The Timmy Awards by Tech in Motion is an awards ceremony recognizing some of the best places for tech professionals to work across North America. You sent in your nominations, you told us why your workplaces and tech managers deserve recognition as the 'Best in Tech' in your respective categories, now it's time join us virtually to see who will be crowned our winners.
Join us live (from the office or your home) on Thursday, September 26th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET as we celebrate members of the tech community for their innovation, growth, and exceptional leadership in 2024.
Each year, Tech in Motion’s Timmy Awards celebrate the best tech startups, managers, and employers for creating innovative products and fostering environments where tech professionals can thrive. With eight coveted tech award categories across 14+ major markets, the Timmy’s are a highly sought-after recognition for startups and the Fortune 500 alike.
John Garrett — award-winning author and people-centric leadership speaker — is on a mission to create thriving workplaces. What the CPA-turned-professional comedian turned two-time Emmy nominee may do best is champion the human side of professionals, consulting with organizations to develop more productive cultures while shining a light on their people’s rich lives outside of work. And his book, What’s Your “And”?, was named a Distinguished Favorite by the Independent Press
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Tanvi is an accomplished global leader with a strong background in Cloud Computing, renowned for her ability to lead diverse teams to exceptional performance. With 10 years of experience, she specializes in leading technical teams and is dedicated to mentoring and supporting diverse talent. Passionate about inclusive leadership, Tanvi actively fosters environments where everyone can thrive. Her commitment to mentorship extends beyond her teams, influencing industry practices through speaking engagements and community involvement, shaping the future through leadership and advocacy.
Chintamani Bagwe is a distinguished leader in the fintech and banking sectors, with over two decades of experience driving transformative changes in regulatory compliance and risk management through technology. As the Vice President at Citibank, Bagwe leads the strategic development and execution of critical Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Technology solutions. His innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has significantly enhanced Citibank's compliance processes, ensuring timely adherence to regulatory requirements.
Bagwe's expertise in integrating advanced technologies has set new industry standards, particularly in areas like Regulatory Change and Inventory Management, Regulatory Engagements, Conduct Risk, Sanctions Monitoring, and Reporting on Key Risk and Performance Metrics. Recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE, Bagwe's leadership extends to serving as a jury member for prestigious awards such as the Globee® Awards, CODiE Award by SIIA, and Stevie® Awards.
His thought leadership is evidenced by numerous contributions to international peer-reviewed journals and active involvement on editorial boards. Committed to mentoring future business leaders, Bagwe participates in initiatives like Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Business Professionals of America (BPA).
Looking forward, Bagwe aims to focus on sustainability and ethical banking practices. His leadership in integrating advanced technological solutions with business processes has established new standards in regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, creating a sustainable and scalable compliance framework for the future.
Benjamin David Novak is an active angel investor in early stage technology companies located on the East Coast of the United States. In addition to being an angel investor, Ben is a partner and venture capital lawyer with Morgan Lewis where he represents technology and life science companies, angel investors, venture capital funds, and private equity firms. He is an active member of the venture community, serving on numerous advisory boards and regularly speaking at tech events, judging venture conferences, and lecturing on technology, entrepreneurship, and investing at colleges and universities. Most importantly, Ben is a loving and proud father.
Arylee McSweaney has an MBA in Information Systems from Baruch College. She is an experienced engineering leader with expertise in leading enablement and modernization efforts, software quality initiatives and transforming the dei landscape of an organization. Arylee believes that software and technology changes lives. For this reason, she is passionate about servant leadership and mentoring others on their leadership journey.
Chintamani Bagwe is a distinguished leader in the fintech and banking sectors, with over two decades of experience driving transformative changes in regulatory compliance and risk management through technology. As the Vice President at Citibank, Bagwe leads the strategic development and execution of critical Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Technology solutions. His innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has significantly enhanced Citibank's compliance processes, ensuring timely adherence to regulatory requirements.
Bagwe's expertise in integrating advanced technologies has set new industry standards, particularly in areas like Regulatory Change and Inventory Management, Regulatory Engagements, Conduct Risk, Sanctions Monitoring, and Reporting on Key Risk and Performance Metrics. Recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE, Bagwe's leadership extends to serving as a jury member for prestigious awards such as the Globee® Awards, CODiE Award by SIIA, and Stevie® Awards.
His thought leadership is evidenced by numerous contributions to international peer-reviewed journals and active involvement on editorial boards. Committed to mentoring future business leaders, Bagwe participates in initiatives like Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Business Professionals of America (BPA).
Looking forward, Bagwe aims to focus on sustainability and ethical banking practices. His leadership in integrating advanced technological solutions with business processes has established new standards in regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, creating a sustainable and scalable compliance framework for the future.
