Hi, I'm Karina Hehs - Strategic New Business Executive - Retail, Aviation & Supply Chains at Databricks
I am driven by the intersection of complex systems, data intelligence, and industrial impact. I thrive in high-stakes environments where I can translate technical possibilities into tangible business strategy.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed deep technical and development expertise through rigorous international engineering and social development education.
Leads strategic business operations for retail and aviation verticals at a top-tier global data analytics company.
Provides unique expertise on executing complex enterprise-wide AI and cloud integration strategies for high-stakes industries.
🚀 Career trajectory
Engineering Foundations
Built a rigorous technical base through agricultural engineering and development studies in Brazil and Australia.
✦ Technical Education
✦ Systems Thinking
Tech Ecosystem Integration
Scaled through key roles at Google and AWS, mastering public sector and enterprise-level client strategy.
✦ Cloud Strategy
✦ Market Leadership
Advanced Data Strategy
Currently accelerating growth at Databricks by deploying advanced AI and data architectures for global retail and aviation clients.
✦ AI Transformation
✦ Enterprise Sales
💪🏻 Superpowers
Industrial Infrastructure Architect
Connecting heavy engineering foundations to modern digital transformation needs
✦ Aligns industrial engineering principles with cloud-native data architectures.
✦ Translates technical complexity into scalable commercial solutions for enterprise clients.
✦ Designs strategy for critical infrastructure projects requiring high reliability.
Enterprise Growth Catalyst
Driving market expansion in high-stakes technology sectors
✦ Secures and manages large-scale strategic partnerships across global organizations.
✦ Orchestrates cross-functional teams to penetrate complex public and private markets.
✦ Leads high-value sales initiatives for mission-critical enterprise software platforms.
Data-Driven Operational Strategist
Transforming organizational data into competitive operational advantages
✦ Optimizes supply chain and logistics visibility using advanced data analytics.
✦ Leverages AI and machine learning insights to streamline aviation operations.
✦ Translates business development requirements into actionable technical roadmap milestones.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-industry applications of AI for complex global supply chain resilience.
✦ Engaging with mission-driven leaders who prioritize sustainable and scalable technology growth.
✦ Finding opportunities to influence the next generation of data-centric enterprise infrastructure solutions.
I can help with
✦ Advising organizations on navigating cloud adoption for complex, regulated industrial environments.
✦ Mentoring early-career professionals on bridging the gap between technical roles and commercial strategy.
✦ Sharing insights into public sector and utility-scale digital transformation initiatives.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with peers working on innovative data-driven solutions for retail and aviation sectors.
✦ Accessing forums focused on strategic enterprise growth in the evolving AI ecosystem.
✦ Exploring collaborations that push the boundaries of current data infrastructure implementations.