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Pure Energy – The BIG Summit Welcomes DJ Sparks

BIG SUMMIT — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 16:28:18 +0000

Pure energy in it’s RAWEST FORM, DJ SPARKS exudes passion in entertaining whether she is wearing her DJ, Emcee, Vibes Master, Actress, Voice Over, TV Host, Producer or Writing Cap. Jamaican born with an International attitude and flavor, Sparks is a top media professional and her name says it all. Whether igniting a new passion or exciting an audience SPARKS makes it happen. A well recognized fixture on the Jamaican entertainment landscape Sparks aka D’Wildchild stitches music of all genres together like a master
bespoke tailor, pumping up audiences as a radio and club DJ. A professional host who informs and entertains, her capabilities cover a wide range of talents.

Whether she is burning up the airwaves with mad mixes, doing interviews, using her vocal wizardry in a commercial or emceeing a show Sparks is the consummate professional. This voice commands your attention. It makes you STOP and LISTEN. Music Industry Achievers Awards Female Disc Jock Of The year (2013) also has many more titles -DJ/ Mixmaster/ Emcee/ Vibesmaster/ Show Host/ Actress/ Voiceover Artist/ Music Producer, it doesn’t stop there and it never will. Sparks is also a proponent of healthy living and is pure ignition.

Dr. Kini – President & CEO Miami Children’s Hospital

Divya Menon — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:57:25 +0000

Dr. M. Narendra Kini joined Miami Children’s Hospital as President and CEO in January 2008. Prior to joining the hospital, Dr. Kini served as EVP for Clinical and Physician Services at Trinity Health, the 4th largest Catholic health system in the U.S. Prior to his work at Trinity, Dr. Kini served at GE Medical Systems in various roles related to information technology. He was responsible for developing an integrated approach to enterprise clinical information systems. In 2013, Dr. Kini was the recipient of Modern Healthcare’s CEO IT Achievement Award.

Noah Graj – Managing Partner Graj + Gustaven Inc.

Divya Menon — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:51:24 +0000

Noah Graj is an avid bird photographer and 18 year veteran of Graj +Gustavsen Inc, participating in every aspect of the company from research to strategy. After studying Integrated Marketing Communications, and always having a passion for forecasting, Noah naturally landed in the area of Business Development and New Ventures for Graj + Gustavsen.

Noah’s most recent project is TheDreamTalks®©. TheDreamTalks®© started in the Bronx, as a curriculum for students to help identify and provide the tools to contextualize their lives within their dreams. Working with Graj+Gustavsen Inc. to create an answer and solution to the new market Paradigm based in Purpose, TheDreamTalks®© has become a digital platform that transforms how consumer data profiles are interpreted, contextualized, and used; creating “Automated Positive Actions (A.P.A.)”

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Waymon Armstrong – Founder and President, Engineering and Computer Simulations, Inc.

BIG SUMMIT — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:55:32 +0000

Waymon Armstrong is founder and President of Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS). Since its inception in 1997,

Waymon Armstrong – Founder and President, Engineering and Computer Simulations, Inc.

he has led the firm in delivering innovative PC based game technology through advanced distributed learning environments. Since 2007, ECS has used virtual world technologies and has become a leader in delivering virtual world solutions to its customers. Before starting ECS, Armstrong directed computer-modeling activities at a multi-million dollar program management and engineering firm. He also served as a project manager for large-scale crisis response teams and has over twenty-five years experience in engineering and technology related fields, including twenty years in management.

Armstrong is a frequent speaker at conferences and symposiums. He has testified before the House Aviation Sub-committee on safety and security, and the State of Florida’s House Select Committee on security.

Waymon Armstrong was selected by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) 2010 National Small Business Person of the Year, 2010 Florida Small Business Person of the Year, 2010 North Florida Small Business Person o

f the Year and named as a 2007 and 2009 finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the state of Florida. In 2009, his company was named on the prestigious Inc. 500 list, the Deloitte Fast 500, and Washington Technology Fast 50. In 2008, ECS was the IT Florida Excellence in IT Leadership Award recipient.