Our Team of Consultants, Thinkers, and Leaders
Bringing deep expertise, strategic insight, and proven leadership to every engagement.

Jacky Hood
CEO & Board Chair
She brings to her leadership role at FieldDay Solutions rich experience in project/program management in automation, avionics, life-long education, electronics, telecommunications including circuit-switching and packet-switching for both private and public systems. BSEE Fields & Waves, M.Eng. Computer Architecture.

Pablo Chu
Corporate Treasurer, Board Member, and Senior VP Product Management
He brings FieldDay extensive insights drawn from his broad expertise in product and project management, marketing, sales, and finance. His multi-industry experience spans telecommunications, database infrastructure, consulting, and humanitarian sectors. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in International Business Management.

Cynthia Carley
Corporate Secretary, Board Member and Director of Research Development
She challenges FieldDay with her highly practical knowledge of product design, technical development, and manufacturing in the apparel industry. Certificates in Fashion Design and Project Management, AS in Psychology.

Cathy Smithwick
Board Member and Corporate Treasurer Emeritus
gives the organization guidance. She brings seasoned leadership and strategic financial oversight to the organization.
She leverages her expertise as a Certified Financial Accountant to help shape and guide decision-making. BS Biological Science, MBA in Finance and International Business.

Phil Maresca
Board Member and retired service/support executive
He guides FieldDay from an senior-level perspective gained in data and voice telecommunications and in the creation of highly-effective teams. He co-founded FieldDay Solutions with others in 2004 to automate field service and customer support. BSEE, MBA.

Marie Highby
Board Member & Senior Advisor
supplies FieldDay Solutions with a unique cross-disciplinary perspective based on her work as a university-level engineering educator, career coach, editor in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, and portfolio manager in trade finance/international banking. BA and MA in English, MBA in Marketing and Finance.

Judith Bragg
Director of Publication
She provides strong editorial leadership informed by her experience in telecommunications management, marketing, and medical technology. She is currently managing Project Management World, a professional association sponsored by FieldDay Solutions. BS Biological Science.

Adekunle Babasola
Senior Consultant
He brings deep multi-domain expertise across SaaS startups, banking, fintech, supply chain, and digital innovation. He is known for driving strategic clarity, operational excellence, and scalable solutions for organizational growth. BSc Entrepreneurial and Business Management, MBA-level course-work in Business Foundations.

Andrea Conti
Senior Consultant
She provides FieldDay with leadership in business development and revenue enhancement. She has extensive experience in digital marketing, operations management, HR generalist functions in non-profits and government sectors. She champions practical people and process-focused solutions. BS Political Science, PMP.

Sumati Natarajan
Senior Consultant
She enhances FieldDay Solutions with strategic leadership and operational excellence in IT, including SaaS and technical support engineering. She drives scalable, customer-centric solutions, manages global teams, and strengthens technology partnerships. BS Physics, BS Computer Science, MS in Computer Engineering.

