Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business

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148 Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549

Questions? Email: Dr. Ping Su - [email protected]

AGENDA

• 5:30-6:30pm: Optional tour of the Hofstra facility
• 6:30-7:00pm: Networking
• 7:00-7:15pm: Panel and ASCM introduction
• 7:15-8:00pm: Panel Discussion
• 8:00-8:15pm: Q&A
• 8:15-8:30pm: Wrap Up, Key Themes

To Register as a student, you must use your school email address to register or your registration will be cancelled.

Professionals: Fee : $15 - Please bring your professional ID, if possible. Business Cards are recommended.

Students: FREE - Please bring Student ID, Business Cards are recommended. Try Blinq.me for a free digital Business card.

Panel Group:

Anthony Yarussi, Head of GTM US, for Nauta

Biography: Anthony Yarussi is responsible for the go-to market U.S. strategy for Nauta, an AI native operating system for the supply chain that integrates disparate data sources to create a single source of truth. Previously, he was co-founder of One Deal, which manages the small business acquisition process. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester in Financial Economics and Political Science.

Dr. Hafiz Asif, Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics

Biography: Dr. Hafiz Asif is an award-winning researcher and educator whose work bridges Responsible AI, data privacy, and real-world innovation. He has developed cutting-edge systems that make AI safer and more trustworthy, his research in differential privacy, federated learning, and geo-temporal intelligence has been published in top venues and supported by the National Science Foundation. His work has earned international recognition, including the U.S.–U.K. PETs Prize Challenge, and several U.S. patents in privacy-enhancing technologies.
At Hofstra, Dr. Asif brings AI to life through courses like AI in Business, AI in Healthcare, Deep Learning & Generative AI, and Responsible AI & Analytics—where students learn to build, understand, and lead with AI.

Mark Temkin, COO, OutlastAI.com

Biography: Mark Temkin has over 25 years of management experience in supply chain in the CPG, tech, food and apparel industries. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of OutlastAI.com which offers best-in-class AI automation and productivity tools to the supply chain industry. Previously, he was VP of Supply Chain at Radienz Living where he led transformational change, driving enterprise profitability through cost reduction, productivity improvements and working capital optimization. Mark also serves as the President of ASCM NYC-LI and is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of supply chain topics.

Moderators

Syona Wadhwa is a sophomore at Hofstra University majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Information Systems and Business Analytics. She currently serves as President of Hofstra’s Association for Supply Chain Management, after previously holding the role of Secretary. In addition to her leadership in ASCM, Syona is the Inventory Manager for the Zarb School of Business Merchandise Store, PR Chair for Hofstra’s SheEOs – Women in Business Club, and a Social Media Marketing Intern for ASCM NYC/LI. This summer, she will be joining The TJX Companies as a Distribution Operations Intern at their TJ Maxx Distribution Center in Pennsylvania. Syona is excited to serve as a moderator for this event and hopes to see you there!

Michael Pflanzer is sophomore Supply Chain Major and the VP of ASCM for Hofstra University. He works as the Employee Satisfaction Intern for the Zarb Store, a student run business at Hofstra University.