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After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Johnny began his professional career as an Intelligence officer in the US Army specializing in signals intelligence.  During Desert Storm, his unit was recognized by the director of the Army Intelligence Agency for their contributions to intelligence operations.

During his fifteen plus years in the construction industry, Johnny developed an in-depth knowledge of construction industry best practices, systems, and means & methods.  He served in the field as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Senior Project Manager.  His executive experience includes roles as a District Manager & President.  During his career he has led teams implementing operational excellence best practices in areas such as Quality Control (QC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Project Forecasting, Business Planning, and LEAN construction.  Johnny’s experience also includes managing real estate development and lease portfolios.

His most recent experience prior to joining SAP includes leading ERP implementations at two Construction Companies where he demonstrated a unique ability to translate industry requirements into software solutions.  Johnny is a LEED Accredited Professional, has held contractors licenses in multiple states, and previously served on the Standards of Practice committee for CMAA (Construction Management Association of America) and participated in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Construction Working Group.  He is currently the Global head of SAP’s Industry Business Unit for Construction, Travel, and Transportation where he works with customers to find innovative solutions to business problems.

A seasoned professional with extensive experience across multiple industries. He began his academic journey by earning a Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, followed by a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, building a solid foundation in technology and innovation.

Kandarp has garnered a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including Retail, Banking, Travel & Hospitality. Throughout his career, he has taken on various roles such as leading innovation and transformation, product management, growth hacking, and business consulting. Notably, during his time in the UAE, he played a pivotal role in drafting guest and front office journey compliance to regulations and GDPR. His efforts resulted in implementing the UAE’s first mobile check-in for hotels using facial recognition technology, revolutionizing the hospitality sector.

Outside of his professional endeavours, Kandarp is deeply passionate about exploring new technologies and finding innovative solutions to complex challenges. He is known for his strategic planning acumen and his ability to drive business growth through creative approaches.

Looking ahead, Kandarp aims to continue making impactful contributions to the fields of technology and business while remaining dedicated to his pursuit of excellence.

With his expertise in bridging technology and business, Kandarp continues to deliver transformative solutions that drive growth and create value.

Scott Thomson, Insurance Solutions Director at FintechOS, brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance sector. His career includes 15 years with tier 1 insurers, brokers, and MGAs, followed by 10 years at SAS Software, where he provided operational and risk-based solutions to leading insurers such as Admiral, AVIVA, DLG, and Hastings Direct.

Scott has held senior roles at EXL Services, PwC LLP, and Deloitte LLP, offering strategic advice on insurance analytics and risk management. In 2019, he became Global Head of Insurance at World Programming (now Altair), and later joined Palantir Technologies as UK Insurance Sales Director.

At FintechOS, Scott’s deep industry expertise helps drive innovation in how insurers build, distribute, and manage products.