Perplexity

Selected for Perplexity AI's exclusive Business Fellowship program. Participating in AI industry education through fireside chats with leaders like Jensen Huang (NVIDIA), Aaron Levie (Box), and Ali Ghodsi (Databricks). 
Developing expertise in AI applications for business through hands-on workshops and strategic implementation frameworks. Collaborating with like-minded professionals to identify AI applications across organizational workflows and champion adoption. Gaining valuable experience in building AI-powered applications (no coding required) and implementing enterprise-level AI solutions.

Perplexity AI Business Fellow

WasteWise AI

WasteWise AI provides AI-driven food resource optimization technology for restaurants

Founder

ERA Consulting LLC

Delivering culinary excellence and business results for restaurants, enterprise clients, and food tech companies through strategic innovation.

For Restaurant & Culinary Clients:
-Revolutionized kitchen workflows, reducing prep time by 30% while improving dish consistency
-Designed seasonal menu programs that increased restaurant profitability by 18%
-Created chef training programs reducing onboarding time from 4 weeks to 10 days
-Developed signature dishes that gained media recognition and increased covers by 25%

For Enterprise & Technology Clients:
-Designed analytics-based menu engineering systems increasing profit margins by 15-22%
-Implemented IoT-enabled kitchen monitoring, reducing energy consumption by 50%
-Created closed-loop waste management systems achieving 82% reduction
-Advised C-suite executives on aligning culinary programs with corporate sustainability goals

Food Consultant

Methodology

Led nationwide culinary expansion for rapidly growing food service company, balancing culinary excellence with operational scalability.

- Spearheaded expansion from 1 to 48 states through strategic culinary programming
- Developed signature dishes and techniques that became brand differentiators in competitive markets
- Created standardized recipes that reduced COGS by 18% while maintaining quality
- Implemented sustainability metrics that became company standards and marketing advantages

Head of Culinary Innovation

DoorDash

Orchestrated data-driven enhancements across commissary kitchens, achieving revenue surges while implementing stringent food safety protocols that resulted in flawless health inspection scores.

Culinary Operations Manager

Lazy Bear

Contributed to culinary excellence at this two-Michelin Star establishment known for innovative tasting menus.

- Executed complex dishes with precision for 14+ course tasting menus

- Participated in daily team education sessions, expanding culinary knowledge across disciplines

Chef De Partie

Pacific Union Club

Directed culinary operations for one of San Francisco's most prestigious private clubs, balancing tradition with innovation.

- Orchestrated culinary execution for 600+ high-profile events with impeccable standards
- Managed $5M+ annual budget, consistently delivering under budget while exceeding expectations
- Implemented sustainable sourcing practices that reduced carbon footprint by 40%
Developed and mentored a team of 25+ culinary professionals, maintaining 95% retention

Executive Sous Chef

The Alembic

Directed culinary operations for a Michelin-recognized craft cocktail bar, increasing revenue by 10% through innovative menu strategies. Maintained high labor efficiency and staff retention rates through effective scheduling and workload management.

Executive Chef

3rd Cousin

Assisted in overseeing operations for a Michelin-recognized restaurant, enhancing check averages and implementing SOPs for consistency.

B Restaurant & Bar

Directed dynamic multi- unit and catering operations

Chef de Cuisine

I transform food, hospitality, and tech operations into tech-enabled, sustainable profit centers—bridging Michelin-level culinary craft with data-driven business innovation. With 15+ years in food tech, enterprise operations, and consulting, I’ve driven $18M+ revenue growth, 82% waste reduction, and 50% energy savings for leading brands.

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