Marketing & events Awards Judging Committee 

Chair:
Dr. Richard Huzhaoyang, CEO
BrandChina WeStars Communicating Co., Ltd., Suzhou, JiangSu, China

Dr. Richard HUZHAOYANG, CEO of WeStars Communicating Co., Ltd, has more than 15 years working experience in Branding, advertising and communicating industry fields. He is also now working as academic leader of Advertising in Soochow University Applied Technology school.

Richard started his illustrious career via leadership roles at industry-leading Ogilvy&Mather, Mindshare, and Maxus China Headquarter serving top global and local clients such as SVW, Unilever, and DHL, leveraging his successful track records in Media Marketing &Brand Innovation. Dr. Hu has built up a robust network of industry professionals throughout the value chain. He uses professionalism and a consumer-centric & tech-savvy approach to solve problems & add significant values with his Clients.

Committee: 

Diana Akchurina, Founder
Easy Communications, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Diana Akchurina is the founder of Easy Communications, a marketing communications agency established in 2016. She is a professional in business development and marketing communications, with over 17 years of experience in business growth, social media marketing, public relations, and influencer marketing, primarily within the high-tech industry.

Daena Bougoure-Latchford, Marketing & Communications, Director
Butterfly Marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia        
Daena Bougoure-Latchford brings over 25 years of experience across airline, beauty, and pool & spa industries, excelling in sales, marketing, and operations. Her passion lies in helping brands reach their full potential through strategic team building and innovative growth strategies that deliver measurable results.

Chanuttita Chitmanasak, Regional CRM & Marketing Automation Manager - APAC
Chanuttita Chitmanasak is a seasoned marketing leader with expertise in CRM, marketing automation, and digital transformation. She drives data-driven strategies across multiple countries, focusing on customer engagement and personalization. She also shares her insights as a guest speaker at prominent marketing events.

Dr. Ankoor Dasguupta, Chief Experience Officer
Garage Collective, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India    
As a Founding Member of President’s Circle at Harvard Square, Dr. Dasguupta is an executive coach (ICF accredited PCC) & an empaneled Speaker at the Indian Speaker Bureau.  He was honored with the Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Inspiration Award in 2024. He is a keynote speaker & C-suite leader.

Ma. Belen Fernando, Board of Directors
Magna Anima Teachers College, Inc., Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines
Ma. Belen Fernando, or Blen, is a multi-awarded marketer and industry leader, with leadership experiences from local and multinational companies. She was the CMO of Alaska Milk Corp (FrieslandCampina Phils.) who grew the business into Php21Bn company, leading the company in dairy and leading its exemplary sports and nutrition program.

Eric Hsieh, Managing Director
Lead In Med Co.,Ltd., Hsinchu City, North Dist., Taiwan
An innovative and strategic entrepreneur with more than 20 years of marketing experience in top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.  

Dominic Stallard, Experience & Creative Leader
The XMakers, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore   
Dominic is the Founder of The XMakers, and a specialist in Experience, Creativity, and Innovation. He was the co-inventor of one of the world’s first clinically proven Covid-19 contact tracing solutions. Dominic led a 4-year project to improve a country’s citizen experience through mass communications and creating their new national anthem.

Phuong Tran, CEO
ExtendMax Vietnam Company Limited, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tran Thanh Phuong is the founder and CEO of ExtendMax, a leading compliance consulting firm in Vietnam. With expertise in product conformity certification and import-export regulations, he has supported global tech giants like Amazon, Cisco, and Lenovo. Phuong is also a recognized industry leader, honored with numerous international awards.

Gary Zhou, Founder
Brand Head, Beijing, China 
Gary has over 15 years of experience in commercial, branding, marketing, and visual design in the real estate industry. Gary is a key promoter of shopping center marketing in China, and is dedicated to providing solutions for branding, digitalization, and diversification for clients, as well as introducing international marketing concepts and resources to China.

New Products & Product Management Awards Judging Committee 

Chair:
Junghieh Shon, CEO
Brand HanaroADCOM, Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, Korea

A Design Management Expert, Educator, and Corporate Leader, Professor Junghieh Shon has been leading the development of next-generation designers and innovation in design thinking as an adjunct professor at Hanyang University's Department of Design for the past 10 years. Based on her deep insight that encompasses both academia and the field, she has taught students the importance of creative problem solving and strategic design management and presented a vision for the future design industry.

In addition, while successfully operating HanaroADCOM for 30 years, she has established an innovative corporate operation model through the convergence of design and management. With a management philosophy that integrates design creativity and business strategy, she has achieved results that lead market trends and maximize brand value in various projects. As a result, she has established herself as a trusted leader in the industry by winning numerous domestic and international awards and creating successful business cases.

Based on her experience as an educator, practitioner, and professional judge in the field of design management, Junghieh Shon will provide fair and in-depth evaluations based on creativity, strategic insight, and many years of practical experience.
 

Committee:

Experience Efeosa Akhigbe, MBA Student at UChicago, Ex Assistant Manager @ EY, Ex Senior Associate @ PwC, Corporate Development Associate at C+UP
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience Efeosa Akhigbe is a finance and energy professional with over 7 years’ financial advisory experience. He has closed deals worth over $150m+ across West and Central Africa. He is passionate about sustainable energy, and he is an MBA student at UChicago Booth School of Business.

Adewale Akinrinde, Vice President  
Bank Of America Corporation, Pennington, New Jersey, United States    
Jamesons is a financial services professional with about 20 years of experience and exposure. Currently, he is a VP in Bank of America with a master’s degree in product management. Jamesons loves to design and innovate. He also helps younger people to become better thinkers, readers, and leaders.

Shyam Alok, Director, Digital Transformation
Object Technology Solutions, Inc, Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Shyam Alok is a 17+ year seasoned technology and product leader who heads AI-driven digital transformation across logistics, retail, BFSI, and healthcare. He is an author, member of the Forbes Technology Council, Royal Fellow member with IOASD and IEEE Senior Member. He drives SaaS innovation, mentors startups, and develops leaders.

Vijay Antonyraj, Vice President, Data & Analytics
Equifax, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States   
As a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience, Vijay brings a wealth of expertise in data and analytics, coupled with a proven track record of leadership across the USA, Canada, and the UK. Currently serving as Vice President of Data and Analytics, Vijay is recognized as a visionary leader, and mentor.

Raveendra Babu Gangavaram, Business Relationship Manager
TATA Consultancy Services, Dallas, Texas, United States

Rahul Bagai, Founder
CloudSage, Bothell, Washington, United States    
Rahul is a globally recognized software engineering leader with 15+ years specializing in SaaS cloud computing, distributed systems, and AI innovation. Holding senior roles at Meta (Facebook), Expedia, and AssemblyAI, he led transformative projects driving scalability, cost-efficiency, and industry benchmarks. He's an IEEE Senior Member, award-winning technologist, and active mentor.

Utkarsh Bajpai, Investment Associate
General Catalyst, New York City, New York, United States
Utkarsh is a VC investor at General Catalyst, a global multistage VC fund with an AUM of $32B+. Before GC, he spent 6 years in the India ecosystem as a Consumer Tech PM and as a VC investor at Elevation Capital. He was trained as an engineer.

Sarvesh Baveja, Vice President, Head of Risk and Data Science
Fundbox Inc, San Francisco, California, United States         
Sarvesh Baveja is the Head of Credit and Model Risk Management at Fundbox, a leading AI-powered SMB lending platform. With over 14 years of experience in SMB lending, risk management, and AI-driven underwriting, he has pioneered scalable credit products and solutions.

Nishit Bhasin, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer  
Incskill (Techstars 2024, Forbes 2025), Roanoke, Texas, United States
Nishit Bhasin is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at IncSkill, a Techstars-backed startup focused on AI-powered accessibility solutions. With extensive product experience across multiple startups, he has collaborated with industry leaders like OpenAI, Microsoft, Bosch, and GSMA, earning recognition in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2025.

Gaurang Bhavsar, Associate Director - Regulatory Affairs
Micro Labs USA, Inc., Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Gaurang Bhavsar has been Associate Director – Regulatory Affairs of Micro Labs USA, Inc. since 2019. He has more than 18 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs and Research & Development. A graduate of Long Island University. He also serves as a peer reviewer for pharmaceutical journals and mentoring Regulatory Affairs professionals.

Anukool Damle, Manager, Innovation and Business Optimization  
WM, Houston, Texas, United States     
Anukool has been associated with the Transportation & Logistics industry for over 15 years. He is the manager of business optimization and innovation at WM (Waste Management. He specializes in building and operationalizing end to end solutions for route planning and execution systems. His projects have been recognized across the industry.

Abhishek Dhawan, Director, Software Product Management
Arlo Technologies, Milpitas, California, United States     
Abhishek is Director, Software Product management at Arlo technologies. He has been in leadership roles since 2018 and has been responsible for complete customer experience, AI, Automations and the new feature introduction in the Arlo Mobile and Web Apps.  Abhishek has overall 18+ years of experience in product development.

Manoj Ghag, Senior Director
Capgemini India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
With over 23 years of IT expertise in Telecom OSS/BSS, Manoj is a highly skilled Chief Architect and leader in end-to-end architecture design, transformation, and integration for global Communication Service Providers (CSPs). Specializing in Cloud, AI, and Digital transformations, Manoj has successfully led numerous large-scale programs, working closely with C-level executives.

Shreedhar Murthy Hebbur Subbaraju, Senior Product Engineer
Dematic Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Shreedhar Murthy Hebbur Subbaraju has over two decades of experience in product and systems design and manufacturing engineering. His expertise ranges from complex injection moldings to critical aero-engine component development.

Akhil Khunger, VP Quantitative Analytics
Barclays, Tenafly, New Jersey, United States 
Akhil, a seasoned financial engineering and risk management professional, currently serves as a QA financial modeling specialist at Barclays. Over the past decade, he has held significant roles at institutions like Citibank and HSBC. His expertise in time series analysis and statistical modeling has led to the creation of sophisticated financial models.

Harshita Lall, Product Lead
Walmart, San Francisco, California, United States    
Harshita is currently a product lead at Walmart, where she has been for almost 6 years. After several leadership positions in the government sector, she moved to continue her product management career in AdTech and e-commerce. She is also a published author and has a deep interest in philanthropy

Hemandu Malhotra, Business Process Consultant
Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, Florida, United States         
Hemandu is an Agile-Scrum certified product owner with a robust tenure exceeding ten years within the healthcare domain. His expertise lies in dissecting intricate business conundrums and architecting efficacious and technologically sophisticated solutions tailored to stakeholder requisites. Hemandu is presently a business process consultant for the Florida Department of Health.

Palanivel Rajan Mylsamy, Director of Engineering Program Management
Cisco Systems INC, Milpitas, California, United States     
Results-driven Engineering Program Management and Business Operations Leader with over 19 years of extensive experience in Networking, Technology, and Globalization. Recognized for a strategic approach to transforming business operations in the digital era, specializing in digital operations, program and portfolio management, and change management. Proven track record in complex transformational projects.

Rama Krishna Panguluri, Senior Principal Software Engineer
CBRE, McKinney, Texas, United States
Rama Krishna Panguluri is a Sr. Principal Software Engineer at CBRE Inc. He has over 20+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable, multi-tiered, distributed software applications for enterprises in the Security/SIEM, financial, and Real Estate domains. He specializes in microservices architecture, high-availability applications, cloud migration, and security.

Kanishk Phulambrikar, Investment Associate
Peregrine Investments, Dallas, Texas, United States    
Kanishk Phulambrikar has been an Investments Analyst at Peregrine Group Investments since 2022, following roles at Tesla and Bridgeway Capital Management. He has several years of experience in investment research and is a graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas.

Siddhesh Sabnis, Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Chicago, Illinois, United States
Siddhesh, a Director in PwC’s Insurance Advisory practice, brings over a decade of P&C insurance expertise. A recognized leader in claims transformation, he drives efficiency, cost savings, and speed-to-market. His collaborative approach and industry credentials reinforce his reputation as a trusted advisor in the North American insurance market.

Nyajuddin Sheikh, Associate Director - BA
Synechron Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia, United States      
Nyajuddin Sheikh is Associate Director in an IT consulting organization with extensive experience in the FinTech domain. He has deep expertise in Product development and IT project deliveries. Engineering graduate with strong leadership abilities and passionate about technology and Innovation. He comes with digital transformation project experience.

Sneha Sivakumar, Senior Product Manager Technical       
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States  
Sneha is a Product leader at Amazon working on the latest Agentic AI/ML initiatives. She has over 15 years’ experience in product management, solving customer problems. She is also the Seattle Chapter president of Amazon’s Women in AI/ML. Sneha has a MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Priyanka Soni, Founder/ CEO/ Data Scientist
datAIsm, Pune, Maharashtra, India  
Priyanka Soni has 12 years of experience in the data science/artificial intelligence field. She holds 2 patents and has authored two journal papers in this field. She is the CEO/ founder for datAIsm. datAIsm leads AI frontiers for their clients in the US Healthcare industry.

Shoumian Xue, Senior Global Brand Partnership Manager
Tencent Games, Los Angeles, California, United States
Shoumian Xue is a Product Specialist with more than 10 years of experience in product development and product marketing. He excels in leading cross-functional, global teams to define vision and deliver outstanding product experiences. Currently at Tencent Games, he leverages agile methodologies to drive strategic and impactful global partnerships.

TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS JUDGING COMMITTEE

Chair:
Rajeev Aswal, Chief Technology Officer
Robotic Parking Systems Inc., Clearwater, Florida, United States

Rajeev Aswal joined Robotic Parking Systems in 2014 as an Automation Manager. From the outset, he focused on technological advancements, playing a pivotal role in shaping the automated parking industry with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. Over the years, Rajeev has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations, particularly in automated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging technology and driverless vehicle parking solutions within automated garages. These technological advancements, now patented, mark significant milestones in intelligent and eco-friendly parking solutions. In 2019, Rajeev’s patented EV Charging Plug technology was instrumental in securing a $40 million Automated Parking contract in Kuwait, featuring 100 EV charging stations. This cutting-edge innovation distinguished his company from competitors who lacked a similar technologically advanced and sustainable solution. The impact of these advancements was recognized in 2021 when his company received the "Technology Influencer" award, for which he was honored with a Certificate of Achievement. Building on this success, Rajeev recently led the design of an Automated and Sustainable Parking Garage in downtown Savannah, Georgia. This $11-12 million project, comprising over 550 parking spaces and 50 EV charging stations, is now in its final negotiation phase. The project reflects Rajeev’s commitment to sustainable mobility solutions through technological innovation.

One of the most notable milestones in Rajeev’s career occurred in 2017, when he led the installation and commissioning of the World’s Largest Automated Garage, earning a place in the Guinness World Records. His contributions in robotic automation, wireless networking, and system optimization played a crucial role in this success, securing a TUV certificate for achieving the fastest throughput in any Automated Garage.  Recognizing his impact on technological exports, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Rajeev the "Export Achievement Certificate" in 2021, further solidifying his role as a global innovator in sustainable automated parking solutions. Beyond corporate leadership, Rajeev actively contributes to shaping industry standards. As a selected member of Task Group 7 (TG7) in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), he plays a key role in developing fire safety and sustainability codes for EV Charging Stations in the U.S. and globally.

In 2023, his company was named "Most Innovative Parking Systems Provider – USA" by the Business Excellence Awards, recognizing his sustainability-focused innovations. Additionally, he was featured in the January 2024 edition of IEEE The SunCoast Signal Newsletter, where he shared insights on engineering, sustainability, and innovation. Rajeev’s passion for technology and education extends to his role as a judge at the Pinellas Regional Science and Engineering Fair and as a volunteer advisor at St. Petersburg College, where he contributes to developing engineering programs with a focus on innovation and sustainability. His online course, Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation Done Right, has educated over 2,370 professionals, including architects, engineers, and facility managers, on technological advancements in sustainable automated parking. As Rajeev continues to advance in his career, his commitment to innovation, sustainability, industry leadership, and community service remains steadfast. He strives to drive the future of Automated Parking Systems while actively giving back to the broader community. 

Committee:

Karanveer Anand, Technical Program Management
Google, San Jose, California, United States      
Karanveer is a Technical Program Manager at Google with over ten years of work experience ranging from startups to the world's largest technology companies. He is responsible for executing large, complex technical infrastructure projects with hundreds of engineers, impacting billions of people worldwide, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science.

Anshul Bahukhandi, Senior Software Engineer
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States
Anshul is a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon with 9 years of experience and a Master's in AI/ML. He specializes in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, having developed ranking and personalization models, GenAI solutions for image and video processing, and cloud-based micro-services. His expertise spans software architecture and scalable ML systems design.

Naveen Budda, Cofounder / CTO
Onionlife Pvt Ltd (Karmalife.ai), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Naveen Budda, Co-founder of KarmaLife.ai, driving fintech innovation in financial inclusion. With deep expertise in AI-powered digital lending and embedded finance, With over 15 years of experience, he has built scalable financial systems and solutions. An alumnus of IIMA, shaping the future of digital finance with deep tech solutions.

Mars Cacacho, Founder and CEO   
Hackthenorth.ph, Inc., Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley, Philippines  
Mars is an IT professional with 17 years of experience in the fields of cybersecurity, innovation, and tech leadership. As Founder of Hackthenorth.ph and Randomware.co, he leads impactful tech communities and drive consulting solutions. He has received national and international awards, highlighting his contributions to science, technology, and fostering digital transformation.
 

Arun Raju Chinna Raju, Doctorate in Business Management
Westcliff University, Redmond, Washington, United States

Aravind Chinnaraju, Senior Technical Program Manager
The Pokemon Company International, Redmond, Washington, United States 
Aravind Chinnaraju, Senior Technical Program Manager at The Pokemon Company International, has expertise in AI, Platform engineering, Data & Cloud Transformation, Gaming and Enterprise software.  He brings extensive leadership experience in strategic execution and product development of large-scale applications to millions of users worldwide.

Satya Dhavala, Director
Amazon.com, Seattle, Washington, United States

Balaji Ethirajulu, Director-Account Executive
Wipro, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States   
Balaji is a highly accomplished technology executive with over 19 years of experience transforming the financial services landscape. His career reflects a unique blend of deep technical acumen and strategic vision, enabling him to consistently deliver impactful solutions that enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive growth within the banking and financial industries.

Dr. Yesi Gusteti, Dean of Law and Business Faculty
Universitas Dharmas Indonesia, Dharmasraya, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia    
Yesi is an academic interested in the development of technology for the improvement of business and the general welfare of society. With over 10 years as an academic and 25 years in the field of human resource development, Yesi's current focus is on researching the impact of technology on women and small businesses

Pradeep Reddy Guttha, Associate Director, Architecture & Strategy
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Pradeep Reddy Guttha is a high-achieving and strategically focused technology leader with over 11 years of experience in IT, specializing in Salesforce Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Transformation. As Associate Director for Architecture and Strategy at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, he plays a crucial role in driving biotech innovations.

Dr. Danny Ha, Chairman, CEO, Advisor       
Academy of Professional Certification, York, United Kingdom      
Dr. Danny Ha, Chairman, Project Director, Academy of Professional Certification Co., York, United Kingdom, has 39+ years of expertise in enterprise risk management, ISO/ESG/information security/AI management certification/implementation/teaching/audit, startup advisory, photography, and Chinese arts. Since 2022, he has judged multiple Stevie Awards categories.

Archana Jagdale, Assistant Vice President Equity Derivatives Senior Developer Expert  
Barclays, New York City, New York, United States
Archana Jagdale is a distinguished professional with 17 years of experience in software development and technology services. Renowned for delivering innovative solutions on complex projects, optimizing systems, and achieving exceptional results in high-pressure environments, Archana has made significant contributions to the growth and operational efficiency of top-tier technology organizations.

Pooja Jain, Senior Software Engineer
Meta (Facebook), Cos Cob, Connecticut, United States
Pooja Jain is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in fintech. As a Senior Software Engineer at Meta, she has driven innovation in financial technologies, improving efficiency and scalability. Previously, she held leadership roles at Bank of America and Deutsche Bank, focusing on strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

Sukanya Konatam, Senior Manager of Enterprise Data Governance and Data Science
Vialto Partners, Irving, Texas, United States     
Sukanya Konatam is a Senior Manager of Enterprise Data Governance and Data Science, with expertise in AI governance, ethical AI, and data strategy. An award-winning leader, keynote speaker, and published author, she has contributed to AI policies, innovation, and responsible AI adoption across industries.

Sangame Krishnamani, Director, Software Engineering
Capital One, Plano, Texas, United States
Sangame Krishnamani, Director of Software Engineering and Technology leader, drives strategic technology initiatives with 18+ years of experience in FinTech. Certified in AWS, Google Cloud, and Machine Learning, she specializes in cloud computing and AI. A diversity advocate, she mentors underrepresented technologists globally, empowering the next generation of innovators.

Naveen Kumar, SMTS
Salesforce Inc, Dallas, Texas, United States
Naveen Kumar is a renowned technology leader, author and researcher with over 23 years of experience at the forefront of AI, ERP, and CRM innovation. Naveen's expertise lies in orchestrating large-scale ERP/CRM cloud transformation initiatives, driving business reengineering at scale, and pioneering next-generation enterprise automation.

Murugan Lakshmanan, Director
Fidelity Investments, Apex, North Carolina, United States      
Murugan Lakshmanan is an internationally recognized thought leader in cloud-native data streaming and real-time analytics, pioneering solutions that elevate operational efficiency and customer engagement at Fortune 100 financial institutions. As a Stevie Awards Judge, he leverages expertise in event-driven architectures and microservices to deliver transformative digital experiences and mentor emerging technologists.

Chaitanya Laxminarayana, Director, Product & Engineering
T-Mobile, Frisco, Texas, United States
Chaitanya is a Director of Product & Engineering at T-Mobile, leading large-scale Data & AI transformation initiatives. He drives impactful programs, from data standardization to customer experience innovations, leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and deliver transformative business outcomes.

Rouble Malik, Cloud Engineer
Amazon Web Services, Parker, Colorado, United States  
Rouble is an AWS Cloud engineer specializing in the Security domain, with almost a decade of valuable work experience. Rouble takes pride in guiding Fortune 500 enterprise customers through the design, implementation, and execution of security reviews and best practices and has earned numerous professional certifications, with a particular expertise in AWS ACM service.

Lekshmi Nair, CEO and Founder
Fiscal Ox Cloud Pvt Ltd, Vadodara, Gujarat, India     
Lekshmi is a dynamic professional with 10 years of experience in tech, where she's built SaaS products and helped startups thrive. She's a tech product builder, cybersecurity researcher, and expert in SaaS development, blending innovation with practical solutions. But her talents don't stop there—she's also a skilled sales and marketing strategist.

Akanksha Pathak, Senior Cyber Security Consultant
Visa Inc, Foster City, California, United States
Akanksha Pathak is a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant specializing in Cloud Security, Application Security, Threat Analysis & Response, Vulnerability Management, and Product Security. As a senior member of the corporate governance team, she oversees the third-party cybersecurity practice. Her expertise lies in managing supplier relationships while also architecting and analyzing application designs.

Sivakumar Ponnusamy, Senior Data Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corp., Richmond, Virginia, United States      
Sivakumar has over 18 years of experience as a Data Engineering professional. He specializes in defining data architectures and roadmaps for building scalable data products, data warehouses, data marts, and data pipelines. His expertise includes designing and developing ETL (batch) applications, and ensuring the availability of mission-critical systems in production environments.

Gaurav Prabhakar, Assistant Vice President
US Bank, Melissa, Texas, United States      
Gaurav Prabhakar, a seasoned Full Stack Professional with 17+ years of experience, excels in technical leadership, AI and machine learning, cloud migrations, and application architecture. Known for innovative solutions across BFS, e-commerce, and LMS industries, he combines technical prowess with strategic management for seamless project execution and business growth.

Shafeeq Rahaman, Associate Director, Analytics
Monks, San Francisco, California, United States
Shafeeq Ur Rahaman serves as the Associate Director of Analytics & Data Infrastructure at Monks. With over 12 years of expertise in data analytics, cloud automation, and business intelligence, he drives large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He earned his Masters in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Springfield.

Rahul Ranjan, Director, Technical Solution Architecture
SAP Labs America, Newport Beach, California, United States

Anna Rante, CEO
Right and Keystone Group, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Anna Rante is the CEO/Founder of Right and Keystone Group and Founder of TaxEase360. She has over 15 years of experience in taxation, franchising, and AI-driven financial solutions. A graduate of Harvard Business School's leadership program, she is also an advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation in the financial technology space.

Karthik Shivkumar, Director of Engineering
Walmart, San Bruno, California, United States
Karthik Shivkumar, a seasoned tech leader with 17+ years of experience, is known for his strategic vision, innovation, and people-centric approach. As Director of Engineering at Walmart, he excels in mentoring, team building, and driving digital transformation, earning recognition for his ability to lead high-performing teams through complex challenges.

Nitin Singh, Chief Value Advisor & Practice Leader- Cloud ERP
SAP America Inc, Newtown Square, North America, United States        
Nitin Singh is a seasoned digital transformation expert. His proven track record spans the enterprise application Industry, where he has spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Recognized as a thought leader in his field, Singh is also a frequent speaker at prominent industry events.

Jacky Ting, Adjunct Assistant Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong  
Dr. Jacky Ting is responsible for advising on areas of innovation strategy, digital transformation, IoT, AI, engineering management, logistics engineering, and project management. With over 15 years of experience in senior management positions at well-known corporations, he has specialized in digital transformation and AI development.
 

Vicrumnaug Vuppalapaty, CTO and Founder
Fiscal Ox Cloud Pvt Ltd, Vadodara, Gujarat, India      
Vicrumnaug drives innovation in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and SaaS development. He focuses on securing the future through technology, and is deeply involved in research, education, and mentorship, serving on curriculum boards of several universities, and his work has been published in several noteworthy international journals.

VIDEO, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES & APP AWARDS JUDGING COMMITTEE

Chair:
Sangsoo Chong, CCO / Vice Chairman
MAD Stars, Seoul, Songpa-gu, Korea

He has been working in advertising for 38 years. He worked as a professor in the Department of Advertising and PR at Cheongju University for 17 years. As a founding member of Ogilvy & Mather Korea, he worked as an ECD / VP for 12 years and worked for 1 year at Lintas Korea, 6 years at Oricom, and 3 years at a production company.

He serves as a judge for several international advertising festivals including the New York Festivals, One Show, APAC Effies and Eurobest. He also received the Korean Prime Minister's Award for meritorious advertising professional and the Red Cross President's Award.
 

Committee:

Rachel Amies, SEO Copywriter & WordPress Consultant
Crazy Digital Creative Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Rachel Amies is an ex-lawyer turned SEO copywriter and WordPress consultant who helps professional service businesses get found online by writing words and building websites that humans love, and search engines find. With expertise in SEO content creation and WordPress development, Rachel offers a seamless digital marketing experience without the agency price tag.
 

Sidhant Bendre, Co-Founder
Quizard AI, Inc, New York City, New York, United States 
Sidhant is the Co-Founder of Oleve (formerly Quizard AI).
 

Karen Ng, General Manager, Corporate Branding & Marketing
Airport Authority Hong Kong, Lantau, New Territories, Hong Kong (Greater China)      
Karen Ng is an accomplished marketing and branding professional with a track record of delivering results. As the General Manager for Corporate Branding & Marketing, she leads campaigns to promote Hong Kong International Airport as a key regional aviation hub with excellent services and experiences that amaze travelers worldwide.

Jothi Priyadharshan Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder & CTO
Roam.ai, New York City, New York, United States     
Jothi Priyadharshan is a seasoned engineering leader and co-founder with deep expertise in location intelligence and real-time tracking. At Roam.ai, he led the development of a high-performance location SDK used by global clients across logistics, mobility, and on-demand services. He blends product vision with scalable tech execution.

Flavien Rouse, Executive Creative Producer / Director
NKFR (No Kidding For Real), Bangkok, Thailand
Flavien Rousé is a French Executive Producer and Director based in Bangkok. Co-founder of NKFR, he creates films, documentaries, and branded content exploring identity and human connection. With 15+ years of experience, he has collaborated with top brands and was recognized in Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40 for his innovative storytelling.