Persistent’s SheShapesAI Awards Judging Committee

Committee:

Arnold Cheskis, Guest Researcher
Technion, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Narendra Fadnavis, Principal Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, United States  
Narendra is a Principal Engineer Director at Cisco Systems, leading AI-driven enterprise transformation, technology innovation, and strategic IT leadership. With over two decades of experience and deep technical expertise in Oracle Cloud, AI, and analytics, he drives global digital transformation. He holds a Master’s in Computer Management and is completing an MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence.

 

Rochele Gloor, Assistant Director for Innovation Technologies
School of Visual Arts, New York City, New York, United States
Rochele Gloor has 10+ years of experience as a designer, working for collections in NY after graduating from FIT. She was creative director of her own company in Brazil, RGLOOR, where she became a reference for zero-waste design by Vogue Magazine, September 2020, and an award-winning female sustainable entrepreneur.

 

Pritam Roy, Senior Manager    
Capgemini, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Pritam Roy is a senior AI and data engineering leader with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions. An IEEE Senior Member and global speaker, he leads innovation across cloud, ML, and analytics, and actively contributes to technical committees, mentoring, and AI governance within the professional and academic communities.

 

Sylvia Scott, Founder and CEO
Girl's C.E.O. Connection, Lakewood, California, United States
Sylvia Scott founded the Girls’ C.E.O. Connection in 2008. She has more than 25 years of experience with women entrepreneurs starting and growing their businesses. She has worked with SBA Women’s Business Centers in Boston and California.


 

Nikhil Sanjay Suryawanshi, Principal Software Engineer
ADT, San Jose, California, United States
Nikhil has been a Computer Science and Engineering professional for over 15 years, and technology motivates him. He is passionate about learning new skills and working toward innovation and change in the IT field. He believes integrity, competence, and work ethic have helped him achieve his goals.

Becky Wilson, Chief Visibility Officer        
WDS Marketing & PR, Overland Park, Kansas, United States    
Becky Wilson leads a boutique public relations agency assisting clients in participating in local & national award programs, and honors, and recognition opportunities. WDS also develops and manages media campaigns. Becky is a 2-time Grand Stevie Awards honoree.