Kimberly’s Talented Associates
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Sakino Consulting helps American companies be extraordinary in their product development efforts with Japanese companies. Matt Schlegel understands the Japanese culture and how business is done in Japan. Having been a Mombusho research scholar at the University of Tokyo, Matt brings a deep understanding of product development process, language, engineering, and technology to both Japanese and American companies. |
Nathalie Udo, founder and president of Projectway, LLC in San Francisco, has built a proven record of accomplishments in leading complex international software development and implementation projects for corporations including the Baan Company, Boeing Corporation, Fireman’s Fund, Autodesk, Kaiser and Permanente. She is a seasoned professional with extensive project management, cross-cultural communication, and leadership skills. She takes strong ownership and accountability for deliverables and drives positive results in her projects. Nathalie’s customers compliment her for her expertise, strong work ethic and, most importantly, the ability to deliver on project goals including getting them done in time, within scope and budget. |
Steve Piazzale, PhD
Career/Life Coach, Host: You’re Hired! TV Show Steve guides his clients through challenging career transitions. He helps them find the work they want and deserve more quickly than they would on their own, thus saving them time, money, and a lot of stress. His clients also learn to improve job performance and get recognized, promoted, and well-compensated. Specialties include resumes, networking, interviewing, negotiation, work/life balance, career change, job performance, and much, much more. You can sign up for his Career newsletter and find out more about his TV show “You’re Hired!” at http://www.BayAreaCareerCoach.com Steve has a Ph.D. in Sociology (with training in Psychology) from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Santa Clara. He is a Right Management Associate and is listed in the latest edition of Richard Bolles’ “What Color is Your Parachute?” |
Jeff Richardson
Chief Transformational Engineer Teambuilding and Experiential Learning An Organizational Development and Team development consultant/trainer with extensive experience leading strategic change and merger integration programs in Fortune 100 settings, Jeff has consulted with over 35 programs at Texas Instruments and Raytheon to define engineering and operating processes, resulting in a 40% increase in program win rate. He also played an extensive role in the post-merger development and deployment of Raytheon’s Integrated Product Development System, followed by a liaison role with the Raytheon Program Management and Business Development Councils to further develop strategic processes to achieve business results. Jeff’s current work in team development is increasingly centered on experiential education. From outdoor ropes course facilitation to on-site learning exercises, Jeff provides individuals and teams an opportunity to extract learning from shared experiences and then apply them to real world work situations. |
Ken Chen
Principal, EM Marketing Ken is a Marketing and Product expert with over 15 years. He started his career in Brand Management (P&G), moved into Product Management (Intuit), and then Internet Marketing (Homestead, Driveway and Presto). He brings his broad range of experience and skills to each engagement and combines it with a true entrepreneurial spirit, having started his own companies. Most recently, he has been swept up in the Social Media wave and is a firm believer that it is transforming businesses for the better. Ken also provides career transition and work/life balance coaching through Pause Coaching. In his spare time, he has 2 young children, manages a perpetually 2nd place fantasy football team, loves independent movies, inexpensive but good food, and most sports. |
Sam Hahn
Vice president, Engineering, eGain Before joining eGain, Sam was VP of Engineering at Purisma, where he was responsible for all product development activities. Sam has a BS in Mathematics from Stanford University. He is active in various professional groups in Silicon valley, and is a partner at Sand Hill Angels, a private equity firm. |
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Chris KurjanProduct and Service Development Consultant Quiver Consulting can explore, define and realize your next opportunity: Product and service development, fuzzy project management, facilitation of brainstorm and organizational change sessions, innovation skills training. |
Josh Nankivel
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Camille Smith