Robert and Craig have known each other for over 30+ years. Team Mindshift is what they call the culmination of all of their experiences and the passion for driving change from within organizations. They come to you well educated, versed in many subjects, and well connected to bring additional resources together as needed. They support uplifting people from diverse backgrounds to find a passion for learning and transforming their own ability to imagine careers in the areas they serve.
Together they have worked with all size of organizations from start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies.
Robert has more than 10 years of experience as a University Professor teaching over 3K adult learners math and computer science. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from MIT in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University with a minor in AI. He is currently a practicing Data Scientist in IoT, previously working in Data Science in Supply Chain and Healthcare. Robert has built several different Learning Management Systems and developed courses in subjects as diverse as Martial Arts Training to JavaScript Programming.
Craig received a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, attended graduate school at the University of California at Berkeley, and studied at La Sorbonne in Paris. Through his career spanning more than 35 years, he has managed and trained technology development teams in the US and Europe, at companies including AT&T Bell Laboratories, Pacific Bell, Verilog, Océ, and several start-up ventures.
St. James Xavier Group is a 20-year Atlanta-based consulting firm specializing in business development, young professional coaching, leadership, and executive coaching. We partner with individuals and organizations to develop strategic plans, launch initiatives, and achieve business growth. Our research-driven approach, combined with our founder's extensive sales experience, delivers tailored solutions that drive results and create a competitive advantage. By focusing on people and their goals, we provide comprehensive support to help clients succeed.
Apryl is a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record in driving growth and profitability. With a deep understanding of sales, marketing, product development, and customer success, she has held leadership roles at Sage, Blytheco, and Bloomreach. Her expertise spans from building and scaling product lines to developing and executing successful go-to-market strategies. Apryl has a strong history of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives, and has a proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams.