APEK.AI

Leading innovative tech company. APEK is a Virginia-based AI engineering and automation firm, specializing in the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI agents and enterprise automation solutions. With over 20 years of expertise, APEK empowers organizations and government agencies to transform operations, streamline workflows, and achieve measurable impact through custom AI systems and strategic advisory services.

CEO, Managing Partner

Voice2Me.ai

Voice2Me - owned by APEK.AI. Leading enterprise-grade AI voice technology innovation to transform customer experiences at scale. Pioneering multi-model AI architecture that delivers human-like conversations while handling thousands of concurrent interactions. Helping organizations reduce operational costs while enhancing customer satisfaction through voice intelligence solutions that bridge technology and humanity.

CEO, Chief AI Officer

Vector7.ai

As a founding council member of Vector7, I help shape an elite executive network uniting global leaders in AI, business, and policy. Vector7 provides a private, trusted arena where decision-makers exchange foresight, build influence, and remain relevant in the AI era.

Founding Council (Board Member)

The One 23 Group

Led post-M&A transformation and restructuring of government services platform company. Orchestrated migration to new ERP system in under 5 months while establishing GAAP and DCAA compliant business practices. Directed M&A due diligence activities and financial operations oversight.

Executive Vice President

Virtana Corp.

Driving operational transformation and strategic growth initiatives that resulted in 30% OPEX and 120% EBITDA improvement. Leading cross-functional teams to streamline business processes, establish corporate KPIs, and implement go-to-market strategies that improved ARR by 20%.

Executive Vice President of Operations

Siemens Government Technologies

Oversaw operational health of $500M+ federal IT portfolio serving USAF, DOD & DOE. Led execution excellence and compliance while building high-performing teams and establishing strategic partnerships.

Executive Director of Operations

General Dynamics Information Technology

Managed performance of $400M+ international portfolio across 50+ countries for USCIS. Built effective customer relationships while ensuring operational excellence and compliance in complex global environments.

Senior Director of Revenue Operations

Global Linguist Solutions, LLC

Led business account managers and program analysts overseeing $4.9 billion INSCOM international projects portfolio in the Middle East. Managed CONUS and OCONUS program functions and reporting.

Senior Operations & Strategy Advisor

Deltek

Led global SaaS software sales operations, driving team performance and quarterly target achievement through effective coaching and mentoring while growing company reputation through industry events.

Director of Sales Operations

Managed financial planning, compliance, and operational oversight for government contracting programs. Ensured contract compliance with federal regulations while optimizing program financial performance. Developed standardized reporting processes and implemented financial controls that improved program visibility and accountability across international operations.

International Program Coordinator

At 19, I left home and moved to another country with no money, no safety net, and no plan - just the belief that I was meant for more.

Since then, I’ve walked through fire more than once: divorces, parenting alone, financial struggles, personal losses, and making bold moves of leaving a successful corporate career, to rebuild my life totally from scratch…

Each chapter of this journey was not easy and sometimes terrifying, yet it became important stepping stones of who I am today.

It is what allows me to do what I do best - 
help leaders and organizations evolve through change with clarity, courage, and connection.

⭐️ Who I Am

I help organizations bridge human intelligence and artificial intelligence through agentic voice technologies, leadership enablement, and transformation strategy.

My mission: make AI adoption feel human, effortless, and profitable.

I’m CEO of APEK.ai, leading teams that build secure Agentic AI & Voice Solutions for Enterprise - helping organizations modernize operations and humanize their communication through intelligent automation.

With over 20 years in enterprise transformation, leadership strategy, and reinvention, I blend AI innovation with human insight to help people and businesses grow from the inside out.


⁉️Who I Help

	•	Enterprises ready to evolve beyond legacy systems and embrace secure, human-centric AI.
	•	Executives and founders navigating reinvention, burnout, or uncertainty about their next chapter.
	•	Leaders in transition who look successful on paper but quietly ask, “What’s next for me?”

When People Come to Me (and my team)

They come when success feels heavy, change feels impossible, or they’ve outgrown the version of themselves they used to be.
They come when transformation stops being a concept - and becomes personal.

💡 My Belief

True reinvention happens when technology and humanity evolve together.

That’s why my mission is to help people and organizations:
	•	Adopt AI intelligently.
	•	Reinvent fearlessly.
	•	Lead with voice, not noise.


Eva Karnaukh

One of the hardest lessons adulthood teaches you is this:

Not everything in your life deserves an audience.

👉 Privacy is power.
👉 Not secrecy.
👉 Not isolation.

Just the awareness that some things thrive when they’re protected, not publicized.

Here are a few things wise people keep quiet:

1️⃣ Your exact income or savings
👉 Not everyone needs access to your numbers

2️⃣ Your next big move
👉 Work in silence. Let results introduce you.

3️⃣ Your family issues
👉 Healing happens in safe spaces, not public conversations.

4️⃣ Your insecurities
👉 Share them with people who help you grow, not those who weaponize them.

5️⃣ Your money struggles
👉 Many will judge before they understand. Protect your peace while you rebuild.

6️⃣ Others’ secrets
👉 If someone trusted you, honor that trust - it says more about you than them.

The older I get, the more I see that maturity isn’t about being open with everything…
It’s about being intentional.

Your life elevates the moment you stop oversharing and start curating who gets access to you.

What’s one thing you’ve learned to keep private?

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CEO APEK.ai | AI and Human Dynamics | Guiding leaders to align tech, people and decisions to elevate performance and reinvent in the AI era

As a seasoned accounting professional with nearly two decades of experience, I have driven substantial operational improvements for diverse teams—large, mid-size, and small—each with distinct characteristics across dynamic industries. This journey has allowed me to interact and share exceptional knowledge with some of the most passionate professionals in this field, leaving a long-lasting impact.

FINANCIAL STRATEGY
In my professional journey, I have consistently prioritized cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and global teams, successfully driving key objectives and meeting critical deadlines objectively. My achievements include ensuring strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) revenue recognition controls, developing and structuring cost-efficient procedures through cost analysis and models, conducting thorough year-end inventory counts, managing comprehensive ESG reporting (SEC's climate disclosure ruling), reconstructing fixed assets module, and spearheading ERP system integrations, particularly with SAP, SAGE Intacct, and OneStream software. I have cultivated a robust expertise in cost accounting, corporate taxes, fixed assets, and financial audits. I am pursuing my Certified Public Accountant license in Michigan, highlighting my commitment to personal and professional growth.

BUSINESS PLANNING & APPLICATIONS
My experience with computer applications and ERP systems complements my professional journey with diversity and quick-to-learn ability. I have worked with Blackline, Cognos TM1, Great Plains, JDE Edwards, Hyperion HFM, OneStream, Oracle, Power BI Tool, Sage Intacct, Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint). I have also used other systems such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, Kronos time clock, ADP Payroll Processing, and Drake Tax Software in earlier roles. This breadth of experience demonstrates my adaptability and versatility in working with different systems.

INDUSTRY FOCUS
The business acumen I deliver is rooted in experience across industries such as:
• Food & Beverage
• Franchisors & Fitness
• Government - Appropriations & Budgets
• Insurance & Financial Services
• Manufacturing & Retail
• Marketing (Project Accounting)
• Media Services & Telecommunications
• Not-for-profit Organizations
• Real Estate & Timber (Project Accounting)
• Tax Auditing, Planning and Business Advisory

CONNECT
I am naturally curious and enjoy learning new things while connecting with people across different industries. Reach out via LinkedIn or directly at iarias04@gmail.com.

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