Garima Prasai
Director, Operations and Strategy at Resilient Cities Catalyst- Claim this Profile
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Nick Marlow
Smart, thoughtful, strategic and can always be relied upon to understand a topic and take a position. Garima leverages a wealth of diverse experience and brings a unique perspective to business. Driven, focused, wonderful to work with.
Richard Lee
I had the pleasure of working with Garima as we were both responsible for different product lines for a major Canadian bank. She was always on point, brought energy and insight to each engagement and knew when to listen and not oversell. She approached each day as an opportunity to learn just a little bit more about the client's needs and then planned the next initiative. In each of our careers, we meet people that impact our own careers and she remains at the top of the list. I could list many superlative adjectives to describe her-the last thing I would say would be to take the opportunity to meet her. You will be glad you did.
Nick Marlow
Smart, thoughtful, strategic and can always be relied upon to understand a topic and take a position. Garima leverages a wealth of diverse experience and brings a unique perspective to business. Driven, focused, wonderful to work with.
Richard Lee
I had the pleasure of working with Garima as we were both responsible for different product lines for a major Canadian bank. She was always on point, brought energy and insight to each engagement and knew when to listen and not oversell. She approached each day as an opportunity to learn just a little bit more about the client's needs and then planned the next initiative. In each of our careers, we meet people that impact our own careers and she remains at the top of the list. I could list many superlative adjectives to describe her-the last thing I would say would be to take the opportunity to meet her. You will be glad you did.
Nick Marlow
Smart, thoughtful, strategic and can always be relied upon to understand a topic and take a position. Garima leverages a wealth of diverse experience and brings a unique perspective to business. Driven, focused, wonderful to work with.
Richard Lee
I had the pleasure of working with Garima as we were both responsible for different product lines for a major Canadian bank. She was always on point, brought energy and insight to each engagement and knew when to listen and not oversell. She approached each day as an opportunity to learn just a little bit more about the client's needs and then planned the next initiative. In each of our careers, we meet people that impact our own careers and she remains at the top of the list. I could list many superlative adjectives to describe her-the last thing I would say would be to take the opportunity to meet her. You will be glad you did.
Nick Marlow
Smart, thoughtful, strategic and can always be relied upon to understand a topic and take a position. Garima leverages a wealth of diverse experience and brings a unique perspective to business. Driven, focused, wonderful to work with.
Richard Lee
I had the pleasure of working with Garima as we were both responsible for different product lines for a major Canadian bank. She was always on point, brought energy and insight to each engagement and knew when to listen and not oversell. She approached each day as an opportunity to learn just a little bit more about the client's needs and then planned the next initiative. In each of our careers, we meet people that impact our own careers and she remains at the top of the list. I could list many superlative adjectives to describe her-the last thing I would say would be to take the opportunity to meet her. You will be glad you did.
Experience
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Resilient Cities Catalyst
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Operations and Strategy
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Dec 2019 - Apr 2023
Since RCC’s inception in 2019, Garima has been at the helm of the founding, development and growth of the organization and its ability to create impact driven results, further advancing RCC’s mission. Garima works alongside the executive team on high-priority strategic initiatives, fiduciary and governance responsibilities, building and overseeing critical organizational structures and policies, while mentoring and managing staff. Garima also provides leadership on global fundraising, program… Show more Since RCC’s inception in 2019, Garima has been at the helm of the founding, development and growth of the organization and its ability to create impact driven results, further advancing RCC’s mission. Garima works alongside the executive team on high-priority strategic initiatives, fiduciary and governance responsibilities, building and overseeing critical organizational structures and policies, while mentoring and managing staff. Garima also provides leadership on global fundraising, program design, and support on various program delivery projects with cities and strategic partners. Show less Since RCC’s inception in 2019, Garima has been at the helm of the founding, development and growth of the organization and its ability to create impact driven results, further advancing RCC’s mission. Garima works alongside the executive team on high-priority strategic initiatives, fiduciary and governance responsibilities, building and overseeing critical organizational structures and policies, while mentoring and managing staff. Garima also provides leadership on global fundraising, program… Show more Since RCC’s inception in 2019, Garima has been at the helm of the founding, development and growth of the organization and its ability to create impact driven results, further advancing RCC’s mission. Garima works alongside the executive team on high-priority strategic initiatives, fiduciary and governance responsibilities, building and overseeing critical organizational structures and policies, while mentoring and managing staff. Garima also provides leadership on global fundraising, program design, and support on various program delivery projects with cities and strategic partners. Show less
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Yale Openlab
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United States
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Research
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Open Climate Advisor: Partnership & Sponsorship Development
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2019 - 2020
The Open Climate project at Yale OpenLab is an open source initiative exploring the application of blockchain and other emerging technologies, such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data and machine learning, to the challenge of helping the world keep a transparent accounting system as we strive to achieve the climate targets set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The Open Climate project at Yale OpenLab is an open source initiative exploring the application of blockchain and other emerging technologies, such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data and machine learning, to the challenge of helping the world keep a transparent accounting system as we strive to achieve the climate targets set in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
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Bloomberg LP
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Relationship Manager
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2015 - 2018
Managed Bloomberg’s relationships and sales targets with one of the world’s largest financial institutions Managed Bloomberg’s relationships and sales targets with one of the world’s largest financial institutions
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GPX Consulting
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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Strategy Consultant
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2014 - 2016
Built a consulting business, working with Fortune 500 clients (e.g., Deloitte, Bain) as a subject matter expert and advisor on strategic AI partnerships and provided thought leadership on emerging and cognitive technologies Built a consulting business, working with Fortune 500 clients (e.g., Deloitte, Bain) as a subject matter expert and advisor on strategic AI partnerships and provided thought leadership on emerging and cognitive technologies
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IBM
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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IBM Watson Group Chief Evangelist
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2012 - 2014
Key member of the core strategy team responsible for commercialization of IBM’s transformative Watson technology in 2012, bringing a first-of-a-kind technology to new verticals (insurance, finance, retail, healthcare). Worked with the executive team to help lead global enablement of cognitive and NLP technology across IBM and with new and existing clients. Key member of the core strategy team responsible for commercialization of IBM’s transformative Watson technology in 2012, bringing a first-of-a-kind technology to new verticals (insurance, finance, retail, healthcare). Worked with the executive team to help lead global enablement of cognitive and NLP technology across IBM and with new and existing clients.
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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US Sandy Response PMO Operations Manager
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2012 - 2012
Helped lead one of the most visible project management offices at Deloitte. Internally coordinated and supported Deloitte’s cross-functional business pursuits by helping colleagues and clients effectively navigate the Hurricane Sandy post-disaster environment.
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AERS Senior
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2010 - 2012
-Senior on the Alternative Assets Management and Corporate teams in financial statement & internal control audits (on a premier $3.4B engagement). Actively managed and coached a team of up to six professionals, on a team of 30 colleagues on a range of accounting issues in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, US GAAP and PCAOB guidance. -Served clients in various industries including Energy, Utilities, Aerospace and Defense, and Production & Distribution, with exposure to IPOs, debt… Show more -Senior on the Alternative Assets Management and Corporate teams in financial statement & internal control audits (on a premier $3.4B engagement). Actively managed and coached a team of up to six professionals, on a team of 30 colleagues on a range of accounting issues in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, US GAAP and PCAOB guidance. -Served clients in various industries including Energy, Utilities, Aerospace and Defense, and Production & Distribution, with exposure to IPOs, debt offerings and spin-offs.
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Deloitte & Touche
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1 - 100 Employee
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Audit Intern
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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Altria
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
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Endowment and Development Assistant
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Jun 2007 - May 2008
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Virginia House of Delegates
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern for Delegate Brian J. Moran of the 42nd District
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Jan 2007 - Mar 2007
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
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Education
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Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business
Bachelors of Science, Accounting, Finance -
Helwan University Cairo
2009 Business and International Education Grant Recipient
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