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

Vantage Systems, Inc.

Providing cybersecurity guidance and support for the GOES-R Ground System Engineering Project, a collaborative NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) program of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites.

Senior Information Technology Security Officer

IPRO

(Joined IPRO through acquisition of ZyLAB)

Director Cloud Solutions

ZyLAB

Responsible for Security and Information Assurance for North American Region.
Designed Internal Auditing program in support of ISO 27001 certification. Conducted Internal Audits for certifications and annual checks of controls for compliance and continuous process improvement. Member of Security Steering Committee which developed, maintained and continuously improved upon security policies and programs for International SaaS software company. Achieved ISO 27001, Cloud Security Alliance - Star 1, and SOC2 Type 2 certifications.

Cyber Security Specialist/Internal Auditor

Responsible for delivering customer success for SaaS and On-Prem clients throughout North America by managing a team of consultants, support technicians, project managers and trainiers who provide the highest quality of services delivery in implementations, upgrades, customizations, consulting engagements, and training activities. Promotes and maintains the highest level of processes, best practices and knowledge sharing within the department to ensure that the quality and consistency of delivery is outstanding at all times with focus on the customer experience.

Director of Professional Services & Operations, North America

CIBER Federal

Information Assurance Manager (Acting/Interim): Appointed Acting IAM, by US Army Judge Advocate General. Responsible for ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, verification, protection and non-repudiation of information processed by the US Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General information systems. Developed and implement Information Assurance (IA) plans, security policies, standards, and architectures and provided guidance to and exercise technical control over subordinate IA systems officers and Legal Technology Management Officers. Advised OTJAG Chief Information Officer on IA policy, procedures, threats, requirements, resources, and solutions. Developed and maintained OTJAG IA and AIS Security Program, including OTJAG Standard Operating Procedures, designed to minimize security risk.

•	Successfully navigated DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Authority to Operate (ATO) and TIGS (Tenant in Good Standing)
•	Created and led Information Assurance Working Group for Information Security Professionals

Information Assurance Manager

CIBER/CRGT

Program Manager supporting the US Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General, IT Division, managing two IT Services contracts, valued at $5,000,000 annually. Responsible for technical and software development, project management analysis, personnel management, records management and all technical matters relating to the support of JAGCNET and other JAG automated systems. 

•	Directed software application design and development, system design, software app design, applications management, installation, maintenance, software support, technical writing, help desk support, network and systems administration, quality assurance, and quality control. 
•	Led a team of 30 contractors in application development, systems administration, network administration, cybersecurity, systems integration, service desk & help desk management all in support of customer success.
•	Managed tools and applications supporting eDiscovery, Investigations, Litigations Support, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Knowledge Management, IT Service Management, Project Management 
•	Applied industry best practices for project and program management, IT Service Management, and implemented process standardization and continuous improvement

Senior Project Manager

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Responsible for supporting production servers and administrative clients for company and customer use. 

•	Developed and deployed images for both production and training purposes. 
•	Performed basic and advanced software, network and hardware troubleshooting as well as system updates and upgrades
•	Evaluated new products through thorough software evaluation and testing, and worked with budget and policy teams to align acquisitions with strategic initiatives
•	Designed, implemented and maintained SharePoint Portal Server for employees and partners
•	Implemented Microsoft Project Server for Project Management

System Administrator

Taught Technical Classes, Business Skills Lessons and Certification Courses to corporate and government audiences in both public and private class settings. Supervised team of professional Technical and Corporate Instructors.

•	Supervised and mentored instructors, monitored development, evaluated performance, and provided guidance for growth. 
•	Rapidly learned and mastered new and emerging computer technology, and effectively communicated complex and challenging topics in easily consumable and digestible lessons
•	"Instructor of the Year" for New Horizons, Washington, DC 2004 and 2006
•	14 times ranked in the monthly "Top Ten New Horizons Instructors Worldwide" based on student evaluations

Senior Technical Instructor

Converse International School of Languages

Academic Coordinator/Head Teacher: Taught all levels of English as a Foreign Language classes, conversation classes, exam preparation courses and business executive training classes while overseeing Instructor Team.
•	Responsible for Managed company staffing needs by hiring and supervising instructor personnel. 
•	Built course schedule, assigned duties, and evaluated employee performance. 
•	Designed and directed a new international executive business program. 
•	Managed and improved student intake and placement processes and supporting database application.

Academic Coordinator - Head Teacher

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

Assistant Language Teacher (JET Programme Participant)

An experienced leader of high-performing teams with over 20 years in the Information Technology field and a background in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, I have a passion for facilitating individual, team , and customer success through education, technology and inspired solutions.

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Eva Karnaukh

Jay Schneider, PMP, CEDS, CISSP

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