New Products & Product Management Awards Judging Committee

Mon is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in business development and software product development. He has successfully ideated, designed, and launched software applications for the telecommunications, enterprise, and consumer markets. Known for his ability to balance product utility and warranty, Mon focuses on creating user experiences that drive practical technology adoption.

Arif has nearly two decades of experience across manufacturing, supply chain, operations leadership, enterprise transformation, and program management. His career has been defined by leading large-scale operational transformations, strengthening global operating networks, and building organizations capable of delivering measurable business results. He has held progressively broader leadership roles, including Plant Director, Executive Director of Global Operations, and Vice President.

In recent executive roles, Arif has played a central role in shaping the Atmus supply chain following Atmus’ transition as an independent public company. He led the establishment of multiple independent distribution centers, strengthened Atmus’ manufacturing operating system, and advanced lean transformation across plants and distribution operations. His work has focused on enterprise performance, manufacturing and supply chain effectiveness, working capital discipline, customer delivery, operational resilience, and profitable growth.

As a former Plant Director, Arif led one of the company’s major U.S. manufacturing facilities, where he strengthened labor relations, advanced operational discipline, and built a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. His broader leadership experience spans manufacturing strategy, global supply chain planning, logistics and distribution network development, operational excellence, productivity improvement, and cross-functional business transformation. He is recognized for combining strategic thinking with practical execution in complex, enterprise-wide environments.

Arif also brings significant experience in new product launch execution, operational readiness, and the manufacturing capabilities required to bring products to market reliably and at scale — giving him a practical understanding of how product strategy, supply chain readiness, engineering, and business performance come together to create successful product outcomes.

Arif holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He has also completed executive development programs focused on enterprise leadership and business transformation.

Arif was invited to serve as Chair of the New Product & Product Management Judging Committee for the 2026 International Business Awards®, following two prior years of service as a Stevie Awards judge. This committee leadership role reflects the continued relevance of his executive experience in manufacturing, supply chain, operational excellence, product launch execution, and global enterprise leadership. His background enables him to evaluate product innovation, operational scalability, customer value, and measurable business and financial impact across industries.

Vishnu Kiran Bollu is a Senior SAP Security and Governance Specialist with over 15 years of experience in SAP Application Security, AI-driven security controls, and enterprise governance frameworks. He is known for integrating AI-based monitoring, risk analytics, and proactive governance to strengthen audit readiness and digital resilience. He is an active member of IEEE and ISACA.

With over 8 years of experience across product management, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Arence specializes in building and scaling AI and Agentic products from 0 to 1. A dedicated problem-solver, he is committed to democratizing AI and making complex autonomous systems accessible and impactful for everyone.

Chief Architect at Portworx by PureStorage, leading technical strategy for enterprise data management solutions used by Fortune 500 companies. Founding engineer who helped drive the company from startup to successful acquisition. Guiding customers through strategic infrastructure modernization, enabling business transformation at scale. Focus on innovation that delivers tangible business outcomes.

Sam Dichoso is a telecom and technology executive with deep expertise in product strategy, innovation and commercial management. He has led the launch of new connectivity and digital services, combining technical insight with strong business acumen. He promotes customer-centric product practices and mentors emerging industry leaders.

Weilong Gao is an AI Product Designer leading the end-to-end user experience for TikTok’s Subscription product, a core monetization feature supporting over 20 million creators worldwide. Specializing in intuitive, scalable AI-driven solutions, his work has been featured in Yahoo News and recognized with prestigious honors like the iF and A' Design Awards.

Manish Garg, a Senior Leader at Hikma Pharmaceuticals, directs IT applications and innovation across manufacturing and supply chains. With over 20 years of digital transformation experience spanning HP, Apple, and global biopharma. A senior member of IEEE and judge for the Fierce Pharma Awards. He is a keynote speaker in global events and conferences, contributor to industry groups and roundtable.

Sayantan Ghosh is a senior engineering leader with deep expertise in building large-scale AI and Data platforms that power products used by billions globally. With leadership roles across Meta, Uber, LinkedIn, and eBay, he has driven some of the industry’s most influential machine learning and data infrastructure initiatives powering products used by billions of users worldwide.

Ashi is a Supply Chain Manager at Amazon with 4+ years of experience in procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Ashi is passionate about optimizing retail operations through data-driven planning, automation, and sustainable practices. Her focus is on using analytics to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and global supply chain performance.

Amit Jain is a cross-border M&A and strategy expert with 15+ years of experience across Citi, PwC, KPMG, and Grant Thornton. As Principal at USACFO and a fractional CFO to VC-backed startups, he drives international expansion and financial excellence. An active angel investor in 40+ startups, he brings strong analytical, strategic, and entrepreneurial judgment.

Venkata Sai Reddy Kotu is a Senior Software Engineer at DocuSign, architecting Intelligent Agreement Management systems supporting millions in revenue. A Distinguished Fellow of SCRS, Fellow of IETE, and Senior Member of IEEE, he brings 15+ years of expertise in API-first architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven automation to digital transformation.

Darshan Mehta is a Product Manager for Applied AI at AT&T, with experience spanning product management, UX strategy, and analytics across large-scale platforms. He has led product work at Unity and Meta on advertising and cloud experiences, focusing on growth, monetization, and experimentation. Mr. Mehta's work on privacy-preserving machine learning algorithms has been globally recognized.

Nishant spearheaded strategic partnerships across Connected TV and Automotive at YouTube, negotiating with Fortune 100s, launching in-car media experiences, pushing YouTube’s reach across devices with cutting-edge innovations, and generating billions in revenue. Crafting new opportunities, steering strategic vision, and driving innovation are at the core of Nishant’s passion.

Akash Rathi is a hardware Product Leader at Google with 16+ years of experience, specializing in Product Management, Engineering, & Operations in Consumer Electronics. He holds a Wharton MBA & UC Berkeley Masters. Passionate about solving real user problems through technology, he has successfully led multi-million dollar consumer hardware products from concept to launch with mass media acclaim.

Gowdhaman Sadhasivam is an entrepreneur and AI leader with over a decade of experience driving innovation across defense, insurance, and space intelligence. He has led AI engineering, product development, and digital transformation initiatives, helping organizations bridge research and real-world deployment through scalable, responsible artificial intelligence.

Sandeep is a data-driven leader with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between complex data science and actionable business strategy. Currently, Sandeep leads marketing analytics for Devices and Services at Google, where he focuses on building robust measurement infrastructure and driving cross-functional experimentation that scales.

Engineering leader with 13 years of experience in Search, AI/ML, Distributed Systems & Product Management. Passionate about building scalable new products, improving user experience, and enabling teams through mentorship and strong technical leadership. Delivered major wins in latency, relevance, and infrastructure efficiency, saving millions through platform, code, and data-driven optimizations.

Shatrunjay Kumar Singh is a senior technology leader and full-stack engineer with 20+ years of experience in financial technology and legal analytics. At Bloomberg LP, he leads secure, AI-enabled platforms for Bloomberg Law, Gov, and Tax, including LLM-powered legal analytics. A CISSP, he combines deep technical expertise with cloud security leadership and active mentorship.

Ankit is the Co-founder & CTO of ParallelDots, a $6.5M-funded retail AI company helping global consumer goods brands improve retail execution through cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning solutions. At ParallelDots, he has led the development of their flagship product, ShelfWatch, which is used by Fortune 500 CPG companies worldwide to drive sales growth and operational efficiency.

Ankit Srivastava is an award-winning technology leader, recipient of the Stevie Technology Award, and former judge for the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. With expertise across cloud, IoT, and AI-driven platforms, he drives innovation, champions diversity, and empowers organizations through secure and scalable digital solutions.

Jialun is currently working at TechExcel as a product manager. Jialun's role is to improve user flows, design interactive prototypes in Figma for developer handoff, plan and manage sprints, and run test cases to ensure each release meets high-quality standards and deadlines. Previously, Jialun also interned as a UX designer at Midea, where he worked on the interface design of a smart thermostat.

Technology Architect with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions across banking, financial services, healthcare, and telecom domains. Currently leading and enhancing enterprise platforms with AI-driven capabilities at U.S. Bank, specializing in Agentic AI architectures, API governance automation, intelligent observability, and GraphQL MCP server implementations.

Craig A. Woodill is an accomplished oil and gas operations leader with 29 years of international experience spanning LNG, oil production, and chemical processing in the USA, Canada, and Qatar. Currently serving as Operations Training and Integrity Superintendent at LNG facility, Craig specializes in Plant Operations, Training and HSEQ.