He also teaches AI to the next generation of researchers and leaders at Columbia University as an Adjunct Associate Professor. Prior to founding Fusemachines in 2013, Sameer led pioneering AI research in Natural Language and Speech processing at the IBM Watson Research Center.

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Originating from Kathmandu, Nepal, his educational journey took him to Bates College in the USA, where he obtained degrees in Math and Physics culminating with PhD in Computer Science in AI/ML from Columbia University. A prolific researcher, Sameer has authored over 20 papers published in international conferences and journals, accompanied by 10+ pending/granted patents.

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Sameer is deeply committed to democratizing AI not only by delivering AI Solutions but also by fostering AI education and AI job opportunities, making this transformative technology accessible to underserved communities globally.

He has held senior leadership roles at transformative companies including Tesla and Plug Power, where he helped redefine high-volume production standards for electric vehicle powertrains, energy storage systems, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.

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At Plug Power, David led the development of the world’s first fuel cell gigafactory in Rochester, New York, followed by the launch of the company’s flagship assembly facility near Albany, both industry-first achievements that accelerated the commercialization of clean energy solutions. At Tesla, he played a key role in scaling the company’s first gigafactory operations to meet global demand for sustainable mobility and energy products.

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David currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at Lyten, a leading innovator in Lithium-Sulfur battery technology and advanced supermaterial applications. His leadership has been instrumental in Lyten’s strategic expansion, including the acquisition of Northvolt’s assets across Europe and North America, positioning the company to deliver next-generation energy storage solutions at scale.

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Known for his hands-on leadership style and deep expertise in operational strategy, David specializes in building resilient manufacturing ecosystems that support rapid growth, technology commercialization, and long-term value creation. His approach is grounded in sustainability, innovation, and operational agility—core principles in today’s evolving energy landscape.

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Areas of Expertise:

• Operational risk management and readiness for technology scale-up;
• Strategic due diligence for manufacturing and supply chain optimization;
• Talent strategy and leadership continuity in growth-stage companies.

In addition to his role at Lyten, David serves as a Senior Advisor with the Shrestha Global EPG Advisory team, where he provides strategic guidance to emerging energy and infrastructure ventures. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and an MBA with a concentration in Operations Management.

Julia’s areas of responsibility include financial accounting and capital markets. Prior to joining the Company, Julia was Managing Director at The Blueshirt Group from December 2018 to September 2022 and was Senior Vice President at Citi FinTech, Citi Group, she held various leadership roles with Citi from April 2012 to November 2018 which includes Senior VP of US retail banking and distribution, Strategy lead of Global Consumer Bank and Regional director of secured lending Asia. Julia has over 20 years of leadership experience in global financial services, capital markets and fortune 100 companies. Julia received her Bachelor in International Accounting from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in 1995 and Master of Business Administration from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 2003.

He started his financial career at Shearson Lehman Brothers. As CMO at several organizations, Ken significantly increased sales and market share for all his employers. Five of his seven CEOs sought him out for employment. As CMO he also managed a discount brokerage operation and a call center. At one employer his contributions eventually resulted in 30%+ of total company sales volume. He has managed through major crisis situations, notably BCCI/Bank of Credit and Commerce International, one of the largest banking scandals in history.

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While performing his duties as CMO, Ken was a top-ranked national speaker on marketing matters with a New York City-based conference firm. He has consulted for numerous organizations in the manufacturing, legal, retail and motivational fields. For 18 years he was a columnist for a national business newspaper chain. His columns were included in Southwest Airlines and Ben & Jerry's media kits (with articles from Forbes, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal). A column was placed in Ritz Carlton hotels worldwide. The Harvard Business Review sent him books to review.

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Among numerous interesting experiences, Ken chartered the former United States presidential yacht, the Honey Fitz, for corporate events. He successfully lobbied to have a product selected as a “fantasy gift” in the annual Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog; the product was featured on the NBC Today show, resulting in tens of millions of media and internet impressions.  He was at Air Force One during a presidential visit.

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Ken has served on the boards of several arts organizations and a hospital. He graduated from Penn State and resides in Round Lake, NY and Savannah, G A.

A respected leader known for his clarity, integrity and results-driven approach, Chris has a legacy of successful partnerships with utilities, developers, board members and investors to design and implement solutions for the evolving energy landscape. His expertise spans technology development, asset performance optimization, energy operations, hydrogen infrastructure, grid integration and decarbonization strategy.

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With over 24 years of experience at General Electric, FieldCore and Plug Power, Chris has held a variety of senior operations and leadership roles, driving technical strategy, project delivery and operational excellence in mission-critical and regulated environments. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale, multidisciplinary teams, overseeing complex operations and high-value energy assets.

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Early in his career at General Electric, Chris developed deep domain knowledge of power generation systems through the commissioning and construction of combined-cycle, gas, nuclear and steam power plants. As Senior Director for GE’s largest combined-cycle portfolio in North America, he grew LTSA backlog by over $1 billion and managed $2.5 billion in services backlog with utility clients. In 2017, Chris was selected as a key leader in the launch of FieldCore—a $2 billion GE startup formed by merging GE Power and Granite Services. There, he established operations and built a culture of excellence capable of executing hundreds of large-scale energy projects annually for U.S. utilities.

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In 2019, Chris transitioned to Plug Power as Executive Vice President of Services, leading all aspects of customer service and project execution. In this role, he was a key C-suite leader during the rapid acceleration of Plug’s fuel cell and hydrogen roadmap. Chris transformed service operations to scale globally, supporting growth into the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell network—with 40,000 fuel cells, 300 fueling sites and over 50,000 hydrogen fills per day. Under his leadership, the organization cultivated a culture of safety, quality and customer accountability, consistently exceeding performance expectations and improving operational KPIs. Chris also played a central role in implementing critical hydrogen infrastructure projects and vertically integrating the hydrogen supply chain—guiding Plug through the 2021–2023 hydrogen supply crisis. These efforts solidified Plug’s reputation as a reliable partner and contributed to 250% revenue growth with Fortune 500 customers, including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Kroger, Uline, BMW and Stellantis.

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In 2023, Chris was promoted to General Manager of the Hydrogen Generation and Services Business Unit, responsible for Plug’s hydrogen production and distribution network generating 24 tons per day of liquid hydrogen, including operations of the world’s largest liquefied green hydrogen facility. During his tenure, Plug delivered the largest liquid hydrogen network globally—producing 50 tons of liquid hydrogen daily at 99% availability—while reducing costs by over 60% through lifecycle efficiency improvements.

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Most recently, Chris joined the Shrestha Global EPG Advisory team as a Senior Advisor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

He has consulted with, and advised major banks, and financial institutions, on regulatory enforcements and compliance risks in international banking and financial transactions, specifically in the areas of financial crimes and economic sanctions.  

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Suren is a licensed attorney in multiple states, including New York.  He regularly advises individual and institutional clients on international law and cross-border regulatory matters.  Suren has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Middlebury College and JD from University of Notre Dame Law School.