2024 Globee® Awards for Women in Business
For the 2024 Globee® Awards for Women in Business, we are proud to present a distinguished panel consisting of more than 200 judges. These judges come from a diverse range of organizations around the world, bringing with them a wealth of expertise and insight. Their evaluations, based on average scores and detailed inputs, will determine the winners of the 2024 awards.
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2023 Women In Business Awards Judges
Maheswari Govindaraju
Director of Product Management | Microsoft | Redmond, Washington, United States 15+ year experience as a product leader, management consultant and software engineer with demonstrated ability to build world-class products from the ground up. Very strong technical and business background, setting strategy and delivering outsized results for early stage startup as well as large corporate…
Vijeta Srivastav Aluru
FordPass Product Owner | Ford Motor Company | Dearborn, Michigan, United States Highly Innovative and Driven Product Owner of Rewards & Loyalty program at Ford Motor Company with expertise in Customer experience, Loyalty Domain, Product Development, Rapid experiments, User interviews, and Human Centered Design. Recognized for the groundbreaking contributions made to the field of Rewards…
Priyanka Kadiyala
Data Engineer | Rocket Mortgage | Detroit, Michigan, United States I’m an experienced Data Professional worked in various data domains such as Utility, Automotive, Cyber Security and Financial Services. I have held different data roles from 2015, started as a Data Analyst and served many internal and external clients. I’m expert in understanding business/data needs,…
Arpita Goyal
Analyst | Alira Health | Framingham, Massachusetts, United States Arpita Goyal is a distinguished professional in the healthcare industry, known for her unique blend of medical expertise and business acumen. She earned her medical degree from DY Patil University, one of India’s leading medical colleges. Following this, she ventured into diverse operational roles within healthcare.…
Hawanem Omara
I had the privilege of serving as a judge for the esteemed Globee Awards for Women in Business. Reviewing and scoring nominations from talented women worldwide was an absolute pleasure. It was truly inspiring to witness their exceptional achievements and groundbreaking ideas. Being part of the judging panel allowed me to contribute to recognizing their…
Sanika Oturkar
Technical Program Manager | Google LLC | Mountain View, California, United States Sanika is a Technical Project Manager with a master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 9 years of industry experience in Engineering and Quality Management. She has extensive experience in leading cross-functional program teams to identify & resolve product issues, ease customer pain & reduce…
Sanjukta Mitra
Principal Software Engineer | Microsoft | Redmond, Washington, United States I have worked in companies as a software engineer such as Intel, Amazon, Magic Leap and currently at Microsoft for various successful consumer electronic devices such as FireTv, Echo, Surface Duo. Now I lead a global organization of teams that develop Azure based cloud services…
Thuvaraga Sundarampillai
Social Media Strategist | Pyra Digital Media | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Thuvaraga Sundar’s career has seen her exploring numerous different fields and developing a wide array of roles and specialties, and these lend themselves easily to any pursuit she follows. As an educator for over 15 years, and with experience in marketing and communications management,…
Suchita Sharma
Senior Manager, Software Engineering | Shutterfly | Tempe, Arizona, United States Senior Engineering Manager with 13+ years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in project management and application development. I have spearheaded development of major projects, leading both small and large engineering teams to success. Having experience in various domains like banking, education, tax…
Prathibha Muraleedhara
Manager Security Architecture | Stanley Black & Decker | Timnath, Colorado, United States Prathibha Muraleedhara servers as a Manager, Security Architecture at Stanley Black & Decker. She holds a master’s degree in Information System Security and 10+ years of professional experience in Security Architecture and Penetration Testing. She is a passionate researcher, author, and enjoys…
Poornima Muthukumar
Senior Technical Product Manager | Microsoft | Redmond, Washington, United States Poornima Muthukumar is a Senior Technical Product Manager at Microsoft with over 10 years of experience in developing and delivering innovative solutions for various domains such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, distributed and big data systems. She has a Master’s Degree in Data Science…
Stephanie Lehuger
Founder | The French Philosopher | Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France Stephanie Lehuger is a philosopher who pushes the conventional boundaries of her discipline by bridging gaps with distant fields such as computer science, public policy, and business. Her desire to grasp the multiple perspectives of the world has led her to a diverse academic and cultural…
Lisa Popovici
Co-Founder and CMO | Siena AI | Wilmington, Delaware, United States Lisa is the co-founder and CMO at Siena AI—the world’s first autonomous customer service platform designed for commerce turning AI into customer service teams favorite superagent. Lisa and her team raised funds from well known Silicon Valley VCs at 8 figure valuation in an…
Sowjanya Padmanabhuni
Director, Product Management | CCC Intelligent Solutions | Chicago, Illinois, United States I am a seasoned professional with a strong background in Product management, Product Development, Product Strategy and a specialization in AI-driven innovations. I have a Computer Science engineering degree from India and MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Currently serving as the Director of…
Kristina Golubic
Corporate Culture & Leadership Consultant | Al Ghurair Investment | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kristina’s alma mater is University of Medicine (B.Sc. MLT followed with B.A. admin.sanit. and M.Sc. univ.mag.admin.sanit.). Soon after her studies Kristina joined Emirates Airline Aviation College, Group Medical Training, where she among others, completed Performance Management, Coaching and Advanced Feedback and…
Prashanthi Ramamurthy
Senior Engineering Manager | Adobe Inc. | San Jose, California, United States Engineering leader with extensive experience in leading and architecting scalable, multi-tier web applications and big data systems. In my 16+ years of experience, I have delivered multiple products from concept to customers. I was the founding engineer and one of the evangelist for…
Hashnee Subbusundaram
Director of Program Management | Technodrive Business Solutions | Chicago, Illinois, United States Hashnee Subbusundaram, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, adeptly leads complex projects, integrating hardware and software management for robust security. Their leadership inspires teams towards ambitious security goals, fostering collaboration. With finesse, they align stakeholder interests with security objectives, ensuring project success. Proactively identifying…
Dr. Khushbu Balsara
Post Doctoral Research Fellow | Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine and School of Public Health | Baltimore, Maryland, United States Dr Balsara is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PGY-2) at Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU), Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine & School of Public Health. She is also a recent MPH graduate…
Daria Shishlyannikova
“My name is Daria Shishlyannikova, and I am a Social Media Digital Marketing Manager and the founder of the international digital marketing agency KIOSKO. Being a proud member of the Guild of Marketers and the American Marketing Association, I am also honored to have served as a judge in the 2023 Women in Business Awards.…
Nidhi Gupta
Chief Financial Officer | APG | Houston, Texas, United States I’m a senior finance executive who has worked in the industry for 20 years and have accumulated extensive experience and expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and decision-making. During early years, I started as a financial analyst, gaining a solid foundation in financial analysis, budgeting,…
Afra Ansaria
CTO | Sigmoid | San Francisco, California, United States My expertise lies in Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. I have been working in the application of ML in industries such as healthcare, security, and weather prediction over the past 5 years. I am actively mentoring some of the start-ups that stem from MIT CSAIL, Techstars,…
Latha Narayanan Valli
Vice President Production Engineering – SRE | Standard Chartered Global Business Services Sdn Bhd | Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia Latha Narayanan Valli is an esteemed Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) professional based at Standard Chartered, Malaysia. Armed with a solid foundation in computer science engineering and fortified by a master’s degree in Cyber Security and…
Anika Pandey
Product Strategy | Google | Seattle, Washington, United States Anika is the Product Strategy specialist for Google Maps Platform at Google where she works closely on product’s GTM strategy, finance and ensuring smooth GTM operations in collaboration with business operations and sales team. Prior to Google, Anika worked in an incubator and briefly founded and…
Sree Ranga Vasudha Moda
Lead Software Engineer | Salesforce Inc. | San Francisco, California, United States Introducing Sree Ranga Vasudha Moda (AKA Vasudha Moda), a highly accomplished software engineering professional with ~10 years of industry experience, designing & building large scale software systems working for prestigious organizations like Salesforce, SAP and Verizon where she contributed immensely to their cutting-edge…
Shriya Das
Clinical Project Manager | Individual Contributor | Flower Mound, Texas, United States Shriya Das is a Clinical Project Manager and her expertise encompasses clinical trials monitoring, clinical safety, operations, and regulatory compliance. Shriya has adeptly managed numerous clinical projects across various phases, therapeutic domains, and regions, always ensuring top-tier deliverables in line with GCP standards. Holding…
Ridhima Gupta
Lead User Experience Designer | Databricks | San Fransisco, California, United States Ridhima is an accomplished product designer with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. With a career spanning eight years at esteemed companies such as Amazon, Databricks, and Juniper, she has made a significant impact on the lives of…
Margaret Tran
Owner | CK Nails | Frederick, Maryland, United States Margaret Tran has been a passionate nail artist for thirty years and currently owns a salon called CK Nails. She is very personal, has fantastic customer service, is passionate about her work, and tries to educate her clients as much as they would like. Besides being…
Lakshmi Sunitha Polavarapu
Head of Lending and Document Channels, Executive Director of Technology | JP Morgan Chase | Plano, Texas, United States Lakshmi is a result driven Technology leader, with 17+ years of experience in architecture, strategic consulting and delivery roles in technology. Functional focus in the banking and financial sectors significantly catering towards Commercial Banking and Enterprise…
Lakshmi Prathima Devarasetty
Senior Software Engineer Manager | Google | Sunnyvale, California, United States I am “Senior Software Engineer Manager” at Google with a decade of demonstrated expertise in Cloud technologies, new product initiatives, leading distributed engineering organizations, and building high-performing teams. I am currently driving GKE and Anthos products focusing on Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud products covering…
Yeni Fowotade
Principal Consultant | Africon GmbH | Bremen, Bremen, Germany Yeni Fowotade is an international business professional with about a decade of experience providing strategy advisory to companies globally. Her expertise encompasses consumer goods and services, industrial goods, real estate, media planning, technology, human resources and project management. In her current position as a principal consultant…
Ananti Gupta
Senior Program Manager | Amazon | Seattle, Washington, United States A forward-thinking professional currently working as a Senior Product Manager at Amazon with 7+ years of experience delivering innovative solutions for the modern digital landscape in the payment fraud and data privacy industry. I hold an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Electronic and Communication Engineering.…
Alena Valmont
Senior Associate | PwC | New York City, New York, United States My name is Alena Valmont, I am a marketing and strategy consultant with 5+ years of experience in one of the largest international consulting companies – PwC. My portfolio includes various projects for large companies and government entities (including international projects with local…
Alekhya Achanta
DataOps Engineer | Continental Properties Company Inc. | Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States Alekhya Achanta is an accomplished Data Engineering and Business Intelligence expert with almost seven years of experience and drives transformative solutions for global enterprises. As a DataOps Engineer at Continental Properties Company Inc, she constructs data infrastructure and interactive dashboards, heightening operational…
Sneha Mandala
Keynote Speaker and Advisor on Work Culture and Employee Performance | Sneha Mandala | Sparks, Nevada, United States Sneha Mandala is an expert in “Sustainable Peak Performance” for corporate and tech professionals. She focuses on optimizing success while combating disengagement and burnout, which costs the U.S. economy $1 trillion. Sneha holds the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach…
Courtney Carlsson
Director of Product | Paradym | London, United Kingdom I’m Founder & CEO of Paradym Health, we’re reimagining behavioral healthcare for the 1.67 bn people globally seeking but unable to access mental health support. We’ve had tremendous success since launching, with peer reviewed research showing that the patient engagement tool can be more effective than…
Shraddha Patil
Director of Product | Palo Alto Networks | Santa Clara, California, United States Shraddha Patil, an adept tech leader, presently the Director of Product at Palo Alto Networks. With a rich history that encompasses a pivotal Senior Product Manager role at Salesforce, Shraddha has cemented her stature as an expert in cybersecurity and the development…
Deepika Shrikant Kale
Serving as a judge for the esteemed Globee Awards is a profound privilege. This role offers a unique vantage point to evaluate remarkable contributions from organizations and individuals across the globe, unveiling their innovative concepts. The nomination review process was exceptionally rewarding, emphasizing the Globee Awards’ global significance, thanks to the exceptional quality and diverse…
Abhilasha Kalkunte Ramaswamy
Senior Hardware Security Engineer | Block Inc. | Fremont, California, United States I am a Senior Embedded Security Engineer where I secure hardware products for Block (formerly Square). Previously, I worked for Cruise LLC where I helped secure autonomous cars. My work includes designing and leading the implementation of hardware-based security techniques (Hardware Security modules, TrustZone, optee_os, Secure Boot,…
Anna Stepura
I had the privilege of being a judge for the prestigious American Business Awards. It was truly an honor to be a part of this esteemed panel and contribute to recognizing exceptional achievements across various industries. The opportunity to play a role in honoring their accomplishments was immensely fulfilling and reinforced my belief in the…
Tirtha Chavan
Director, Enterprise Transformation Office | Salesforce | San Francisco, California, United States Tirtha Chavan is a Global Business Transformation leader in the SaaS industry, with 10+ years of expertise in ecosystem development, driving profitable growth, customer outcomes, and operational efficiency for distinguished technology companies. She is the Director of the Enterprise Transformation Office, focusing on…
Yulibeth Cruz Roque
Control Systems Senior Engineer | Bechtel Corporation | Houston, Texas, United States More than 16 years of experience providing instrumentation & controls services as Control systems Designer, Control System Design Lead and Control Systems Engineer for Projects within LNG, petrochemical, refinery, oil, gas & chemical industries. As Control systems Designer performing different activities such as…
Surabhi Sinha
Machine Learning Engineer | Adobe | San Jose, California, United States Surabhi is currently an ML engineer at Adobe working in the field of generative AI. She already has filed patents in her portfolio and is one of the key developers of efficient generative AI and enabling them on-device. Surabhi has ~5 years of industry…
Wasim Fathima Shah
Project Manager Scrum Master | Wellmark – Blue Cross Blue Shield | Wichita, Kansas, United States Experience in Software Development Life Cycle as a certified Scrum master in healthcare domain. Have extensive exposure in different SDLC methodologies such as Agile (SAFe, Scrum). Incredible work ethics coupled with excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills describing a…
Dr. Ambika Hanchate
“My name is Ambika Hanchate from Karnataka ,India. Being the executive director of JMF front line I am glad to be a part of the judging of the disruptor award. From the past of many years I contributed my work time to effectively assigning for the different categories nominees for their achievements as I have…