Intro

I'm Youhanna Meleka, a Global Supply Chain Leader & Systems Engineer passionate about leveraging technology to multiply human capacity and improve how people live. With experience leading global supply chains at Tesla and a background in Industrial & Systems Engineering, I specialize in creating resilient, data-driven solutions that drive both business value and positive social impact.

Currently, I'm pursuing my Master's in Semiconductors and Quantum Materials Engineering at Cornell University, exploring the cutting edge of materials science and its applications in next-generation technologies.

My Story

My journey combines engineering excellence with strategic business acumen. At Tesla, I managed $300M+ in annual spend, delivering $43M in COGS savings through strategic sourcing, investment diligence, and driving operational efficiencies across the value chain. Beyond the numbers, I'm driven by the potential of technology to address global challenges.

I'm particularly passionate about using innovation to combat world hunger and extend educational opportunities to underserved communities worldwide. This vision guides my work in building agentic supply chains and exploring AI applications that can scale human impact.

I love connecting with like-minded people who are builders, investors, or passionate about a future of abundance to humanity via technology.

What Drives Me

I believe that the most powerful innovations are those that serve humanity. Whether it's optimizing global supply chains for efficiency and resilience, or exploring how AI and robotics can address food security and education access, I'm focused on creating systems that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Areas of Interest

• Vertical Specific Robotics
• Virtual & Augmented Reality
• Artificial Intelligence & Agentic Supply Chains
• Global Food Security & Hunger Solutions
• Education Access for Underserved Communities
• Modern Art
• Martial Arts & Stoicism

Core Values

• Innovation with Purpose: Technology should serve meaningful human needs
• Systems Thinking: Understanding interconnections to create resilient solutions
• Social Impact: Using expertise to address global challenges
• Operational Excellence: Delivering measurable results with precision

Let's Connect

If you're working on challenges in supply chain innovation, AI applications for social good, or solutions to global hunger and education access, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out at ymeleka1@gmail.com.