Malak Shah is a global business leader with over 17 years of experience across Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, excelling in engineering, operations, and leadership roles. With an M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from LSU, he combines academic excellence with a hands-on approach to driving business success.

Dr. Yesha Patel, Co-Founder of Afton Consulting, is a family medicine hospitalist with over eight years of clinical experience, blending medical expertise with strategic consulting insights. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Wharton, she focuses on innovative, data-driven solutions to improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

Riley Grden, Business Development and Operations Lead at Afton Solutions, drives growth and efficiency through expertise in strategic planning and operations. With a Master’s in Business and a diverse background, she delivers innovative solutions and enhances brand presence.

A detail-oriented and results-driven professional with 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry seeking to leverage expertise in project management to contribute effectively to a dynamic team. I am eager to apply strong organizational skills, analytical abilities, and leadership qualities in a challenging project manager role.

Jon Colen, Founder & CEO of ASKT Consulting, is a seasoned executive

with 20 years of experience in operational transformation and

strategic leadership. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he excels in optimizing processes, restructuring systems, and driving business growth.