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Project Director at Progressive Flow Japan Ltd., where he leads strategic initiatives in business process design, new business development, and production system optimization. After completing his graduate studies, he began his career at a major patent law firm and later joined a company operating a restaurant search and reservation platform. There, he served as Head of the President’s Office and Chief Researcher, launching new ventures and internal research institutes. He has extensive experience as a consultant in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), including the implementation of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) across diverse industries, as well as business process improvement and innovation support. He later served as an executive officer at an AI-focused company, where he was engaged in the development of digital transformation (DX) and AI solutions. Since 2020, he has been involved in managing a wide range of projects from initiation through delivery. He has also served as a part-time lecturer at Tokyo Institute of Technology and as a review committee member for government-led venture investment programs.

Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits. Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams. Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.

Dr. Gary Wadhwa is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in the field. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and has served as an Attending at prestigious institutions like St. Peters Hospitals, Ellis Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in NY. With a career spanning over two decades, he was the former CEO and President of a group specialty practice in NY from 1994 to 2015. Dr. Wadhwa holds an MBA from UT at Knoxville, TN, and has undergone additional training in System Dynamics at MIT, Health System Management at Harvard Business School, and Entrepreneurship and healthcare innovations at Columbia Business School. Committed to expanding access to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery care, he is currently engaged in a meaningful project to provide healthcare services to underserved populations in inner city and rural areas through non-profit Community Health Centers.