IMPACT Project

Google
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Google

  • Validated new cloud software value equation for enterprises moving to a hybrid and multi-cloud world, quantifying success metrics and understanding costs and benefits for technology and cloud adoption, and a competitive analysis of competitors and go-to-market approaches.
Gemini Bio-Products
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Gemini Bio-Products

  • Assessed key market trends, identified potential market opportunities and developed recommendations regarding new market entry, drivers and competitive sales projections for the company to broaden portfolio into reagents and consumables.
Engie Ventures
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Engie Ventures

  • Identified innovative approaches to financial deal structures and evaluation of potential strategic partners and the competitive landscape, and made recommendations on approach best suited to the company’s target markets to drive company growth.
Engage3
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Engage3

  • Evaluation of market readiness for personalized retail pricing technology and recommendations for market positioning.
E&J Gallo Winery
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E&J Gallo Winery

  • Analyzed the capability to optimize inventory throughout the enterprise through evaluating the benefits of rebalancing vs. production; demonstrated financial advantages via working capital; and created a prototype for the process.
  • Proposed and analyzed various plant workflow and configuration alternatives to accommodate a 2x increase in production capacity. Recommended a solution that optimized both product throughput and end-to-end transportation costs.
The Coca-Cola Co.
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The Coca-Cola Co.

  • Developed a global sourcing strategy that identified how to support the launch of an emerging category expected to generate ~$4.0B by 2030; created a baseline for current production and recommended a robust supply chain plan with a phased strategy leveraging existing infrastructure until volume levels are achieved.
  • In alignment with Coca-Cola’s World Without Waste initiative, the project goal was to connect understanding of consumer recycling behavior to deeper material trends and technological advances in the marketplace.
  • The Coca-Cola Co. | Minute Maid Business Unit: Assessed the
City of Sacramento
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City of Sacramento

  • Explored the economic impacts of the transition to a legal cannabis industry, including labor demands, tax implications and consumer profiles, as well as industry forecasting.
Cisco Meraki
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Cisco Meraki

  • Profiled the likely drivers and detractors of the shift from Command Line Interface (CLI) to cloud-based infrastructure, including key beneficiaries, expected timing and placement, and defining potential value-added to companies.
California Department of Insurance
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California Department of Insurance

  • Analyzed data collected over three years to illuminate key findings and trends in diversity among insurer governing boards in California.
Broadcom
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Broadcom

  • Real-time market analysis of new, high-speed semiconductor product release and development of social media marketing strategy and how to engage target consumers. 
  • Developed a branding and implementation strategy to increase awareness of technological improvements and position the company as a leader in Wi-Fi 6 technology.
  • Prepared an independent market assessment for the Over-The-Top content delivery market. Developed a recommended IC investment strategy based on this assessment.
  • Advanced an understanding of the market opportunities and path forward in the wireless backhaul market.
AGR Partners | Pure Nature Foods
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AGR Partners | Pure Nature Foods

  • In conjunction with private equity firm, conducted an analysis of the future of the grain industry with respect to snack food trends and where to focus strategic efforts.
AAA
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AAA

  • Developed an approach leading to valuable insights for business and strategy transformation to address the needs of millennial consumers and promote the digital deployment of their product offerings.
Varian Medical Systems
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Varian Medical Systems

  • Evaluated competitive landscape and economic pricing models to optimize commercial strategy for introduction of new, “game-changing” cancer therapy within radiation oncology.
  • Provided guidance on how a new therapy within radiation oncology might become a robust, standalone business unit including evaluating commercial models to drive business value, assessing patient access, and options for providing the technology in the U.S. and selected international markets.
  • Analyzed factors involved in Varian’s Cloud initiative, including competitive intelligence offerings, value propositions and
Synaptics
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Synaptics

  • Conducted an analysis of what kinds of devices will have video or voice processing at the edge of a network as opposed to in the cloud, including market study and product positioning. 
Stanley Black & Decker
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Stanley Black & Decker

  • Researched development of products that will compile a digital history and record of data about a house that can be used and referenced by homeowners through identification of customer segments and needs, product roadmap, competitive analysis, feasibility and go-to-market strategy.
Square, Inc.
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Square, Inc.

  • Analyzed and proposed strategic investments that would advance the goal of driving increased, long-term renewable energy adoption within the bitcoin ecosystem including an assessment of emerging technologies, recommendation for company focus, and a financial model to illustrate ROI.
  • Developed creative ways to use data to inform strategic priorities and investments and make sound financial decisions for the company including an analysis of data and summary of outcomes, key correlations and recommendations for next steps.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

  • Conducted an analysis of comparable upward mobility programs in order to create a comprehensive career path model to attract and maintain qualified talent allowing employees to recognize opportunities for advancement, and developed recommendations for an internal marketing campaign and phased roll-out of program.
  • Researched and developed recommendations for a rotational employment program to complement the existing corporate culture while addressing emergent issues in a competitive labor environment.
  • Conducted an analysis of the benefits and challenges of creating a regional Security
Sacramento Kings
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Sacramento Kings

  • Analyzed the viability of adding a subscription-based service for team’s fans to engage with the team and the brand throughout the year, building a model for reaching new fans as well as reinforcing commitment from existing fanbase.

  • Analyzed the bourgeoning market of e-Sports competitions and how to best leverage Kings Guard Gaming and NBA 2K league competitions, and further, how gaming will drive interest in the Sacramento Kings and create new and deeper relationships with the franchise and the community at large.
PG&E
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PG&E

  • The project sought to understand how best to implement a portfolio transition with an emphasis on new CPUC requirements and how that impacts working with internal partners, and developed tools for leadership as they put into operation changes in energy efficiency.
  • Developed a comprehensive benchmarking effort to define and assess a major organizational transition and business model change, and recommendations for how to move forward through the shift.
  • Presented a business case to assess opportunities to use Big Data enterprise-wide. Delivered strategic recommendations in organization and