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Customer Service & Support Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

David Osborne, Chief Executive Officer, 
Caseware International, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

David Osborne is a seasoned software and technology business leader with more than 20 years of experience in global sales, operations, business strategy and transformation, corporate development, and M&A. He brings a proven record of helping diverse software companies successfully grow, scale, and operationalize their businesses and build enterprise value.

At Caseware, Osborne leads the company’s corporate strategy and vision around the growth and expansion of Caseware’s market-leading audit, financial reporting, and data analytics solutions.

Prior to joining Caseware, Osborne held various executive leadership roles, most recently as CEO of Virgin Pulse, the world’s largest digital health and wellbeing SaaS provider, where he led the company’s aggressive expansion plans, including six mergers and acquisitions in three years. His tenure led to significant growth and operational improvements across the business.

Committee:

Omesh Ashok Gulati, Director, Customer Success and Solution Delivery
Securonix Inc., Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Omesh, a seasoned Global Customer Success Management and Solution Delivery expert, boasts over a decade of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. He is a passionate cybersecurity enthusiast and an evangelist, specializing in business value creation and solution engineering. Throughout his career, Omesh has adeptly managed numerous strategic cross-industry customers.

Dipak Kulkarni, IT Director - Business Application  
Crenlo Engineered Cabs, Denver, Colorado, United States

With over 19 years of IT and manufacturing experience, Dipak held diverse roles like IT Director and Solution Architect across mid-size to Fortune 500 companies. Specializing in Oracle EBS and project management methodologies, Dipak has published articles and judged prestigious awards. Forbes Technology Council Member and IEEE Member, Dipak thrives on global challenges.

Rohit Marwaha, Director of Business Development
Vestas American Wind Technology Inc., Houston, Texas, United States

Driven professional with over 17 years of global experience in critical customer-facing roles with Fortune 500 companies and a renewables leader. A proponent of achieving excellence through ownership and teamwork, follows a strong work ethic and is adaptable to multifarious cultures. Experience includes rotations in various functions, such as Business Development & Strategy. 

Gautam Patil, Senior Sourcing Manager      
Meta Platforms Inc., Menlo Park, California, United States

Gautam is a seasoned professional with 11+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, capacity planning, and supply allocation. He has extensive knowledge of semiconductor, custom silicon, and datacenter supply chains. He is also an ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). In his current role, Gautam leads strategic sourcing for Meta's AI/ML.

Ming Qian, Senior User Experience Researcher      
Dell Technologies, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Ming (Maggie) Qian, a Senior User Experience Researcher at Dell Technologies, excels in UX/CX, backed by a wealth of consulting experience and numerous patents. Her dedication to innovation redefines industry benchmarks. She ranks in the top 1% for research and the top 10 for AI/ML Engineering on ADPList.com.

Dileep Rai, Business Analyst
Hachette Book group, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
 
Dileep Rai is a Solution Architect for Hachette Book Group; he has over 14 years of experience in Software design and IT consulting. Dileep graduated from Kelley School of Business, IU, with a computer science and engineering degree.

Loannis Saratsidis, President
PC Pal Global, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Ioannis Saratsidis is the Founder and current President of PC Pal Global, an acclaimed systems integrator and consultant to businesses of all sizes. His nearly 25 years of experience span multiple disciplines and vendors across the technology spectrum.