YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
AAKASH SHAH
Hi, I'm Aakash Shah from Toronto, Ontario, Canada! I'm currently living in upstate NY, in Amherst, finishing my DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) Degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. I'll be discussing how Jain ethics are incorporated with the medical aspect of my life.
ABHISHEK SHAH
My name is Abhishek Shah. I have graduated from University of Florida with Master's in Biomedical Engineering. Right now, I am located in Boston and working for a biotech firm.
AMIT SHAH, RESHA SHAH AND RUCHITA PARIKH
Amit. Resha, and Ruchita Parikh met through previous YJA conventions and have been good friends since then. We are Jain on the inside; brown on the outside, and crazy when we get together! We come from three different backgrounds, two different regions, but one religion. Amit Shah is from Chicago, IL. He's currently on the Florida Convention Committee and serving as the Social Co-Chair. He loves everything Bollywood and is an alumni for the UIC's ISA and UIC Bhangra team. Bruaaahh! Ruchita Parikh is from Houston, TX. She is currently pursuing her medical degree at the University of North Texas. She is also on the YJA Board and serving as Director of Publications. Resha Shah is from Houston, TX. She is currently in graduate school for Psychology and served on the YJA board in 2008. We look forward to meeting you this convention!
AMEET SHAH
Ameet Shah, Vice President, Finance & Strategy, is responsible for developing A+E Networks' overall distribution strategy for A+E's portfolio of 10 networks that include A&E, History, and Lifetime. Ameet also worked at Fox Networks in their Strategy and Business Development group where he led a number of strategic planning and digital initiatives for the company's broadcast, cable and digital businesses. Ameet began his career as an investment banking analyst in JPMorgan's Latin America M&A group and taught second grade in Compton, CA as a Teach For America corps member. Ameet received his MBA from Harvard Business School and undergraduate degree in economics/political science from Duke University. Raised in North Carolina, he now resides in New York City.
APURVA BHANSALI
Apurva found Softex in 1992 along with his father Mahendra Bhansali. After both his parents died in a car accident in 1998, Apurva became the CEO of Softex. Located in Austin, TX, Softex was named as an Inc. 500 Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Company in 2000. Softex employs approximately 35 people with offices in Austin and Mumbai. Apurva was involved in the creation of the Jain Sangh of Greater Austin and has served as President of the Sangh. Apurva is married to Nehal Bhansali who is one of the founding Pathshala teachers in Austin and has two kids, Ayush (12) and Ashna (10)
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