Community Builder& Impact Optimizer

Cynthia Young

Thoughtful leader dedicated to social and environmental impact. Committed to identifying opportunities within business to create positive change. Draw on 10 years of experience with non-profits and a passion for forging impactful partnerships and building relationships.

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www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiasyoung

Grew corporate funding by 2.5x over 1 year through fostering community partnerships and building relationshipsTripled volunteer engagement over two years by creating new volunteer opportunities and enhancing diversity in the community by implementing new initiatives for youth, LGBTQ, mentorship for women, and youth with autismGrew membership sales 40% though targeted communication strategies, community engagement projects, and advocacy efforts

Manager of Community Partnerships, North Shore Mountain Bike Association, North Vancouver, CanadaBoard Director, Young Foundation, Vancouver, CanadaCourse Director, BC Bike Race, North Vancouver, Canada

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Physiology), University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, Canada

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Enhancing Performances Through Innovation

Lorenzo Zarantonello

Entrepreneurial professional with a passion in helping tech business grow through innovative business development and team management strategies. 5+ years of experience across financial and management consulting in the pharmaceutical and market research industries. Expertise in using innovative solutions to motivate sales teams and drive performance. Excel at serving strategic accounts by accurately understanding clients’ priorities and building trust. Team player with a positive and proactive attitude able to offer an out-of-the-box perspective to discussions and problem solving. Interested in analyzing the big picture and innovate through effective and creative solutions.

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www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzozarantonello

Innovated sales team’s compensation model by introducing new commission structure and employee evaluation parameters, resulting in stronger performances, increased salesforce engagement, reduced turnover and agency problem mitigationEstablished client-centric sales best-practices and guidelines, resulting in tangible improvements in relationships with clients, higher average spend-per-client, and significantly better prospect-to-client conversion rateExceeded monthly individual and team performance targets in 3 different roles across different industries in 3 different countries

Junior Consultant, Studio Mascheroni, Milan, ItalyFinancial Consultant, Generali Italia, Agenzia Leonardo, Milan, ItalyAccount Manager, Integer Research, London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science in Management and Business Administration, Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy

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Innovation & MassTimber Expert

Alex Zelaya

Licensed architect and systems-based thinker invested in solving complex problems related to urbanization and climate change. Bring eight years of project management experience, a cross-disciplinary mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit to challenging work environments. Well-organized in collaborative settings and thrive when creating something meaningful.

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www.linkedin.com/in/alexzelaya

Awarded a ten-week self-guided research grant focused on emerging trends in timber design and construction in Scandinavia, Central Europe and JapanDirected a research partnership between Hacker Architects and Portland State University to study and analyze performance-based design methodologies that would influence actual projects, including achieving a passive-cooling strategy for a net-zero energy libraryCo-led the internal Social and Environmental Advocacy group which led to revamped office sustainable practices and workplace equity standards

Associate & Project Manager, Hacker Architects, Portland, Oregon, USADesigner, DAO Architecture, Portland, Oregon, USAIntern Architect, The Miller Hull Partnership, Seattle, Washington, USA

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USARegistered ArchitectLEED Accredited Professional, BD+C

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Creative BusinessWarrior

Bruce Zhai

Experienced finance professional with expertise in investment structure, operation and strategic planning. Two years working in Merger & Acquisition Advisory and two years in Investment Banking Risk Management. Passionate about Fintech, Sustainability and Business Innovation.

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www.linkin.com/in/haozhai91

Enhanced performance of Investment Banking front to back (F2B) controls by performing end of day risk and net revenue controls to produce a validated risk-based P&L and gross trial balanceMonitored transaction validation data and ran performance test for Global Capital Market Data Control Project (on-going) to improve daily reporting mechanism for global capital marketsCoordinated implementation of investment strategies to optimize group-wide investment structure through financial projections and peer analysis

Risk Management Analyst, UBS, Shanghai, ChinaInvestment Analyst, Reignwood Group (Parent company for Red Bull China), Beijing, China

Master of Finance, University of Denver, Denver, United States

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Problem Solver & Innovation driver

Thomas Zhang

Passionate problem solver and innovation driver with 7+ years of experience in R&D and marketing, who has successfully tackled technical and business problems, while creating tangible value for organizations. Analytical thinker with a proven track record of academic success and quantitative skills. Enthusiastic about finance and intrigued by its role in fueling business and economy advance.

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www.linkedin.com/in/wei-thomas-zhang

Managed $35M revenue Kitchen & Personal Care portfolios by analyzing portfolio performance along key metrics, rationalizing SKUs to improve gross margins, and introducing new products to drive growthBrought in $500K revenue within six months via the launch of a multi-functional cleaner by defining key product features with sales, helping R&D overcome technical challenges, assuring product would meet regulatory compliance with Regulatory Affairs, and pushing procurement to control COGs within targetContributed to the marketing launch of L’Oreal Paris MEN shampoo in China via developing new formulas for five product lines, winning 1.5% market share in the 1st year

Product Manager, Diversey, Shanghai, ChinaPrincipal Chemist, Ecolab, Shanghai, ChinaScientist, L’Oreal, Shanghai, China

Chartered Financial Analyst Level I Candidate, June 2020, CFA Institute, Vancouver, CanadaMaster of Science (Chemical Engineering), Yale University, New Haven, United StatesBachelor of Science, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

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People-FirstStrategic Thinker

Ashlyn Zhao

Self-motivated and people-oriented aspiring product manager with a focus in technology and consumer products. Versatile team player and leader with a highly quantitative background in audit and financial reporting. A case competition enthusiast with a winning track record who desires to empower and educate peers. Art aficionado and foodie.

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www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-zhao

Overhauled the reporting process for lending program with over $5M originations by guiding the technical team to meet user demands, improving client reporting and enhancing strategic relationshipsDeveloped specialized audit strategies for testing complex inventory systems across multiple reporting platforms, ensuring reliable and replicable results and timely completion of auditWinner of multiple case competitions, highlights include the implementation of design thinking in recruiting and an actionable environmental stewardship strategy for an energy sector firm

Financial Accountant, Financeit, Toronto, CanadaStaff Accountant, Deloitte LLP, Toronto, Canada

Chartered Professional Accountant, CPA Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBachelor of Commerce – Specialization in Accounting, Minor in Economics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Analytical Strategist

Kathy Zheng

Analytical thinker with an aptitude for strategy and technology. Bring 7 years’ experience in non-for-profit sector in cost expenditure analysis, budget planning, and decision support for North American healthcare industry and China’s public education organization. Someone who takes the initiative to learn new analytical tools and apply them into financial analysis. A strategic planner with desire to do things innovatively.

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www.linkedin.com/in/kathyzheng

Promoted implementation of new accountancy software, optimized workflow by 100% and improved data accuracy and decreased report delivery turnaround time through leading and collaborating with a team of three accountants Optimized 2018 budget planning by cutting administration fees by 20% based on analysis of 2015-2017 actuals Populated hospital’s monthly unit cost report, conducted cost analysis, and analyzed statistical variances of cost changes for hospital service lines

Associate Administrative Manager, Finance, Nanyang Normal University, ChinaFinancial Analyst, Finance, North Shore LIJ Health System, USA

Master of Science, Accounting, St. John’s University, NY, USABachelor of Science, Economics, Henan University of Economics and Law, Henan, China

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Gritty Learner & Analysis Enthusiast

Kyle Zhou

Critical thinker with a proven track record of financial planning and investment analysis skills. Effective communicator with experience in leading teams to achieve goals and surpass expectations. Excel in fostering relationships and collaborating with stakeholders. Bring strong work ethic and an ability to be productive in a cross-functional environments.

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www.linkedin.com/in/kylehzhou

Managed $110 million+ client portfolio over five years, consistently exceeding performance expectations and led the unit in business performanceAwarded Regional President Circle distinction during tenure at RBC and selected to represent unit at corporate roundtablesPartnered with local community associations to host series of seminars on topics such as banking, finance, investment and real estate

Operations Manager, Vancouver Source Inc, Richmond, Canada Account Manager, RBC, Richmond, Canada

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Marketing, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

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