I have worked in the field of corporate finance for over 15 years, namely conducting valuations of small to middle market private companies, after which I submitted technical reports subject to IRS scrutiny. Recently, I made a career change and pivoted to development finance where I oversee marketing, communications and business development in the United States for a social, financial and economic inclusion consultancy carrying out work in Africa and Asia. I frequently travel and am exposed to the finance and banking systems (as well as regulatory regimes) in emerging economies throughout Africa and Asia. I am passionate about finance and business, most notably ensuring that financial services are available to those at the base of the pyramid. I have written extensively for finance blogs, am adept at writing technical reports and have done considerable copy editing for graduate school professors submitting journal articles.