College of Southern Nevada

Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience supporting data-driven decision-making through scalable analytics and enterprise level reporting solutions. Proven ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve operational efficiency, support strategic planning, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Experienced in SQL, Python, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau and Azure, with strong expertise in data management, validation, and dashboard development across integrated data systems.

Foresters Financial

Praveen Kumar Neelappa is an enterprise AI professional at Foresters Financial, specializing in generative AI, machine learning, and the responsible implementation of AI within financial services.He holds graduate degrees in management and data science from Harvard University Extension School and Mercyhurst University.His work focuses on developing practical AI solutions that balance innovation, autonomy, governance, human oversight, and enterprise risk.

IBM

I design and lead enterprise-scale digital commerce and customer transformation initiatives—where architecture, AI, data, and customer experience converge.As an Enterprise Solution Architect at IBM, I specialize in building secure, scalable, and composable digital ecosystems using modern commerce platforms, headless architectures, and cloud-native technologies. My focus is helping organizations modernize legacy systems into high-performing, API-first solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.I partner with business and technology leaders to translate strategy into execution—leading enterprise architecture, complex solutioning, and large-scale transformation programs across global teams. My work spans the full lifecycle from pre-sales and RFPs to governance and delivery.A key focus area in my work is enabling AI-driven customer and commerce experiences through real-time data, personalization, and intelligent decisioning at scale.My experience spans Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Manufacturing, with deep expertise across commerce, ERP, OMS, and enterprise integration ecosystems. Beyond delivery, I actively contribute to the tech community as a speaker, mentor, judge, and IEEE volunteer focused on AI, digital transformation, and innovation.