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Franck Noel, Head of Solutions Architects at Amazon Web Services for SMB East. He previously led a team of builders in Socal focused on the Mid-Enterprise space and has been at AWS for just over 2.5 years
Franck currently resides in Philadelphia and is passionate about technology and its effect on companies and society. He has worked with customers of various sizes and industries helping them solve several transformational challenges through the use of AWS cloud technologies like Resmed, NextGen, Chewy, Axway, and others in Southern California. Prior to joining AWS, Franck spent several years working on other sales and pre-sales roles with a variety of customers at Cisco Systems. helping
customers like Comcast and Vonage transform the Telecom industry. Franck has several certifications from the information technology industry including several AWS certifications. Franck is an Electrical Engineer graduate from SUNY at Stony Brook, NY.
Sreedhar is currently the CTO of ACS Solutions, a global IT services/solutions company
Sreedhar is an industry thought leader with many publications in industry journals such as InformationWeek, ComputerWorld, and CIO, on emerging technologies to his credit. The links to his papers are listed on his LinkedIn profile.
Sreedhar just published a book “Frispect”, which is about leadership and teamwork with IT Consulting as the backdrop. It is available on Amazon.com and iTunes etc.
nil is the CEO of PRIMUS Global Services, an IT Staffing and Solutions provider with operations in US, India, Germany, UK & Mexico. Anil was the founder and CEO of RailcarRx before it was acquired in Oct, 2020. Along with his involvement at PRIMUS, Anil currently is the VP of Product Strategy at Kaleris, a global accelerator of Supply Chain Execution. For over 20 years, Anil has held leadership positions at several of the leading Healthcare, Rail and Technology focused enterprises. Originally from India, he now lives in Dallas/Fort Worth area with his wife and two children.
Chandra Gundlapalli is celebrated for dedication to the business transformation leadership with Marquis Who's Who in America top executive & National Diversity Council Top 100 diverse leader recognition. Chandra excels as a Global Vice President at Unisys, a $2B Fortune 800, where he heads Applications business with a passion for driving business value through 80% speed-to-market modernization, delivery excellence, and high performing global TEAM of TEAMS Operating Model™.
Chandra is Forbes's official writer on emerging technology & cultural transformations based on leadership experience at Charles Schwab, Thomson Reuters, Dell, Vistra Energy, and Cap Gemini. Chandra has an MS and a bachelor's degree in Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Chandra is a mentor at The DEC Network promoting entrepreneurship; advisor at Halen, the next big $1.5 trillion market industry disruption.
You can find him cheering for Indian cricket and Dallas Cowboys American football while co-authoring leadership books on the weekends. Chandra volunteers at National Multiple Sclerosis & Support Our Soldiers as an executive sponsor.
Venkat Paruchuri is currently the Global Chief Information Officer of Oregon Tool.
Venkat has a proven track record of success in Information Technology and Digital Transformation with over 25 years of experience.
Earlier, Venkat served as the Vice President of IT at Lennox International for nearly 5 years where he was instrumental in building the Business Applications and Advanced Technology team. Venkat also led the formation of the Chief Information Architect’s Office, Advanced Technology and Data Science teams and introducing new and emerging technologies to Lennox in an effort embrace and foster the use of technology across all business functions. Prior to this role, he served as Head of eCommerce and Supply Chain IT at Keurig Dr Pepper for nearly 9 years where he led a number of ecommerce, Supply Chain Transformation and Omnichannel Distribution initiatives. Prior to Dr Pepper, Venkat spent 13 years in Consulting with Accenture, KPMG and Johnson Controls.
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Jayesh Menon, Sr. Advisor Investment Attraction for the City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. In his role, he creates, implements and evolves market-focused strategies to attract new business investments and partnership opportunities to the City of Brampton. Responsible for comprehensive consultative service throughout the investment lifecycle, including following through on client requests, facilitating key introductions, understanding client needs, and providing end-to-end guidance throughout the establishment of new operations within the City of Brampton.
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There is a definite process of understanding the power Storytelling and utilizing it for serving yourself and others. It is not that easy, but it is a process and can be learnt by anyone. Once you master it, you will find many new doors opening for you that you never even knew existed.
Deepak is “fanatic” walking and talking storyteller, certified “world class speaking coach” and a professional speaker. In real terms, his 13 years journey with toastmasters and experimenting with speaking is his qualification.
In his journey of Speaking, he has trained 30000+ leaders across the world from the organizations like Vodafone, Shell, Maruti, Honda, Accenture, IBM, Plan International, PWC, KPMG, KNPC, Nestle and many more.
Founder of Deepak Sharma Speaks and Speak to Shine Academy, he launched his YouTube channel focusing on Storytelling and Communication. In 2019, he became the Public Speaking Champion of Houston District and also being inducted as Professional Member of National Speaker Association, USA.
He firmly believes if you believe in self, listen to your mentors and follow a simple process, you will start opening all the doors that exists in this world of and you will simply be unstoppable.
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Tom is the Chief Operating Officer for Revive, a process intelligence leader, and Otis.ai an AI based ad tech platform focused on the growth and success of SMB's. In his role Tom oversee's product strategy, development and implementation in addition to partnerships and marketing. Previously a divisional CIO for Verizon Tom led transformation programs in customer service, billing, product development and corporate systems. Tom oversaw the IT transformation efforts at Verizon and resource planning across all levels of strategic partners across $2B in annual spend in third party labor. Prior to moving to IT Tom led multiple successful product development organizations, had P&L responsibility for a $250M revenue stream and led the development of third party digital ecosystems that grew to over 60M customers in 3 years. Tom has an Executive MBA in marketing from the Rutgers Business school, a Masters of Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MA and BA in Economics from Rutgers University.
Srinivas is Currently leading Honeywell's Connected Industrial efforts in software innovation, IoT solutions, data analytics, and new business development.
He has More than 25 years of extensive experience in leading and transforming technology teams across various geographical locations while partnering with the business to serve and delight customers. Responsible for managing product and operational budget yearly. Complete technology ownership and results-driven strives for progress and perfect later. Culturally sensitive, capable of creating highly motivated teams, and has a good appetite for risks. Excellent experience in diving deep, operating at all levels, and building mission-critical systems. A strong believer in “The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend."
Vikram Ramani has over 23+ years of progressive experience in Fintech and Financial Services industry. Vikram is currently Senior Vice President responsible for product development and delivery of digital banking, payments and merchant experience platforms at FIS. Vikramhas had various leadership roles in technology and professional services throughout his career including CIO roles across different domains. He is passionate about creating and driving a transformation culture that will influence change across people, process and technology.
Thomas Mazzaferro joined Western Union in February of 2020 as the Chief Data Officer. Before that he made his mark at HSBC and JP Morgan Chase, spearheading digital initiatives in technology, operations, risk, compliance, and retail banking. At HSBC, Thomas was the Global Head of Retail Stress Testing & Capital Management, and moved on to become the Chief Data Officer of HSBC N.A. While at JP Morgan Chase, Thomas held COO roles in IT, and was Executive Director of Risk Management and a Business Unit CFO.
Neelu Sethi is Award-winning digital transformation leader with 25+ years of experience across Consumer Product Goods, Hospitality, Healthcare and Textile industries with passion for driving digital innovation & operational excellence. I take pride in being a trusted advisor & partner across the executive leadership and business functions to enable business strategy.
Her recent humbling recognitions include 'Top 15 Business Women of Dallas', 'DBJ Women-In-Technology Winner', 'Digital Transformer of the Year', 'CGT's Excellence in IT Transformation', 'Dallas Power50' and '2018, 2019 & 2020 Orbie CIO of the year finalists'.
Satish, in his role as VP and CIO, is responsible for the Digital Transformation and Data Centralization across the McKesson conglomerate, while he has vast experience overseeing development of technology platforms and solutions in support of sales, distribution, operations, supply chain, Retail, HR and e-commerce for AT&T Communications' Entertainment Group. Satish leads a large team of technology professionals responsible for creating seamless customer experiences utilizing the latest in software architecture, AI, advancing digital technologies and resiliency engineering solutions to support the evolving needs of business agility and transformation.
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First Business Bank specializes in business banking, including commercial banking and specialty finance, private wealth, and bank consulting services, and through its refined focus delivers unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness.
Since 1983, Ram Associates has served the Central New Jersey community as trusted advisors and valued business partners. Ram Associates has grown dramatically in the last decade to become one of the leading public accounting and business consulting firms in Central New Jersey.
Ram Associates is a full-service accounting, tax and business advisory firm with expertise in public, private and specialized audits. In addition to traditional accounting, audit and tax services, we provide services in specialized areas such as, acquisitions and divestitures, business valuations, cost segregation, fraud and forensic accounting, employee benefit plan audits, and management consulting.
Our clients range from individuals to closely-held businesses, manufacturing and distribution organizations, listed and not-for-profit entities. Most Ram Associates clients are located in U.S. or that are U.S. subsidiaries of Foreign entities.
The partner and staff of Ram Associates all have a solid foundation in the various industry including years of experience in setting up of start-ups, and consulting assignments with various industry across US. In particular, it is the technical strength of our partner and his direct personal involvement in all aspects of the engagement that sets Ram Associates apart from other CPA firms.
We are a team of the brightest most forward-thinking tax and financial professionals. We use the most timely, proactive tax planning solutions available today that are really used by some of the most successful and profitable organizations and individuals in the country.
We give you a plan for beating the IRS legally. We'll find the missing opportunities that may be costing you thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes, you don't need to pay. Then show you how proactive planning can rescue those dollars. We offer real advanced tax, financial and business planning that shows our clients what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.
In 2010, Sanjay Taxpro Inc opened its doors and since then has grown into one of the leading CPA firms headquartered in Silicon Valley. The firm Focuses on small to medium-sized businesses, and high net-worth individuals, providing full-service financial, tax, payroll and accounting services. Sanjay Taxpro Inc has evolved to offer the depth and breadth of services consistent with that of a large CPA firm, yet remining committed to providing the responsiveness, efficiency, flexibility and personal attention expected from a mid-size CPA firm.
Kodem Law’s attorneys focus on Immigration and Corporate law, assisting some clients in visa petitions and others in drafting and reviewing contracts. We aim to make the complex and ever-changing challenge of immigration into a more manageable process. We also provide corporate law services, ensuring that your questions are answered and that your contracts, business operations, and legal matters are well-executed. Our attorneys take pride in representing our clients, and we hold ourselves to strict professional standards.
Legacy Wealth Planner creates customized financial plans for each and every client. Our business model is designed to cater to the needs of both businesses and individuals, and our goal is to help you strive to achieve your long-term and short-term financial goals. Since we know how challenging financial planning can be, we’re here to join hands with you to help you attempt to organize your financial life.
Through the firm’s relationship with Emerson Equity LLC, Sudhir Pai, an Investment Advisor and Registered Representative who guides you with your financial planning, supporting you in striving to achieve your financial goals. He evaluates your needs and risk tolerance and prepares a customized, robust plan to match the financial needs of your business.
Legacy Wealth Planner develops plans suited for your specific needs. Our goal is to eliminate the complexity around evaluating and selecting your insurance and investment needs. Legacy Wealth Planner offers you guidance to sort through the vast array of products and confusing literature available to you.
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Subhash Vanga is a seasoned leader and head of solutions architects for the US SMB at AWS. He has held leadership positions at Oracle, IBM, and EMC Corporation. Subhash has deep expertise in cloud strategies, helping customers leverage cloud innovation to achieve business goals.
Ben Schreiner is the Head Of Business Development for US SMB at AWS. With over 20 years of experience, Ben focuses on partnering with customers to solve some of the most complex digital transformation challenges. He is a passionate speaker and mentor to future CIOs, IT managers, and IT professionals.
Franck Noel, Head of Solutions Architects at Amazon Web Services for SMB East. He previously led a team of builders in Socal focused on the Mid-Enterprise space and has been at AWS for just over 2.5 years
Franck currently resides in Philadelphia and is passionate about technology and its effect on companies and society. He has worked with customers of various sizes and industries helping them solve several transformational challenges through the use of AWS cloud technologies like Resmed, NextGen, Chewy, Axway, and others in Southern California. Prior to joining AWS, Franck spent several years working on other sales and pre-sales roles with a variety of customers at Cisco Systems. helping
customers like Comcast and Vonage transform the Telecom industry. Franck has several certifications from the information technology industry including several AWS certifications. Franck is an Electrical Engineer graduate from SUNY at Stony Brook, NY.
Ashish Mehra is Solutions Architecture Manager for US SMB East at AWS. With over 15 years of IT experience, Ashish is passionate about solving complex cloud transformation challenges for SMB customers.
Ashish loves to mentor and coach new managers and IT professionals looking to jump-start their careers in cloud technologies.
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A full-service immigration law firm with our principal office located in Dallas, Texas. We have a talented roster of legal professionals and serve diverse clientele, from small businesses and multinational corporations to high-net-worth individuals. Past clients have included tech start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and companies across all industries and sectors
Kavitha Akula is the founder and managing attorney of Akula & Associates established in 2008 located in North Dallas TX. Akula is a full-service immigration law firm with a majority of their clientele seeking employment-based immigration services. Mrs. Akula personally has extensive experience in a wide variety of employment-based immigration, focusing on H-1B, labor certifications, foreign investors/entrepreneurs aka EB-5, individuals of extraordinary ability, as well as nonimmigrant applications for professional workers, managers and executives.
Mrs. Akula completed her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. She received her Master of Laws (LLM) from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX and Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from India. A fun fact that is not well known is that she is also a licensed Patent Attorney, although she does not currently practice in this area.
Wasden Banias, LLC, works to overcome government denials and delays of immigration applications. Most often this involves litigation in federal court, but frequently includes direct engagement with the immigration agencies prior to filing suit and during the investigation and site visit stages. Since 2018 the firm has saved the industry hundreds of millions of dollars as a result of successful litigation.
Patel Law Group is a full-service law firm with a specialized Immigration Department that focuses on Business-immigration related matters. Chris Prescott is a Partner and experienced Immigration- Attorney. He provides fast and effective legal advice on H-1B petitions and green card processing and works with numerous IT Consulting firms in the Dallas area and throughout the U.S.
Dammanna Law, PLLC provides a full range of business immigration legal services specifically crafted to address every client's needs. Both businesses and families can be assisted with filing permanent immigrant work visas or temporary nonimmigrant visas. Dammanna Law strives to meet clients’ expectations efficiently and minimize immigration-related costs and inconvenience.
OnlineVisas Intelligent Immigration Platform™ is the fastest and most reliable way to get US visas. It builds attorney-guided legal briefs with leading case law and memorandum. AI technology parses information from documents to build cases quicker. 100% approvals for 50+ companies for 2021 H-1B cap season.
H-1Bs $499 EB-2/3 $2399.
Bhanu B. ILINDRA, Esq., is a managing attorney and founder of BBI Law Group P.C., which has its office in Herndon, VA. He is a top-rated attorney who has more than 17 years of experience in Immigration Law.
Mr. Ilindra represents companies as well as individuals who need guidance and support regarding all applicable immigration law and regulations. Mr. Ilindra not only provides exceptional representation but also provide invaluable counsel to business owners and employers looking to hire foreign workers especially high skilled foreign workers. Mr. Ilindra’s clientele include small, midsize to large companies in numerous industry sectors mainly information technology, science, engineering, healthcare, and financial services et al. His representation includes immigration matters involving any of the following:
• Employment-based immigration
• Family-based immigration
• EB-5 investor visa programs
• Corporate Compliance
• I-9 and E-Verify compliance
• Naturalization matters
• All other immigration matters.
Mr. Ilindra works hard to uphold his firm's reputation and helps direct the firm’s strategy and operations. Mr. Ilindra always strives to devise the most effective immigration strategies possible to help his clients achieve their goals efficiently by drawing upon his extensive experience and vast resources. Over the course of his career, Mr. Ilindra thrived for creating positive client experiences for US and global employers and their employees. He also participated and conducted in many numerous immigration awareness lectures and seminars with many nonprofit/cultural organizations across the United States.
Mr. Ilindra has earned listings with Top Attorneys of North America, Top100 Lawyers, and Lawyers of Distinction in recognition for his impeccable professionalism and outstanding service in immigration matters. Mr. Ilindra also received designation as among the top immigration law attorneys in his region as well as the entire country, and he has received numerous positive testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.
Hammond Neal Moore, LLC is a full-service immigration law firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio with offices in Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Dallas, TX. We have a national practice, serving clients located throughout the United States. We began operations in 1991 and since that time have provided representation to individuals and corporations, handling both family and business based types of cases.
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I have a broad range of experience and advise clients on the business and tax aspects of structuring their investments for maximum profitability. I work with entities across the corporate growth cycle from early stage private companies to established publicly traded entities. I have extensive cross-border experience advising foreign companies operating in the United States, as well as advising domestic companies operating abroad.
I represent parties engaging in mergers and acquisitions (both tax-free and taxable), joint ventures and partnerships, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and dispositions. I provide sophisticated advice on identifying opportunities to add value through effective planning both before and after a transaction. I also have experience in advising fund sponsors, investment advisers and investors in identifying and implementing tax-efficient structures worldwide to enhance after-tax yield. I structure investments for US and non-US investors across a broad base of asset classes including real estate, debt and equities, operating businesses and alternative investments.
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Adil Adi, Chairman of The ADI Group, is an entrepreneur and investor who has successfully founded and scaled multiple businesses. Adi currently oversees the corporate vision across growth strategies and investments across the organization while supporting the technology and market development. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Adi is passionate about healthcare and improving our collective quality of life.
Adi again leverages his Family Office to deliver guidance, relationships and investment into early stage healthcare & life sciences companies such as Omada Health, Sonavex and Rejuvenation Technologies. Moreover, he is constantly supporting local academic researchers at institutes like UT Southwestern, MD Anderson and the Texas Medical Center. He currently sits on the board of the Mary Crowley Cancer Center which aims to expedite clinical trials for cancer patients.
Lastly, Adil enjoys giving back to the entrepreneurial community by bringing together social stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, and other meaningful relationships from his network. If Adil wasn’t doing any of the above, he probably would have become a professional singer / actor. He is the first to jump on the mic and get a crowd going in group sing.
He enjoys cycling, walking his beagle Shooter and supporting his sons on the golf course.
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Patrick Papalia leads Archer’s New York and Hackensack Office business litigation groups. Mr. Papalia has an extensive trial record of successful verdicts on complex business litigation and labor matters. Mr. Papalia is a first chair trial lawyer, attaining Certified Civil Trial Attorney status from the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a distinction attained by less than two percent of all practicing attorneys. Mr. Papalia received his initial trial certification in 2012 and achieved recertification in 2017. Mr. Papalia has implemented winning strategies on his litigation matters.
He has obtained no cause judgements on actions he has defended and obtained multimillion dollar recoveries in actions where his clients have been damaged in commercial disputes. Mr. Papalia’s practice encompasses various industries. Mr. Papalia has developed specialties in handling matters in the information technology, fashion, diamond and jewelry, hospitality and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Papalia also handles matters in many other diverse and varied industries.
Robert's practice surrounds the representation of employers in all aspects of immigration law and compliance. This includes representing employers in matters ranging from assisting employers with their visa and Permanent Resident needs for employees to developing a comprehensive immigration law compliance strategy.
Rob additionally has significant specific experience assisting clients in the sports industry. Rob serves as outside immigration counsel to several NHL franchises and additionally represents clients in professional football, baseball, soccer and golf. Rob additionally represents the athletic departments of colleges and universities in immigration and related compliance issues for their foreign athletes. Professional and Community Involvement American Immigration Lawyers Association Awards and Recognition Named a "Top Attorney" by SJ Magazine for Immigration Law (2019) and Sports Law (2021) Named a Rising Star by Law and Politics Magazine (2005-2007) Named an “Awesome Attorney” for Immigration by South Jersey
Magazine (2019) Articles and Presentations
Foreign Work Force Helps Sustain Our Local Businesses, The Legal Intelligencer, September 7, 2017.
Webinar: Pre-Immigration Tax Planning: Fundamental Framework and Important Issues Explored
Podcast: Your Life, Your Wealth – Episode 63
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Editor) - "Immigration Options for Artists & Entertainers, 2nd Edition" Immigration Dispatch: H-1B Visa - 2016 Filing Season
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Anil Grandhi is Founder and CEO of AG Fin Tax. AG Fintax helps small business owners on CFO services & tax planning services to save $10k-$50k in taxes every year.At AG FinTax, we apply the advanced tax reduction and wealth creation strategies used by some of the world's most successful enterprises to helping our small business and startup clients reduce their tax liability and save money.
We work with clients in the startup IT service, real estate, construction, healthcare, and foodservice industries.
In addition to our tax planning and strategy services, we offer bookkeeping, CFO, and controller services. We assist clients in building dynamic business and cash forecasts, managing cash flow, and developing month-end financial packages designed to help management make informed and timely decisions.
We can also create and implement best practices for accounting policies and procedures, and train and manage your staff to ensure results.
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Burgos & Garritson Law is a boutique firm that focuses on customer service and relentless advocacy for our clients. Lucas Garritson is the managing partner at for all employment-based immigration matters at the firm, which was established with his wife Jacqueline Burgos-Garritson, Esq. Lucas drew his inspiration and developed his passion to work in this field after working with his mentor and father-in-law Juan Luis Burgos-Gandia at his law firm Burgos & Burgos.
Our immigration attorneys have the knowledge and experience to assist you. We focus our practice on all types of Immigration matters, which include the following:
• Employment Based Immigration
• Family Based Immigration
• Federal Court Litigation
• Removal Defense
• ICE/HIS/DOL Investigations
• Immigration Compliance
Burgos & Garritson Law has attorneys licensed in the following jurisdictions:
• US Supreme Court
• Supreme Court of Texas
• Supreme Court of Oklahoma
• Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
• 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
• 1st Circuit Court of Appeals
• US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
• US District Court for Colorado
• US District Court for Northern District of Illinois
• US District Court for Nebraska
• US District Court for Puerto Rico
• US District Court for Western District of Oklahoma
• US District Court for Wisconsin
Scheef & Stone is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in Dallas, Frisco, and Marshall, Texas. We provide our clients with a wide range of legal services including, mergers & acquisitions, corporate, finance, banking, real estate, bankruptcy, construction, employment, energy, intellectual property, litigation, estate planning, and taxation law.
Brendan is the Founder & Managing Member of Evolute Capital. Evolute Capital invests in small to medium sized companies across the United States that are profitable, growing and have a desire to accelerate that growth to the next level. Evolute is passionate about partnering with strong owners and existing management teams to help facilitate evolution with patient capital, strategic expertise and both organic and M&A growth initiatives.
Founded in 1892, Sunflower has grown to over $7 billion in assets today, with the objective to help business owners drive shareholder value. Focus is growth-oriented small and mid-market size companies. Specialties in Structured Finance, Technology, Health Care, Public Finance, Debt Capital Markets, ABL and SBA lending. Syndication desk enabling larger, multi-bank transactions.
John Sipala is a Managing Director at Oberon Securities, LLC., one of the largest, fastest-growing middle-market-focused investment banking advisory firms in the U.S. He has been providing investment banking and advisory services to mid-market companies since 1996. His senior management operating experience, consulting and transaction expertise spans over 40 years.
John has completed over forty sell-side, buy-side, and financing transactions in a variety of IT Staffing, IT Solutions and Business Services businesses. He brings a unique blend of investment banking and real-world operational experience to his M&A practice.
Prior to entering the investment banking business, John held key management positions in a variety of public companies in industries that include technical staffing, manufacturing, business services, and retail. He holds a FINRA Series 79 and NASAA Series 63 license.
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George W. Bush served as 43rd President of the United States of America from 2001-2009. As Commander in Chief, President Bush worked to expand freedom, opportunity, and security at home and abroad. He entered office with a robust domestic agenda. His first initiative as President was the No Child Left Behind Act, a bipartisan measure that raised standards in schools, insisted on accountability in return for federal dollars, and led to measurable gains in achievement especially among minority students. Faced with a recession when he took office, President Bush cut taxes for every federal income taxpayer, which helped lead to an unprecedented 52 straight months of job creation. New free trade agreements enacted by the Bush Administration opened up American goods and services to new markets of more than 130 million consumers. Additionally, President Bush worked with Congress to modernize Medicare with a prescription drug benefit and introduced market forces to the healthcare system by establishing Health Savings Accounts. The Bush Administration also focused on a variety of environmental issues, including efforts to reduce emissions and create the world’s largest marine protected area.
Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, President Bush responded with a comprehensive strategy to protect the American people and wage a global war on terror. His administration built global coalitions to remove violent regimes in Afghanistan and Iraq that threatened America, liberating more than 50 million people from tyranny. Recognizing that liberty and hope are the best alternative to the extremist ideology of the terrorists, he provided unprecedented American support for young democracies and dissidents in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and elsewhere. President Bush also launched global HIV/AIDS and malaria initiatives that have saved millions of lives, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
President Bush grew up in Midland, Texas, as the eldest son of Barbara and George H.W. Bush – later the 41st President of the United States. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. President Bush also served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard. Following business school, he returned to Midland and met Laura Welch. They were married in 1977. After working in the energy business in West Texas for several years, President Bush moved to Dallas and joined a group of partners that purchased the Texas Rangers baseball franchise. In 1995, he was sworn in as the 46th Governor of Texas.
After the Presidency, President and Mrs. Bush founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a nonpartisan public policy and leadership development center that engages communities across the United States and around the world by developing leaders, advancing policy, and taking action to solve today’s most pressing challenges.
President Bush is the author of three bestselling books: Decision Points (2010), 41: A Portrait of My Father (2014), and Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors (2017), a collection of oil paintings and stories by President Bush honoring America’s military heroes.
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Over the course of a 29 yearlong & distinguished career in the technology industry Abid has established a reputation for bold transformative thinking, a laser focus on results and an unwavering commitment to maximizing stakeholder value. During a progression of several leadership roles, he has displayed a consistent ability to align and motivate his organizations to envision and deliver latest technology as it unfolds, resulting in market differentiation, rapid scaling and industry leading profitability.
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Rajeev Mehta is a Co-Founder & Partner of Recognize. Prior to Recognize, Raj spent 22 years at Cognizant Technology Solutions where he held various senior management positions. Most recently, Rajeev served as President of Cognizant from October 2016 until April 2019, responsible for the company’s overall P&L and leading the company’s global industry, geographic business units, consulting, Digital Business, and Digital Systems & Technology practice areas. During his tenure at Cognizant, Raj also served as Group Chief Executive Officer – IT Services from 2013 to 2016 and Chief Operating Officer from 2007 to 2011. Raj began his career at Deloitte & Touche and General Electric Information Systems. Raj received an M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business and a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Maryland. Raj is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from Carnegie Mellon University. Raj currently serves on the board of directors of QualiTest, Revature, and is the Chairman of Hexaware. In addition, he previously served on the board of directors of Andela.
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https://www.vitelglobal.com/Kavitha Akula
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