Product & Service Awards Judging Committee 

Chair: 
Steve Iffie, Owner, President and Chief Technology Officer
POXXIBLE INC., Sacramento, California, United State

Steve Iffie is Owner, President and CTO at POXXIBLE Inc. He has over 28 years of commercial experience in the design, development & delivery of highly responsive mission-critical front and back-end Enterprise & Cloud software, as well as Mobile Apps and Web Applications for Desktop, Tablet & Mobile devices. Steve began his career in IT as a self-taught Fortran and Small Talk programming language developer in 1990 and subsequently pursued a degree in Computer Science where he quickly mastered Cobol, C, and C++ programming languages. In 1995, he worked with the beta version of the Java programming language and became an Enterprise Java Software, Database, and Data Warehouse solutions provider. Since 1996, Steve has created and run several Tech companies that provided vital enterprise technology solutions to many companies including software houses, banks, and insurance companies across the UK and Europe.

In 2014, he started and led a SaaS and Tech Support LLC in the US which he self-funded and in 2020 culminated into the highly reputable and now successful US S-Corp, POXXIBLE Inc. His passion has always been in state-of-the-art technology platforms and his keen knowledge for almost three decades has given POXXIBLE Inc. an edge in AI technology over much bigger companies. His company’s Cloud-based application and outsourced Mobile App Consultancy and Application development service has quickly become an invaluable extension to many Governments and Enterprise On-prem and Cloud projects. Steve’s vision to embed an Air traffic control-like system in the company’s new global Virtual AI Mesh platform, for hosting AI-enabled applications, became a game changer in the industry in 2020. It has made this pioneer one of our best hopes for a secure and safer communication and inter-processing AI world.

Without a controlled way to play in the field, AI will hurt us sooner. With an agreed way to communicate and interact, AI can and should always be under our control. Aircraft across the world don’t crash or fall from the skies every day because air traffic control and pilots across the globe follow a set of agreed aviation rules for take-off, cruising and landing. Using a similar rule set, POXXIBLE’s Virtual AI Mesh is already able to detect, reject and stop any bad intent of an AI in a billion participating AI-enable bots under 10 nanoseconds. With such control in our hands, Autonomous self-driving vehicles will not recklessly crash, and that AI-enabled bread toaster should not burn down your house. To give back to newcomers and future leaders in the Tech Community, Steve has voluntarily served as a committee judge and chair for several Steve Awards and many other Tech Award bodies. With constructive comments that are designed to probe the mind, install innovative thinking, and guide contestants in the right direction technically, a Stevie Awards-winning mindset is just the beginning for the teachable. Steve is very humbled to be Chair of the Product and Services Committee in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

Committee:

Ayşegül Bulut Atalay, AI & Digital Marketing Consultant | Lecturer | Mentor | EntrepreneurIcerikPlus Media and Advertising / Kadir Has University, Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye
Aysegul is an experienced digital marketing strategist, AI enthusiast, and mentor with a strong background in SME innovation and entrepreneurship. Currently a lecturer and consultant, helping businesses harness data and technology to scale, she is passionate about empowering startups through smart tools and insightful strategies.
 

Jay Barach, Vice President - IT Operations and Recruitment
Systems Staffing Group, Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jay Barach is a published researcher, innovator, and global speaker driving advancements in HR-Tech, cybersecurity, and network security. With deep technical fluency and strategic insight, he bridges business and engineering teams. A Senior Member of IEEE, he reviews for IEEE and ACM, and is a professional member at SHRM and PMI.

Chirag Chheda, Vice President of Engineering
Calendly, San Francisco, California, United States
Chirag is the VP of Engineering at Calendly and a seasoned technology executive. He has led global teams across Amazon, Facebook, Lyft and ClickUp, building innovative products in AI, fintech, marketplaces, and productivity. Passionate about scaling organizations and delivering customer impact, Chirag has built products for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

Alex Delaitre, CTO
Solea AI, London, England, United Kingdom
 

Dhaval Desai, Senior Director
Microsoft Corporation, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States          
Dhaval Desai is a Senior Director at Microsoft, leading global engineering teams for supply chains. Renowned for driving innovation and efficiency, he integrates AI and advanced technologies to optimize supply chains. A published author and award-winning leader, he shapes the future of resilient, intelligent and connected supply chain systems.

Shamayel Farooqui, Senior Vice President, Head Cybersecurity and Application | Infrastructure Management Practice            
Virtusa, Cary, North Carolina, United States
 

Yatin Garg, Head of Product, Engineering, and Finance
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States         
Yatin is a senior executive and thought leader in technology, retail, and finance, with over 12 years of global experience spanning Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, and Unilever. He currently serves as Head of Product, Engineering, and Finance to scale AI-driven financial technology solutions across global markets. Yatin holds an MBA with honors from the Kellogg School of Management.

Hayk Ghukasyan, Chief of Engineering
Hexact, Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States
With over 20 years in the tech trenches, Hayk grew from writing his first backend module to leading high-performing engineering teams that build rock-solid, scalable software used by thousands. As a Chief of Engineering and Backend Team Lead, Hayk specializes in architecting complex systems that don’t just work, they thrive under pressure.
 

Omesh Gulati, Senior Director, Customer Experience & Onboarding
Apptega, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Omesh is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in developing and expanding cybersecurity practices. He is proficient in strategic planning, client relations, and team development, driving substantial growth and innovation in cybersecurity solutions. Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing Securonix, a globally recognized cybersecurity unicorn.
 

Setu Jha, Mission Critical Engineering Manager
SAP America Inc, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States
Setu Jha leads Mission Critical Engineering at SAP North America, driving innovation and resilience in enterprise systems. With 15+ years of experience, he specializes in architecting scalable, reliable solutions that ensure business continuity. Setu is passionate about engineering excellence and building platforms that support complex, mission-critical operations.


 

Kunal Khashu, Assistant Vice President Digital Transformation and Analytics
HCA Healthcare, Nashville, Tennessee, United States      
Kunal Khashu is a healthcare technology executive specializing in enterprise digital transformation, AI-driven workforce optimization, and digital health innovation. With a strong background in both engineering and management, he leads the design and implementation of advanced technologies—including machine learning models, predictive analytics, and generative AI—to optimize clinical and administrative operations.

Anunay Krishnamurthy, Founder and CEO
SafeLink Innovations, Seattle, Washington, United States           
Anunay Krishnamurthy is the founder of SafeLink Innovations, where he leads global initiatives in functional safety for automotive, robotics, and AI-driven systems. His work spans autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, infotainment systems, and humanoid robots, with a focus on developing safety architectures aligned with ISO 26262, SOTIF 21448, and IEC 60730.

Veera Chandra Sekhar Malisetty, Director of Engineering Square 
Panda Inc, Sunnyvale, California, United States 
Engineering leader with 14+ years of experience building scalable products, leading 40+ global engineers, and driving innovation in EdTech and AI. Contributed to a patented tool used in 21 games, reaching 500K+ children. A proven problem solver passionate about automation, personalization, and delivering impactful solutions through full-stack and data-driven development.

Udit Mehrotra, Head of Product, Customer Experience
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States
Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product and technology leader, currently serving as Head of Product Management for Customer Experience at Amazon. Renowned for his expertise in AI and ML-driven, customer-centric innovations, Udit has a deep knowledge in these fields and a proven track record of developing transformative solutions.

Amit Mishra, Senior Director Of Engineering           
Fox Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States       
Amit Mishra is an internationally recognized technology executive with over two decades of excellence in software engineering, large-scale distributed systems, and AI-driven digital innovation. As Senior Director of Engineering at Fox Corporation, he leads high-performing global teams responsible for architecting and delivering world-class consumer platforms, serving millions of users.

Marta Mroz-Sipiora, Global Development & Innovation Director
Asseco Poland, Warsaw, Poland
Experienced business and product leader specializing in digital solutions for financial institutions. Expert in product strategy, market entry, and monetization. Passionate about solving complex challenges with clear, scalable solutions. Skilled in cloud technologies, customer insights, and global delivery — with a strong focus on innovation, impact, and strategic execution.
 

Madhan Muralimanohar, Associate Director - Product Engineering
Verizon, Tampa, Florida, United States  
Madhan is an Associate Director at Verizon with 13+ years of experience in the telecommunication industry and is a pioneer in 4G, 5G core network, network slicing, and programmable networks. He owns 6 critical 5G network patents and is a key network planner responsible for the launch of Nationwide 5G.

Oleksandr Panchenko, Founding Product Designer
NaceAI, Palo Alto, California, United States
As a Lead Product Designer with 10+ years of hands-on experience, Oleksandr has focused on creating user-friendly and meaningful experiences for products in diverse fields, including SaaS, social platforms, finance, and energy systems. His skills cover human-centered design, user research, building effective design systems, usability testing, and clear data visualization.

Ankitkumar Patel, Senior QA/QC Specialist            
MAK Pharma USA LLC, Randolph, New Jersey, United States         
Ankitkumar Patel is a professional senior QA/QC Specialist with 15+ years’ experience developing products and helping the pharma industry. Ankit founded his own pharmaceutical packaging company, where he collaborates with clients internationally and across industries—from leading pharmaceutical companies to nonprofit organizations and national big retailers.
 

Pawan Saran, Co-Founder and Chief Software Architect
ParkStash, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Chief Software Architect at ParkStash with 6+ years in software engineering across iOS, backend, and infrastructure. Pawan is passionate about building scalable systems and simple, impactful tools that solve real-world problems through software. He is driven by curiosity, problem solving, and continuous learning. Pawan is a graduate of BITS Pilani.
 

Parth Saxena, Vice President
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Houston, Texas, United States
Parth is a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase, with 15 years of diverse tech experience spanning finance, consulting, and oil & gas. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. He is recognized for expertise in AI and driving innovation across enterprise-scale technology.
 

Tanmaykumar Shah, Vice President - Marketing Analytics Manager
JPMorgan Chase, Wilmington, Delaware, United States
A seasoned marketing analytics leader at JPMorgan Chase, Tanmaykumar specializes in driving large-scale technology transformations and data-driven strategies. With over 15 years of experience, he has led initiatives enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency across financial services, contributing to innovative solutions and measurable business growth.
 

Shweta Shukradas, AVP, Automated Productivity Solutions
Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, California, United States
Accomplished scientific and business leader with 17+ years in the life sciences, with a strong focus on analytical instrumentation and bioinformatics software. Renowned for a data-driven approach and a track record of delivering customer-focused, innovative solutions accelerating business growth. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to consistently surpass strategic goals.

 

Ravikant Singh, Senior Data Engineering Manager
John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States
Award-winning data-driven technology leader with 18+ years of experience across diverse industries. Expert in data engineering, data science, and analytics, delivering impactful solutions that drive business value. Proven track record in leading global teams, fostering data-first cultures, and executing strategic initiatives in education, retail, finance, and more.

Anil Kumar Suresh Anil, Director of Product Management
SAP, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States
Anil is a seasoned Product Manager with 17+ years of cross-industry experience spanning across industries. Currently leading product strategy at SAP Life Sciences, Anil specializes in enabling pharmaceutical organizations to stay ahead of regulatory mandates, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation through SAP’s intelligent enterprise solutions. He contributes to industry forums.

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