Gautham Venkat

Gautham Venkat has a diverse work experience in finance and administration roles. Gautham began their career at Safegene, Inc., where they worked as an entrepreneur and developed a business plan for a gene therapy startup. Gautham then joined Dell, where they held various roles including Financial Analyst, Corporate Development Analyst, and Software & Peripherals Sales Controller. At Dell, they were responsible for optimizing pricing, analyzing M&A opportunities, and managing sales operations. After their time at Dell, Gautham worked at Cree as an Internal Audit Manager and later as the Corporate FP&A Manager and Shared Services Controller. Gautham played a key role in maintaining a robust control environment and managing the quarterly budget process. Gautham also worked at the NC Office of the State Auditor as a Senior Audit Manager, where they prepared detailed financial reporting for the Department of Health and Human Services. Gautham then joined Strata Solar, LLC as the Director of Finance, overseeing financial operations and providing reporting and analysis to key stakeholders. Gautham also served as the Director of Finance and Administration at Agile Global Health, where they managed accounting, finance, HR, and administrative functions for an international healthcare SaaS provider. Gautham later joined Omnicell as the Finance Controller - Product, where they managed financial planning and analysis for the North American product line. Most recently, Gautham worked at Sophia Health Systems LLC as a Board Member and General Partner, advising the CEO on financial matters and attending board meetings. Gautham is currently working as the Corporate Controller at Spencer Health Solutions, Inc., where they are responsible for all aspects of finance and financial systems administration. Overall, Gautham has extensive experience in finance, auditing, budgeting, and strategic financial planning, particularly within the healthcare and technology industries.

Gautham Venkat completed their education as follows:

- From 2002 to 2004, they attended Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, where they obtained an MBA in Finance, General.

- Between 1995 and 1999, they pursued their undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a focus on Finance and Management. Gautham also minored in Spanish.

- Prior to their university education, Gautham attended Independence High School from 1992 to 1995, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In addition to their academic achievements, Gautham Venkat holds a certification as a Certified Professional Accountant, licensed by the State of North Carolina. Gautham obtained this certification from the North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) in January 2013.