Solution Provider, Implementation, Training or Media Awards Judging Committee

Chair: 
Shruthi Boosey, Managing Partner & Executive Director
Jana Consultants, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Shruthi Boosey is a visionary entrepreneur who transitioned from a pioneering career in aviation to becoming a powerful advocate for sustainability and purpose-driven leadership. With over 25 years in the Airline GSA industry as the CEO, representing world-class carriers like Singapore Airlines, Swiss International, Delta, SilkAir, and Sabena. Shruthi built a legacy of operational excellence and strategic foresight. As CEO and Director across aviation subsidiaries including Aviation Holidays, Infotech, and Air Cargo Services, she led complex businesses with innovation and integrity.

Today, as the Founder & Managing Partner of The Jana Group (UAE), Shruthi is at the forefront of green transformation: Jana Consultants – Specializing in consulting on renewable energy (PV), solar EPC, and ultrasonic level sensor technologies, Sensaras Ultrasonics, USA.  JUS General Trading LLC – Driving the circular economy through recycling, eco-conscious fashion, and responsible metal trade.  Strategic Advisorat Tawazoun Ecosystem of Balance, AAQ Technical Services and the Global FinExpo. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to aligning business with impact. Through her creative and logistics ventures, Co-Founder Jana Event Management, Director Truth Eventz, BD OutStrip Studios, and Chevron Logistics, Shruthi elevates sustainability through storytelling, experiential events, and ethical supply chain practices. She also serves as a Member of the Board of Governors at a prestigious IGCSE school in Dubai, where she contributes to educational leadership and supports the integration of sustainability in learning environments.

Shruthi is actively shaping the future of green leadership as: Advisor & Steering Council Member – Gulf Sustainability Awards; Member – Global Ambassadors of Sustainability, SheTrades, UN Volunteer & Global Citizen; Speaker – Gulf Sustainability Awards, Khaleej Times – Evolve, Girl Up Seminars; and Pledge Ambassador at EcoWalk. A sought-after Chair and Judge for global platforms for The American Business Awards (Stevie Awards) & Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, she continues to champion innovations that serve both people and the planet. She is also featured on the Portrait of Business Women, Boss Talks, and now proudly featured as a Green Voice on VIBES by Tawazoun.  Shruthi Boosey shares her mission to bridge industries, ignite sustainable innovation, and inspire the next generation of purpose-driven changemakers.

Committee:

Valeria Albornoz Prieto, Senior HRIS Analyst / Project Manager
PACS, Farmington, Utah, United States 
Valeria is a Senior HRIS Analyst and Project Manager with hands-on experience leading Workday implementations. In 2024, She helped launch 90 new acquisitions and led a recruiting go-live that tripled applicant volume. Valeria is passionate about building scalable, people-focused solutions that make a real difference in how organizations grow and thrive.

Rahul Autade, Senior Manager - Payments Modernization
3Itek LLC, Mars, Pennsylvania, United States
Rahul is a seasoned FinTech and cybersecurity professional with over 22 years of industry experience. He currently serves as Manager of Payments Implementation at 3Itek, where he leads the design and deployment of secure, real-time financial systems for top-tier institutions. Rahul has extensive expertise in AI-driven payment solutions, fraud prevention, data analytics, and financial compliance.
 

Jay Barach, Vice President - IT Operations and Recruitment
Systems Staffing Group, Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jay Barach is a published researcher, innovator, and global speaker driving advancements in HR-Tech, cybersecurity, and network security. With deep technical fluency and strategic insight, he bridges business and engineering teams. A Senior Member of IEEE, he reviews for IEEE and ACM, and a professional member at SHRM and PMI.

 

Manikandan Dhanabalan, Software Engineering Senior Director
CRC Group, Charlotte, United States        
A seasoned engineering leader delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation across the financial services and insurance sectors. Led high-impact initiatives involving finance system modernization, large-scale data migrations, mainframe optimization, and the development of secure, cloud-native platforms. Renowned for architecting resilient, scalable solutions aligned with strategic business goals, he thrives in fast-paced environments.

Catherine Foote, Director of Commercial Operations
FreightWise LLC, Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
Catherine is an onboarding and training expert in the SaaS industry. She has experience in employee and client training, customer experience, and customer success. Catherine has led employee relations committees, employee giving campaigns, and has been honored multiple times as a contributing leader to her teams.

Colleen Guerriero, Founder
Founder and Leadership Coach, A Joyful Career, North Carolina, United States       
Colleen is a leadership coach and speaker igniting trust, connection, and courage in today's leaders. Through transformative coaching and workshops, Colleen helps others lead with authenticity and impact. Off the clock, she recharges through rucking and gardening—daily practices in grit, growth, and grounded leadership.

Emre Güleçoğlu, Founder
Digitallica - Oriento, Istanbul, Turkey 
Emre Güleçoğlu, born in Istanbul, is an HR and digital training innovator. He founded Digitallica, delivering award-winning digital solutions to over 600 clients. In 2024, he established Oriento, an AI-powered platform supporting corporate HR digital transformation. Previously, he managed global digital strategies at Coca-Cola İçecek and Turkcell Academy.


 

Mark Angel Magracia, Regional Blood Bank & Transfusion Services Technical Specialist
Legacy Health - LabCorp, Portland, Oregon, United States   
Mark is an international & Medical Lab Scientist & Specialist in Blood Bank with 10+ years of experience. He is the Regional Systems Blood Bank Technical Specialist at Legacy Health, a Key Opinion Leader for QuidelOrtho Philippines, a member of the AABB Education Advisory Committee, and a PAMET-USA Scientific Committee expert.

Veera Chandra Sekhar Malisetty, Director of Engineering
Square Panda Inc, Sunnyvale, California, United States  
An engineering leader with 14+ years of experience building scalable products, leading 40+ global engineers, and driving innovation in EdTech and AI. Contributed to a patented tool used in 21 games, reaching 500K+ children. A proven problem solver passionate about automation, personalization, and delivering impactful solutions through full-stack and data-driven development.
 

Sharon Nwani, Operations Manager & Supply Chain Expert
Amazon, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sharon Nwani is an operations leader with global experience across technology, financial services, and consulting. She currently manages large-scale supply chain and last-mile fulfillment operations programs at Amazon. She has led over $750M in cross-border operational strategy projects across West and Central Africa. She is a Certified Management Consultant.


 

Vasim Shaikh, Directory - Quality Assurance
ADP technology inc, New York City, New York, United States
Vasim Shaikh is a distinguished professional in the field of software quality engineering, currently serving as the director of quality assurance at ADP Inc, with 14+ years global experience at Amazon and Capgemini. Renowned for building quality strategies and leading high-performing teams, he holds advanced degree and industry certifications.

 

Zehra Soysal, Director, Business Operations and Finance
Metaphysic.ai, New York City, New York, United States          
Zehra's career journey began in business strategy, followed by impactful roles at BCG. She played a key role in establishing a tech joint venture with Turkey's largest conglomerate. Post-MBA, she joined Metaphysic.ai in New York, where she was instrumental in scaling operations and driving strategic growth initiatives.

Tina Tsung, Principal Product/UXUI Designer
Race Communications, South San Francisco, California, United States    
Tina is a Principal Product/UXUI Designer and UX/UI & Design Systems Expert known for driving impactful, user-centered solutions. Her expertise spans design systems, user engagement, and accessibility. Tina's work, including a Red Dot Award for eco-friendly design, reflects her passion for sustainability. She also brings valuable experience as a judge for design awards and hackathons.

Jayendra Viswanathan, Project Manager
Looking for Job, Houston, Texas, United States
A result-focused Technical project manager with many years of IT experience. Jayendra has 10+ Years of software development/Application support/Product support/Production support. He has over 10 years of Project/Program Management/PMO Experience.

Cleopetra Yousef, HR & Organization Development Consultant    
Freelance Consultant, Amman, Jordan    
A top performing & bilingual, English & Arabic, HR & OD Professional with 25+ years of experience in different industries across MENA. Cleopetra is highly skilled in designing& implementing: Organizational Restructuring, Competency Framework, Workforce Planning, Leadership & Management Development & Training Programs, Performance Management, Employee Happiness Programs, Talent Management & Succession Planning.

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