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ADPList Top 1% Mentors and Rising Stars | October 2024

ADPList Top 1% Mentors and Rising Stars | October 2024

At ADPList, we recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of our mentors, whose dedication and expertise empower learners around the globe. This article shines a spotlight on the exceptional mentors who have made a significant impact in October 2024.

Top 1% Mentors

Our top 1% mentors are known for their amazing work in the community. They not only do well in their jobs but also make mentoring a key part of what they do. Each mentor shows great skill and commitment, leaving a lasting positive effect on the lives of those they guide.

Mentor of the Month — October 2024

This exceptional mentor has made a significant impact on the lives of their mentees and booked more than a hundred sessions. This recognition highlights their hard work and dedication to guiding and supporting their community.

Yeshwanth Vasa

Software Engineer at Miracles Tek LLC

Expertise: Product Research

About:

Yeshwanth is a skilled AI and machine learning researcher with a strong record of innovation. He has published over 15 papers in top conferences and journals, contributing significantly to AI and ML advancements in various fields. 

His knowledge includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. As a leader, he effectively manages resources and helps teams reach important goals.

Featured Mentors

These are the top mentors of each category from the Top 1%.

Sathishkumar Chintala

Sr Software Engineer at Fisher Investments

Expertise: Data Science

About: 

Sathish is an experienced software engineer and leader who focuses on data transformation projects. He understands data architecture well and has successfully led projects from start to finish. His skills include SQL, AWS, Python, data warehousing, ETL, Power BI, and big data transformation. He fosters a culture of learning and helps teams achieve their goals.

Olamide Alowooja

Director of Design at Toptal

Expertise: Design

About: 

Olamide is a product designer with over 9 years of experience. He focuses on user-centered design and design systems. His understanding of user needs helps him create successful products. As a mentor, he supports designers in developing their skills and advancing their careers while continuously improving his own design work.

Mohsen Mokhtari

Marketing & Business Development Consultant at Costco Wholesale Canada

Expertise: Marketing

About: 

Mohsen has over 18 years of experience in various industries like telecommunications, IT, e-commerce, retail, payments, and advertising. He is skilled in business development, sales and marketing, market research, project management, product design, branding, and more.

Sukender Reddy Mallreddy

Salesforce Consultant at City of Dallas

Expertise: Engineering

About: 

With 10 years in IT, Sukender has successfully implemented Salesforce solutions for the City of Dallas. His journey from software developer to Salesforce expert shows his dedication to technology and learning. He is passionate about using tech to solve real problems and mentoring future IT professionals.

Jayme Karr

Director of Recruiting at Quantum

Expertise: Talent Acquisition

About: 

Jayme is an experienced tech recruiter who leads talent acquisition efforts in the tech industry. She has recruited for fast-growing consumer and fintech companies, placing around 100 executives at firms like Spotify and Blizzard. She focuses on building teams at Quantum and is interested in trends like autonomous systems and blockchain technology.

Nuno Reis

OutSystems MVP and Trainer. Company Owner at Nuno Cubal Reis, Unipessoal Lda.

Expertise: No/Low Code

About: 

Nuno has 18 years of IT experience, with over 12 years specializing in OutSystems. He is one of the few fully certified experts in this area and organizes events for OutSystems enthusiasts to connect. He also trains and mentors individuals, particularly women, into transitioning into IT and OutSystems careers.

Kateryna Ogar

Agile Project Manager/ Scrum Master at Cisco Systems

Expertise: Product

About:

Kateryna is an Agile Project Manager with over six years of experience helping teams adopt Agile methods using Scrum and Kanban. She has led projects for startups and well-known brands like Ericsson and Volvo. Her skills include setting up project processes, improving team dynamics, managing priorities, and ensuring clear communication with clients.

Pierre-Marie David

Head Of Sales at Flexiti

Expertise: Sales/BD

About: 

Pierre-Marie is a successful sales leader with over six years of experience creating effective sales strategies and leading large teams. He collaborates with different departments and mentors junior sales professionals. He conducts training sessions that deliver results and specializes in sales strategy development.

Joy Nwaiwu 

Community Manager at 3MTT

Expertise: Content Writing

About: 

Joy is an experienced content writer and community manager with over five years in the field. She creates engaging content for different audiences and builds strong online communities. As a Meta Certified Community Manager, she uses data to improve community strategies.

List of the Top 1% ADPList Mentors of October 2024

Rising Stars

In addition to our established mentors, we celebrate the Rising Stars who are making waves in the community. These new mentors have successfully booked ten or more sessions and received positive feedback from their mentees. 

Samantha Sprague

Senior Manager, Machine Learning at Discover

Expertise: Data Science

Surendra Pandey

Solution Architect at Tata Consultancy Services

Expertise: Product Research

Iris Latour

UX Research Lead at Miro

Expertise: Product Research

Andreas Grunewald

Founder / Head of Product at Lelantos Media Inc

Expertise: Product

Kshitij Gupta

Senior Data Scientist at CVS Health

Expertise: Data Science

Joaquim Costa

Sales Director / Career Mentoring at Brain Consultoria / PUC SP

Expertise: Sales/BD

Jillian Graver

UX Researcher at Cisco

Expertise: Product Research

These emerging leaders are committed to sharing their knowledge and creating meaningful connections within the ADPList community.

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Mentors at ADPList are not just focused on individual sessions; they actively contribute to community engagement through group workshops and local meetups. Meet fellow ADPList community members (#ADPeople) in your local area!

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ADPeople at local meetups and events. Top (L to R): SF, Hyderabad; Bottom (L to R): Salt Lake City, Washington DC

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As we honor our mentors at ADPList, we invite experienced professionals to join our community for free. As an ADPList mentor, you can share your expertise and help shape the future of aspiring professionals worldwide.