Members

Tanya Baker

Director of AI Innovation and Development - FICO

Tanya an experienced analytic scientist responsible for designing, developing and delivering neural network/machine learning based cutting-edge AI technologies for card and electronic payment fraud detection for US and International financial institutions. She enjoys collaborating directly with corporate clients globally to design and build fraud detection analytics for them. She finds it great fun to be part of a team of creative scientists that knowledgeably apply predictive analytics that empower companies globally to make better decisions by delivering innovative machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions.

Prior to joining FICO, Tanya was a Junior Research Fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies (amazing sunsets!) modeling large-scale neuronal population dynamics using statistical methods. As a post-doctoral lecturer at the University of Chicago, she developed and taught Mathematical Methods for the Biological Sciences and co-authored MATLAB® for Neuroscientists. Tanya received her Doctorate and Masters in Physics from the University of Chicago after having received Bachelors of Science in Physics and Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Vistage on Campus – EMBA27

Marie Terrill

Director of Product Management - Persyst Development Corporation

Marie is a relationship driven and demonstrated team leader in the field of EEG and neuroscience for both clinical and research applications. She has 20 years interdisciplinary experience specializing in product management, strategy and Voice of Customer, workflow consultation, education and research. Marie has exceptional ability to create vision through asking the right questions. She is a complex problem solver with a strong sense of loyalty to both customers and company working across international and multi-cultural environments.

Vistage on Campus – EMBA27

Mike Zahorik

VP of Finance - Cheer Home Care

Mike Zahorik is a business and capital raising aficionado and former banking Vice President working with BMO Capital Markets for over a decade across Chicago, New York, and globally. He has led execution and capital raising for M&A transactions with value in excess of $100 billion, partnering with numerous Tier-1 private equity firms, legal teams, and investment banks. Primary responsibilities included legal contract negotiation, business due diligence, risk modeling, financial forecasting, valuation, and primary relationship coverage within the healthcare services and fintech verticals.

Mike holds a business undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Economics and Finance and is a current Executive MBA candidate with University of California-San Diego, Rady School of Management exploring venture design & innovation. He is a regular volunteer in the San Diego innovation community, partnering with and mentoring start-ups on go-to-market strategy, capital raising, and financial perspectives. In his free-time, you can find Mike mountain hiking or at the dog beach with his partner and two sheepdogs, Ziggy and Blue

Vistage on Campus – EMBA27

Hooman Maleknejad

Software Engineering Design, Architecture, and Leadership - Insulet

Hooman Maleknejad is a software engineer, entrepreneur, and technology leader with over 20 years of experience building products, scaling platforms, and leading high-performing engineering teams across startups and established organizations. Throughout his career, he has focused on using technology to create meaningful, human-centered solutions across diverse industries.

Hooman is currently the founder of Memolinx, an emerging social media platform designed to help people capture, organize, and explore life’s most meaningful moments. Memolinx reflects his passion for innovation, storytelling, and building digital experiences that strengthen human connection, bringing together his technical expertise and entrepreneurial mindset.

Outside of work, Hooman is a devoted father and a strong advocate for health and wellness. He enjoys cycling, skiing, and traveling, and has a deep interest in mental and physical well-being, artificial intelligence, and the future of digital experiences.

Vistage on Campus – EMBA27

Elena Lupascu, MSc

Certified GCP Cloud Architect & IT Leader - SADA

Elena is a highly collaborative Certified GCP Professional Cloud Architect and Data Engineer with 13 years of demonstrated experience in architecting, implementing, and optimizing large-scale cloud solutions. Currently, she is excelling in a Senior Enterprise Account Manager role at Insight Enterprises —a top-tier Google Cloud partner—where she supports top-tier enterprise customers in their Google Cloud Platform journey.

Elena’s core strength lies in translating deep technical expertise into strategic business value. She is adept at building scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI infrastructure on the cloud and driving cloud usage optimization through active monitoring, forecasting, and commit deal tracking of features like VMs, vCPUs, and SKUs. She currently holds a Master’s Degree in International Business Economics and Management from KU Leuven University in Belgium. Having worked across Western Europe (France, Belgium, Netherlands) and the USA (New York and currently LA), Elena possesses a well-rounded, global perspective, enabling her to align diverse cloud strategies with broader organizational goals. Key Expertise: Collaborative Leadership, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SaaS, Cloud Architecture, Customer Success, Data Analytics, Strategic Account Management.

Vistage on Campus – EMBA27

Jacob Barton

Enterprise Customer Success Manager - Smartcat

Jacob is an Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Smartcat, where he drives enterprise adoption and expansion of AI powered language solutions by aligning customer objectives to measurable business outcomes. Previously, Jacob was a Consultant at Deloitte, supporting public sector clients including federal agencies and higher education institutions on large scale operational and strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, he served as Operations Manager and Inside Sales Representative at Core 3 Technologies, where he improved internal processes and contributed to revenue growth through sales execution and operational leadership. Jacob brings a data driven, results oriented approach to scaling technology solutions and building long term client partnerships.

Vistage on Campus – EMBA27