Chandra de Keyser

Chandra de Keyser has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Chandra is currently a Co-Founder at Elevate AI since May 2022. Prior to this, they were the CEO of MoodMe starting in April 2014. Chandra has also worked as the Chief Executive Officer at Verdemar Consulting since January 2001, focusing on due diligence, growth strategy, and internationalization. At Pioneer Equity Partners, they served as a Strategic Advisor from December 2012 to April 2016. Chandra founded Internationalize-IT in June 2007 and served as the Founder & Director of New Ventures, leading the company's internationalization strategy. Chandra also held the position of Enterprise Fraud Management Director within Internationalize-IT, overseeing sales, implementation, and management of alliances from August 2007 to April 2011. Chandra had a role as Partner, Board Member & International Business Director at comunicando, an Italian mobile solutions software house, from November 2001 to January 2009. Prior to that, they were the Director of International Business Development at Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SpA from January 2007 to August 2007. Chandra worked as a Strategy & Global Sales Consultant for International Projects at Software AG from October 2003 to December 2006, and as the EU Government Business Development Director at Northrop Grumman Corporation from September 2001 to March 2003. Chandra'searliest work experience includes the role of Sales Director at MaxiteQ Aplicad from January 1998 to June 2001, where they were responsible for product development and managing resellers.

Chandra de Keyser has a comprehensive education history spanning multiple fields of study. Chandra completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering, Telecom, Semiconductors, and Physics at the Université libre de Bruxelles from 1978 to 1983. In 1986, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Software Engineering and Computer Science at the Università degli Studi di Padova, which lasted until 1987.

Later on, in 1993 to 1994, Chandra de Keyser returned to the Université libre de Bruxelles and obtained a Master's degree in International Relations at CERIS, focusing on international relations, global institutions, and trade. To further enhance their knowledge in the field of management, they pursued a Master's Degree in Management of International Business at Hunter College from 1987 to 1989.

In 2005 to 2006, Chandra de Keyser pursued an MBA in Business Management at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro. To supplement their education, they also obtained additional certifications, including the Plug & Play EXPO 2012 from the Plug and Play Tech Center. In 2021, they completed various courses related to research ethics, including the Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research Course, Conflict of Interest in Research Course, and Responsible Conduct of Research for Engineers, all through the CITI Program.