Bio

As a forward-thinking procurement executive, I have transformed organizational capabilities across diverse industries and created world-class risk management and vendor programs. I offer a keen understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) within partner ecosystems, expertise in filtering AI for bias, and broad market knowledge across functions.A trailblazing leader, I willingly take on new and challenging roles and solve complex problems where others have failed. I excel at designing novel solutions, executing long-range vision and strategy, and creating winning outcomes by building strategic partnerships and strong teams invested in the company's success.A few career highlights include:в
- Transformed Strategic Sourcing capabilities and drove multiple x ROI at Albertsonsв
- Drove provider and customer acquisition by communicating the value of an AI-powered sourcing platform at Globalityв
- Built a partnership between procurement and IT at Ross Stores that cut costs and boosted efficiency and marginsв
- Developed a vendor management office to facilitate IT outsourcing at CNO Financial Groupв
- Helped General Electric implement strategic processes to prepare for federal regulatory oversightв
- Contributed to saving more than 50 jobs at Johnson & JohnsonTrusted as a board and C-Suite advisor, I use data-driven insights to influence market decisions and convey the business impact of transformative technologies, such as AI, big data, blockchain, and machine learning. Currently, I lead the Board of Advisors for RampRate and participate in the National Association of Corporate Directors Accelerate program.Sought after as a thought leader, I have published articles on Al governance, procurement, vendor management, and diversity and presented at the Alsbridge Collaborative Conference, Hexaware Thoughtcast, OLOOP's In the Loop, and the International Data Engineering and Science Association. I was nominated for Women in IT's Transformation Leader of the Year Award in 2020.A champion for diversity and inclusion, I am a member of the Diversity Fellowship Nomination Committee for the Athena Association. I advised the founder of She Jobs on the launch of a women-centric job portal and have participated in STEM education for girls.I am also a National Association of Corporate Directors Accelerate program participant and am Directorship Certified, among 30 Asian Americans and the pioneering Indian American women to hold this designation.Please feel free to connect with me here.