Guilda Javaheri is the Chief Technology Officer for Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified global suppliers to the food service industry. Guilda guides GSF’s overall strategy in emerging technologies including IoT, artificial intelligence, digital platforms and data driven solutions. As a prior co-chair to GS1 RFID workgroups, she continues to provide thought leadership while influencing how RFID standards are defined and deployed, industry wide. She also engages in thought leadership conversations as a Board Member to AIM NA and as a member of the GS1 NA Executive Leadership Committee. During her more than 20 years of experience implementing technology-enabled business solutions, she has continuously explored opportunities to leverage innovation as a competitive advantage. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems and Management from London City University in London, and a Master of Business Administration in Operations Management and Finance from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.