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Kirkland, WA, US

New York, New York, US

Industry 4.0 SaaS company that utilizes machine learning and AI to create Digital Twins for high-volume manufactured components.

Lake Tapps Capital, Inc is dedicated to improving freshwater ecosystems by developing new automation technology, data acquisition and control as well as support services to more cost effectively remove aquatic invasive species. We will make our lakes and freshwater systems, healthier, more viable, and preserve them for the next generation.

kfar-Saba, IL

Manufacturer of intensely capable military-grade electric vehicle that is being introduced to the civilian markets.

• Led restructuring and consolidating of four international entities in preparation for submitting the F1 for NASDAQ listing.
• Prepared F1 and related financial statements, disclosures and KPIs as well as narrative specific to DGS Ltd’s revenue and performance.
• Market cap EBITDA multiple improved by over 50% from take private price by combining entities in anticipation of relisting on domestic exchange.
• Partnered with Non-Executive directors on committee to negotiate take private price for optimal exit for existing shareholders and purchasing entity.
• Balanced acquiring entity’s interest with existing shareholders realizing a valuation premium for existing shareholders of over 80% above market price.
• Managed relationship with the investment bank, negotiated take private fees and performance-based exit criteria critical for successful execution.

Lahore, Punjab, PK

• Strategic direction setting, Acquisitions, Execution.
• Grew revenues in new verticals by over 25% via acquisition in education vertical
• Led core business growth of 85% from 2012-2014 via improvements in core marketing capabilities, programmatic bidding as well as through acquisition of new affiliate marketing relationships.
• Grew ancillary revenues from add-on product sales by 96% CAGR from 2011-2014.
• Built out merchant sales and processing capability (chargeback management) to enable add-on products and online store sales.

Lahore, Punjab, PK

Listed company on the London Stock Exchange-AIM Market-Established accounting policies procedures and manual per USGAAP.-Created financial budgeting and reporting including weekly/monthly KPI Dashboards.-Partnered with public accounting firm to successfully audit prior fiscal years for IPO fitness—passed audit of three prior fiscal years in less than 3.

Company Management and Executive TeamLed Technology Partner Selection and Contract NegotiationLed all Strategic and Financial Planning

Seattle, WA, US

• Supply Chain Integration and Business Process Reengineering
• Delivered top-tier process compliance in finance for Integrated Business Planning (Sales and Operations Planning); improved efficiency of annual planning over 50%.
• Improved monthly demand and supply plan execution; identified $10MM of savings via improved inventory control through improved process inputs.
• Improved average monthly forecast accuracy to 92% over 18 months.Business Development, Innovation and New Market Analysis (Innovation Inc)
• Accountable for all financial analysis of the combined research and development project portfolio of Cellulose Fibers’ $14MM Budget.

Seattle, WA, US

• Supervised 7 direct reports in analysis of over $500 million of capital investment, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Developed new value proposition for internal and external recruiting based on new departmental responsibilities.
• Hired 4 new analysts, 3 of whom met diversity goals.
• Developed standards for analysis of international, wholly owned subsidiaries and JV partnerships, resulting in divestiture of New Zealand holdings
• Conducted valuation of Weyerhaeuser equity position of international JV for buy/sell/hold decision; recommended alternatives and guidance to CEO/COO/CFO.

Seattle, WA, US

• Responsible for recruiting new business analysts from top ranked business schools, hiring 6 new analysts, 3 of whom met diversity needs.
• Led divestiture of $21MM Canadian sawmill; solicited interest, facilitated due diligence, prepared data room, organized site visits and negotiated final transaction value.
• Developed business case analysis and methodology used in early stages of company supply chain initiatives and change management activity.
• Redesigned training on corporate process for capital request and approval, reduced overall training time by over 50% with improved comprehension and retention.

Seattle, WA, US

• Lead financial analyst on $50million SAP financial ERP system
• Led analysis of corporate health care costs increases on personal request from the CFO; reported results to Senior Management team with recommendations on opportunities to mitigate and reduce health care consumption.
• Provided analysis on over $300 million of capital investment to senior management and board of directors.

International business development, growing revenues with foreign clients to $20mm for BMW, Mercedes, VW, GM and others. Sourced manufacturing from the Czech Republic to Taiwan and Shanghai.

Mba, Finance, International Business

B.S. M.E., Combustion, Heat Transfer

Education record