Corporate Experience Matters for KOA

Many people are aware of my past 6 years of KOA leadership, which I will detail tomorrow. But what not many of you are familiar with is my extensive corporate experience, which I plan to apply to the non-profit world of KOA.

With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, I have built a career focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive strategic business outcomes. I’ve worked with globally recognized organizations, developing expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, and data-driven solutions that I plan to apply to the management and processes of KOA.

As a Sales Leader at Snowflake, I collaborate with Fortune 500 financial institutions to drive their digital transformations. I leverage Snowflake’s innovative cloud data platform to deliver tailored, data-driven solutions that meet their unique business needs. My role keeps me at the forefront of data and cloud technology, enabling me to guide clients toward a data-driven future.

Earlier in my career, I played key roles at Opus Technologies and Electra Card Services. I contributed to significant strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Electra by Mastercard and a portion of Opus by Western Union. My efforts focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, aligning business strategies, and maximizing value for stakeholders. These experiences honed my skills in managing complex transactions and driving impactful results.

But don’t take my word for it. Listen to my seniors and colleagues.

Megan Barros
FSI Sales Leader at Snowflake | Uphaar's current manager

“If you need something done efficiently and effectively, who do you give that task to? You give that task to the busiest person.”

Aaron Isbell
Client Executive at Snowflake

“Uphaar has shown me that the Kashmiri Pandits need to have somebody leading them that is able to not only wear their heart on their sleeve but to be able to bring communities and different teams and diverse backgrounds together. He does that every day. I see him do it … I know that whatever charter he sets out to do, he will do.”

Paresh Banerjee
Co-founder of Opus Technologies | Venture Capitalist

“His technical expertise in big data, analytics, and financial technology, combined with his exceptional ability to lead large, complex teams, resulted in the creation of one of the industry’s most scalable payment systems – an accomplishment that has distinguished Opus as a trusted partner for major financial institutions worldwide."