Yatish Sewgoolam

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ABOUT YATISH SEWGOOLAM

I build the operational engines that allow high-growth companies to scale without breaking.With over 18 years of experience across four continents, I sit at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operational excellence. My background is rooted in the precision of Chemical Engineering and the high-stakes world of global advisory, but my passion lies in humanizing technology to drive enterprise value.What I do for Founders, Boards, and CEOs: I specialize in transforming friction into flow. Whether it’s scaling a global organization 3x, reducing OpEx by millions, or embedding Generative AI into the core of a product suite, I focus on building sustainable systems that align cross-functional teams (Product, Eng, Sales, Finance) toward a singular growth mission.Core Expertise:Operational Strategy & Scale: Designing end-to-end operating models that supported 200% increases in throughput at 30% lower unit costs.AI Transformation: Bridging the gap between \"AI Hype\" and \"AI Impact\" by embedding automated intelligence into enterprise workflows and product lifecycles.Change Leadership: Leading large-scale transformation programs ($3.5M+ in savings) and fostering high-performance cultures across global offices.P&L Management: Direct accountability for budgets up to $15M, optimizing monetization models and cost controls.The \"Yatish\" Factor: I’m a South African, adopted by Canada, now living in California. I bring a global perspective and an unconventional, creative approach to structured operations. I believe the best operations aren\'t just efficient—they are invisible, enabling people to do their best work.Let’s Connect: If you are looking for a COO or Operations Executive to lead your next phase of scale or navigate an AI transformation, let’s talk.