Eva Karnaukh — CEO
90% of AI transformations don’t fail because of the code - they fail because of the culture. In the rush to deploy Agentic AI and Large Language Models, most organizations overlook the most volatile variable in the equation: Human Psychology. As a CEO and Executive Advisor with over 18 years of experience across Siemens, Virtana, and the GovCon/Defense sectors, I have spent my career at the intersection of high-stakes operations and emerging technology. I don’t just build AI; I decode the human dynamics that dictate whether technology is embraced or resisted. What I bring to the table: * Agentic & Voice AI Strategy: Moving beyond chatbots to autonomous agents that drive measurable EBITDA growth and operational excellence. * The Psychology of Adoption: Leveraging deep insights into human behavior to navigate the fear, friction, and decision-making hurdles inherent in AI integration. * Mission-Critical Innovation: Applying the "Outcome-as-a-Service" model to industries where precision, security, and ethical guardrails are non-negotiable. * Fractional Executive AI Leadership: Bridging the gap between the Boardroom and the Engineering team to ensure AI strategy aligns with long-term business value. From scaling startups to optimizing global P&Ls, my mission is to ensure that the Future of Work remains fundamentally human. Whether I’m advising a Board on AI governance, architecting voice-first solutions at APEK.ai, or speaking on the synergy between biological and artificial intelligence, I focus on one thing: results. Let’s Connect: I partner with forward-thinking organizations as an Advisor, Board Member, or Corporate Leader to navigate the complexities of the AI era. * Speaking & Keynotes: Human-AI Synergy, The Psychology of Automation, and The Future of Leadership. * Advisory: AI Readiness, Strategic Growth, and Operational Turnarounds. 📩 DM me here or tune in to "EVKA’s Talk @ 5" to join the conversation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and AI leadership expert with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth.
Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Experience: 20 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Ai Leadership
- Executive Management
- M&a Transformation
- Leadership
- Operational Transformation
- Strategic Growth
- Operational Oversight
- Revenue Operations
- Operations Management
- Sales Operations
- Program Management
- International Operations
Career Highlights
- Expert in bridging AI technology and human dynamics.
- Proven track record in operational transformation and strategic growth.
- Keynote speaker on Human-AI synergy and leadership.
Work Experience
Vector7.ai
Founding Council (Board Member) (10 mos)
The One 23 Group
Executive Vice President (1 yr 1 mo)
APEK.AI
CEO, Managing Partner (4 yrs 1 mo)
Virtana Corp.
Executive Vice President of Operations (1 yr 9 mos)
Siemens Government Technologies
Executive Director of Operations (6 yrs 7 mos)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Senior Director of Revenue Operations (3 yrs)
Global Linguist Solutions, LLC
Senior Operations & Strategy Advisor (1 yr)
Deltek
Director of Sales Operations (1 yr)
TMC
International Program Coordinator (5 yrs)
Education
Executive MBA at University of Lancashire
Diploma of Education at Columbia Business School Executive Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'
Certification at Project Management Institute
