Consulting
Projects at The Wharton School
In the Mack Institute’s Collaborative Innovation Program at The Wharton School, I have been actively involved in guiding MBA and Executive MBA students on their innovation projects. My role focuses on integrating AI and innovative technologies into real-world business strategies. I have facilitated student collaboration with various corporate partners, leading projects that blend AI applications with practical business challenges.
1. TD Bank: Social Impact Platform (2024 Fall)
Guiding a team in developing a digital platform that revolutionizes philanthropic giving. The project focuses on creating an ETF-like experience for social causes, enabling users to discover and engage with volunteer opportunities and donation options tailored to their interests and values.
2. Ricoh 3D: Healthcare Market Analysis (2024 Fall)
Leading a comprehensive analysis of surgical procedures suitable for anatomic modeling, helping Ricoh 3D for Healthcare optimize their market approach. The project involves detailed research of surgical procedures, market size analysis, and identification of key hospitals and surgeons.
3. Tigo: Customer Behavior Analysis (2024 Fall)
Mentoring a team analyzing purchasing behavior and developing pricing strategies for Tigo’s telecommunications services in Latin America. The project focuses on identifying customer segments, analyzing demand patterns, and creating differentiated pricing strategies.
4. Willis Towers Watson: Startup Innovation Analysis (2024 Fall)
Overseeing a project examining how “As a service” business models and startup ecosystems are reshaping various industries. The team is analyzing successful startups, operating models, and innovation patterns to identify high-growth potential companies.
5. Raymond Corporation: RetroLifts Innovation (2024 Fall)
Guiding a project focused on transforming manual forklifts into autonomous systems through RetroLifts technology. The team is exploring cost-effective solutions for warehouse automation and analyzing the potential impact on operational efficiency.
6. Penn Dental Medicine: Dental Innovation (2024 Fall)
Leading a team developing an innovative robotic dental device for professional and consumer use. The project encompasses market research, product development, and commercialization strategy for advanced dental care solutions.
Previous Projects
7. Coforge AI Project: Intelligent Software Testing (2023 Fall)
Mentored a team tackling Coforge’s challenge in evolving their software testing strategy using AI/ML. Guided students in analyzing historical tools, current AI/ML landscapes, and future potential in autonomous software testing.
8. AR/VR in Connected Living Technology Insurance (2023 Fall)
Facilitated a project aiming to improve Assurant’s Connected Living services through AR/VR. Oversaw the team’s exploration of the customer journey and market potential, focusing on integrating AR/VR for enhanced serviceability.
9. Enhancing Plasma Donors’ Experiences at CSL Behring (2023 Fall)
Advised students examining the plasma donation process at CSL Behring, with a goal to enhance donor experiences. Guided research and analysis on the journey of new and repeat donors, identifying key improvement opportunities.
10. Ricoh: AI Strategy (2023 Fall)
Mentored a project at Ricoh to enhance its strategic framework for AI integration in digital services. Guided the assessment of market trends, stakeholder insights, and technology infrastructure to develop an AI integration strategy.
11. Tigo: Connected Strategy for Telecom Wholesale Business (2024 Spring)
Mentored a project with Tigo, focusing on a connected strategy in the Telecom Wholesale Business. Oversaw the exploration of market segmentation, automation opportunities, and improving internal processes.
12. CHOP: Partnership Strategy for the Center of Advanced Diagnostics (2024 Spring)
Assisted a team in developing innovative partnership strategies for CHOP’s Center of Advanced Diagnostics. Guiding the identification of potential partners and the creation of a playbook for effective partnership engagement.
13. TATA Communications: AI-Led Transformation (2024 Spring)
Supported a team in formulating AI strategies for TATA Communications’ products. Facilitated research on AI use cases, market analysis, and potential offerings in the context of network, cloud/edge, and mobility sectors.
14. Willis Towers Watson: Green Algorithms (2024 Spring)
Involved in mentoring a project focused on the environmental impact of AI at Willis Towers Watson. Guided the exploration of AI’s energy consumption, green algorithms, and sustainable practices in AI applications.