The PRO Dinner

Josephine Naicker is a Global Citizen whose travels and work have shaped her belief in Ubuntu, “I am because we are,” emphasizing collective humanity and shared responsibility.

Guided by compassion and community, she promotes lifelong learning, innovation, and philanthropy. Josephine is an instructor of Data Analytics, Blockchain, and AI at the University of Lethbridge, and a co-founder of an Indigenous-led AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity company focused on ensuring Indigenous peoples benefit from technological advancements. She co-developed the Certificate in Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK), the first global cloud auditing credential, earning recognition with the Alberta Newcomer Award.

Josephine also chairs the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), supporting immigrant and refugee integration, and contributes to the Calgary Audit Committee.

Sean is MNP’s Champion for ease Cloud Accounting Services in Calgary. With a focus on cloud accounting and digital transformation, Sean helps entrepreneurs navigate a rapidly evolving business environment. He is dedicated to building authentic business relationships, simplifying complex business matters, and creating actionable solutions. Backed by several years of review and audit engagement experience, Sean is adept at guiding his clients through the modernization and automation of their accounting functions.

Sean ensures that ease — MNP’s all-in-one business accounting and bookkeeping solution — delivers solutions aligned with each client’s strategic goals and business objectives. He excels at helping clients with financial planning, automating accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, implementing digital document solutions, developing custom financial reporting, and integrating applications.

Stan Korsountsev is a Senior Manager at Deloitte’s Omnia AI practice, boasting over eight years of leading digital transformations across Canada. He excels in crafting AI and data strategies that enhance business processes and ensure compliance. Stan is adept at leading cross-functional teams to develop Generative AI prototypes, create visual analytics, and implement process automations, leveraging agile methodologies to deliver early and continuous value throughout the project lifecycle.

Candy Davis is an accountant with a passion for fast cars, motorcycles, video games and weightlifting, topped with a distinctive mohawk that sets her apart!

With years of experience in cryptocurrency, Candy delivers customized services tailored to the needs of individuals and small businesses navigating the crypto world.

She excels in providing comprehensive tax and advisory services, seamlessly collaborating with both business owners and estate executors and their trusted professional advisors.

Jessa started her career at PwC in Audit and Assurance before moving into an operations and technology role at Gateway Mechanical Services. She is currently the President of VISMIN Alberta, a Filipino-Canadian cultural association. She has also served as a Board Member of HomeEd, President of the University of Alberta Business Alumni Association, and Member-At-Large at UofA’s Alumni Council.

Jessa has a passion for creating smarter and scalable organizations through data and automation. As a relationship builder, she loves that Pontem enables her to meet new leaders who are eager to innovate.