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Information Technology Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

Rhonda Vetere, Board of Directors
Laureus Sport For Good USA, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Rhonda is a seasoned global leader experiencing over 23 mergers and acquisitions. She combines STEM and Sports to bring technology and joy to the world.   She is a true Corporate Athlete making her the perfect match for her latest role as Board member for 
Laureus Sport For Good.  Across Industries,  Rhonda has worked in global executive positions at Herbalife Nutrition, Santander Bank, Estée Lauder Companies, AIG, HP Enterprise Services, Barclays, Bank One/JPMorgan Chase, and several telecommunications companies.  Kicking off 2024, she just returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where she spoke for the third year on AI, technology, innovation and leadership.

She has lived and worked internationally – in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Mumbai, and across India – and has managed teams of up to 20,000 people. She is also a two time Author.  Rhonda contributes her perspective and knowledge by serving on Boards for professional and educational institutions, including Laureus Sport for Good, Longwood University Advisory Board, and George Mason University Board of Directors. In October 2022, she was inducted as the Global STEM Ambassador by Meghalaya Chief Minister and the Chancellor of the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), India and provided the golden scroll.

Rhonda has been recognized for her leadership and influence, notably as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council in 2019 and 2020. In 2021 & 2023, she was named one of the Most Influential Businesswoman in Technology by Corporate Vision and Top CIO/CTO by the 2021 Tech Inclusion Conference.  Outside of work, Rhonda is very active as an athlete — she regularly competes in IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons (among other events) and is a member of Winged Foot Golf Club.  She has run over 100 races since 2016. 

Committee:   

Arvin Maleki, Product Designer        
Futuredge Design Studio, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Arvin, a renowned figure in industrial design, has earned gold at the A'Design Award, alongside five additional gold medals. Globally ranked 12th in Canada and 731st worldwide, he shapes the industry as a juror and author. His authoritative book and dedication to mentorship through global workshops significantly contribute to fostering innovation.

Venkatraman Umbalacheri Ramasamy, Principal Software Engineer      
Walmart, Sunnyvale, California, United States

Venkatraman, a Principal Software Engineer with over 14 years of experience, graduated with a Bachelor's from Sastra University. He possesses extensive expertise in software development, specializing in algorithms, data structures, software design patterns, and cloud technologies. Known for leading and implementing large-scale complex software solutions effectively.