HOPPERCO

Cold called till it hurt and my cat cried
Worked with numerous 0 to 1 startup Founders and spun up their Outbound Engine
Updated CRM daily to log activities
Met/exceeded KPIs daily
Worked with SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise SaaS Sales Tools, Oracle Netsuite, AI Sales Enablement, Home Remodeling/ Construction, Offshore Recruiting, M/A PE Firms, Department of Defense, Outsourced Development
100+ dials a day
Thousands of meetings booked and held

Founder

The River Food Pantry

Salesforce & Hubspot Administration 
Loaded and unloaded donation items, sorted for quality of items, and placed donations on racks and shelves according to internal procedures. 
Loaded food products into client’s vehicles as they utilize the drive through pantry program.

Operations Volunteer

Sales enthusiast.

The human brain is a crazy place, And there are two things that fascinate me most about product and growth marketing. First: the concept of consumer logic and how rational yet irrational it can be. And second: the challenge of communicating in a way that persuades and convinces consumers always requires optimization—so you’re optimizing for something that is both rational and irrational. I apply the same thinking in product marketing that I also apply in leadership, because whether you’re connecting with consumers or with your team, you’re connecting with the fun irrationality of their logic—in order to bring ideas together, influence an outcome, and also optimize and scale for future growth.

Christopher Hardy

Semantic Arts, Inc.

Marketing Coordinator

SWARM Community

Artificial Intelligence is a field of knowledge that has been around for a very long time. Despite it’s history and growing attention, there is a void of information and knowledge sharing existing outside of marketing and academic views. Outside of hype and ivory towers exists the real world where people with or without a technical background are trying to make sense of how to live in the age of AI. That is where the SWARM Community comes in, to share knowledge from practitioners getting their hands-dirty and learning lessons from being involved in industry.

Join SWARM to shape the future of ESG + AI. We are a dedicated community of scientists, engineers, and operators around the world addressing major Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues like cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and food production through AI. Our global network of AI practitioners is focused on designing, building, and funding innovative AI systems. Guided by principles of courage, honor, humility, prudence, and responsibility, we provide a platform for learning from experts in academia, industry, and government. SWARM offers regular networking events, workshops, webinars, and meetups, allowing members to connect and share unfiltered knowledge across the globe. Sign up to join our community and gain convenient access to resources, events, and the AI Digest podcast, where members can showcase their interests and expertise.

The AI Digest Podcast

Is Artificial Intelligence Good? 
Have you ever pondered about the people who plan, design, engineer, and maintain AI?

In “The AI Digest” we will answer those questions through rich and interactive conversations. 

Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence with Joaquin Melara, as we explore the latest breakthroughs, ethical dilemmas, and game-changing applications of AI through conversational interviews with subject matter experts.

Host

Ernest Consulting Practice

• Interview clients to understand their goals. 
• Manage the scoping, design, and implementation of strategic organizational improvement initiatives.
• Create budgets and project plans in accordance with project management standards.
• Coach and contribute to the development, growth, and management of individuals and teams.

Principal Consultant

The Knowledge Graph Conference

• Drove a distributed team of 60+ and over 200+ external stakeholders to grow revenue 141% from 2021 to 2022.
• Managed operations: graphics, marketing, content production, volunteer recruitment, vendors, and coordinating with contractors.
• Developed and executed short-term and long-term strategies and plans. Focus directed towards meeting business goals, optimize staff performance, and ensure operational excellence.
• Launched three global multi-day, multi-program track conferences. 
   - Supported the launch of KGC 2021 (all virtual) 
   - Managed the launch of KGC 2022 from A-Z 
   - Supported the on-ground and virtual operations of KGC 2023 (Hybrid: In manhattan and virtual)

Chief Operations Officer

MMSP

• Directed a distributed team to complete a portfolio of enterprise software projects for multiple clients including cross platform mobile applications and SaaS web application as a technical project manager and quality assurance lead.
• Communicated with C-suite clients to identify needs, gather requirements, and evaluate alternative solutions. 
• Utilized traditional (waterfall) and agile (scrum) project management techniques to drive successful outcomes. 
• Worked within budget, compliance, and timeline constraints using SDLC best practices.

Technical Project Management

Ernest Coffee Roasters

• Developed a micro roasting operation for single source artisanal coffee. 
• Led a cross functional team through all facets of business development.

Founder and Operator

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

• Elicited business requirements and reported them back to stakeholders in useable artifacts.
• Planned project work and monitored deliverables.
• Conducted market research and product analyses.

Market Research Consultant

AVNA Global Inc.

• Gathered requirements using a variety of elicitation methods.
• Prepared artifacts relating to research, analysis, and project planning.
• Delivered a presentation on a business requirement document discussing the project overview.

Business Analyst

Trilogy Education Services, Inc.

• Triaged technical outages spanning distributed fullstack enterprise software systems including but not limited to APIs, Golang, Node.JS, React, Redux, SQL, and Salesforce.
• Provided level 2 technical support to 50 university partners located in North America, Europe, and Australia. Each university partner launched several overlapping and simultaneous program cohorts.
• Tested applications using a range of QA best practices such as manual, exploratory, and pair
• Produced technical specifications, bug reports, and user stories.

Support Engineer

• Held personalized private sessions with a roster of 26 adult students reaching a 96% satisfaction rating.
• Instructed students on how to improve and correct their software engineering practice.
• Actively managed problematic areas with students encountering learning difficulties.

Senior Private Tutor

All opinions expressed through LinkedIn are my own. 

Joaquin Melara is a highly skilled content and event producer, focusing on strategy, branding, operations, and the responsible usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Over the last four years, Joaquin has produced media and conferences around AI that have featured global industry experts from organizations such as Adobe, Amazon, BayWa r.e., IBM, LexisNexis, MIT, Roche, Schneider Electric, Stanford, and Verizon. His expertise in event production has established him as a trusted advisor in the AI community, fostering great relationships built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. In addition to event production, Joaquin offers freelance business and project management consulting services, with experience in software development, lean product development, and operational management.

Before his current role, Joaquin worked as a technical project manager, where he engaged directly with C-suite executives to translate their vision into production-ready software for various industries, including horse racing, call centers, and accounting. His role involved ensuring that complex business requirements were implemented seamlessly into functional software systems. Joaquin has also played a critical role in maintaining software at scale, supporting over 50 university partners while working for an EdTech startup. Additionally, as a consultant, he has supported startups across a wide range of industries, including AI SaaS platforms, OLED chemical products, pain management, life coaching, wellness retreats, mycology, hydroponics, and independent coffee roasting.

Joaquin’s educational background, coupled with his diverse professional experiences, has equipped him with a unique perspective on AI, project management, and operations. His extensive experience speaks to his commitment to ongoing professional development. Joaquin continues to contribute to the discourse on AI, content production, and operational excellence through his work, further solidifying his position as an industry thought leader.

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