Andy Nardo serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Nexus Cognitive, leveraging his extensive experience in technology leadership and digital transformation to drive innovation and operational excellence. With over 18 years at PwC before joining Nexus Cognitive, Andy was instrumental in steering the technology roadmap for the firm’s US and Global Tax Line of Service. His strategic vision and innovative thinking consistently delivered impactful outcomes.

At Nexus Cognitive, Andy plays a pivotal role in defining the company’s technology vision and overseeing its execution. Since co-founding the company in 2019, he has led Nexus Cognitive’s rise as a leader in delivering rapid business outcomes through analytics, automation, cloud solutions, and custom development. Under his leadership, the organization has achieved 100% year-over-year growth and developed a reputation for providing immediate, transformative results for both commercial and public sector clients.

Prior to his role at Nexus Cognitive, Andy served as Principal and Tax CTO at PwC, where he led the firm’s Tax Technology and Development practice. He played a key role on several global strategy boards and councils, focusing on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance agility and operational excellence. Over his tenure, Andy built and managed high-performing teams, developed reusable intellectual property, and advanced the adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions.

Andy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from DePauw University. His forward-thinking approach and decades of enterprise experience position him as a transformative leader in the realms of digital innovation and strategic growth.

Steve Roberts is a highly accomplished IT executive with over 25 years of expertise in management consulting, business management, and technology deployment. As Chief Administrative Officer at Nexus Cognitive, Roberts oversees administrative and operational functions, ensuring strategic alignment and fostering organizational growth. His career highlights include leadership roles in top consulting firms and technology enterprises, emphasizing a proven record of driving impactful business transformation and technology innovation.

Previously, Roberts served as Vice President of the West Region at Teradata/ThinkBig Analytics, where he managed a $55M portfolio and led cutting-edge IoT initiatives for Oil & Gas exploration. His role involved overseeing strategic technology projects and delivering enterprise-scale solutions tailored to industry needs.

Roberts has been a partner at Nexus Cognitive Technologies since 2019, working to advance data-driven solutions and consulting practices. Additionally, he has contributed as COO and Partner at The Kratos Group, which he co-founded in 2013, with a mission to revolutionize information management across sectors like Energy, Media, Telecom, and Defense. Under his leadership, the firm introduced innovative solutions, strengthened client relationships, and expanded service offerings.

Roberts also has an extensive background at Concentra, where he served as AVP of IT, Health Solutions, building and leading a 25+ member team to enhance operational efficiency and IT governance. His tenure at Slalom Consulting as Client Partner saw him grow the Dallas practice significantly, from 24 to over 75 billable resources, while also managing client engagements that utilized advanced technologies to drive business change.

At Hitachi Consulting, Roberts held roles including Director and Senior Manager, overseeing large-scale implementations and initiatives that integrated advanced ERP and BI solutions for clients across various industries. He also worked as an Account Executive at Pinnacle Business Systems, where he boosted the company's market presence and managed strategic technology projects.

Roberts’ earlier career includes leadership positions at Venue Ticket Exchange, where he introduced innovative ticketing solutions and secured second-round funding, and at Grant Thornton, where he served as Manager and was an ISO 9002 Champion for global offices. He also contributed to The Harper Group/Circle International by developing systems that generated substantial revenue.

Roberts holds an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BBA in Business from SMU Cox School of Business. His strong commitment to leadership, strategic development, and client success has been central to his career achievements.

Amer Issa is a seasoned technology professional with extensive expertise in cloud architecture, big data platforms, and DevOps engineering. He is a proponent and driver of open source software and solutions, which aligns with his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in technology. As the Head of Engineering at Nexus Cognitive, Amer plays a pivotal role in designing innovative solutions that empower businesses through cutting-edge technology.

Issa brings over a decade of experience in engineering and architecture roles across leading organizations. At Cloudified Inc., he served as Principal Architect, delivering transformative cloud solutions for enterprise clients. Before this, as Principal Solutions Architect at Cloudera, he led initiatives to optimize partner integrations and advance data analytics capabilities. His tenure at Hortonworks as a Senior Consultant further solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor in big data platform engineering.

Issa’s career spans diverse industries, with notable contributions at organizations such as TD, where he implemented scalable big data solutions, and Method, where he spearheaded DevOps initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability. His technical acumen is complemented by hands-on leadership roles, including his time as IT Manager at INVIVO Communications, where he restructured IT operations and aligned infrastructure with industry standards.

Throughout his career, Issa has excelled in architecting complex systems, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results. His comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies and data-driven solutions positions him as a key innovator at Nexus Cognitive.

Rishabh Khicha serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Operations at Nexus Cognitive, where he plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and critical initiatives to help accelerate growth. With over a decade of experience across growth-stage technology businesses, management consulting, investment banking, and start-ups, Rishabh brings a blend of analytical rigor, execution discipline and entrepreneurial vision to the Nexus Cognitive leadership team.

Before joining Nexus Cognitive, Rishabh held prominent roles at leading organizations. As a Strategy and Operations leader at DigitalOcean, he drove operational efficiency and supported growth initiatives. During his tenure at McKinsey & Company, he worked on a variety of topics and sectors, focusing on complex operational transformations. 

Earlier in his career, Rishabh helped scale Fitkids Education into India’s most prominent and fastest-growing K-12 educational services provider, growing it from 15 to 800+ employees in under three years. His investment banking experience with J.P. Morgan and Rothschild involved advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic financial decisions across EMEA and APAC.

Rishabh holds an MBA from Duke University and a BBA in Finance and Economics from Jai Hind College. Beyond his professional pursuits, Rishabh is passionate about causes in education, sports, and sustainability, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful impact in his community.

Rohit Belgal is a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record that spans two and a half decades of experience in design, development, architecture, and managing complex projects across the world. His career trajectory has seen him make significant contributions to renowned firms such as KPMG / BearingPoint, Keane, NTT Data, and Teradata. He is also a Catena-X qualified advisor, recognized by the Catena-X network for his expertise in data-driven ecosystems and industry collaboration.