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United States

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Plug and Play Tech Center is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies. It operates one of the largest accelerator programs in the world, designed to fast-track startups through mentorship, funding, and strategic partnerships. By leveraging its extensive network of corporate partners, Plug and Play fosters collaboration between startups, corporations, and investors, driving innovation and growth across diverse industries.• Reported directly to the VP of Growth, delivering three high-impact startup recommendations to optimize proposal management and sales operations by analyzing 100+ seed/pre-seed artificial intelligence and machine learning startups.• Assessed data from the SelectUSA Foreign Direct Investment Database, analyzing over 50 markets and 100 industries to identify strategic opportunities, enhancing outreach for a reception that engaged 200+ international stakeholders and economic development organization (EDO) representatives.• Conducted market expansion analysis for the CEO, identifying three high-growth Florida regions (Miami, Orlando, Tampa) with a combined $500B+ GDP and projected 7% annual growth. Analyzed 50+ startups by stage, vertical, and funding via Pitchbook and Crunchbase, mapped venture capital deal flow, M&A trends, and top angels/VCs, and assessed R1 research universities' $2B+ in R&D expenditures. Delivered actionable recommendations that initiated two strategic initiatives, expanding market reach and positioning the company for long-term scalability.• Enhanced vendor proposal system through strategic improvements, including incorporating AI/machine learning techniques, tailoring proposals to client needs, quantifying impact (metrics/ROI), and refining case studies, resulting in a projected $10M+ increase in annual revenue within 2.5 months.

Claremont, California, United States

• Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), oversaw 3 undergraduate researchers focused on cancer genetics• Validated and integrated 1,000+ research reports into 1 database in the cloud, so data could be better utilized

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Improved revenue cycle management at health system, generating $10M+ in additional revenue by streamlining accounts receivable (AR) processes and optimizing cash flow.• Spearheaded the market launch of innovative consulting services for provider-sponsored health plans, driving $5M in recurring annual revenue within two years.• Designed and executed a comprehensive workforce management strategy for a health system, reducing costs by $2.5M and delivering $10M in total organizational benefits.• Recognized among the top 20% of 3,000+ consultants for exemplary leadership in developing data visualization and analysis solutions for a federal agency and a state health system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Negotiated, analyzed, and marketed health insurance plans (fully insured and ASO/self-funded), optimizing savings and funding strategies to support a $2.6B luxury resort expansion, ensuring operational readiness and driving $17M in first-week revenue.• Directed M&A and private equity due diligence for compensation and benefits plans, including two $1.5B investments by a private equity firm and five-plus acquisitions by a medical device manufacturer.• Co-founded an innovative solution integrating health actuarial consulting with benefits system technologies, scaling from a single client to over 300 nationwide.

San Francisco Bay Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Introduced Stop Loss Center of Excellence, resulting in a 30% return of insured premium to member firms• Enriched employer data to derive insights on employee wellness and behaviors, leading to a 5% reduction in healthcare costs for member firms while improving productivity, absenteeism, and presenteeism

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Enhanced membership fundraising through innovative marketing for Downton Abbey exhibit, demonstrating a knack for engaging TV fans and leveraging popular content. Attained #1 sales position among 20 sales professionals

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Analytics, Technology Commercialization, 3.71

Scholarships: George and Shirley Isaacs Endowed Real Estate Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship Certifications: Business Analytics, Financial.

Certificate, Business Analytics

Data Science for Business Advanced Regression Analysis Blended Data Business Analytics Business Analytics

Postgraduate Degree, Post-Baccalaureate Life Sciences, 3.8

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Cum Laude, Economics With Studies In Communication Arts

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, England – Economics Other Activities: Short film.

Economics, Globalization And Social Entrepreneurship

High School Diploma