East Texas A&M University | Icebreaker

East Texas A&M University | Icebreaker

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Specialties: Marketing Research, International Marketing, Cross Cultural Values and Ethics, Pedagogy, Career Management

Ismail Guneydas

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I'm a cybersecurity leader leading strategic security initiatives across cloud, AI, OT/ICS, DevSecOps, application security, and digital forensics. At Tesla, I currently lead global Manufacturing Security and previously established the company’s first Cybersecurity Advisory & Assurance program. I focus on embedding cybersecurity into engineering workflows, factory operations, and enterprise risk—framing security not just as protection, but as a driver of innovation and operational resilience. My approach blends technical depth with strategic alignment. I work closely with factory leaders, product and engineering teams, internal audit, and IT to design scalable and secure systems—supporting Tesla’s mission through security that enables, not slows down. I also teach Ethical Hacking at Texas A&M University-Commerce, mentor cybersecurity talent, and write poetry that’s been published. I believe effective security leadership today demands breadth, adaptability, and clarity—and I aim to bring that mindset into every conversation and initiative I’m part of.

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My goal is to find a position which allows me to utilize the multimedia training I've received. To be submerged into a professional culture which values and emphasizes the constant generation of new and interesting content and ideas would be a dream come true.

pradeep palreddy

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I think with AI, work with Humans. mentor I entrepreneur I board member I investor

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Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Holy Cross

Suvarna Hoshing

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Pursuing Masters in Business Analytics from Texas A&M university. Strengths in statistical, business and data analysis; problem solving; and statistical modeling using Excel and mathematics. Technical Skills include: Data Analysis Tools: Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, V-lookup Software Tools: MS Office, MySQL Language & Databases: MS Access, Excel, SQL

Matthew Ridgely

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Highly motivated, hands on, and experienced systems professional skilled in solving complex business problems using technology and analytics. Experiences span systems discovery and implementations, strategic business analyses, People dashboards/presentations, and cross-functional project management. Heavy prior engagement with system maintenance, data integrity, and Excel/Sheets data modeling. Builds partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment of People objectives and the needs of the business. Life-long learning is a fundamental joy for me. From graduate courses to podcasts, I find it highly engaging to learn and apply the newest ideas and solutions to my everyday work. Google search and YouTube videos have ended up being some of my greatest teachers. Constantly looking for opportunities to connect, automate, and take current business practices to the next level.

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Kristi Robertson

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Experienced Project Manager specializing in government contracting, with over 20 years of expertise leading complex initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. Skilled in project planning, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and process optimization, ensuring efficiency and compliance in federally funded initiatives. My experience spans the full project lifecycle—leveraging both Waterfall and Agile methodologies to drive project execution, stakeholder alignment, and strategic decision-making across diverse industries. While my primary focus remains full-time project management leadership, I am also open to part-time and freelance opportunities where I can apply my expertise in virtual assistance, administrative support, process optimization, and business analysis. Beyond my professional work, I have spent over 17 years in online education, teaching university students and young learners, fostering growth through engaging instruction. I provided pro bono project management support for non-profit organizations and remain passionate about opportunities to use my expertise to drive meaningful impact in the nonprofit sector. With a career that bridges government projects, technology, education, and strategic leadership, I bring a versatile, results-driven approach to every initiative I lead.

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I'm a geek with an insatiable curiosity in the domain of Computer Science. I've been active in exploring new horizons of technology and programming. I strongly believe that we need to love what we do for bread that we find pleasure in mastering it. For me, it is programming. My curiosity fuels my drive to exist as quoted by Albert Einstein "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.". I enjoy being a woman with million dollar questions.