Meet the Minds Behind Nova Intelligence

From SAP HANA to DeepMind

SAP is one of the most expansive and complex enterprise platforms in existence. Mastering it takes years. Similarly, AI has grown rapidly in recent years, sometimes decades, but its foundations are equally complex and require deep expertise. Most professionals specialize in either SAP or AI—not both. That’s what makes Nova Intelligence unique. Our founding team brings deep experience from both worlds, bridging the gap to unlock new possibilities in SAP transformation.

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Leadership Profile: Emma Qian

Emma began working in AI before it became mainstream. She has held roles at Google DeepMind and other leading AI startups, including serving as an AI Hacker in Residence. Her early exposure to foundational AI research and its practical applications gave her unique insight into how intelligent systems could be applied to SAP use cases. Emma brings strategic clarity to where AI can add the most value in enterprise systems.

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Leadership Profile: Samuel Yang

Sam is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of success in building scalable technology platforms. His experience spans product development, growth leadership, and operational excellence. At Nova, Sam brings this entrepreneurial spirit to the challenge of transforming SAP delivery with intelligent tools that scale. His vision and drive help Nova stay agile and impact-focused.

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Leadership Profile: Prof. Dr. Alexander Zeier

Alexander is one of the co-inventors of SAP HANA and brings decades of enterprise software expertise. As former CTO of Accenture’s SAP Business Group, he understands the depth and complexity of SAP systems better than most. His technical and strategic guidance ensures Nova’s AI systems are grounded in SAP reality and built for enterprise-grade execution.

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The Leadership Philosophy Behind Nova

Our leaders embrace transformational leadership. They inspire and empower others to reach their full potential while driving meaningful innovation. This approach is reflected both internally—through our collaborative team culture—and externally, through the outcomes we help clients achieve.

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How Their Backgrounds Shape Our Approach

With deep roots in both AI and SAP, our team approaches every challenge with a mindset of curiosity, rigor, and practical innovation. By bridging these two traditionally siloed disciplines, Nova is pioneering a new model for SAP consulting—one where intelligent agents and human experts work hand-in-hand.

Follow our journey or explore opportunities to join the team. Together, we’re shaping the future of SAP transformation.

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