Solution Provider, Solutions & Implementation Awards Judging Committee
Chair: 
Paul McGee, VP Employee & Customer Success, Toco Warranty, West Hills, California, United States
Paul McGee is a business strategist with an artist’s passion, specializing in customer experience, brand management, and employee retention. A 12-time judge and 2-time chairperson for the Stevie Awards, Paul brings over 25 years of management expertise spanning strategy, operations, and marketing. His executive leadership has shaped high-performing organizational cultures and driven exceptional customer outcomes.
Paul holds an MBA and three bachelor’s degrees from Boise State University, including Teaching and Theatre Arts, and is also a licensed real estate and insurance agent. An accomplished actor and director, Paul serves on the Board of Governors at Theatre 68 in NYC and LA. He draws parallels between the stage and the boardroom, believing that empowered teams—like actors free to express creativity—are the key to successful businesses.
Paul resides in Pasadena, CA, with his wife, twins, and their dog, Rocky, and is passionate about applying his award-winning strategies to elevate businesses, brands, and employee performance.
Committee:
Shruti Dhumak, Senior Customer Engineer
Google, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Shruti is a Senior Customer Engineer at Google working with some of the most prominent industry clients in leading infrastructure modernization. She has more than 10 years of experience in the technology and client engagement domain. She has been an ambassador for Women in STEM as a volunteer and champion across various forums.
Nihar Jhawar, Staff Customer Success Manager
Google, Santa Clara, California, United States
Nihar Jhawar has been a Customer Success Manager at Google for the past 5 years. He has over 16 years of experience in the technology industry, spanning services and technology sales. Nihar holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a bachelor's in Electronics engineering from IIT Guwahati.
Shruti Kapoor, IT Project Manager
Accenture, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Shruti Kapoor is an Information Technology Project Manager at Accenture. She has over 13 years of experience in project delivery and release management for large scale programs across multiple segments. She is also a Scrum Certified Professional who helps in driving Agile solutions and crafting success stories.
Ambika Kapur, Sales Strategy Manager
Snowflake, San Francisco, California, United States
Ambika focuses on Sales Strategy for Strategic Accounts and Industry GTM at Snowflake. She has experience in high-growth technology companies and in consulting, working at the intersection of technology and innovation. Ambika holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a Masters from LSE.
Lekshmi Nair, Founder and CEO
Fiscal Ox Cloud Pvt Ltd, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Lekshmi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Fiscal Ox Cloud Pvt Ltd, a Laboratory Testing Software System which provides an end-to-end software solution for Human Resource (HR) Management also. She spearheaded her tech start-up in 2017 and launched a complete ERP/SAAS product by the end of 2022.
Venkata Nedunoori, Associate Director, Software Engineering
Dentsu International, Frisco, Texas, United States
Venkata Nedunoori is a seasoned technology leader with experience across industries such as insurance, securities, airlines, and media. He specializes in designing and implementing advanced cloud-based solutions, focusing on scalable, secure, and cost-efficient platforms.
Jaseem Pookandy, Salesforce Development Manager
Beyond Finance, Chicago, Illinois, United States
An accomplished Salesforce Engineering Manager with 12+ years of expertise, specializing in platform innovation, M&A integrations, and AI-driven CRM enhancements. A published author, mentor and community contributor, driving Salesforce excellence at scale while empowering global professionals through mentorship and thought leadership.
Nandhakumar Raju, Director of Software Engineering
UnitedHealth Group, Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Nandhakumar Raju is Director of Software Engineering at Optum, leading healthcare transformation projects that impact millions. With over 25 years in technology and a Master's in Healthcare, he drives innovations in AI, cloud migration, and patient engagement. He’s also a published researcher and award-winning leader in healthcare technology.
Shani Sadeh, Sales Engineer, Healthcare
Salesforce, Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Shani Sadeh is a MuleSoft Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer at Salesforce, specializing in healthcare integrations. With over seven years of experience in technical project management, she holds a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and actively contributes to AI innovation, blog writing, and community initiatives in tech and healthcare.
Ganesh Saiprasad, VP of R&D
Medical Devices, Fremont, California, United States
Ganesh has over 15 years of experience in MedTech, a leader with a technical foundation encompassing a broad range of expertise, including electro-mechanical Systems, Robotics, AI, Surgical Navigation, and imaging. This has enabled me to successfully launch a diverse portfolio of products, ranging from disposables to capital systems and from hardware-focused energy-based devices.