About Us

The Bloomington Group Ltd. is a boutique Leadership Consulting and AI enabled Technology Solutions firm that helps organizations thrive in a rapidly transforming world. We combine our agility as a small firm with a depth of skill and expertise derived from decades of consulting and management experience.

In addition to our own team, the firm draws on a strong network of relationships across the spectrum of IT and business consulting companies. In particular, as an IBM partner, we bring to the table access to and expertise in some of the world’s leading technologies in the area of AI / GenAI, Order Management & Supply Chain Intelligence systems, Environmental Intelligence and other sustainability software. We serve clients across many industries, including retail, B2B, manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, and the sustainability/green sector.

We are based just outside the Greater Toronto Area in Ancaster, Ontario. Our team includes top talent professionals from across the globe, and our clients are distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Our Core Team

Judson Sinton,
CEO and Chief Architect

Jud is a thought leader in the field of IT architecture and AI enabled business solutions. In particular, he has extensive experience and expertise in industry leading technologies such as IBM Sterling Order Management Systems (OMS), IBM Order Management on Cloud (OMoC), and IBM watxonx AI. 

Jud has rolled out BOPIS, endless aisle, Ship-From-Store, B2B OMS, Inventory Visibility (IV) and numerous other leading edge omni-channel retail initiatives.

As a seasoned Principal / Solution Architect, he has advised organizations and led large teams on projects across a wide variety of platforms and domains, having particular in-depth industry experience in the Retail, Telecom, Supply Chain, Banking and Public sectors. 

Jud is based in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Jud holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from The University of Toronto as well as numerous IBM certifications in his areas of practice.

Indira Brown,
President and Chief Talent Officer

Indira has consulted on, developed, and implemented national and global Talent Management, Learning and Development, and Organizational Development initiatives for major North American organizations from Retail to Telecom to the Financial Services and Banking industries.

Indira has also contributed her expertise in the not-for-profit and charitable sectors, including chairing, serving on, and advising various non-profit boards of directors.

An AI technology advocate and enthusiast, Indira has consulted on technology initiatives ranging from ERP to other specialized best-of-breed systems implementations, facilitating organizations in leading their people through sustainable and adaptable technological change.

Indira is based in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Indira holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from The University of Toronto and an M.Sc. in Organizational Psychology from Queen’s University, U.K.

Devika Tamilappan,
Lead Software Engineer

Currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark, having worked also in London, England, and with a depth of experience from her lengthy tenure in IT consulting in India, Devika brings with her a broad, global perspective.

Devika’s talents have been honed by over a decade of work in the Software Engineering field, including nearly seven years of experience in the e-Commerce fulfillment, Omni-Channel Retail space. This includes numerous consulting projects in the European and North American retail industries.

Devika’s extensive experience, knowledge, and leadership qualities have made her a vital member of our organization.

In addition to an IBM certification in her field of practice, Devika holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Anna University, Chennai, India.

Gopinath Nithiyanandan,
Technical Architect

Gopi brings to the table nearly a decade of experience in the retail domain, specifically in e-commerce order management.  His expertise in IBM omni-channel technology and software development is wide-ranging. Gopi has worked with top ranked multinational management and technology consulting firms and with high profile clients, particularly in the North American department store retailing sphere.

His wealth of experience, leadership, collaborative style, and solutioning capabilities make him a pivotal member of our team.

Gopi is currently based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Akash Saini, Lead Solution Architect

Currently based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, Akash is a dynamic and innovative software engineer with an extensive background in the e-commerce and omni-channel spheres. He has worked for nearly a decade on software engineering and consulting projects with leading global retailers.

Akash’s depth of technical expertise, his solutioning capabilities, and his collaborative qualities make him an invaluable member of our team.

Akash holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University in Bangalore, India, and numerous IBM software Certifications in his areas of practice.

Poorna Hegde, Senior Software Engineer

Based in Mannheim, Germany, Poorna brings strong development skills and international perspectives to the team. Her background includes 5+ years of experience as an IBM Sustainability Software developer, including particular focus on Order Management, Operations, and Automation. Poorna’s work history includes time spent with some of the world’s largest leading management consulting and software firms where she has worked with clients across sectors. 

Poorna is energetic, upbeat, and an outstanding communicator.  These qualities in addition to her abilities as a seasoned programmer and her understanding of warehouse and distribution logistics enable her to make a wonderful contribution to our work, including providing coaching and leadership to the team.

Poorna holds a Bachelor of Engineering from  B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, in India and is currently completing a Master of Science at the Technical University of Munich, Germany.

Vivek Jain,
Technical Architect

Based in Niagara Falls, Canada, Vivek brings to his projects nearly a decade of experience in IBM Order Management.  He has worked extensively in the Supply Chain Management, Freight & Logistics and Retail spheres with high profile clients including industry leaders in the fashion, department superstore, and automotive industries.

Vivek holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Delhi, and a Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Anna University, Chennai, as well numerous IBM, Amazon Web Services, and other certifications in his areas of practice. 

Vivek’s technical depth and the breadth of exposure in addition to his leadership qualities make him an invaluable member of our team.

Priyanka Chandrashekar,
Software Engineer

Priyanka has enriched our team with her notable academic background, having worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering in Chennai, India.

A published writer and academic presenter, Priyanka’s communication skills are outstanding. She is extremely able on a technical level as well. Priyanka’s depth of engineering knowledge in communication systems and telecom serve our team well as the world of e-Commerce, Order Management and Supply Chain increasingly converges with Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Priyanka is currently based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Priyanka holds a M. Tech. degree in Communication Systems from SRM University in Chennai and a B.E. degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Anna University in Chennai. Her enthusiasm, her orientation towards excellence and achievement, and her potential to move boldly into uncharted territory make her a real asset to our team.

Subha Sri Vadlamudi,
Software Engineer & QA

An outstanding software developer, terrific collaborator, and supurb team player, Subha has worked on major IBM Sterling implementation projects in the retail and logistics/distribution sectors. These have included two of the first IBM Sterling OMoC Next Generation implementations worldwide.  

Subha has also engaged in leading edge software engineering projects in the IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite sphere and other sustainability software work.

Subha is currently based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

In addition to her Bachelor of Technology degree in the stream of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College, Subha holds a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) from JNTU, Hyderabad.

Akhil Mamindlapalli,
Software Engineer & QA

Akhil brings general business and specialized data analytics expertise to the table. This is in addition to his Sterling OMS, Supply Chain, Block Chain and other IBM Sustainability Software technical skillsets. Akhil has undertaken projects in the retail, hospitality and food, healthcare, agricultural, and B2B distribution/logistics domains.

Akhil’s business acumen and strong communication skills are a great asset to any project team with which he is working.

Akhil does some sales/account management work with us as well including helping to onboard new clients as they begin to utilize new software.

Akhil is currently based in Telangana, India. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from IBS Hyderabad, India and a Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) from IBS Bangalore in India.

Rishitha Kallepalli, Software Engineer

Based in Andhra Pradesh, Rishitha has worked with top global IT consulting firms and has omni-channel retail engineering experience with one of the largest independent automotive parts distribution companies in the US.

Rishitha’s fresh perspective, adaptability, and enthusiasm make her an important member of our team.

Rishitha holds a B. Tech. in Computer Science from Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women, in Visakhapatnam. She is also a certified Agile Developer.

Saranya Elangovan, Software Engineer

Based in Tamil Nadu, India, Saranya is a technology industry professional whose experience includes work in the digital media services sphere.

She is an effective communicator who is analytical, detail oriented, and an excellent problem solver. 

Saranya holds a Bachelor of Engineering from K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering and an MBA from Annamalai University.

With a great balance of technical ability, business knowledge, and people skills, Saranya is a real asset to our team.

Zion Isaac,
Software Engineer

Currently based in Denmark, Zion is a talented IT professional who has worked very successfully on IBM Sustainability Software projects in the Distribution/Logistics and Retail sectors. She has experience with the very latest “next generation” on cloud versions of this software.

Zion’s experience also includes work in the electronics industry and in the field of 3D animation.

She is a highly capable developer, analytical thinker, communicator, and team player.

In addition to holding various IBM badges and certifications in her specialized areas of practice, Zion holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science from the prestigious Anna University in Chennai.

Mani Arigela, 
QA Analyst

Based in Andhra Pradesh, India, Mani is an experienced IT professional with a background in IBM stack software, particularly the sustainability suite. Currently, Mani works diligently on our Quality Assurance team as a Sterling OMS analyst and tester and recently he also undertook Sterling CPQ work.

His background notably includes user interface (UI) work in addition to backend work, and he is also trained on the use and implementation of Salesforce.

Mani has worked with clients in the Telecommunications, Software Consulting, and Distribution/Logistics industries. He is a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Mani holds a B.Tech. from BVCE which is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
in India.

Alekya Mamindlapalli,
Software Engineer

Alekya is technically highly able and also passionate about the well-being of others both in the workplace and in the community. She recently completed a very successful initiative to help agricultural workers in India with automation technologies.  Additionally, her approach to both leadership and teamwork on projects is notably empathetic, responsible, and compassionate.

With a great balance of technical ability and interpersonal strengths, Alekya is an important member of our team.

Alekya is based in Telangana, India. She holds a B.Tech. degree with specialization in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Software Development courses from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University in India. In addition to this program of study, Alekya has also engaged in learning in the Internet of Things (IoT) field.

Karthick Dhandapani, 
Senior Software Engineer

Based in Tamil Nadu, India, Karthick is an experienced Sustainability Software developer who has worked with high profile OMS clients and leading technology organizations in India, the US, and Australia. He is currently providing leadership and consulting services with one of our top clients in the US B2B Distribution sector.

Karthick is strong in all areas of our work from requirement analysis, to design, development and follow-up.

Enthusiastic, technically skilled, and a great collaborator, Karthick is highly esteemed by his colleagues and our clients alike.  He is a strong coach and an invaluable member of our team.

Karthick holds a BE in Computer Science Engineering from Adhiyamaan College of  Engineering, Hosur.

Sunjay Gunda, Solution Architect

Based in Amarillo, Texas, Sunjay is a highly seasoned IBM Sterling OMS expert. He has worked on Sterling projects for over 15 years, with numerous high profile OMS clients across a breadth of retail businesses including high-end fashion, department store, hardware, and electronics businesses.

Sunjay is highly versatile – a strong IT architect but also able to take on senior development, business consulting, and team lead roles.

The experience and knowledge Sunjay brings to projects, in addition to the formal and informal coaching he provides to others, make him one of the most vital members of our team.

Sunjay holds a BS in Electronics and Communications, from Osmania University, India and a MS in Computer Engineering from Mississippi State University in the US.

Rahul Ghosh, Technical Architect

Based in Calcutta, India, Rahul brings over 15 years of IT consulting experience with some of the world’s largest and most successful companies in the retail, B2B and supply chain spaces to the technical leadership role that he plays on our team.

Rahul’s extensive work experience has primarily been focused on solutioning and implementation of IBM’s AI enabled Sustainability Software stack of offerings ranging from Sterling Order Management Systems (OMS) to the IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite. This work has involved application solutioning, custom architecture, design and development, application integration, and implementations. He has also engaged in upgrade work, systems analysis, and distributed systems design.

In addition to holding a B.Sc. from Calcutta University, Rahul holds a (PGDCA) in Computer Applications, D.O.E. He also holds certifications in the following IBM AI driven software applications: Sterling Order Management Systems (OMS), Supply Chain Intelligence Suite (SCIS), Envizi (ESG Suite), Maximo (Asset Management), and Maximo Visual Inspection (MVI).

Sumit Arora,
Senior Software Engineer

Based in Jaipur, India, Sumit is a highly seasoned software consulting professional and lead. He brings to the table more than 10 years of experience in the field, most of which has been focused on IBM stack Sustainability Software, IBM Sterling OMS in particular.

Prior to joining us, Sumit has worked in various practice lead, technical lead and consulting roles with some of the world’s largest and most respected and management consulting firms.

Sumit has worked with a broad range of clients. His work has included implementing and on-boarding major internationally located distribution centers and numerous other end-to-end solutions. His work with us will be focused on the B2B distribution and logistics industry.

Sumit holds a Bachelor of Technology from Rajasthan Technical University, India.

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