Experience

Niricson

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada We help civil engineers inspect structures using Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Robotics. Niricson is the brainchild of co-founder Harsh Rathod who was working toward a Ph.D. in civil engineering at the University of Victoria in 2016 when he learned that a bridge on the busy Mumbai-Goa highway had collapsed, killing nearly 30 people. That disaster changed everything for Harsh, who then focused his doctoral work on using robotics and computer vision to assess the condition of dams… Show more We help civil engineers inspect structures using Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Robotics. Niricson is the brainchild of co-founder Harsh Rathod who was working toward a Ph.D. in civil engineering at the University of Victoria in 2016 when he learned that a bridge on the busy Mumbai-Goa highway had collapsed, killing nearly 30 people. That disaster changed everything for Harsh, who then focused his doctoral work on using robotics and computer vision to assess the condition of dams, bridges, and other infrastructure. At that time, he hadn’t thought about business applications for his work, which aimed to replace antiquated inspection techniques. Enter Co-founder and CFO, Aki Tomita. Harsh & Aki built Niricson over the next several years, setting up teams for Machine Learning, Mechatronics, and Software Development. Niricson comprises a young and talented group of individuals with a passion to work on this groundbreaking idea designed to contribute towards a better tomorrow. We provide smart solutions for various types of concrete structures and pride ourselves on our unparalleled, dedicated service. At Niricson, we believe that the right understanding and technological edge can help asset owners move towards a successful future. Watch the short video below, to know more about what we do, or contact us today to set up a meeting with one of our sales representatives. Show less



SWAN Venture Group

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Consultant, Venture Capital Fund

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area SWAN Venture Group is a family of funds for investing in early stage Seed and Series A rounds. We are a regional fund targeting investments in the Pacific Northwest to include the US states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Utah, and the province of British Columbia, Canada. Currently assisting with the launch/growth of the organization, assisting in creation of the business plan, refinement of the pitch deck for investors, and systematizing Accounting and Operations policies/procedures… Show more SWAN Venture Group is a family of funds for investing in early stage Seed and Series A rounds. We are a regional fund targeting investments in the Pacific Northwest to include the US states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Utah, and the province of British Columbia, Canada. Currently assisting with the launch/growth of the organization, assisting in creation of the business plan, refinement of the pitch deck for investors, and systematizing Accounting and Operations policies/procedures for the business. Show less



GBDS LLC

• Managing Director / CEO / Founder

  • 2003 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area GBDS is based in Kirkland, Washington and provides two main areas of services. Our primary focus is to perform due diligence package creation and evaluation for nascent businesses seeking funding and that are in their early stage of operation. Additionally, on occasion, GBDS management may decide to actively invest in select start-ups and nascent companies. Our Due Diligence and Investment team has vast international/domestic business experience combined with broad executive backgrounds… Show more GBDS is based in Kirkland, Washington and provides two main areas of services. Our primary focus is to perform due diligence package creation and evaluation for nascent businesses seeking funding and that are in their early stage of operation. Additionally, on occasion, GBDS management may decide to actively invest in select start-ups and nascent companies. Our Due Diligence and Investment team has vast international/domestic business experience combined with broad executive backgrounds gained from working with top Global 2000 companies and various government and regulatory agencies in over 44 countries. GBDS’ second line of business is to provide interpretation, translation, localization, and business positioning services to US companies operating in the high-tech, manufacturing, medical, social services, and legal arenas seeking to successfully enter Latin American, Southern European, or US-domestic Hispanic markets. Show less



Healthcare Dynamics Group

• Senior Business Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  United States Healthcare Dynamics Group, LLC, is a healthcare consulting firm focused on improving clients’ strategic, operational, financial, and patient-centered goals and needs for small to medium-sized healthcare organizations. Our broad capabilities include leadership, strategy & planning, governance, finance & revenue cycle management, coding & billing, technology and data, project management, operations, process improvement, and corporate and regulatory compliance. We seek to understand our… Show more Healthcare Dynamics Group, LLC, is a healthcare consulting firm focused on improving clients’ strategic, operational, financial, and patient-centered goals and needs for small to medium-sized healthcare organizations. Our broad capabilities include leadership, strategy & planning, governance, finance & revenue cycle management, coding & billing, technology and data, project management, operations, process improvement, and corporate and regulatory compliance. We seek to understand our client's challenges first through the development of authentic relationships and a belief that success if firmly built on mutual trust. Our leaders bring proven experience and success to help our clients identify and implement the right solutions without wasting significant time or money. Show less



NextLevel (Acquired by E78 Partners)

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal at NextLevel – Building Enterprise Value

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  Puget Sound Area NextLevel is a Pacific Northwest-based professional services firm with national resources, providing executive and board services on an interim, project and advisory basis. We deliver a broad range of strategic, operational and financial management services through vetted, expert team members who have an average of two decades of experience serving in leadership positions within the C-suite and boards of directors. NextLevel insists on making a meaningful contribution to your organization. We… Show more NextLevel is a Pacific Northwest-based professional services firm with national resources, providing executive and board services on an interim, project and advisory basis. We deliver a broad range of strategic, operational and financial management services through vetted, expert team members who have an average of two decades of experience serving in leadership positions within the C-suite and boards of directors. NextLevel insists on making a meaningful contribution to your organization. We will give you immediate access to proven executive talent and address your critical initiatives in a timely, effective manner. We will align ourselves with your needs, objectives and culture through a customized engagement structure, remaining flexible to ensure you receive the right amount of support. We will rapidly integrate into your operations, delivering expertise that enables positive change, accelerates the achievement of key initiatives, improves competitive positioning and reduces risk. Value creation will always be our priority. Show less



NW Return to Work

• CEO

  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  Greater Seattle Area Retained to replace the prior CEO in March 2018, initiating a series of business stabilization measures that restored the company to profitability in <9 months and delivered the two best, most profitable years in the firm’s 12+ years of existence. • Led strategic changes that lifted the company out of the red in only 9 months, reaching 14% net profit, and subsequently propelled it to a record-breaking level of 20% profitability merely a year later • Efforts included a complete… Show more Retained to replace the prior CEO in March 2018, initiating a series of business stabilization measures that restored the company to profitability in <9 months and delivered the two best, most profitable years in the firm’s 12+ years of existence. • Led strategic changes that lifted the company out of the red in only 9 months, reaching 14% net profit, and subsequently propelled it to a record-breaking level of 20% profitability merely a year later • Efforts included a complete reorganization of the company to streamline processes, increase departmental efficiency, and slash operational costs—in addition to leading deployment of a company-wide EMR system • Increased gross revenues by 35% through improved cash collections reducing DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) by over 50% and by creating new and effective cross-selling/marketing processes • Increased cash reserves by 15x in only 21 months to prepare the company for accelerated growth in 2020; this achievement represents 6x the amount of cash reserves previously thought possible by ownership and has proven to be an instrumental factor in the organization’s ability to survive the COVID-19 slowdown • Within a mere two years, NW Return to Work has become one of the top 3 clinics in its field in WA State, a remarkable achievement when compared to the size/resources of 6 other key competitors in the region Show less



Eco Ventures LLC

• Founder, CEO & Investor

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

  Greater Seattle Area Approached by the 3 founders of a recreational Cannabis production/processing startup and asked to supply management, operational, and growth planning expertise as a member of the leadership team—and to help the company navigate an unusually difficult set of challenges as a player in a completely new industry being impacted by rapidly-changing government regulation, controls and oversight. • Directly supervised the design and build out of the corporate production facility and created a… Show more Approached by the 3 founders of a recreational Cannabis production/processing startup and asked to supply management, operational, and growth planning expertise as a member of the leadership team—and to help the company navigate an unusually difficult set of challenges as a player in a completely new industry being impacted by rapidly-changing government regulation, controls and oversight. • Directly supervised the design and build out of the corporate production facility and created a Class I specialized Laboratory for pharmaceutical grade molecular separation processing of Cannabis products • Managed all day-to-day operations, supervised a 26-member workforce, created all needed internal processes and procedures, administered budgets, and designed/managed a complex supply chain for the business • Navigated the extremely challenging governmental approval and permitting process, participating in the legislative promotion and passage of 2 Bills (HB2156 and SB5052) key to the industry’s growth in WA State • Led all initial structuring of the company and raised over $1.5M in growth funding; successfully guided the enterprise to a cashflow breakeven point within 9 months of initial launch Show less



Seattle University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, International Marketing

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Greater Seattle Area Invited to teach International Marketing to MBA and MBI students of Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics.



TranSenda

• Director, Business Development for Latin America

  • 1998 - 2003

  Greater Seattle Area Amassed a distinguished record of achievement through a series of increasingly responsible positions held within this Data Mining biomedical software development firm. Initially hired as an individual contributor and promoted within a single year to a leadership role overseeing development of the company’s entire LATAM sales territory. Built a deep Rolodex of executive-level contacts within Fortune 500 and Global 2000 firms throughout a 14-country region, partnering on deals with… Show more Amassed a distinguished record of achievement through a series of increasingly responsible positions held within this Data Mining biomedical software development firm. Initially hired as an individual contributor and promoted within a single year to a leadership role overseeing development of the company’s entire LATAM sales territory. Built a deep Rolodex of executive-level contacts within Fortune 500 and Global 2000 firms throughout a 14-country region, partnering on deals with decision-makers from the technology, pharmaceutical, distribution, consulting, and banking sectors—as well as top government officials. • Managed the entire sales cycle for multi-million-dollar accounts, ranging from initial prospecting and lead identification to negotiations, deal-closing, solution implementation, and ongoing account management. • Identified, pursued, and captured 2 new markets for the company’s workflow products by taking a ‘concept product’ designed for the government sector and pivoting it into the pharmaceutical/distribution industries • Developed and implemented new product and marketing initiatives that generated multiple multi-million-dollar contract opportunities with top 90 pharmaceutical companies, as well as a Fortune 25 distribution firm • Generated over 30% of the company’s sales channel and distribution agreements through savvy relationship development with various US/global System Integrator, Consulting, and High-Tech partner firms • Demonstrated a superior technical grasp of the company’s product suite, authoring 100% of all technical and marketing collateral needed to support sales of the TranSenda product suite from Q2 1998 to Q1 1999 Show less



Affinity Publishing, A Division of PennWell Publishing

• Accounts Specialist, Oracle Alliance Program

  • Oct 1996 - Apr 1998

  Greater Seattle Area Gained invaluable strengths in international sales and business development working with the program’s top distributors of Oracle products and solutions—Oracle’s International Partners for Latin America and Spain—to identify/document their specific business needs and support efforts to grow revenue in their regions. • Monitored relationships with 2200+ Oracle Alliance Program partners in Latin America and Europe, providing critical support that enable 50%+ of program participants to… Show more Gained invaluable strengths in international sales and business development working with the program’s top distributors of Oracle products and solutions—Oracle’s International Partners for Latin America and Spain—to identify/document their specific business needs and support efforts to grow revenue in their regions. • Monitored relationships with 2200+ Oracle Alliance Program partners in Latin America and Europe, providing critical support that enable 50%+ of program participants to increase their revenues Show less