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Candidates available for full-time opportunities as of January 2020
Program completion date: December 2019
MBA 2020Profile Book
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Class Profile
Academic ExperienceUndergraduate Major
Engineering Science
Business Humanities
Economics Law
Social Science Computer Science
37% 8%
22% 10%
7% 1%
11% 4%
2
average years of work experience
speak two or more languages
have international work experience
average age
5 74% 34% 29
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Table of Contents
General
4 Mat Azevedo
4 Inderjit Bajwa
5 Akash Behl
5 Amar Brar
6 Brittany Sage Brown
6 Harsh Chandel
7 Liana Chang
7 Yun Chen
8 Jonathan Foulds
8 Shreya Girish
9 Vatsala Gupta
9 Yash Gupta
10 Lucia Heffelfinger-Orser
10 Roland Iloh
11 Femi Joda
11 Bhumika Kamra
12 Rafay Khan
12 Felipe Lang
13 Chi Le
13 Sofi Ludlow
14 Brandon McLean
14 Bonface Mudiri
15 Jason Nelford
15 Nidhi Pednekar
16 Gilberto Petry Junior
16 Sarah Qiu
17 Monika Rau
17 Sylvia Rowat
18 Arushi Sharma
18 Kul Sharma
19 Anna Szczurowska
19 Alfonso Verduzco
20 Palak Verma
20 Beixi Wang
22 Sam Chan
22 Aditi Choudhary
23 Antonio Pedro Collet
23 Alex Hart
24 Brendan Herjavec
24 Inna Ilyantseva
25 Danna Jang
25 Aarushi Kaath
26 Monica Kang
26 Gurvenus Kaur
27 Jose Liu
27 Mtise Mwanza
28 Varshitha Narahari
28 Sheena Neilson
29 Harm Sandhu
29 Kirill Semenovykh
30 Purvika Sharma
30 Reid Teichroeb
31 Javier Trevino
31 Devon Ulrich
32 Christina Xu
Product | Service Management
Finance
32 Keith Bodnarchuck
33 Andriy Bondarenko
33 Juan Bravo
34 Andrew Elliot
34 Tommy Fan
35 Zach Fischer
35 North Jones
36 Irene Li
36 Pranav Limaye
37 Jonathan Longcroft
37 Divya Mangal
38 Jessica Miller
38 Vinh Nguyen
39 Peter Ori
39 Amitoj Sandhu
40 Eduardo Tanc
40 Galbue Wang
41 Sophie Wang
41 Peter Wentz
42 Bryn Wilkinson
42 Liaosha Ye
43 Nicholas Andruschak
43 Kingsley Aroh
44 Gokhan Basaran
44 Adolphus Bassey
45 Amberly Donnelly
45 Luiz Geraldo
46 Matthias Kempe
46 Heather Kerklaan
47 J Li
47 Mark MacKew
48 Jerome Manuel
48 Katherine Mui
49 Sagar Nagpal
49 Gillian Parker
50 Padmini Thupalli Siva
50 Andy (Yu) Tian
51 Abhishek Yadav
51 Mitchell Young
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
21 Celia Yang
21 Jessie Yu
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Professional Strategist
Mat Azevedo
Senior manager with over ten years of experience, especially in strategy and strategic communications. Previously served as a Communications Director for a non-profit design-ing and managing an internationally acclaimed digital product for four years. Currently on study leave to complete an MBA at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
• As the Speechwriter to the Brazilian Minister of Defence, drafted and edited several speeches for the Minister to deliver in major political and military events.
• Designed and managed an institutional website for ANESP and associated social media accounts and newsletter; product short-listed top three in the 2017 Latin American Excellence Awards.
• Contributed to the development of the Defence Strategic Planning System.
Speechwriter, Brazilian Ministry of Defence (Office of the Minister), Brasilia, BrazilManager, Brazilian Ministry of Defence (Strategy Office), Brasilia, BrazilDirector of Communications, ANESP (non-profit organization), Brasilia, Brazil
Master of Arts in War Studies, King’s College London, London, UKBachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/mat-azevedo/
Enterprising Problem-Solver
Inderjit Bajwa
A high energy professional with over 4 years of experience in commercial real estate investments, leasing and corporate strategy. Worked with a diverse set of stakeholders including global institutional investors, large developers and corporate clients across cross-functional areas such as research, strategy formation, transaction structuring and negotiation. Collaborative and relationship-driven individual with demonstrated success in business development and relationship management.
• Advised a large Canadian institutional investor on the second largest office space asset acquisition (CAD$400 million) in Mumbai.
• Concluded over 16 commercial real estate transactions spanning over 1.2 million sq.ft; managed client expectations, analyzed financial viability, communicated and mitigated potential risks, negotiated commercial terms and facilitated due diligence.
• Increased developer client base by 14% by focusing on new business development opportunities with medium sized developers operating in suburban markets surrounding the central business district.
• Twice awarded ‘Client Service Champion’ by JLL Asia Pacific CEO and India Country Head for achieving the highest possible client service rating; based on post-transaction client evaluations.
Investments Consultant, Capital Markets, JLL, Mumbai, IndiaSenior Executive, Corporate Solutions, JLL, Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, IndiaPassed CFA Level 1, CFA Institute, Virginia, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/inderjit-bajwa
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People, Processes, and Puzzles
Akash Behl
Entrepreneurial team leader with a strong interest in supply chain optimization, process improvement, and digital transformation. Believes in advocating sustainable improvement in people and processes, a structured approach to problem-solving, and applying both in-tuition and data to evaluate impact. Cross-functional manager with 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, and customer success across industries as healthcare, e-com-merce, retail, and tech (3D Printing, Drone-Tech, SaaS, GIS mapping). Expert in advanced analytics, demand planning, statistical and financial modelling. Frequent user of tools such as Tableau, Monte Carlo, Queuing Tool Pak, Jira, Google Analytics, Linear Programming (LP).
• Designed a multi-year strategic plan to implement an MRI outpatient - central booking initiative across 13 hospital sites and 4 health authorities (FHA, VCH, PH, PHSA) to improve wait-time benchmark from 46% to 85%, through advanced analytics, statistical modelling, and discrete event simulation.
• Managed business operations for the product line of ‘drone-based virtual and augmented reality’, securing 9 government and 11 private accounts with a net business value of 300,000 USD.
• Developed and managed COCO (Chizel online customer order) - India’s 1st digital platform for on-demand 3D printing services, which led to a successful series A funding (1M USD) from GSF Accelerators.
Process Improvement Consultant, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Vancouver, CanadaSenior Operations Manager, Nine Exposures Media Pvt. Ltd., Pune, IndiaDirector & Co-founder, Chizel Prints Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/akashbehl
Results Driven, Strategy Focused Team Player
Amar Brar
With an outgoing personality and a “go-getter” attitude, thrive on cultivating progressive relationships with both existing and prospective clients. Learned firsthand how to turn simple introductions into long lasting relationships. As an entrepreneur and business development manager with 7+ years of experience in strategy, sales and operations, devel-oped a passion for helping individuals, organizations and diverse stakeholders reach their true potential.
• Surpassed revenue goals by 30% in the last two quarters of 2017 for Patullo Container Services Ltd.
• Identified synergies that led to the creation and implementation of strategy to take Patullo Container Services Ltd. from an export focused 3PL, to a true one-stop shop by creating an import division, Patullo Container Services, book of business expanded to include not only forestry and general containerized exports but to service Steel, Oil and Gas imports.
• In 2013, acquired AMR Trucking ltd. whose operations were idle and in five short years, AMR amassed a fleet of trucks and in 2015 introduced freight brokerage services.
FP&A Intern, Aurora Cannabis Enterprises, Vancouver, CanadaSales & Operations Manager, AMR Trucking ltd., Surrey, CanadaBusiness Development Manager, Patullo Container Services ltd., Surrey, Canada
Bachelor of Science – Major Finance, Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/amar-brar
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Finding Growth in Discomfort
Brittany Sage Brown
Retired Naval Officer with 9+year of experience in leadership and program management. Proven leader of multidisciplinary teams with extensive experience in change manage-ment, operations and organizational processes. Highly motivated, enthusiastic commu-nicator in French and English with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills. Valued team member who performs confidently and effectively under pressure and quickly grasps new concepts. Dominant strengths include strategic thinking, grit, and relationship building.
• Project Lead for the Organic Waste Program at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. Reviewed contracts, wrote new policies compliant with bylaws, delivered an education program, and created new auditing procedures and reduced landfill waste by 30% in six months.
• Exercised command daily on Halifax-Class Frigate with 250 sailors and 6 technical departments. Excelled in navigation, department management, strategic planning and execution, providing daily analysis and recommendations to the Commanding Officer. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and distill large amounts of information while applying technical expertise across 4 classes of ships, 3 languages, and 5 countries.
• Program Manager for the United Nations Peacekeeping Conference. Planned, coordinated, and executed a 5-day program for 83 UN delegations, 10 VVIPs, and 100 subordinate liaison officers. Successfully designed, modeled, and executed an innovative communications plan based on a Frigate’s operations room - linking all 100 military members, 60 federal protocol employees, the Vancouver PD, the conference center staff, Vancouver emergency services, special forces security teams, and 65 UN employees in real-time communications.
Program Manager, Royal Canadian Navy, Esquimalt, Canada Naval Officer, Royal Canadian Navy, Esquimalt, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (Military Strategic Studies), Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-sage-brown/
Discerning Leader, Astute Project Manager
Harsh Chandel
Strategic and results-driven project manager with passion for sustainable process op-timization. Brings 9 years’ niche experience in construction, energy and public service. Successfully delivered large-scale flagship projects and optimized supply chains under strict deadlines and in challenging environments, incorporating latest industry practices and technologies, managing cross-functional teams, guiding domestic and international vendors, implementing change-management methodologies, and influencing stakehold-ers of diverse backgrounds, levels, and corporate cultures. Empathetic leader who values collaborative growth, win-win negotiation, and continuous improvement.
• Conceptualized and implemented a performance reporting framework for the Strategic sourcing department that helped monitor monthly performance of internal and external stakeholders, which led to increase in departmental performance by 5% within first two months of implementation.
• Formulated and implemented 35% cost saving and 25% time saving measures in a 400kV substation design, currently adopted throughout the organization since then.
• Reduced EPC schemes requisition processing time between Planning & Civil departments by 50%, acting as a single-point-of-contact, by successfully preparing and getting approved cost estimates from the board of directors, totaling USD 70 million.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - MBA Intern, TransLink, CanadaDeputy Manager (Civil) - Construction, Delhi Transco Limited, IndiaAssistant Manager (Civil) - Planning, Delhi Transco Limited, IndiaAssistant Manager (Civil) - Construction, Delhi Transco Limited, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/harshchandel
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People and Strategy Expert
Liana Chang
Results-driven HR professional with a passion for bridging company strategy and people initiatives together to optimize organizational effectiveness. Versatile and analytical thinker focused on finding solutions to complex people and business problems. Coach, mentor and leadership developer, guiding executives to lead confidently and authentically.
• Mitigated risk and financial liability by $500,000 for the organization by developing a restructure and exit strategy for 2000 employees.
• Decreased turnover by 25% in a one-year period by implementing a comprehensive multi-step selection process.
• Developed and delivered management training programs in areas such as change management, talent management, and investigations.
Human Resources Manager, UBC – Finance, Vancouver, CanadaHuman Resources Manager, Compass Group Canada, Richmond, CanadaHuman Resources Specialist, Toyota, Delta, Canada
Chartered Professional in Human ResourcesBachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/changliana
Innovation Champion
Yun Chen
Entrepreneurial engineer with in-depth mathematical, electrical and computer engineering background and five years’ experience in hardware, R&D, field service engineering, and hardware design and coding; Innovative problem-solver, who works well under pressure. Proven team coordinating and problem-solving abilities, having led a project team to suc-cessfully design a Programmable Automation Controller prototype. Proficient in analyzing hardware and software issues.
• Formulated product innovation strategies and created inventive product structure designs for hydro turbine governors to meet specific demand from customers.
• Managed and maintained good vendor partnerships through frequent communication and coordination.
• Managed a project team and ensured the outcome met both performance and reliability goals.
Hardware Engineer, Three Gorges Nengshida Electric Co., Ltd., Wuhan, China
Bachelor of Applied Science (Electrical Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/yun-chen-aa7547172/
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Marketing & Brand Enthusiast
Jonathan Foulds
Experienced brand strategist and storyteller concerned about improving the spaces where we live and the products that we use. Passionate about marketing, market research, brand-ing, UX design, and interior design. Forward-thinking and creative marketing manager with 7+ years of experience working with North American and international brands.
• Launched and managed UX design and content strategy departments for multiple digital marketing agencies resulting in over $2M in additional revenue.
• Led multiple branding initiatives for Coca-Cola and GameStop/EBGames in North America resulting in top search engine results and major online traffic increases.
• Served as account manager across multiple Fortune 500 companies in e-Commerce, Retail, Food Service, and IT.
Digital Search Strategist, Swarm Agency, Atlanta, GASearch/SEO Specialist, Swarm Agency, Atlanta, GASenior Search Analyst, Search Discovery Inc., Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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www.linkedin.com/in/jonfoulds
Artistic Product Marketer
A creative marketer with an eye to building brands through impactful storytelling. A leader that uncovers growth drivers to enhance brand value through data-driven strategies. A former engineer with exceptional analytical skills evidenced by building digital marketing strategies. Excellent at developing business opportunities, managing client relationships and passionate about creating a superior consumer experience. Intrigued about human psychology, motivated to step out of comfort zone, and inspired to leave my footprints by engaging people for a better world.
• Developed content strategy to restructure BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services’ website by conducting focus groups and auditing Google analytics and SEO.
• Increased Comedy Wagon Productions’ revenue by half a million by building effective strategic partnerships with artists and customers.
• Recognized as “Key contributor for 2016” by Chief Executive Officer of Ericsson for consistent contribution towards developing, selling and delivering to customers; Awarded Ericsson’s Power award for smooth key negotiations in Q4 2016.
Marketing Intern, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver, Canada Business Developer, Comedy Wagon Productions, Bangalore, IndiaSenior Engineer, Ericsson India Global Services, Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-girish
Shreya Girish
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Strategic Supply-Chain Optimizer
Sharp business analyst capable of transforming data into a strategic business asset to generate significant cost saving in supply chain. Possess 7+ years of multi-faceted expe-rience in strategies, supply chain and engineering in oil & gas EPC and utility industries. Passionate gender diversity and inclusivity advocate with experience in leading large scale corporate/community initiatives. A strong communicator, collaborative team player and an efficient business leader with a proven track record of adding quantifiable impact on a company’s bottom line.Key Business Skills: Business Strategy and Decision Support, Consulting, Category Man-agement, Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, Contracts Management, Change Management
• Headed the migration of USD$150M worth of contracts by facilitating accelerated due diligence efforts between BC Hydro and ABB post acquisition of ABB’s power grid division by Hitachi
• Identified USD$100M worth of potential annual savings by reengineering subcontracting and sourcing strategies in an organization level benchmarking initiative
• Improved sub-contract estimates by 20% by establishing competitive buying and subcontracting rates through development of a predictive analytical tool in collaboration with IBM Watson
MBA Intern, Supply Chain Management, BC Hydro, Vancouver, CanadaPresident – Women in Business Club, Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, CanadaGlobal Category Manager - Contracts, Commercial Strategies, Fluor Corporation, New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, India
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linkedin.com/in/vatsalayashgupta
Vatsala Gupta
Operations Wizard
Certified six sigma black belt operations and supply chain professional with 8+ years of well-rounded experience in manufacturing and service industries. An operations excellence enthusiast with end to end supply chain expertise in leading large shop floor teams of 100+ workers from production planning to distribution stage. An agile thinker, process improvement specialist and fierce business leader looking to build innovative frameworks to help companies in driving their supply chain strategy and achieve overall business objectives.
• Led and supported multiple business process improvement projects with statistically significant improvements in process capability, employee productivity, turnaround time and employee morale at WorkSafe BC using various process improvement tools and frameworks; Facilitated a senior management brainstorming session and developed a strategic roadmap by analyzing and prioritizing ideas generated.
• Reduced management information reports (MIRs) retrieval time by 27% by establishing a centralized dashboard for the Executive Director of the company while managing a portfolio of thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants with combined annual revenues of CAD 240M across seven states in India.
• Delivered a YOY revenue growth of 14% and attained cost savings of 11% by spearheading a team of 10 direct reports and 120 total staff by directing and implementing various lean and six sigma initiatives over five years.
MBA Intern, Business Advisory Services, WorksafeBC, Richmond, BC, CanadaSenior Executive - Strategic Management, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, New Delhi, IndiaLead Engineer - Production and Planning, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Bhopal, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) - Pilani, Pilani, IndiaSix Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP)®, Management & Strategy Institute, Downingtown, PA, USASix Sigma Lean Professional (SSLP)™, Management & Strategy Institute, Downingtown, PA, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/yashgupta20
Yash Gupta
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Excelling with People
Analytical and tenacious leader with expertise in internal and external audits, across different industries and borders. Team player who adds value to everyone while ensuring quality-delivery on every engagement. Competent in both financial analysis and the interpretation & application of accounting standards. People person who has consistently displayed ethical behaviour, customer relationship management and strong time manage-ment skills. Happiest when involved in community improvement.
• Ensured 100% compliance reporting deadlines on multiple financial statement audits, by managing the planning, risk assessment and execution of the engagements.
• Ensured 100% accuracy of final reports (financial and non-financial) produced to be in line with the applicable financial reporting standards e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, and PCAOB Standards - Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), by applying competence in the standards to client-prepared statements.
• Improved team members’ productivity by providing proper feedback on their performance and advising on necessary training for identified areas.
Audit Senior Associate, PwC, Lagos, NigeriaTax Accountant, Pedabo Associates Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), University of Benin, Benin, NigeriaMember, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), London, UK
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www.linkedin.com/in/roland-iloh/
Roland Iloh
Lucia Heffelfinger-Orser
Lucia is a leader who has a deep understanding of sales in the B2C & B2B environment (10+ years of experience). Having built a strong reputation for leading market expansion and high-performance teams, she has recently pivoted into the technology industry where she has focused on designing and executing business development strategy.
Recipient of Sauder’s Responsible Business and Community Spirit Award, Lucia is also a veteran in community advocacy. Energetic, entrepreneurial, loyal and highly emotionally intelligent, Lucia leads with style and is known for being a sophisticated communicator who excels at leading teams to navigate challenging and ambiguous situations with her grit and persuasive abilities.
• Developed a $20M revenue stream in the digital advertising space from the ground up for a Vancouver-based startup during MBA internship
• Lead new market expansion and served as General Manager for the award-winning retail company Silk Road Tea & Aromatherapy. Key accomplishments included the planning and successful launch of the company in the Vancouver market.
Senior Business Development Associate, UmbraCity, Vancouver, CanadaGeneral Manager, Silk Road Tea & Aromatherapy, Vancouver, CanadaGeneral Manager, Silk Road Tea & Aromatherapy, Victoria, Canada
Bachelor of Arts, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-heffelfinger-orser/
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Following Curiosity to Unlock Opportunities
Strategic thinker with a deep passion for everything creative. Constantly striving to resist the path of least resistance in pursuit of lifelong learning. Unique blend of legal, marketing, research and managerial skills acquired through 4+ years of rich experience in corporate, civil and human rights litigation as well as hands-on marketing, photography and videogra-phy experience in the food industry. Sharp analytical and communication skills combined with leadership capabilities and the ability to function seamlessly in a team environment.
• Gathered and analyzed preliminary data, developed research hypothesis, and interviewed stakeholders to prepare a meticulously-detailed report which helped the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training identify key shortcomings in their Sector Labour Market Partnerships Program that aims at addressing workforce challenges in BC
• Developed a marketing plan that involved market research analysis, segmentation, consumer persona development and relevant target market identification for a family food business that boosted sales by 30%, influencer engagement by 50% and led to 5 new corporate partnerships
• Exhibited exceptional leadership and project management skills by initiating and spearheading a pro-bono legal department that successfully secured monthly financial maintenance orders for disadvantaged women and child victims, contributing to the legal firm’s CSR endeavors Senior Legal Associate, Patine Law Offices, New Delhi, IndiaSocial Media Marketer and Campaign Manager, Defence Bakery, New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Law (Hons.), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Amity Law School, New Delhi, IndiaBar Council of India
Human Capital practitioner passionate about helping organizations formulate and improve their human resource strategy and organization effectiveness. Excellent at establishing working relationships, team building, and talent development. Experienced at leading and co-creating training and development workshops for small to medium-sized teams.
• Awarded outstanding recognition for creating and implementing a new role-play training method into the Client Relations department – new hire training program at Invesco Canada.
• Appointed Co-chair of the Health & Safety Committee at Invesco Canada, responsible for overseeing workplace health and safety matters, ensuring policies were adhered to the standards according to the Ministry of Labour.
• Mentored high-achieving high school students to become future business leaders and entrepreneurs at Summit Leaders (Vancouver Chapter), a not-for-profit organization with a goal to increase diversity in Canadian boardrooms and in executive positions. Business Coach, Summit Leaders (UBC), Vancouver, CanadaConsultant, TESRA, Santiago, ChileEstates & Trust Analyst, Invesco, Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (Economics), York University, Toronto, CanadaTraining & Development, Human Resource Planning, Sheridan College, Mississauga, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/bhumikakamra
www.linkedin.com/in/femi-joda
Bhumika Kamra
Femi JodaGeneral
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Business Innovator & Sustainability Enthusiast
Strategic decision maker, who asks why and keeps focused on the big picture with passion for problem solving, innovation and sustainability. Value-driven entrepreneur with a desire to do things differently complemented by a deep social sensitivity. More than four years of professional experience in business strategy, operations consulting and small business management. More than eight years of volunteering experience in non-profit organiza-tions focused on education, sustainability, community empowerment and extreme poverty.
• Led and implemented analysis capable of raising the credit card portfolio approximately 15% ($4.4M per year) and decreased the right off to the tune of $400.000 per year.
• Executed and managed a regional project for the modeling of credit card origination strategies to automate decisions, reducing the processing time of applications by up to 50%.
• Re-launched and managed a local business implementing an innovative business strategy based on customer experience and creating shared value for community. Increased revenue by 90% and saved approximately 2250 kg / CO2 emissions by promoting bicycle commuting.
Senior Regional Strategy Analyst, Bac Credomatic, San Jose, Costa RicaGeneral Manager, Parqueo Tata, San Jose, Costa RicaConsultant, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Georgia Tech TIP Center, San Jose, Costa Rica
Bachelor (Licentiate), Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Innovation Certification Level 1, Global Innovation Management Institute
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www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-lang-mora-40b31a97
Felipe Lang
Synergy Facilitator & Evolution Catalyst
Transformation and optimization facilitator with experience in business strategy, portfolio management, partner development, supply chain and business intelligence. Passionate about digital transformation, stakeholder co-ordination and financial technology. Adept at creating innovative solutions by using past exposure to various industries including maga-zine publication, e-commerce, social media, oil and gas and pharmaceuticals.
• Created a business plan and go-to-market strategy for the launch of a multi-medium lifestyle magazine targeting 20,000 touch points and 200,000 readers in the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
• Generated a peak ROI of 437% with a 2-year average return over 100% for an investment portfolio comprising of US stocks, Pakistani shares and Pakistani real estate.
• Implemented a major development program comprising of 570 vendor partners for one of the largest South Asian e-Commerce marketplace.
Consultant, Business Strategy, GV Magazine, Vancouver, CanadaPortfolio Manager, Privately-Run Investment Practice, Karachi, PakistanManager, Strategy & Business Development, Convex Interactive, Karachi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan
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www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrafaykhan/
Rafay KhanGeneral
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Value Creator
Bring five years of experience planning, implementing, and monitoring major projects in the airline and real estate industries for human resources, quality control, financial regu-lation compliance, and public-private partnerships. As an industrial engineer have a track record of being analytical, collaborative, and driven and who is fluent in Spanish, English, with advanced French.
• Successfully managed public-private project to secure US$5 million in sewage and drinking water infrastructure investment in towns where the company’s projects were located thereby ensuring the feasibility of two previously sidelined landmark tourism projects.
• Led mapping processes and cataloguing new operating model for HR, ISO 9001, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls in implementation project for a new unified ERP as well as generating control metrics for newly formed company after the AVIANCA-TACA merger.
• Developed instructional content for 19,000 collaborators in Oracle UPK, managed virtual training, registered users, and followed up to ensure completion of required material.
Lead Planning Analyst, Roberto Oceano Inversiones SA de CV, San Salvador, El SalvadorHuman Resources Process Analyst, Avianca Holdings, San Salvador, El SalvadorQuality Control Assistant, Grupo Roble, San Salvador, El Salvador
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, San Salvador, El Salvador
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www.linkedin.com/in/sofialudlow/
Sofi Ludlow
Synergy Facilitator & Evolution Catalyst
Entrepreneur with an immense interest in innovative and sustainable product and packaging design. 7 years of IT experience focused on continuous service improvement and data ana-lytics. Adventurous world traveler with experience living and working with diverse cultures and backgrounds in three different countries.
• Founded Little Cinnamon, a boutique design agency while having a full-time job; Pitched and delivered 12 successful projects in product, brand, and packaging design and grew team to employ one full-time employee and one part-time freelancer.
• Helped launch three new start-ups via branding, promoting grand openings and app launch events.
• Rated as “Top Performer” (Top 2% of 26,000 employees) at Texas Health Resources for two consecutive years, recognizing technical abilities and strong leadership skills.
Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Little Cinnamon, Vancouver, Canada and Dallas, United StatesProcess Manager, Texas Health Resources, Arlington, United StatesIT Analyst, Texas Health Resources, Arlington, United States
Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Information Systems), Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, United StatesGraphic Design Certification, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, United StatesInformation Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Intermediate and Expert Levels Certi-fications (Managing across lifecycle), CSME
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www.linkedin.com/in/lechi/
Chi LeGeneral
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Status Quo Disruptor
Bonface Mudiri
Customer success advocate with a long-term goal to become a product leader. Natural persuasive orator, well-versed product developer, and experienced client relationship man-ager with over ten years in investment banking. Hands-on expertise in customer journey and product mapping, content management strategy, user stories, rapid prototyping for UX design, and building GraphQL APIs. Highly intuitive and ranked top 5% of the workforce by plum.io, in decision-making skills. Empathetic with a strong desire for social impact and innovation in health, fintech, and the public sector. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, and Github for collaboration.
• Collaborated with conversation UX designers, product managers, and engineers to restructure and align client bases for content automation and ‘SaaSification’ of conversational AI for banks.
• Engineered closely-knit client relationship management strategy, developed short and long-term investment ideas for retail; constructed optimal asset allocation to match investor needs, disrupting barriers to trading to both corporate and retail clients.
• Successfully led a diverse team of geographically dispersed software developers from Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ukraine to quickly learn frontend web development; built a web browser extension as part of the Build-to-Learn initiative.
Product Developer Intern, Finn AI, Vancouver, CanadaRelationship Manager, Faida Investment Bank, Nairobi, KenyaPortfolio Administrator (Self-employed), Luminvest Agency, Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Technology (Forensic IT & Cybercrime), United States International University - Africa, Nairobi, KenyaDiploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Engineering option), Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi, KenyaCISI qualification courses, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment(CISI)
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www.linkedin.com/in/bonface
The Value Hunter
Self-motivated and result driven engineer with excellent communication and time manage-ment skills with a proven ability to adapt to challenges and learn new concepts. Five years of experience leading multiple projects from inception to launch and discovering value and increasing profits on projects exceeding $35 million. Two years of board and volunteer experi-ence as the Assistant Commissioner of the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association.
• Increased revenues by 15% while decreasing clients’ total cost by analyzing data from multiple sources and introducing new client technology.
• Excelled in an industry that is traditionally outside the civil engineering space by learning quickly and applying new concepts to problems in the oil and gas sector.
• Led cross-functional teams on a $35 million train station and created cost-effective solutions for issues between subtrades, contracts, and regulations to ensure the project remained on schedule and within budget.
Field Engineer, EllisDon, Ottawa, CanadaPetroleum Engineer (Well Integrity), Schlubmerger, Various, Canada and Russia
Bachelor of Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmcleanubc/
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Creative Strategist
Nidhi Pednekar
Marketing and business development professional with the analytical and innovative mindset of a former software engineer. Experienced in lead generation strategies and increasing cus-tomer engagement in the startup environment. Excellent at identifying branding opportunities for target niches by monitoring market trends and ensuring brand resonance. Proven profi-ciency at fostering key business relationships with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and Fortune 500 customers. A creative leader, skilled at facilitating divergent perspectives with a keen interest in the tech, CPG, fashion, and cosmetics industries.
• Researched and interacted with niche lead generation verticals in Vancouver to get an understanding of how a fintech platform might better service their needs, while also focusing on assessing the market opportunities and refining the business model to balance growth with revenue.
• Implemented a USD 130,000 cost reduction initiative, by leading primary research for new automation programs and formulating product innovation strategies to deliver proof of concept for automation offerings.
• Collaborated with business analysts and developers to decrease the time and costs required for the execution by 16% and 22% respectively, by augmenting the effectiveness of test scripts and designing key functional solutions, while also mentoring project members to analyze large data sets.
Business Development and Marketing Manager, Whatifi.io, Vancouver, CanadaSoftware Engineer, Tech Mahindra Ltd., Bangalore, IndiaAssociate Software Engineer, Tech Mahindra Ltd., Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Information Science), Don Bosco Institute of Technology (VTU), Bangalore, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/NidhiPednekar
Philomath at Heart
Jason Nelford
Aspiring finance professional with eight months’ of private equity experience, strong quan-titative analysis skills, and a previous four years’ of experience in industrial construction and engineering. Experience in oil & gas, military submarine engineering, and automotive industries.
• Completed eight months’ of private equity work experience at two of Canada’s leading firms, CAI Capital Partners (2019) and Novacap (2018). Provided critical investment analyses for over forty opportunities, built multiple leveraged buyout (LBO) and merger models, and supported portfolio companies with myriad ad-hoc initiatives.
• Participated in UBC’s Capital Markets Training Program, completed Breaking Into Wall Street Financial Modelling Fundamentals course, and conducted industry research using, Bloomberg, FactSet, D&B Hoovers, Thomson One, and IBISWorld.
• Delivered four fixed-price projects for Husky Energy and Suncor worth approximately $5M, $12M, $15M, and $22M and spearheaded corporate initiative developing project controls and accounting standards for use across five Canadian offices.
Private Equity Summer Associate, CAI, Vancouver, CanadaPrivate Equity Summer Analyst, Novacap, Toronto, CanadaProject Controls Manager, CIMS Limited, Port Coquitlam, Canada
CFA Level 2 Candidate, CFA InstituteProfessional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.), Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, Burnaby, CanadaBachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/jasonnelford
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Entrepreneur Focused in Investment Analysis
Gilberto Petry Junior
Finance professional with proven expertise using a strategic approach, and project management and leadership skills. Ten years of experience in investment analysis with outstanding results. Worked first, as an intrapreneur for a large investment company and then as an entrepreneur focused on building companies with solid principles in ethics with a strong sense of collaboration.
• Led a team of 32 investment advisors through the world’s financial crisis of 2009 while keeping the team motivated, resulting in stronger relationships between the company and its clients.
• Together with high skill partners, founded a Startup called Quantbrasil. As an asset management company, we launched and managed funds with a decision-process based entirely on algorithms developed internally.
• Conducted strategic planning and development of Moinhos investments, and managed the company to achieve positive results and a consistent bottom line.
MBA Intern, Lululemon Athletica Inc., Vancouver, CanadaFounding Partner & CEO, Moinhos Investimentos, Porto Alegre, BrazilProject Co-Manager & Partner, Quantbrasil Investimentos, Porto Alegre, Brazil and Miami, USA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do RS, Porto Alegre, BrazilCorporate Management Post Graduate Course, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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www.linkedin.com/in/gpj
Dream Chaser
Sarah Qiu
Focused, disciplined, and result-oriented team player who is capable of taking on new initiatives. Self-motivated with a critical eye and a positive attitude to drive success. Outstanding relationship builder who can establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Financial analyst with proven financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial planning, investment strategies, risk assessment and estate management.
• Exemplary interpersonal, administrative, and customer service skills.
Investment Advisor Associate, RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Vancouver, CanadaPart-time Assistant Manager, Irene Wang Personal Real Estate Corp., Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Business Administration, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, CanadaBachelor of Arts in French Literature, XIAN International Studies University, Xian, China
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Entrepreneurial Advocate
Sylvia Rowat
Monika Rau
Social impact innovator with a demonstrated ability to envision and implement communi-ty-building initiatives. Experience managing teams, forming partnerships, budgeting, and event planning in multiple sectors. Strong communicator with a penchant for persuasive writing and public speaking. Collaborative leader eager to add value by seeing the big picture and executing on the details.
• Initiated partnership between Ch’nook Indigenous Business Education and Peter A. Allard School of Law to support entrepreneurs from Musqueam Indian Band, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and the Heiltsuk Nation, including establishing Bella Bella Chamber of Commerce.
• Selected as a first-year law student to work with a team of lawyers to develop real estate licensing curriculum for the province of Saskatchewan.
• Created, secured funding for, and implemented inaugural McGill Orientation Week Consent/Bystander Intervention training for 4,000 students.
Consultant, Ch’nook Indigenous Business Education, UBC, Vancouver and Bella Bella, CanadaLegal Intern, Real Estate Division at the Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, CanadaAdministrative Summer Student, Osler, Hoskin, & Harcourt LLP, Vancouver, Canada
Juris Doctor Candidate, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of Arts (Psychology and Management), McGill University, Montreal, CanadaFrench Immersion Certificate of Completion, Institut de Français, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Smiling optimist passionate about all things urban planning, real estate, and development. Highly involved in the industry, getting to know the local community, and contributing to tangible outcomes. Trained by a combination of education, travel, and five years’ experi-ence in the real estate development industry in Toronto, Canada. A strong communicator and motivator with detailed-oriented project management and consulting skills. Ability to apply leadership and problem-solving skills both independently and by working with a team to get the job done. Firm believer that EQ is just as important as IQ.
• Obtaining Real Estate License.
• Becoming a Registered Professional Planner in Canada.
• Industry leadership scholarships from NAIOP, CIP, ULI, and CREW.
Business Development Intern, Susgrainable Health Foods Inc., Vancouver, Canada Urban Land Institute (ULI BC), Young Leaders Group Committee Member, Vancouver, CanadaDevelopment Associate, Dream, Toronto, Canada
Master of Science, Planning & Development, University of Guelph, Guelph, CanadaBachelor of Arts, Geography & Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/sylviarowat/
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Adaptive Marketing & Communications Strategist
Arushi Sharma
Passionate marketing and communications strategist with over six years of experience in social media and content marketing, brand management, media outreach and stakeholder engagement. A results-driven professional experienced in working with startups and large corporations, with exceptional interpersonal, analytical and project management skills. Proficient in problem-solving and building long-lasting relationships, as well as ideating and implementing creative and innovative solutions.
• Developed and executed highly customized marketing campaigns to support A&K Robotics’ brand objectives, which included social media marketing, website development, media relations, investor and customer presentations and trade show marketing.
• Executed detailed primary and secondary market research for new market opportunities through both organic and inorganic growth. Synthesized and formulated data into multiple opportunity analyses and recommended direction for new products and technologies.
• Initiated inter-departmental collaboration with the objective of creating more focused and efficient marketing strategies, resulting in increasedmarket share. Introduced a new technology-forward online tool, which led to and a $400,000 reduction in annual marketing spend
Product Marketing Associate, A&K Robotics, Vancouver, CanadaSenior Content Manager, Microsoft, New Delhi, IndiaMultimedia Content Manager, Al-Jazeera English, Washington D.C, U.S.A
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), Ohio, U.S.A.Master of Arts (Journalism & Public Affairs), Washington D.C, U.S.A
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www.linkedin.com/in/thearushisharma/
DaTarminator &Agile-Force User
Kul Sharma
An aspiring Product Manager, who has cross-sector experience, spanning product and proj-ect management, strategy & planning, business model transformation, vendor management, and enterprise cost reduction with two Fortune 500 companies. Helped WorkSafeBC in improving its product delivery process and transition towards Agile methodology. Pas-sionate about leveraging existing data-analysis skills in launching a product or service and using soft skills to communicate effectively within business.
• Developed a product to highlight the number of workplace injuries in the education industry.
• Created product strategy for transcript data and inked deal with Thomson Reuters to help explore the $30M transcripts market.
• Devised a business plan for trial feeds for US companies over the last five years for McKinsey, securing ~$4M.
• Conducted a market segmentation for APAC ratings and led the business analysis efforts by delivering rating data from two agencies in Japan; helped to position S&P Global Risk Services as #1 provider of comprehensive credit & risk information with $2M revenue.
Business Intelligence Analyst, WorkSafeBC, Richmond, CanadaSenior Quality Engineer, S&P Global, Gurgaon, IndiaAssociate Quality Analyst, Oracle Financial Services, Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering), GGSIPU, New Delhi, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/kulbhushan-sharma
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Social-Minded & Entrepreneurial Product Manager
Anna Szczurowska
Product manager driven by making tangible change in people’s lives through innovation. Previously a successful banker with 7 years of experience, altogether resulting in a robust combination of quantitative and creative skills. With international experience spanning 5 countries and 3 continents, known for the ability to swiftly adapt to any new challenge and environment. Passionate about social startups and ready to leverage diverse skill set to improve their profitability and help them achieve tangible and sustainable impact.
• Launched a pioneering product in a new geography, which disrupted the mobile operator market in Poland, offering people an innovative way of connecting with their loved ones abroad without relying on roaming or data connection.
• Through focusing on human-centered design and in cooperation with Red Cross Sweden and Stockholm School of Economics, created an app which continues to positively impact the lives of refugees in Sweden while generating profit.
• Initiated and led a cross-departmental project culminating in a solution that allowed EBRD to comprehensively evaluate exited investments in order to structure more profitable deals; a tool that has continued to be used and has significantly impacted the value of the investment portfolio.
Product Manager, Rebtel, Stockholm, SwedenAssociate Banker, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), London, United Kingdom
Master of Science (Business and Management), Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, SwedenBachelor of Science (Banking and International Finance), City University London, London, United Kingdom
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www.linkedin.com/in/anna-szczurowska/
Finance and Operations Strategist
Alfonso Verduzco
Finance professional with more than 6 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Expert in budgeting and controlling operational costs as well as strategic planning to facilitate senior leadership decision making. Well-known for strong analytical skills and insightful solutions. Proven strategic leader with experience building and developing teams.
• Improved profitability of the top 5 products by more than 250 bps (+3 million Euros) by leading a multidisciplinary team and re-designing the supply chain network.
• As Factory Controller reduced annual cost by 500K Euros through process improvement and implementing a flexible labour scheme.
• Implemented a product cost reporting process that helps identify more than 250K Euros in savings, which became a benchmark in the region and was roll-out to several countries.
Supply Chain Finance Manager, Unilever, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFactory Controller Manager, Unilever, Mexico City, MexicoDistribution Controller Supervisor, Unilever, Mexico City, Mexico
Bachelor of Finance and Business Administration, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
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www.linkedin.com/in/alfonso-verduzco-gutierrez
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Passionate. Punctilious. Personable.
Palak Verma
Dynamic and performance-driven professional with four years’ experience in a world leading heavy equipment manufacturing company. Adept at forging relationships and building strategic alliances with proven ability to appropriate untapped opportunities in a fortune 500 company as well as not for profit organizations. Proficient analytical and team management skills in challenging environment which led to rapid career advancement in the same company.
• Lead analyst of a team which won the Senior Vice President Award amongst 47 world- wide teams at John Deere for improving fuel efficiency of an engine by 16%.
• Conceived and implemented hydroponics setup in 3 drought-struck villages, helping more than 200 financially distressed farmers generate revenue.
• Co-Led a team of 35 engineering students who designed and manufactured in-house Formula 1 style SAE race car, which won a podium finish beating 180 cars in the world- renowned Formula Student India 2014.
Senior Engineer - John Deere Power Systems, John Deere, Pune, IndiaEngineer- Drivetrain Design, John Deere, Pune, IndiaProject lead, Save Indian Farmers, Maharashtra, India
Bachelor of Technology, College of Engineering Pune (COEP), Pune, India Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Pune, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/palakbverma
Innovative Educational Entrepreneur
Beixi Wang
Opened my own kindergarten in Beijing in September 2015, and responsible for school site location, interior design, teacher recruitment and training, team building, marketing and enrollment, as well as day-to-day operations. Over the last three years, KRK Chaoyang No. 1 has experienced continuous growth, and with the success of the Beijing location, opened a second location in Nanjing in October 2016. The Nanjing location reached its full enrollment within a year, with 253 students.
• School began with 13 founding employees, 30 students, and four classes in 2015 and has since grown to more than 80 employees, 267 children, and 14 classes. Through the efforts of my colleagues and our dedicated parents, KRK has become the most recognized kindergarten in Beijing, with nearly 100 children on the waiting list annually.
• In collaboration, co-published a national best-selling book, “My Harvard Diary Parenting Edition”, which challenged educational myths commonly held by Chinese parents which advocates for the use of a science-based educational approach for teaching children.
Owner and Director, Kids r Kids China, Beijing and Nanjing, ChinaTrainer, Beijing Normal University Kindergarten, Beijing, China
Master of Education, Boston College, USABachelor Degree, School of Geography, Beijing Normal University, China
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www.linkedin.com/in/beixi-wang-2200a312b/
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Fearlessly Authentic Entrepreneur
Celia Yang
Marketing and human behavior enthusiast with eccentric style, strong communication skills and first-hand experience from four successful years of entrepreneurial ventures in the jewelry industry. People person by nature who excels at fostering lasting relationships through mindful communications while leading teams in high-pressure and fast-paced environments. Skillful in all facets of a small business with an interest in brand marketing and life-long learning.
• Improved faculty culture and cohesion through faculty wide legacy project whilst representing and leading over 8,000 UBC Faculty of Science students.
• Founded By the Sun Collective, a thriving shop of finely curated vintage jewelry; grew business to a global customer base of over 11,000 members within four years with strong branding and by nurturing positive client relationships.
• One of few select students in Canada to have first-hand research experience with rare human eye donations in age-related macular degeneration study.
Founder and CEO, By The Sun Collective, Vancouver, CanadaCEO Assistant, Wasabi Power Canada, Vancouver, CanadaLaboratory Research Assistant, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Biology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/celia-yang
Result Driven with Strong Accountability
Jessie Yu
Bring strong finance acumen and an intrinsic nature to drill down for the “Why?” Five years’ experience with KPMG China, with a successful track record of steering restructuring cases through challenging times by adopting a strategic approach with negotiation skills. An avid believer in the acts of kindness, benevolence and vulnerability through strength.
• Liquidated distressed SOE as court-appointed administrator and reduced final settlement from declared value of CAD$70 million (from 300 creditors) to $112 million by scrutinizing every credit claim rigorously and battling more than 10 legal proceedings against creditors alongside lawyers.
• Oversaw bankruptcy case after senior manager’s abrupt leave and steered it into successful restructuring to avoid liquidation by actively negotiating with investors, major creditors and courts to reach common ground.
• Spearheaded the design of turnaround financing and management options for three distressed companies in three different industries by running toolkits to provide management with early financial warning signals from key suppliers.
Assistant Manager, Advisory, KPMG, Shanghai, ChinaAssistant Manager, Audit, KPMG, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Business Administration (International Accounting), Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE)Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, (CICPA) Certificate HolderCFA Candidate, Level 1 June 2019
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www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-ruochen-yu
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Holistic Solutions Champion
Sam Chan
Business analysis enthusiast with three years’ experience in sales and marketing in both B2B and retail environments, and change management. Experienced in data analysis and database management. Creative problem solver who is constantly looking to learn. Culture ambassador and change champion with success in implementing sustainable processes and tools adopted long-term. Ability to balance effective and well-socialized solutions when solving complex problems within many different firms.
• Led development of a logistic and freight cost tool and implemented a company-wide rollout to over 30 employees, resulting in direct cost savings of 22% in initial deployment and incremental savings from subsequent versions.
• Exceeded sales quotas accounting for 18% of total company revenue by task automation and process optimization on top of providing outstanding customer service experience.
• Created a training manual and onboarding process from the ground up which helped establish a positive culture and resulted in the successful training of 15 new employees over the course of 3 months.
Sales Representative + E-Commerce Coordinator, Eddie’s Hang-Up Display, Vancouver, CanadaRetail + E-Commerce Manager, GP Health, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-ym-chan
Curious Technophile
Aditi Choudhary
Dynamic digital transformation consultant and product management professional with exper-tise in leading organizations through thought-leadership, product and service landscape overview and technology implementation right up to solution-level insights. Agile leader known for creating impactful strategies for small, medium and large enterprises, government consortiums and not-for-profits with domain expertise in technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud, robotic process automation and analytics. Adept in providing inimitable product-market fit for technology providers and adopters due to experience in working for both the supply and demand side. Passionate about consumer behavior and delivering customer-centric technology solutions.
• Delivered a comprehensive whitepaper on Digital Twins which strategically re-aligns the Digital Technology Supercluster’s future investments for their Technology Leadership program and was adapted into a thought-leadership piece for the organization.
• Spearheaded the digital transformation for process optimization at MetLife, Bridgewater (Controllership unit) as the youngest team lead, which led to a “future state” process mapping that replaces redundant process steps with automation.
• Mapped the global cloud partner network for a billion-dollar technology provider creating $1.5M additional revenue for Zinnov, which constituted 30% of of the digital transformation practice’s revenue in 2016.
Digital Transformation Intern (Industry 4.0 | Digital Twins), Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, Vancouver, CanadaTeam Lead, MetLife (Operations Consulting)- Transformation Practices, Noida / New Jersey, India/ USAManagement Consultant, Zinnov Management Consulting – Digital Transformation, Gurgaon, IndiaResearch Analyst, Project Coordinator and Facilitator, Childfund India, Samaypur, India
Bachelor of Engineering(Electronics and Communication), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Dubai Campus, United Arab Emirates
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www.linkedin.com/in/linkaditi/
Product | Service Management
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Sales Growth Hacker
Antonio Pedro Collet
A focused strategist constantly looking for innovative ways to generate demand. 7 years of experience in B2B sales and marketing designing and implementing successful marketing programs that include customer acquisition, lead generation, thought leadership, go-to-market plans and customer retention. A multi-faceted collaborator, tech-savvy and fast learner capable of assuming roles in business development and handle important negotiations. A creative and empathic team player who can effectively find opportunities and build long lasting relation-ships both inside and outside the company.
• Developed a methodology to develop a focused sales and marketing strategy that generated double digit growth in sales.
• Appointed as team lead representing marketing operations of 10 different Latin American countries in a successful global CRM software migration.
• Appointed by the CEO to direct the creation of a market expansion strategy for an innovative biotechnology startup.
Marketing Strategy and Business Development Intern, Microbiome Insights, Vancouver, CanadaSales and Marketing Operations Lead for Latin America, Aon, Sao Paulo, BrazilGlobal Risk Insights Platform Lead for Brazil, Aon, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor of Applied Science (Industrial Engineering), Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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www.linkedin.com/in/apcollet/
Tech Junkie
An inquisitive, creative, and people-oriented problem-solver with a passion for technology and product development. Strong technical acumen and 8 years of proven experience leading engineering and business teams, building relationships with customers and delivering features that delight users.
• Deep dived into the technology and use cases of Auto Scaling in Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). Proposed three new features that would increase Auto Scaling utilization from 41% to 71% by automating difficult parts of the configuration process and providing a way for customers to easily optimize their scaling policies and workloads, improving application performance and saving operating costs.
• Led senior engineering teams in developing autonomous driving vehicle software for underground mines at Nautilus International, generating $10 million in annual sales. Worked closely with customers such as Newmont Goldcorp, Dominion Diamond Mines and the Byrnecut Group to launch autonomous driving underground loaders in over two dozen mines around the world.
Senior Technical Product Manager Intern, Amazon AWS, Vancouver, CanadaGeneral Manager / VP of R&D, Nautilus International Control & Engineering ltd., Vancouver, CanadaTechnical Lead / Software Engineer, Nokia, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderwynhart/
Alex Hart
Product | Service Management
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Innovative Change Enthusiast
Business development enthusiast with prior experience in leading sales team, operations, and managing innovation for organizations. Passionate about leveraging strong quantitative skills in providing data-driven insights to assist organizations with developing sustainable business strategies in areas such as business expansion, innovation etc. Transformational leader with a knack for excellent delivery and public speaking.
• Optimized the bid quoting tool and process for the operations teams at TechData by developing a more efficient quoting process thereby saving about 40% in bid review time and creating additional capacity for surplus bid quoting requests.
• Achieved 140% of targeted revenue through sales of cloud servers to corporate organizations which translated to 45% surpass of organization’s sales target. Rated as key sales staff for three consecutive quarters.
• Participated in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurship program in London, England which provided a forum to help organizations build viable business strategies. Notably, assisted with creating winning business plans and portfolio for charity organizations like Red Bull’s “Wings for Life.”
Senior Account Sales Representative, Tech Data Canada Corporation, Mississauga, CanadaAccount Director, TopHat, Toronto, CanadaSales Development Representative, Bonfire, Waterloo, Canada
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), Wilfried Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/brendanherjavec/
Brendan Herjavec
Collaborative Leader & Continuous Improvement Champion
Product and category management professional with expertise in supplier negotiation, proposal development, and process optimization. Numbers enthusiast who can translate spreadsheets into actionable insights that drive profitability. Over six years of experience leading cross-functional project teams and obtaining stakeholder buy-in for strategic ini-tiatives. Passionate about products and services that transform people’s lives and improve organizational efficiency, while promoting a more sustainable future.
• Improved category performance in multiple product lines of a large industrial distributor’s portfolio by partnering with key suppliers to negotiate costs and design a best-in-class product offering.
• Orchestrated numerous contract wins worth up to $5M for leading IT and Industrial Equipment firms by leading the end-to-end proposal cycle including stakeholder engagement, timeline management and content development.
• Single-handedly managed an IT start-up office; assumed responsibility for designing processes and procedures; uncovered prospect opportunities leading to over 100% growth in customer base over 6 months.
MBA Intern – Subcontracts, Seaspan ULC, Vancouver, BC, CanadaProduct Specialist, Acklands-Grainger Inc., Thornhill, ON, CanadaProposal Specialist, Acklands-Grainger Inc., Thornhill, ON, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (International Economics and Finance), Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/innail/
Inna Ilyantseva
Product | Service Management
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Forecasting Specialist with Marketing Insights
Well-rounded professional with expertise in data forecast and supply chain optimization; 6 years’ experience in the consumer goods industry spanning from oversea sales, demand and supply planning to trade marketing. Trade marketing specialist highly knowledgeable of managing sales channels, budgeting, and optimizing sales process. Strong team player and negotiator, who excels at creating strategic alignment among cross-functional teams and negotiating price and promotions with overseas clients.
• Improved sales forecast accuracy by average 10% and decreased obsolete stock level by 20% for 6 different cosmetic brands in L’Oréal by developing new forecasting process and training demand planners.
• Launched a mobile application in L’Oréal Korea which was designed to gather live market information of over 1000 stores in order to optimize marketing decision-making. Divided sales channels based on profitability which maximized sales rep efficiency while minimizing out of stock period.
• Organized the first customer relationship and motor sports sponsor event in Dubai attended by clients from 22 different countries in Middle East and Asia, achieving 90% satisfaction rate and became an annual event for partners and potential clients.
Trade Marketing and Sale forecast Specialist, L’Oréal, Seoul, KoreaSupply and Demand Planner, L’Oréal, Seoul, KoreaOverseas Sales Specialist, Hankook Tire Corporation, Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Commerce, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Danna Jang
Forecasting Specialist with Marketing Insights
Product marketer with a strong interest in marketing technology and a penchant for building brands. Over 5 years of managerial experience developing and executing brand and digital marketing strategies for more than 10 Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in project management, road-mapping, and market research and analytics. Strong communi-cation skills demonstrated by excellence in managing client relationships, and growing and developing teams. Organized, thorough, and a keen listener with the ability to work well in demanding, fast-paced, and dynamic environments.
• Created a go-to-market strategy for the application software of a Vancouver-based late stage tech venture and remodeled the UI/UX of the application, which resulted in a 70% increase in user uptake and the closing of an additional round of funding for the venture.
• Created a chatbot (a liquor industry first) for a leading American bourbon brand to engage new consumers and drive consideration, resulting in a user engagement rate of 15% and connections with over 750,000 new users within just 9 months.
• Successfully created and implemented a unique messaging matrix for the B2B arm of one of the largest electronics companies in the world; it continues to serve as a crucial element of the company’s consumer buying journey, and has proven to be compatible across industries.
Business Development Specialist and Marketing Consultant, Entrepreneurship at UBC, Vancouver, CanadaKey Account Strategist, Caught In the Web, IndiaEnterprise Account Manager, FrogIdeas Marketing Ltd., IndiaAssistant Manager, Marketing and Communications, Marriott Hotels, India
Bachelor of Mass Media (Advertising), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/aarushikaath
Aarushi Kaath
Product | Service Management
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Problem De-Constructor
Bring 4+ years of product and service industry experience in expanding businesses, creating sustainability, discovering new market segments, sizing the market, identifying the right product-market and service-market fit, as well as building, managing, and leveraging strong relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues. Led various community- based projects with a zeal to empower youth to succeed in the innovation economy and shape a better future. A collaborative team player and strategic thinker who brings an open mind when facing new challenges.Key Business Skills: Business Strategy and Development, Product Management, Internal Consulting, Operational Excellence.
• Led the marketing team to secure USD$3M worth of projects associated with BC Ministry of Health (MoH), healthcare researchers, and a kidney focused research support organization by identifying Cambian’s key competencies, preparing sound business proposals, and aligning strategic goals.
• Identified USD$100M worth of potential market opportunities in the clinical trials and research market by conducting evidence-based market research. Discovered synergies between Cambian and leading Contract Research Organizations (CROs)/Site Management Organizations (SMOs) for a potential long-term partnership.
• Achieved USD$1M worth of annual savings by delivering cost-effective solutions for Havells industrial products by value engineering wasteful designs, eliminating operational inefficiencies, and restructuring part of the supply chain.
Market Analyst, Cambian Business Services, Surrey, CanadaProduct Manager, SN Paper Mills, Ludhiana, IndiaProduct Development Engineer, Havells India, Noida, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering), Thapar University, Patiala, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/gurvenus-kaur
Gurvenus Kaur
Artist with Attention to Detail
Studio leader with 4+ years of experience in organization restructuring, people manage-ment and production of short videos. Strong passion and capability for visual effects and animation production, such as broadcast design, particle effects, post-editing and mod-elling. Ability to conquer difficulties with an optimistic and creative mind. Proven high performance in team collaboration, problem-solving and adapting to new environments. Excellent at building operational models with Excel.
• Transformed an animation interest group to an online video studio by restructuring various departments, developed studio fan base from under 2,000 to 21,000 in 2 years by targeting the right customer segment, and increased working capital by 9 times in 1.5 years.
• Generated ~$100,000 extra revenue per season by optimizing operations, such as creating a smarter checklist with Excel which could reduce manual input, manual computation and error probability.
• Successfully shipped 200+ apparel styles per season by communicating effectively with buyers and establishing a more organized agenda that allows close monitoring of 20+ suppliers with minimal workload increase and speedy resolution of emergencies.
Vice President, Dreamers Video Studio, Shanghai, ChinaAssistant Merchandiser, Kmart Australia Limited, Shanghai, ChinaTrade Executive, Cargill, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Economics, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada Bachelor of Economics (In-ternational Economics and Trade), Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, ChinaBachelor of Arts (English), Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China
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www.linkedin.com/in/monica-kang
Monica KangProduct | Service Management
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Health Innovation Trailblazer
Mtise Mwanza
Healthcare services professional focused on the intersection of healthcare and innovation. Result-oriented and motivated professional who demonstrates analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills that would be an asset to any organization. Has been at the forefront of innovation for over three years working on clinical and laboratory research as a qualified biochemist.
• Reduced waste in the procurement of laboratory supplies by approximately 15% by designing a new bulk purchase system while managing laboratory supplies, contributing towards the development of operational and fiscal efficiencies to meet research demands.
• Coordinated cancer clinical trials; providing guidance and support to the clinical research team at MSKCC to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance, overseeing patient management per protocol requirements while liaising between pharmaceutical sponsors and the local team for the optimal treatment of patients and collection of research data.
• Developed robust ELISA assays (method of target antigen (or antibody) capture in samples) and spearheaded the generation of supporting cytokine profile data needed in the drug development process for the completion of publishable data.
Cofounder|Lead Entrepreneur, B-May Limited, Chipata, ZambiaResearch Assistant II, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, USAResearch Associate, Selecta Biosciences, Watertown, USA
Bachelor of Arts (Biochemistry), Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, USACertificate (Culture, Health and Science), Five College Consortium, Massachusetts, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/mtisemwanza
Technology Enthusiast & Creative Problem Solver
Product and process innovation professional with 7 years’ expertise in process improve-ment and customer journey projects in the financial services industry. Result-driven and highly adaptable. Team player, creative problem-solver, customer-centric and empathetic marketer with experience in user research.
• Developed a process improvement strategy that optimized the customer support experience for corporate clients in Mexico and Canada by reducing time spent to resolve incidents related with Global File Transfer Services by 30%.
• Developed the user experience to build the first ecommerce web site to sell car insurances in the Peruvian market by designing the navigation steps and content that increased total revenue by 70%.
• Improved the customer journey on a project using Agile Methodology called “Etaller”, a platform that notified customers when their cars were ready for pickup from the mechanical workshops, thus reducing call center inbound calls by 20%.
Business Analyst –Global Business Payments (Intern), Scotiabank, Toronto, CanadaSenior Analyst, Digital Marketing, Rimac Seguros, Lima, PeruMarketing Assistant, EFC, Lima, Peru
Bachelor in Administration, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Lima, PeruDiploma in Digital Marketing Strategy, Universidad de Piura, Lima, Peru
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www.linkedin.com/in/jose-liu
Jose LiuProduct | Service Management
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Technology & Education Innovator
Varshitha Narahari
Hi-tech product developer with 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Demonstrated strong technical, collaboration, leadership and communication skills throughout the career. Passionate about combining technology experience and business administration knowledge for effective and innovative product management. Highly inter-ested in managing product development focused on social impact in the education sector.
• Delivered a bug free 5G modem design by planning and developing the verification environment for two submodules within the modem.
• Optimized the verification task by adopting the latest methodology (UVM) and resourcefully coordinated the team assigned to the task.
• Improved performance of an interface protocol (PCIe) by efficiently troubleshooting and negotiating between the company and an external software provider.
Senior Engineer, Mediatek Bangalore Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, IndiaEngineer, Mediatek Bangalore Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, IndiaTechnical Consultant, Lantiq Communications Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication), RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, IndiaAdvanced diploma in ASIC Design, RV-VLSI Design Center, Bangalore, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/varshitha-narahari/
Public Health Business Leader
Sheena Neilson
A dynamic leader with over ten years of experience in a variety of challenging, innovative positions that have pushed existing boundaries to improve public healthcare. Strong performance history in project management, evidence-based business improvement and health leadership. Enthusiastic motivator and strong communicator with excellent relationship building skills, who excels on teams.
• Led design, development and implementation of the WorkTraxTM application to more than 1,000 frontline hospital pharmacists in Alberta as a creative, innovative solution to operational issues.
• Updated Alberta Health Services Patient Satisfaction Survey questions for inpatient pharmacist services, with the Journal of Patient Experience publication of resulting research.
• Following a review of a chemotherapy medication adverse event where the incorrect medication was prepared by a pharmacy, led implementation of newly designed chemotherapy preparation worksheets with embedded checklists, with the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice publication of success.
Provincial Program Performance Manager, Pharmacy Services Business Operations, Alberta Health Services, Alberta, CanadaProvincial Program Performance Coordinator, Pharmacy Services Business Operations, Al-berta Health Services, Alberta, CanadaCross Cancer Institute Pharmacy Manager/Cancer Control Pharmacy Assistant Director, Alberta Health Services, Alberta, Canada
Diplomate, Pharmacy Leadership Academy (DPLA), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Pharmacy Leadership AcademyBachelor of Science & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/sheenaneilson
Product | Service Management
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Creative Meets Analytical
Kirill Semenovykh
Professional engineer with nine years of experience, running manufacturing operations to ensure continuous growth in production of 10 to 20% annually. While working as a man-ager, analyzed the market and found underserved niche and developed plan of expansion. Project managed the launch of a new facility for a staff of 20.
• Launched new production direction through market research to identify niche method of bundling service and product to meet customer’ needs.
• Modernized part of the production capacity allowing a rise in productivity by 100% through sourcing and implementing new electrical drive.
• Led negotiations with a Belgian producer of surfacing powders to become the exclusive representative of the company in the Ukraine.
Manager, Interchim-BTW Ltd., Kiev, Ukraine Vice-Chief Operations Manager, Promspecmash Ltd., Donetsk, Ukraine
Master of Science, Electro-mechanical Engineer, Donetsk National Technical University, Donetsk, UkraineBachelor of Science, Economics of Enterprise, Donetsk National Technical University, Donetsk, UkraineBachelor of Science, Electro-mechanical Engineering, Donetsk National Technical University, Donetsk, Ukraine
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www.linkedin.com/in/kyrylosemenovykh
Creative Meets Analytical
Harm Sandhu
A leader that challenges the status quo with creativity and behavioural insights. Experi-enced project manager with five years of running a successful media production studio, helping brands tell their story through web, social, and broadcast platforms. A natural presenter and facilitator with years of proficiency with meeting stakeholders, understand-ing needs, analyzing problems, and offering tailored recommendations.
Just as one looks through the lens of a camera, this big picture thinker considers multiple angles and perspectives when analyzing the best way to frame his solutions for business problems — the result is always distinctive and focused.
• Developed an organization-wide brainstorming process incorporating behavioural nudges for divergent thinking, idea generation techniques, and further created an adoption and evaluation framework for process use.
• Enabled clients to turn vision into reality through the planning and execution of advertisements and promotional videos, resulting in three consecutive years of over 50% growth in revenue for Velour Productions.
• Managed a team of eight direct reports and advised a team of over 130 staff members on inventory procedures, and assisted in the launch of the iPhone 6, which became the most successful launch in Vancouver markets’ history.
Business Analyst, WorkSafeBC, Richmond, CanadaCo-Founder and Project Manager, Velour Productions, Vancouver, CanadaSupervisor, Apple, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/harmsandhu/
Product | Service Management
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Change Catalyst & Solution Architect
Purvika Sharma
Skilled business strategy consultant with experience in the Health Care Sector in both the US and Canada. Passionate about solving complex problems related to business develop-ment, process improvement and change management with innovative solutions. Possess a natural analytical way of thinking and ability to transfer end-user requirements into system functionalities. A conscious motivator who firmly believes in empowering others and making an impact together. Social impact enthusiast with experience in community development and service projects.
• Identified responsibilities, functions and capabilities of newly formed Transformation Leadership Office (TLO) to implement strategic initiatives laid down by the government.
• Designed tools and frameworks needed by TLO workforce to execute end-to-end delivery projects associated with each of the capabilities.
• Aligned the IT model of hospitals to meet their revised business objectives by upgrading ‘Epic Systems’.
• Improvised the operational workflows of the end users in hospitals by capturing end user requirements, analyzing technology solutions and providing the best technical functionalities.
Strategy and Transformation Analyst, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Vancouver, CanadaBusiness Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting (U.S.A. India LLP), Hyderabad, IndiaRegional Teacher Trainer, Make A Difference, Vellore, India
Master of Science (Software Engineering), VIT University, Vellore, IndiaCertified in EpicCare Inpatient - Clinical Documentation and EpicCare Inpatient - Procedural Orders, EPIC Systems, Verona, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/purvika-sharma
Lifelong Learner
Reid Teichroeb
Energized by strategizing, decision making, and planning. Talented at working on many complex problems at once and generating creative plans and solutions. Passionate about improvement, efficiency, and social good. A leader who focuses on bringing out the strengths of his team and their continued growth. Reflective, introspective, and always learning.
• Oversaw a CAP/CLIA accreditation that included: the creation and approval of over 50 policies and standard operating procedures, a laboratory redesign and the procurement of space and equipment, and the assignment of responsibilities across the lab and bioinformatics team (8 individuals).
• Brought granularity to a project that was overdue and over budget by mapping milestones and specific duties as well as identifying bottlenecks and the critical path.
• Conducted interviews and the vetting process of over 25 individuals to create a team of independent contractors.
Project Manager, Microbiome Insights, Vancouver, CanadaTeacher, Kelowna School District, Kelowna, CanadaOwner/Operator, Kelowna Tutors, Kelowna, Canada
Bachelor of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/reid-teichroeb
Product | Service Management
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Operational Excellence Leader
Javier Trevino
Experienced manager of a geographically dispersed team with work experience in six coun-tries. Passionate about using business intelligence and data analytics to solve complex business problems. Abilities to make decisions using an integrated and strategic approach thanks to experience in finance, sales, and operations. Strong teamwork and leadership skills evidenced by rapid career growth within the same company.
• Led a six-person team into identifying and implementing 31 benchmarking projects in Sigma’s production plants across six countries generating USD 2.5 million in annual savings with almost no investment.
• Developed a fully automated and interactive dashboard to monitor more than 200 salespersons’ daily results through eight key performance indicators.
• Evaluated and filtered more than 40 operational investment proposals to increase the company’s ROI.
Business Analyst, Vancouver Imaging, Vancouver, CanadaGlobal Benchmarking Office Controller, Sigma Alimentos, Monterrey, MexicoOperations Efficiency Manager, Sigma Alimentos, Monterrey, MexicoCommercial Sales Models Analyst, Sigma Alimentos, Monterrey, Mexico
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of Science (Management Science), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, United States
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www.linkedin.com/in/javiertrevinom92/
Team Builder, Leader, & Supporter
Devon Ulrich
Product management and marketing professional with five years of clinical healthcare background. Passionate about sports, fitness, health, and creating products to empower and grow the health and sports communities. Experience in market and competitor anal-ysis, product launch planning, and go-to-market strategy. Results-driven and dedicated team player that deeply cares about creating value through team leadership, support, and integrating teams with multidisciplinary backgrounds. Accomplished at balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced work environment.
• Developed the go-to-market strategy for XCO’s first product by conducting strategic analysis of customers, competitors, and market opportunities. Led customer discovery research to understand customer needs and refine the value proposition.
• Built out XCO’s sales plan by coordinating with the marketing team, formalizing sales processes, performing lead generation, and analyzing channels of distribution which contributed to a $150,000 funding opportunity.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams of two to five professionals while designing and implementing client-centred occupational rehabilitation programs at CBI Health Group.
Associate Product Manager, XCO Tech Inc., Penticton, CanadaKinesiologist, CBI Health Group, Vancouver, CanadaManager and Student Athletic Trainer, University of Victoria Athletics, Victoria, Canada
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology (Honours), University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/devon-ulrich
Product | Service Management
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Design-Centric Entrepreneur
Christina Xu
Experienced industrial designer and entrepreneur with a strong belief that design is the key to building a stronger business. Empathetic innovator with demonstrated knowledge of the retail industry and strong product management skills. Experience building user-centric projects through market research, ideation, and prototyping. Excels at illustrating compel-ling stories using both strong verbal and visual communications.
• Consulted FTSY, a foot-scanning app company, by conducting usability tests and executing iterative UI/UX improvements. Increased scan completion rate from 30% to 70%, enabling FTSY to receive further investment.
• Managed QE Home’s product strategy and visuals across 70+ retail stores, successfully designing and executing a re-brand in 2014 to better represent the company’s product offering.
• Designed and launched an improved user interface and experience for the QE Home e-commerce site, generating a 200% increase in web sales within the first year.
Business Development Consultant, entrepreneurship@UBC, Vancouver, CanadaCreative Director, QE Home, Vancouver, CanadaIndustrial Designer, Loft LLC, Providence, US
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Industrial Design), Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/christinapxu
Natural Resources Enthusiast
Keith Bodnarchuk
Hardworking, internationally experienced, adaptable, and resourceful consultant with a Professional Geologist background. Over eight years of experience supervising and working alongside teams of professional geoscientists and workers on remote, logisti-cally challenging projects. Transitioned to corporate development and consulting mixing technical background with finance working on expanding and growing the company. Ability to dive into the details of a task, while also keeping the big picture of the company in mind. People-focused leader who is dedicated to leading by example and building a culture that encourages both innovation and personal growth.
• Developed a model that ranked potential acquisition projects both geologically and financially, which enabled Company to determine both structure and value of their offers.
• Supervised geologists on program that successfully added 28.2 million pounds of inferred uranium to the Mutanga Project in Zambia; Completed project on time and on budget despite extended program shutdowns due to political issues and border issues.
• Collaborating with local Indigenous people on an annual basis addressing potential concerns they had. I successfully developed and maintained a strong relationship throughout the entirety of my eight years. Taking an approach of listening and actively informing, focusing on a long-term relationship instead of a quick fix.
Corporate Development - Business Consultant, IsoEnergy Limited, Vancouver, CanadaProject Geologist, Denison Mines Corp., Saskatoon, CanadaGeologist, Denison Mines Corp., Saskatoon, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Geology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, CanadaRegistered Professional Geoscientist with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
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www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bodnarchuk/
Product | Service Management
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Andriy Bondarenko
A firm believer in teamwork and professionalism as pre-requisites for success. Prov-en manager with analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on prevention and mitigation. Strong ethics and compliance to deliver professionally. Experienced in growing companies from scratch, capable of both big-picture thinking and a hands-on operational approach. Interdisciplinary knowledge in financial planning and analysis, management accounting, KPI and incentive model design, workflow transformation and ERP implemen-tation. Capable of translating incomprehensive data into holistic and complex models for storytelling and decision-making. Lifetime learner. Values: integrity, consistency, responsi-bility and accountability. Moto: start early and do your best.
• Managed company’s assets, P&L and cash flow by designing and executing financial policies. Increased transparency and earlier predictability of the financial results by implementing budgeting and forecasting procedures, as well as various analyses for decision-making and corrective actions. Increased net income by at least 30% through price automation and unification, improving revenue streams, and robust cost and cash flow control, saving at least ~EUR 0.5M on discounts alone for on-time payments to suppliers.
• Developed an incentive system by using KPIs and aligning employee’s personal efforts with strategic goals through nine distinct job descriptions. Prevented layoffs during 2008 crisis using analytical and communicative skills by decreasing BEP by 35%, as well as increasing reward structure competitiveness.
• Insured scalability of operations during seven-fold revenue and headcount growth within two years, using leadership, management and analytical skills.
• To increase business governance, developed robust SOPs and supervised ERP system adjustment to align with strategic goals. Combined with facilitation, added three engineering brands to the company’s portfolio, which contributed to six annual “Leader in the Industry” awards.
FP&A Intern, BarrelWise Technologies, Vancouver, CanadaFinance Director, Teplotech LLC, Kiev, UkraineDevelopment Director, JSC Unitech Bau, Kiev, Ukraine
Master of Economics (Hons), Taras Shevchenko National University, Kiev, UkraineMaster of Education (Hons), State Pedagogical University, Kherson, Ukraine
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www.linkedin.com/in/andriybondarenko/
T-Shaped Business Developer
Team Builder
Juan Bravo
Passionate about further expanding my finance modeling, valuation, and financial analysis skills. My goal in acquiring these skills is to be able to add value to either small or large company operations through precise modeling of their cost and revenue streams and financial planning and analysis of current operations.
• Went through a three-week selection course to receive the offer from Moody’s Analytics.
• Managed the liquidation sale and delivery of $900,000+ worth of merchandise inventory that generated an influx of much needed cash for the company.
• Created a financial inventory model in Excel to properly manage sales and accounts receivables for a wholesale distributor of cleaning products.
• Branded and developed a restaurant image, menu, and operation manuals, and managed the day to day, front and back operation for a year, paving the way for the business to continue successfully after my departure.
Owner, Los Juanes Pizzeria, San Jose, Costa RicaAssociate Analyst, Equity Research, Moodys Analytics, San Jose, Costa RicaLogistics Manager, Felka Internacional S.A., San Jose, Costa Rica
Bachelor of Business Administration, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
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www.linkedin.com/in/juan-bravo-gallegos
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Finance and Strategy Leader
Versatile Problem Solver
Andrew Elliott
Petroleum engineer with a passion for finance. Seven years of engineering, sales, and strategic business development experience across multiple industries resulting in new and existing business growth and strategic development. Highly skilled in leading and working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Designed and implemented a new sales strategy for the cannabis industry that resulted in the acquisition of the top three national accounts, generating in excess of $14 million in annual revenue.
• Aided Chief Financial Officer in building a currency hedging strategy, resulting in $400,000 of materials cost savings over one fiscal year.
• Championed a complete product and digital marketing and rebranding campaign to not only attract new customers but to appeal to a modern, larger scale, and more innovative customer base.
Account Executive, Process Industries, Vancouver, CanadaBusiness Development Manager, Garibaldi Glass Industries, Burnaby, CanadaTechnical Sales Representative, Pinnacle Drilling Products, Burnaby, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Engineering), University of Montana, Butte, USADiploma (Petroleum Engineering Technology), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/jandrewelliott
Tommy Fan
Versatile problem solver with experience supporting senior executives in strategy creation. Strong analytical thinker skilled in budgeting, financial modelling and reporting. Dependable leader with extensive experience in project management executing multimillion-dollar projects.
• Recommended the reactivation of stagnant assets to enable the internalization of third-party services resulting in an annual savings of over $2 million dollars.
• Encouraged management to change the coiled tubing inventory management strategy resulting in a savings of over $2 million dollars.
• Executed a $120 million-dollar completions project managing over 50 different contractors. Evaluated and implemented new technologies that improved efficiencies resulting in a 10% savings.
Financial Analyst, STEP Energy Services Ltd., Calgary, CanadaTechnical Specialist, STEP Energy Services Ltd., Calgary, CanadaDevelopment Engineer, Encana Corporation, Calgary, Canada
Professional Engineer (P. Eng), APEGA, CanadaBachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-fan
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Puzzle Solver and Relationship Developer
Zach Fischer
Dedicated and experienced Professional Engineer with over 8 years in consulting engi-neering. Executed global mining projects ranging from multi-million to multi-billion dollar budgets. Demonstrate experience in project management, engineering, estimating, supply chain management, construction management, and operations.
• Completed the design and construction of a $500M gold processing plant in Northwestern Ontario.
• Executed construction contracts totaling $200M and led the engineering construction team responsible for the installation of over $40M in capital equipment.
• Successfully interfaced with client management teams to establish trust and resolve design, construction and personnel challenges.
Consulting Engineer, Amec Foster Wheeler, Vancouver BCProjects Manager, Harvest Power, Richmond BC
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, CanadaProfessional Engineer (PEng), Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
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www.linkedin.com/in/zach-fischer
Efficiency Through Creativity
Professional Engineer with seven years of on-site experience working in mining operations. Proven ability to find valuable opportunities across a variety of functional areas using already available resources. Believe in automating repetitive reporting and analysis in every role to generate time to create real impact.
• Planned and forecasted $400M in equipment and ensured successful implementation by coordinating surveyors, geotechnical engineers, pit geologists, and mine operations.
• Business improvement projects including autonomous drilling, real time KPI dashboard, powder factor reduction, operator scorecards, equipment assignment, and hauling productivity.
• Automated large portions of day to day requirements for multiple roles to improve efficiency across operations.
Drill and Blast Engineer, Greenhills, Teck Resources, Fernie, BCShort Range Planning Engineer, Greenhills/Fording River, Teck Resources, Fernie, BCBusiness Improvement Engineer, Fording RIver, Teck Resources, Fernie, BC
Bachelor of Applied Science (Mining Engineering), Queen’s University, Kingston, CanadaProfessional Engineer, EGBC, British Columbia, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/northjones
North Jones
Finance
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Private Investment Treasure Hunter
Capital markets professional with 8+ years of investment banking experience, specializing in equity finance and M&A deals totaling C$2B+. Excellent technical and professional skills with a proven track record of qualitative and quantitative insights. Self-motivated team leader who excels at working both cross-functionally and culturally with a strong work ethic. Proactive long-term relationship builder with experience of maintaining 20+ clients in both public and private sectors.
• Performed as key member in investment group to scale C$10M fund; led primary research of 10+ potential alternative investment projects in diverse sectors across North America and Brazil; guided 3 investment analysts to evaluate potential portfolio companies, monitor financial and operational status, produce quarterly reports, presentations to investor and streamline investment fact sheet with 5+ approved alternative investment products
• Accomplished C$2B of M&A and financial advisory transactions including acting as one of 3 main members to devise the first Chinese stock market platform for China General Nuclear Group into an innovative structure despite its complexity of 7 different entities
• Teamed up cross-functionally as a key member to complete two C$120M+ Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in China stock markets and further won follow-on equity offering and M&A deals; introduced 2 clients in first year as associate and maintained continuous relationship
Summer Investment Associate, M.Y Capital, Vancouver, CanadaAssociate, Investment Banking, Zhong De Securities (a Deutsche Bank joint venture), Beijing, ChinaInternational Graduate, Standard Chartered Bank, Beijing and Shanghai, China
Master of Advanced Management, Yale School of Management, New Haven, US Bachelor of Administration (Accounting), Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, ChinaCanadian Securities Certification
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www.linkedin.com/in/irene-li-xiao/
Irene Li
Finance Enthusiast
National Account Manager with five years of experience in managing projects and conducting financial analysis. Keen analytical skills with the ability to challenge current processes and develop alternative solutions. Expertise in creating and delivering finan-cial forecasts at the executive level. Able to build and foster relationships among teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Achieved overall annual sales growth of 25% for the last three years by developing and implementing strategies and creating new sales channels.
• Enhanced pricing strategy having conducted competitive analyses and product evaluation through gathering information on competitors’ products.
• Improved product portfolio by performing sensitivity and what-if analyses to gauge financial impact on expanding the product line and the corresponding new business opportunities.
Application and Sales Manager, NES Company Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey, USAApplication Engineer, NES Company Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey, USADesign Mechanical Engineer, DriTherm International Inc., West Caldwell, New Jersey, USA
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering), New York University, New York, USA Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Mumbai University, Mumbai, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/pranav-m-limaye
Pranav Limaye
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Straight Shooter
Began a career in finance at Deutsche Bank and served private equity clients, providing tailored FX hedges for their investments and operations. Recently returned to Vancouver to complete JD/MBA. Before working in New York, developed expertise in renewable energy, having worked in the solar industry in Israel and the green technology industry in China.
• Completed a competitive rotational program at Deutsche Bank in New York, which ultimately led to securing a full-time position at the firm.
• Completed a two month intensive financial analysis program in London, UK.
• Gained Series 7 and Series 63 accreditations which enabled me to be a licensed broker in the state of New York.
Analyst, Sales and Trading, Deutsche Bank, New York, New YorkAnalyst, Sun Israel, Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel
Bachelor of Arts (Economics cum laude), Harvard University, Boston, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-longcroft
Jonathan Longcroft
Numbers Wizard
Self-motivated and result-driven professional having six years of experience with senior leadership exposure and expertise in strategic planning and financial analysis and model-ling. Exceptional communicator and team player, who is resilient, adaptable, and mature. Passionate about new challenges and big causes and eager to work in a dynamic environment.
• Drove partner deals, aligned stakeholders and client partners on Marketing Performance Management (MPM) resulting in net new revenues of $25K. Led the cost analysis and monitored inventory variances, and forecasted trends, recommending actions to management to enforce new booking policies and procedures, which led to savings of over $9K within one quarter. Also determined operational costs by establishing standard measures and collecting operational data; analyzed actual costs for $5M in annual sales.
• Spearheaded due diligence for mergers, identifying key risk factors and forecasting investment viability, built discounted cash flow (DCF) models, performed working capital, NPV, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) analyses for $3M investment projects. Improved cash flow position by analyzing account receivables and implemented new collection procedures and established a forecasting tracking and management reporting system.
• Implemented a new inventory process and supplier tracking system, conducted internal control review and quality assurance operations.
Business Management Trainee, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Vancouver, CanadaSenior Financial Analyst, Sandeep Motors Pvt. Ltd., Bhilwara, IndiaFinance and Strategy Manager, Shreeji International, Mumbai, IndiaAnalyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Shreeji International, Mumbai, India
Master of Commerce, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, IndiaBachelor of Commerce, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, IndiaLevel – 2, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/divya-mangal
Divya Mangal
Finance
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Creative Genius
International innovator with expertise in finding creative solutions across political, diplomat-ic, and corporate settings. Having lived and worked on 4 different continents, have a refined ability to excel in various cultural contexts, create and grow businesses for audiences of all backgrounds, and develop relationships with people from all over the world. Passionate about continuing to think outside the box to solve complex issues that have a global impact.
• Developed a strategic branding strategy to facilitate the international expansion of Lidl into the U.S. market.
• Carved a niche market in the Hanoi expat community to create a rapidly profitable water filter company, averaging 200% return on investment within the first month.
• Led a team of Organizing for Change / Barack Obama campaign fellows during the 2012 election cycle to attain the largest number of voter registration sign-ups in the state and ultimately capture Ohio as a victory. Invited to the White House at the conclusion of the campaign as a result.
Founder, DB&J, Hanoi, Vietnam Project Associate, Lidl US, Washington, D.C., USA
Bachelor of Arts, Hons. (International Relations), Kent State University, Kent, United StatesBachelor of Science, Hons. (German Translation), Kent State University, Kent, United States
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www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamiller9
Jessica Miller
Creating Value from a Place of Passion & Expertise
Vinh Nguyen
An advocate of long-term value investing with a proven successful track-record. Highly passionate in seeking high-growth potential, well-managed, and undervalued companies across borders. Demonstrate exemplary skills in company analysis and stock valuation. Enthusiastic in providing strategic advice to investee companies for performance enhancement.
• Worked alongside two other portfolio managers in making investment decisions for mutual funds of Vietcombank Fund Management (“VCBF”). The two mutual funds - VCBF Tactical Balanced Fund and VCBF Blue Chip Fund generated annual compounded returns of 15.1% and 16.5%, respectively since inception until June 2018. Both funds outperformed their benchmarks and were consistently ranked among the best performing mutual funds in Vietnam.
• Led a research team of five analysts through a bottom up value investing process.
• Grader for Vietnam CFA Research Challenge during 2014-2017. Advised more than 15 BA and MBA candidates from HCMIU (www.hcmiu.edu.vn) on graduation thesis on topics related to investment and capital markets since 2013.
Head of Research and Portfolio Manager, Vietcombank Fund Management, a joint venture of Franklin Templeton Investment in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSenior Associate - PwC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
CFA Charter holder, CFA InstituteFellow, Association of Certified Charter Accountants (ACCA), United KingdomBachelor of Arts, Accounting and Auditing, University of Economics, HCMC, Vietnam
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www.linkedin.com/in/vinh-nguyen-cfa/
Finance
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Finance & Accounting Enthusiast
Peter Ori
Result-oriented accounting professional with broad experience in financial reporting and accountancy with a keen eye for detail. Proven track record in consistently and effectively delivering accounting services that enhance a firms’ purpose and profitability. A positive and forward-thinking attitude combined with a calm, professional demeanour.
• Implemented Standard Operating Procedure in the Funds Transfer unit and implemented special workflow process for government and corporate payments.
• Developed individual audit work plans, reviewed work papers, scheduled audits and oversaw adherence to schedules; led internal audit exit meetings to discuss findings and management action plan, planned and executed follow-up testing to ensure action plans were properly implemented.
• Ensured 100% compliance with regulatory agency policies by collating daily statements to be submitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and prepared management reports for management and audit committees.
Cluster Control Officer, Diamond Bank Plc, Lagos, NigeriaInternal Auditor, Intercontinental Bank Plc (Now Access Bank Plc), Lagos, Nigeria Funds Transfer & Clearing Officer, Intercontinental Bank Plc (Now Access Bank Plc), Lagos, Nigeria
Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of NigeriaBachelor of Science (Accountancy), University of Nigeria, Nigeria
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www.linkedin.com/in/saintpeter-ori-a571b1148
Finance
Investment Aficionado & Property Development Enthusiast
Amitoj Sandhu
Astute professional who is enthusiastic about finance and a capable investor. Background in technology and passionate about real estate development with experience in operations and business strategy. Bring an entrepreneurial spirit capable of working in challenging circumstances in order to lead teams and projects to create value.
• As an intrapreneur, worked closely with Abbotsford Growers executives, while in its infancy, in often ambiguous and multidisciplinary roles to strategize and help grow it into a successful organization with eight figure sales.
• Proposed and implemented operational efficiencies such as inventory control methods to increase inventory turnover in order to improve the organizations cash cycle and decrease cash gap.
• Managed a team to take real estate development projects from acquisition and pre-development to completion within budget and on schedule.
Operations Manager, Abbotsford Growers, Abbotsford, CanadaProperty Developer, Sandhu Development, Abbotsford, Canada
Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/amitoj-sandhu
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Always Curious, Never Stop Asking Questions
Eduardo Tanc
Thrive in an environment when every day is different. Respect the predictability necessary for sound finance, but open to unpredictability, where great investments are made. Struc-turing each deal is different, and it is important to have an open mind in order to under-stand the requirements of each deal.
• Successful asset management of a two-phase, high-rise residential project. Being involved in this project provided complex project face time where it was crucial to think outside the box.
• Created and moderated monthly corporate access meeting between clients and private companies in order to understand how the industry is being perceived by the private sector.
• Provided analyses for selection of projects, and responsible for the creation of financial models, thus providing the basis for recommendations to invest or not.
Financial Analyst, Vertex Private Equity, Mexico City, MexicoEquity Research Jr Analyst, UBS Investment Bank, Mexico City, Mexico
Bachelor of Financial Administration, ITESM, Mexico City, Mexico
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www.linkedin.com/in/eduardotanc
Finance
Data Interpreter & Modelling Enthusiast
Galbue Wang
Having participated in a pre-IPO preparedness engagement at Ernst & Young, alongside investment banking professionals solidified my career desire to shift into investment banking. My analytical skill set and attention to detail comes from my diversified public accounting in industries including: automotive, transportation, and chemical manufactur-ing. Bring solid knowledge of financial statement analysis, financial modelling and internal control assessment and optimization.
• Led audit team of five to perform shareholding reform for top five hotel-chain in Mainland China, resulting in regulatory compliance and the launch of a new consolidation template to manage nine subsidiaries and 2300 franchise locations.
• Conducted final audit for five subsidiaries of a top three Chinese auto part manufacturer; launched a statutory PRC audit report on schedule, resulting in corporate income savings of 3%.
• Designed audit procedures to address significant audit risk, thereby preventing potential profit manipulation via misuse of government grant revenue, amounting to approximately USD$0.45 million.
Senior Associate, Assurance, Ernst & Young, Shanghai, China Associate, Assurance, KPMG LLP, Guangzhou, China
Bachelor of Management, Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, Tianjin, China
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www.linkedin.com/in/galbuewang/
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Analysis Enthusiast
Sophie (Lingli) Wang
Six years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis and business opera-tions. An effective team player who can multi-task in deadline-driven environments with an excellent work ethic. Demonstrate strong performance with solid interpersonal and teamwork skills resulting in three promotions and moving up from a small subsidiary to a role in HQ. Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Reduced a company division’s operating costs by 1/3 by providing valuable financial analysis while assisting the management team.
• Expanded the scope of the accounting role to gain more of a holistic view of the business by participating in trade shows, promoting company’s product, and building strong relationships with new customers.
• Designed and implemented effective procedures with the CFO for the operation and accounting departments while the company went through significant changes.
Staff Accountant, Westport Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Vancouver, CanadaOperation/Billing & Purchasing, Chung Chun International Trading, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Technology, Accounting, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, CanadaChartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant (CPA, CGA), British Columbia, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-lingli-wang
Finance
Dynamic & Disciplined Strategist
Peter Wentz
Strategic, adaptable, and analysis driven project manager with a strong background in op-erations and financial planning. Adept in researching, assessing, and stress testing models to make informed and accurate decisions. Enjoy tackling challenges, working amongst teams, engaging with multifaceted business problems, and consistently surpassing clients’ expectations. Committed to developing long term business solutions by combining my passion for strategy and corporate finance.
• Evaluated and set entire product line pricing strategy for North America and Europe enabling the sale of $500,000 of product to Russian distributors for 2014.
• Saved approximately $9,500 per week in freight costs after analyzing the effect of fuel price increases on profitability for various California customer contracts.
• Projected cash flow and profit outcomes for the purchase of a hotel and expansion of a surf resort in Puerto Rico, which directors took decisive action on and have been successfully running for the past five years.
Rates Analyst, ContainerWorld, Richmond, CanadaLogistics Supervisor, Skiis & Biikes, Vancouver, CanadaBrand Manager, Romp, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Commerce (Transportation & Logistics), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/peterwentz/
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Strategic Partner &Finance Guru
Bryn Wilkinson
An energetic leader with strong analytical skills. Bring five years of experience as a consul-tant and strategic partner to high-profile real estate firms in Canada. Earned a reputation as a trusted partner in strategic planning and project execution. Now focused on finance and business strategy as I look to create value-based solutions that deliver positive results.
• Led teams of 3-5 people as primary consultant and project manager on restoration construction projects valued up to $4M; managed up to 20 projects simultaneously. Specific responsibilities included client acquisition and relationship management, capital planning, and technical consulting services.
• Member of WSP acquisition facilitation team, personally responsible for national communication, and strategic alignment of acquired group with organization.
• Elected member of Sauder MBA Executive Committee – VP Finance. Solely responsible for management of MBA class of 2020 fund and capital allocation.
Consultant & Project Manager, WSP Canada Inc., Toronto, CanadaAssociate, Halsall Associates, Toronto, CanadaIntern Product Manager, GlaxoSmithKline, Mississauga, Canada
Bachelor of Science, Engineering (Civil Engineering), Queens University, Kingston, CanadaP.Eng. Candidate, Professional Engineers Ontario, Toronto, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/brynwilkinson/
Finance
Finance & Operations Strategist
Liaosha Ye
Financial services professional and CPA with a strong record of leading and delivering exceptional assurance and consulting services to multinational financial institutions. Six years of experience working with both public and private sector clients with a proven ability to build effective relationships. A self-driven team player with strong finance and analytics acumen, and exceptional abilities to leverage both qualitative and quantitative insights to support decision making.
• Delivered comprehensive financial report assurance service for listed financial institutions including China Construction Bank, China Life Insurance Company and China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation, and showed impeccable attention to detail using quantitative and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities when working with China’s insurance giant, China Life, in integrating its solvency measurement with advanced standard through the development of an industry-leading software system.
• Built trust and rapport with both public and private sector clients by working closely to assist their decision-making on significant accounting estimations and assets evaluations.
Assurance Manager, Financial Services, PwC, Beijing, China
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA)Bachelor of Economics, University of International Relations, Beijing, China
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www.linkedin.com/in/yeliaosha/
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Nicholas Andruschak
Blending Science and Business
Motivated innovator with success in building an R&D department from a single pipeline project to more than six high-value revenue generating products over the last five years. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to unlock opportunities and develop innovative solutions to challenging industry problems in machine learning, robotics and sensor design. Enthusiastic leader with strong desire to help teams experiment with unprecedented ideas and unique solutions.
• Led project team development of novel infrastructure inspection technologies, delivering significant competitive advantages and providing projected new revenues of over $1,000,000 annually in Quebec.
• Initiated projects to develop services, products and revenue streams through application of emer- ging trends in robotics, sensor design and machine learning, creating multiple new product lines.
• Developed partnerships with top university research and development groups to take advantage of cutting-edge knowledge and equipment resources to provide intellectual property growth at a reasonable cost.
R&D Co-Director, Groupe Mequaltech Inc., Montreal, CanadaProduct Development Analyst, Honeywell Process Solutions, North Vancouver, Canada
Master of Applied Science (Mechatronics Engineering), University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaBachelor of Applied Science (Mechatronics Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaProject Management Professional (PMP) Certified, Project Management Institute, Philadelphia, USA
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www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-andruschak
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Kingsley Aroh
Result-oriented, entrepreneurial minded professional with over 4 years of industrial experience designing electrical/instrumentation systems and managing multiple engineer-ing projects from conceptualization through commissioning with high accuracy and in a timely manner. Avid enthusiast of innovation and technology with a proven track record of empowering innovative solutions through customer focused strategy, market research and data analytics.
• Analyzed and developed 100+ leads to enable a startup to grow its customer base on a new product offering leading to an annual revenue of over $1 million.
• Designed and supervised the installation of a temperature monitoring system in the Power boiler to prevent clinkering incidents in the bubbling beds leading to increased thermal efficiency and savings of over $0.7 million annually in fuel consumption.
• Developed an extensive schedule for all the maintenance work to be performed and managed the mill’s logistics requirements during the annual shutdown.
Business Development & Strategy Intern, Precision Nanosystems, Vancouver, CanadaProject Engineer, Paper Excellence, Port Mellon, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering), University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, GhanaMaster of Electrical Engineering, University of Windsor, Windsor, CanadaProfessional Engineer (P.Eng), Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/c-k-aroh
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Versatile Marketing Leader & Partnership Builder
Gokhan Basaran
Marketing leader with 11+ years’ international business development and product mar-keting experience managing portfolios ranging from $15-$60M and leading sales and marketing teams. Known for developing go-to market and expansion strategies with hands on experience on building and launching new brands in international markets. Proven track record as a brand builder and product marketer. Tech savvy and passionate about fintech and strategic automation. Capable of using a data-driven and customer centric approach. Always ready to challenge the impossible to create a positive impact on the life of others.
• Assisted leadership team in preparation of product positioning strategy by analyzing competitive intelligence and product roadmap at a B2B SaaS startup, Procurify.
• Prepared and executed the go-to-market strategy and boosted the market share of Grundig brand personal care category from 1% to 12% within a year by determining a new product range and building cooperation with e-commerce channels in Turkey.
• Established business cooperation from the ground up in Africa and produced over $15M US revenue in one year in the electrical home appliances business. Awarded the most successful country manager of the year in Arcelik AS (Fortune 500 company).
Product Marketing & Market Research Manager, Procurify, Vancouver, CanadaIndustrial Consultant, GLG, New York, USAProduct Marketing & Brand Manager, Arcelik AS, Istanbul, TurkeyInternational Business Development Manager, Arcelik AS, Istanbul, Turkey
Global Manager Program Certificate, Koc University, Istanbul, TurkeyBachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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www.linkedin.com/in/gokhanbasaran/
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Disruptive Innovator
Adolphus Bassey
Technical product manager with a unique blend of skills in business strategy integration, software management, and cyber security. Avid believer that user empathy is key to successful product delivery. Passionate about creating innovative products while ensuring security is encapsulated from requirement gathering stage to product deployment. Exposed to a wide range of technologies including cloud computing, IoT etc. derived from 4 years of technology risk advisory experience to top 40% companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
• Managed the full end-to-end software lifecycle of volume encryption product for Salesforce’s internal customers; Successfully deployed volume encryption to 25% of targeted nodes in milestone one within 4 weeks.
• Led the product review, and security architecture design for the first fully digital bank in West Africa (ALAT.ng); Collaborated with software developers and program managers to drive feature definition and product execution.
• Completed an infrastructure refresh for a top financial institution and identified redundant network devices and database instances amounting to cost savings capacity of $230,000.
Product Management Intern, Salesforce, San Francisco, USA Senior Consultant, Deloitte & Touche, Lagos, NigeriaAnalyst, Central Bank of Nigeria (NIRSAL), Abuja, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering), American University of Nigeria, Yola, NigeriaCertified Information Security Manager, Information System Audit & Control Association (ISACA)COBIT5 Lead Implementer, Information System Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
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www.linkedin.com/in/adolphus-bassey/
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Persistence is a Virtue
Amberly Donnelly
Sales and marketing professional with 10 years of business-to-business medical sales ex-perience. Ambitious self-starter with strong communication skills, quick decision-making abilities and territory management experience. Strong aptitude for educating, influencing and motivating both existing and prospective clients.
• Met growth target by collaborating closely with top 30 medical aesthetics clinics in BC by developing customized sales strategies, launching new programs, differentiating products and providing technical training.
• Collaborated with key opinion leaders in optometry and ophthalmology to develop a new business model for optometrists to incorporate a strategy that embraced a more medical practices that was formalized and rolled out across Canada.
• Used product trend and marketplace data to develop territory business plans and programs that assisted in achieving sales objectives that developed the sales territory to its full potential.
• Used product trend and marketplace data to develop strategic business plans and implement programs that resulted in surpassing high growth sales objectives and developing the territory to its full potential.
Sr Territory Manager Facial Aesthetics, Allergan, Vancouver, Canada Specialty Sales Territory Manager Eye Care, Allergan, BC & Alberta, Canada Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Eli Lilly, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/amberly-donnelly-0599801b
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Strategy Meets Innovation
Luiz Geraldo
Strategy and operations specialist with four years of experience in consulting and automo-tive industries. Results-driven problem solver who adopts an innovative approach in every industries and processes. An entrepreneur at heart, always seeking to challenge the status quo and to use data to solve the toughest business problems. Great team player and effec-tive communicator, seeking to leverage different perspectives for optimal outcomes.
• Improved business profitability by analyzing the consolidated data from all South American countries and planning vehicle mix production aligned with client needs, increasing revenue by over US$ 56 million in less than 15 months.
• Coordinated a global project implementation for two years in eight South American countries, developing new business processes to business users. Provided a three-language hands-on training program on the new system’s best practices.
• Designed a data analysis system and provided training for a consumer goods company, reducing manual workload by consolidating information in a single format and creating visual alerts.
South America Demand Planning Analyst, Ford Motor Company, Sao Paulo, BrazilStrategy & Operations Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil
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www.linkedin.com/in/luizfgeraldo/
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Process-Driven Innovation Seeker
Entrepreneur at heart with extensive operational change management and leadership experience, with a passion to make a positive impact on BC’s declining salmon population. Expert at managing big data and combining sales analysis with cross-functional input to create a strong value proposition. 3 years of experience in leading and facilitating projects valuing upwards of $20M in a manufacturing environment. Soccer player, fisherman and outdoorsman at heart.
• Performed project validation and defined requirements and use cases for GoDaddy projects in the social data space. Prioritized partner needs through communicating with various stakeholders and developed roll-out plan.
• Developed and rolled-out an Idea-2-Market strategy across 8 locations across North America, reducing excess and obsolete exposure by $15M in two years, representing a 60% reduction.
• Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt certification through developing and rolling out tracking system for packaging and shipping department of a $50M/year factory, and increasing customer on-time delivery of products from 90-97% in 4 months.
Product Manager, GoDaddy, Kirkland, WA USAProduct Manager, Philips Lighting, Fall River, USAAnalyst, Product Management, Philips Lighting, Langley, CanadaManager, Continuous Improvement, Philips Lighting, Langley, Canada
Bachelor of Applied Science (Integrated Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/matthiaskempe/
Matthias KempeInnovation | Entrepreneurship
Strategic Storyteller
Enthusiastic professional with experience in communications, marketing and investor relations. Known for being a team player, working efficiently in collaborative environments with an ability prioritize multiple work streams. Excellent communication skills developed through leading communication campaigns during key business transactions involving multiple stakeholders. Motivated by disruptive technology, evolving industries and an ability to make a meaningful impact.
• Completed a summer internship at a capital markets advisory firm, gaining experience in crisis communications and IPO process and planning across various industries including technology and cannabis.
• Managed investor relations and communications activities for a technology company driving the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles during a pivotal year for the company which included an equity raise, divesture activities, and the launching of proprietary technology.
• Contributed to corporate communications efforts during a public high-stakes merger involving the crafting of materials and campaigns for employees, customers and partners.
• Founding member and current Chair of the United Way of the Lower Mainland GenNext cabinet that works to create a community of young philanthropic professionals and has raised more than $130,000 for local after school programs.
Investor Relations Associate, Incite Capital Markets, Vancouver, CanadaInvestor Relations & Communications Specialist, Westport Fuel Systems, Vancouver, CanadaSales & Marketing Coordinator, Westport Fuel Systems, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/heather-kerklaan
Heather Kerklaan
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Curious Learner, Empathetic Leader
Dynamic entrepreneur with a passion in solving big problems with sustainable and inno-vative business ideas. Diverse experience in finance, non-profit, and mining industry. Stra-tegically minded with the ability to see the big picture while staying grounded. Empathetic and collaborative leader with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Co-developed a startup venture, Coastable Biotechnologies, which placed third nationally at the Pitch@Palace competition. Validated the business concept by conducting 90+ in- depth industry interviews.
• Initiated a project team of four financial analysts to create a standardized internal reporting guideline using Excel and enterprise performance management software. The process improvement successfully reduced the workload in the department by at least 5%.
Co-President, UBC Sauder Net Impact Chapter, Vancouver, CanadaCo-Founder, Coastable Biotechnologies, Vancouver, CanadaPerformance Analyst, Royal Bank of Canada – Investor & Treasury Services, Toronto, CanadaAssistant Major Gift Officer, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Applied Science (Geological Engineering), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/j-li/
J LiInnovation | Entrepreneurship
Moving Mountains Everyday
Value driven entrepreneur and regulatory hacker who wants to democratize finance and health in Canada and the world. Extensive experience working in public affairs and govern-ment relations, providing skillful support to executive leadership teams at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. Socially inclined with advanced networking skills, cultivating relationships with industry group partners, government and regulators across Canada.
• Persuaded the Government of Canada to allow insurance companies to invest and commercialize fintech, Saas, and physical infrastructure in the 2018 Federal Budget by drafting consultation submissions, coordinating Manulife analysis and building strong relationships with ministry staff, industry partners, and internal leadership.
• Managed Manulife-sponsored event with the Canadian High Commission in Malaysia to host a group of delegates during the International Association of Insurance Supervisors Annual Conference in 2017. Successfully raised company profile in the region, controlled event budget, overcame multi-time zone challenges and built a personal network between continents.
• Won UBC’s Reboot Startup Weekend with a winning pitch to local venture capitalists by analyzing a seemingly obscure medical patent and assessing its possible product-market fit within 48 hours.
Manager, Regulatory & Public Affairs, Manulife, Waterloo/Toronto, CanadaAnalyst, Government and Regulatory Policy, Manulife, Waterloo, CanadaLecturer, University of Guelph (Ridgetown College), Ridgetown, Canada
Masters of International Public Policy, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, CanadaBachelor of Arts (Hons.), Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mackew/
Mark MacKew
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Creative Consultant Solving Human Problems
Accomplished business professional who has excelled in positions as an entrepreneur, chief of operations, business consultant and theatre artist. Enjoy creating/advising new entrepreneurs in industries ranging from technology to social impact. Bring expertise in strategic planning, lean operations and an aptitude for building enduring relationships. Successfully managed multiple projects on tight timelines by demonstrating excellent communication skills, strategic decision making, and thrives on solving problems.
• Founded a thriving global e-commerce art business; led a team of 10 with revenue of over $500,000 and 5000+ customers within 2 years.
• Led the operations strategy by implementing a sustainable lean-agile model; designed an automated enterprise resource planning system that enhanced efficiency by 80%. Developed a strategic global partner network with cloud technology that increased international revenue by 30%.
• Created and mentored 250+ grassroots entrepreneurs in India; created 14 new indigenous businesses (16 entrepreneurs) in the Musqueam Indian Band (First Nations, BC); consulted and created 12 new business plans for the Heilstuk Nation in Bella Bella (First Nations, BC).
Consultant & Entrepreneurial Business Instructor, Ch’nook Indigenous Business Education, UBC, Vancouver, CanadaFreelance Facilitator & Content Writer, IndiaChief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy, Artflute, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering and Management), Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/jeromermanuel/
Jerome ManuelInnovation | Entrepreneurship
Process Optimizer & Innovator
Katherine Mui
Aspiring leader with a passion to transform healthcare through innovation and technology. Motivated to solve challenging problems through strategy development, team collabora-tion and development of a creative story arc. Experienced project manager with over four years of experience managing scientific and clinical cancer research projects within budget and schedule. Excellent communicator with the ability to lead cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds by negotiating priorities, managing scope, and project schedule. A trusted and determined hard worker who will complete given tasks. Motivate team mem-bers through effective communication of shared goals and values for given project.
• Led 11 partners in obtaining funding to a $3.7 million project by conducting market research, building a business case, contributing to proposal writing and pitch deck development.
• Increased production efficiencies and minimized errors within a non-profit service centre by managing the development of a web-based communication tool for information sharing between external and internal users.
• Managed large and small-scale research and clinical grant-funded projects ranging from $300,000 to $2 million to advance scientific knowledge and improve health with scientists, bioinformaticians, clinicians and engineers.
Business Development Intern, Careteam Technologies Inc., Vancouver, CanadaProject Manager, Michael Smith’s Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, Canada Research Technician, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaCertified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
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www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mui/
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Holistic, Number-friendly Operations Enthusiast
Sagar Nagpal
Holistic business professional with a focus on understanding the big picture for devising short and long-term strategies in Supply Chain and Operations. Strong advocate and practitioner of continuous improvement with a “Lean” mindset. Effective in analyzing and comprehending data, as well as making it talk in different languages based on the audi-ence. Over six years of experience in a client facing role, managing projects globally and leading multicultural teams.
• Supported freight optimization work for 30 distribution centers targeted to generate approximately $2M savings in annual freight expense, including renegotiation of a $20M/ year long-term contract.
• Led optimization work around plant operations for a client based on thorough data analysis leading to an increase in productivity by approximately 5%.
• Performed extensive project planning, scheduling, and personnel management for clients in India and Thailand, to eliminate project delays in the order of 3-4 weeks and reduced expenses by $250,000.
Supply Chain Intern, Metrie, Vancouver, CanadaProcess Specialist, Honeywell UOP, New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-nagpal/
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Small Catalyst Creating Big Impact
Gillian Parker
Professional chemical engineer with several years of experience in the petrochemical manufacturing industry, growing and achieving success within a high stress and rapidly changing environment. Seeking an opportunity with an organization that values hard work and integrity and can utilize my strong integrated reasoning skills. Would love a career that aligns with my skills and passion for the outdoors.
• Strengthened customer relationships, bridging the gap between manufacturing and sales to improve product performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through structured troubleshooting developing creative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Facilitated meaningful KPI development to empower teams to visually track and manage their performance.
Contact Engineer, Polyethylene 1, NOVAChemicals, Red Deer, CanadaContact Engineer, Advanced SclairTech, NOVAChemicals, Red Deer, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaLean Six Sigma Black Belt, Air Academy Associates, Red Deer, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-parker
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Bold and Original Marketer
Padmini Thupalli Siva
Entrepreneurial and value-driven product marketing manager and people leader who thrives in challenges and quickly learns from failure. Former engineer enthusiastic about informa-tion technology, artificial intelligence, telecommunications and electronics. Experienced with developing go-to-market and new market entry strategies backed with strong market research, competitive analysis and product positioning. Excel at serving large international customer accounts with exceptional customer service.
• Developed new project acquisition strategy which guides effective selection of the company’s projects and customers, thereby strengthening their project portfolio. Helped strategize a national expansion plan by doing detailed Canadian industrial design market analysis, competitor analysis and service positioning strategy.
• Ensured accurate understanding of both the product team’s and customer’s requirements by continuous and effective dialogues between the two parties. Strategically planned and executed potential customer discovery and new market entry by understanding the market indicators, growth factors, economic cycle of the automotive industry, competitors and ongoing customer’s pain points. By understanding these factors and the company’s core competencies, helped the management team to strategically acquire beachhead customer and enter the market.
• Redesigned the manager recovery process used in Microsoft R&D, by automatically reorganizing all cases with color codes which reduced customer turnaround time by 35%, thereby improving customer service index and satisfaction rate by 15%.
Marketing and Business Development Intern, Form3 Design Inc, Vancouver, CanadaMarketing Executive, Jasmin Infotech Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, IndiaTechnical Support Engineer, Microsoft R&D, Bengaluru, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering), Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/PadminiThupalliSiva
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Ambitious Artistic Technology Innovator
Andy (Yu) Tian
Leading technology innovator with 5 years’ experience in the visual effects industry. Versatile problem solver and strategic thinker with success in helping company to build its first overseas division and multisite pipelines. Improved technology workflow in production of award winning movies such as Batman vs Superman, American Sniper, Jungle Book and Lego movies.
• Led development for particle projection software in Lego Movie 2.
• Set up software infrastructure for a new Vancouver division for Animal Logic Studios, and reduced 50% artist time.
• Improved cloth simulation artistic results for movie production of Batman vs. Superman.
Software Engineer, Animal Logic Studios, Vancouver, CanadaSoftware Engineer, Moving Picture Company, Vancouver, CanadaPlatform Test Engineer, Ericsson, Burnaby, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of British Columbia
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www.linkedin.com/in/andy-yu-tian
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Creative & Entrepreneurial Product Professional
Abhishek Yadav
Information science engineer with over 5 years of experience in conceptualizing, develop-ing and implementing web and mobile based applications. Deep technical background and expertise in managing product lifecycle of complex and highly scalable tech products. A proactive social worker with over 8 years of experience in not-for-profit sector, recipient of various national and international accolades.
• Conceptualized, designed, developed and implemented Bookcrust, an integrated SaaS solution for k-12 schools, used by over 120,000+ students and parents. Reduced overhead cost of a school by 40% and increased productivity of teachers and administrative staff by 30%.
• Developed and implemented a sports management system a SaaS solution for the Central Board of Secondary Education, India, which was used by over 11,000+ schools in the country and saved the Board more than INR 3million every sports season.
• Defined product strategy, business case and integration flows for B2B app-store at Posist technologies, leading to a product that went live in three months with 15 partners onboard.
Head Strategic Alliance and App store, Posist Technologies, New Delhi, IndiaFounder, Navikaran Infotech, New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Engineering (Information Science), R.V College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India
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www.linkedin.com/in/abhishekyadav-/
Innovation | Entrepreneurship
Communication Extraordinaire
Mitchell Young
Driven leader with experience in different roles within the hospitality industry. People man-ager dedicated to developing managers and staff at multiple restaurant locations, while leading hundreds of staff members in their successes. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to both inspire and motivate. Strong organizational skills evidenced by track record in leading teams to meet profit and growth goals via innovative solutions.
• Led team of 95 staff to achieve more than $100,000 in total sales; formulated sales operations surrounding high volume days like New Year’s Eve or VIP events such as a Premiers of Canada lunch.
• Achieved an average of over 100% in external audits of team performance by conducting regular performance reviews to maintain brand and service standards.
• Developed profit maximization initiatives through reduction of total cost of sales, specifically with regards to product purchasing and inventory techniques.
Manager, Cactus Club Cafe Restaurants, Vancouver, CanadaBar Manager, Cactus Club Cafe Restaurants, Richmond, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (International Relations), University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada
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www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellyoung11391/
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