Poonam G.
Education
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Executive Business Management Program, Business Administration, Management and Operations 2012-01-01 - 2012-01-01
Illinois State University
MS, Organic Chemistry -
US Small Business Adminstation
e-200 Emerging Learders, Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2011-01-01 - 2011-01-01
Professional Training
Professional Courses, Information Technology Administration and Management 2000-01-01 - 2017-01-01Work Experience
Iyka Enterprises, Inc
Current
Iyka Enterprises, Inc
Indian American Business Council
2016-03-01 - 2017-12-01
Indian American Business Council
Government Technology Foundation, Inc.
2011-10-01 - 2016-02-01
Government Technology Foundation, Inc.
Skills
Summary
My Author name: Poonam Guptaa (Also known as Poonam Gupta-Krishnan) I use “Guptaa” in my upcoming published books, writing, and visibility work. I am Poonam Guptaa — a business technologist, author, and founder who has spent two decades navigating complex transformations across government, education, and global enterprises. I’ve advised $4.9B programs, built $500M pipelines, and led over 200 consultants — but my real work today is simpler: 🔹 Aligning people with their true nature 🔹 Designing organizations that liberate talent 🔹 Teaching leaders to build with clarity, not burnout Through my upcoming book “Varna: Know Your Why” and our new Varna Staffing platform, I help people and systems thrive, not just perform. We integrate Vedic intelligence with AI, data science, and 20+ years of federal and SLED market experience to guide sustainable transformation. What I Do Now: Place AI-ready, soul-aligned talent in high-impact roles Coach executives on Dharma-based leadership and alignment Speak on conscious technology, feminine leadership, and Sanatan systems thinking Serve as a visionary partner to universities, governments, and forward-thinking tech firms Core Credentials: Founder, Iyka Enterprises, Inc. (WOSB, 8(a) graduate, JV with NTIS & IL Universities) Exec MBA – Tuck @ Dartmouth | MS – Illinois State 20+ years advising Federal, State, Higher Ed, and Corporate leaders Built and led multiple tech platforms: IykaDS, LMS, Secure Data Infrastructure Now accepting: Speaking invites (leadership, alignment, AI) Podcast guest features Gov/Ed institutions ready to redesign hiring & growth Women founders & visionaries building consciously Let’s move from misfit ambition to magnetic fulfillment. www.iyka.com Upcoming Book: Varna – Know Your Why Based in Chicago, rooted in Sanatan wisdom
