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A dynamic and results-oriented transformational and forward-thinking leader who continually drives change and delivers results for clients, corporations, and consortiums. A catalyst for the next level of senior operations executives that are passionate about healthcare, technology and entrepreneurial business development.

Serial collaborator in exploration of technology innovations, and services that support greater business efficiency and through data visualization with LEAN and AGILE methodology. Unparalleled passion around automating the way work gets done while delivering a superior customer experience, and enabling teams. Extensive process design creating strategies, building consensus/synergies through integration and collaborative approaches engaging stakeholders through cultural silos.

Proven business continuity expert in education and delivery of strategic management consulting, versatility, innovation, C-Suite relationship development, data visualization and entrepreneurialism.   Vin is a featured speaker and expert in supply chain organizational development, and business continuity. He has been a catalyst for accelerating education and delivery of strategic management consulting, versatility, innovation, C-Suite relationship development, data visualization and entrepreneurialism.

Expert technical execution and supply chain innovation to maximize results while assisting organizations to adopt of digital transformation. Enjoys deploying initiatives primarily in technology development-supporting corporate supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution, to launch and shift operations to empower organizations to new levels of competitive advantage and effectiveness.

Skilled in designing and implementing innovative business architectures, models, and processes that produce dramatic results. A LEAN and AGILE process modeling subject matter expert with accolades in all facets from pre-award modeling to post-award monitoring including acquisition strategy, legal and regulatory overview, data visualization, revenue and profitability control, negotiation, value analysis, procurement, logistics enablement, data governance, and disbursement.

Vin has served in various Supply Chain capacities across Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Healthcare at organizations including Yale New Haven Health, Vizient's Member Business Ventures Group, and NYU Langone Health. He also has a propensity to leverage forward thinking and pursing future technologies and innovation.

Vin also has advised various startups, and emerging technology groups on market entrance strategies and data interpretation in US and international markets.

Shawn over 30 years of health care experience. He is currently the managing partner at SPKConsultingLLC, responsible for process improvement and non-clinical consulting engagements for large IDN’s around the country. His areas of expertise and professional skills include supply chain reengineering, inventory management in med/surg and clinical departments, process analysis and operations improvement, cost optimization and control, implementation planning and coordination, and the application of Lean and Six Sigma methods to the workplace. Prior to joining SPKConsultingLLC & Paradigm, Shawn worked in consulting services for Vizient at Stanford Medical & Yale New Haven Heath Systems.

Education: Ramapo College of NJ, Villanova

PMP Accreditations/certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black & Green Belt

As a professional with nearly 20 years of Supply Chain and Materials Management experience and leadership, Stephen brings foresight and innovative thinking, along with a successful history of delivering solutions to complex business challenges to both for profit and non-profit corporate entities. 

With experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Firearms, and Health Care, he is known for being a collaborative business partner to drive projects forward, Stephen achieves goals by building a culture of lasting relationships across business functions and disrupting the status quo for "how things have always been done".  He has a demonstrated track record of optimizing processes, finding opportunities for savings, and organizing for efficiency.

Stephen has earned his successful reputation as a business driver and leader by focusing on three fundamental priorities: delivering excellent results on high-value, high-priority projects, surpassing ambitious goals and expectations and developing organizations to succeed. 

Stephen is known not only for his ability to deliver on complex projects, but also to convey those complexities to a variety of audiences in terms that specific audience can understand. He makes it a priority to know his audience and communicate appropriately and effectively.

Stephen earned his undergraduate degree at Towson University, and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Hartford.  He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt and holds three professional certifications; Certified Materials & Resource Professional from the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management, Certified Supply Chain Professional and Certified in Planning and Inventory Management from the Association for Supply Chain Management. 

Rida is a experienced Healthcare professional with a passion for innovation and process improvement. Demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry.  Skilled in Team Building, Healthcare Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Problem Solving. Rida has a Master’s in Public Health with an emphasis on health policy and management.