Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Mentors
Experience the Power of Mentorship: Connect with Frisco's Best and Brightest
Welcome to the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Mentor Program! Our program connects high school and college students, as well as young professionals, with experienced business leaders who can provide guidance and support on their career journey.
Available Mentors
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My area of expertise is in software engineering (I was an engineer for nearly a decade at J.P. Morgan). I’m also able to help guide students and business owners on how to use SEO (Search Engine Optimization) in order to rank on search engines. (I’ll also be creating some free resources soon my my site SEO COMPANY FRISCO)
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Senior software engineer at Meta (formerly Facebook).
Can help high schoolers who are interesting in coding, considering a degree in computer science, or what a career working as a software engineer in a tech company looks like
Can help college students with internship searching, considering a career in software engineering, or any other questions about working in FAANG
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With nearly 20 years in the IT industry, I bring a robust background in software design, architecture, and development across both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. My expertise spans software engineering, database design, project management, system integration, and process reengineering. As a skilled Tech PM, I am adept at streamlining operations, optimizing team performance, and driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
Technical Leadership & Architecture: Proficient in designing solutions that balance system performance, user experience, cost-efficiency, and future flexibility.
Project Management & Business Analysis: Extensive experience in coordinating teams, developing project plans, and performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
Data Science & Emerging Technologies: Expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, data visualization, and cloud technologies.
Hands-on Development & DevOps: Proficient in front-end (Angular, React) and back-end technologies (Java, Python, Spring Boot), as well as DevOps tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Industry Knowledge: Significant experience in insurance, mortgage, asset management domains.
Education & Certifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BEIT)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Life Office Management Association (LOMA) I & II
Research Contributions
Published works include studies on association rule mining, information spread modeling in social media, multi-agent route planning, and market basket analysis, which demonstrate his analytical and innovative thinking.
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As the Founder and CEO of RentYard Inc., I bring over a decade of experience as a Senior Web Developer combined with a deep passion for entrepreneurship. My journey has equipped me with a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, enabling me to assist new founders in transforming their ideas into successful ventures. Currently, I also serve as a startup mentor at The DEC Network in Dallas.
I specialize in guiding entrepreneurs through the crucial early stages of their startups, from business formation to developing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). My focus is on integrating technology with business strategies to create sustainable, scalable solutions. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to implement technology into an existing business, I provide mentorship that streamlines processes, optimizes resources, and positions your venture for growth.
I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with the next generation of founders, helping them navigate the startup ecosystem and avoid common pitfalls. As a mentor, I aim to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs to bring their visions to life.
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Area of Expertise: Business Consulting; Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Digital Transformation, GotoMarket Strategy, Marketing
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Marketing and Sales. Nearly 40 years experience developing sales teams, client/customer relationships, marketing and sales plans/strategies for growing a business’ top and bottom line. Experience with products, software and services to small, medium and F500 companies/organizations. Specifically, how to organize and plan a marketing / sales approach that differentiates your message/offerings and can be adopted by your marketing/sales teams.
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around 40 years Expertise in Managing Business in diversified industry segments across the globe specially with US / EU/ Asian Businesses. Foused into Manufacturing Operations driving Profitability with Growth.
Process expert with Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, Lean Expert, and TOC Champion
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Experience with Success and Failure (learnt lessons) building 4 companies in each of the below.
Startups: Fund raising | Marketing |Sales | Partnerships
VC/Investment : Tech Start ups | Social Entrepreneurship | Real estate | Recruiting
Tech Expertise : Security | AI | Cloud
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Website Development | Graphic Designing | Social Media Marketing | Web Accessibility | NDSS Ambassador
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Retail & merchandising as well as global sourcing in apparel, arts and crafts, grocery industries
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11/2011
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I am an expert in providing content training for Texas Educator certification, career counseling, and CDA licensing training for preschool Directorship. Along with this, I offer training for minimum standards for afterschool programs, creative content writing, resume writing, college counseling, and college essay reviews. I am also skilled in imparting knowledge in public speaking and interview skills.
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Accomplished Technical Manager with a robust background in data-focused leadership roles i nTelecom & Finance ; With over a decade of experience, I consistently drive technical excellence, yielding tangible business results. My skill set encompasses legacy modernization, data transformation, real-time data ingestion, ETL processes, and effective team management. I excel not only in managing teams but also in mentoring and inspiring team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. I am committed to driving efficiency and excellence in complex data-driven initiatives.
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15+ years experience with a Fortune 500 US company
Visionary leader who drives strategic thinking for Shared Services and Finance Operations
Creates a road map for future years and relentlessly executes on strategic vision and plan
Seeks out innovation and new ways of thinking in Shared Services
Drives formal governance meetings across all functions with Senior Management
Coaches and supports managers in improving their skills; sets the strategy and goals for skills development
Promotes continuous improvement; plans and executes improvement programs
Coordinates regional Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Quarterly Representation including ensuring Control Owner and Business Process Owner compliance
Monitors industry best practices and latest industry thinking in outsourcing, off-shoring, shared services, BPO and GBS
Responsible for period closing cycle and internal reporting which satisfies the needs of Corporate and/or Business Unit management
Assist external reporting which satisfies the requirements of national and state authorities, shareholders, debt holders, boards of directors, workers councils, security analysts, rating agencies and other interested parties
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Building a career in CRM and Customer Experience Technology
Modern Sales and Digital Marketing
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College Admissions Counseling & Career Counseling. Help find Internships for High School | GAP Year | College Students
Company: First Experience
Website: FirstExp.org (Will be ready by the end of July)
FirstExp1222@gmail.com
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