I’ve spent more than 10 years working in AI, long before it became part of the daily news cycle, and more than 25 years helping organizations bring new ideas to life. From leading global initiatives at Toyota, Oracle, and Ultimate Software to building and successfully exiting two startups, I’ve learned how to turn emerging tech innovation into real business value.

Much of what I’ve learned comes not from studying theory, but from being in the arena day after day, navigating uncertainty and the human complexity that comes with building, leading, and scaling. That experience has become a superpower: recognizing early signals, spotting emerging patterns, and connecting dots that often remain invisible in metrics.

My passion is empowering people to become aware so they can go beyond outdated systems. We are meant to be connected, not separated, and when the masks come off, we step into our power and thrive. That is why I wrote my best-selling book “Unmask Your Brilliance: Thriving in Workplaces Designed to Hide You”.

My journey from escaping war and facing the adversities of being an immigrant woman in tech since I was 18, to rising as a top voice in business and technology embodies what is possible with bravery, grit, and curiosity.