Meet the Team

Erika Larson

Founder & Principal Consultant, The Telesis Group

With over 20 years of experience as a Program and Project Manager across healthcare, financial services, and digital transformation sectors, Erika Larson brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational precision, and human-centered leadership to every engagement.

As the strategic architect behind The Telesis Group’s AI Optimization and Automation practice, Erika focuses on business and functional strategy, translating client goals into measurable outcomes. She partners closely with executive stakeholders to define the “why” behind automation initiatives, identify key performance indicators, and ensure every engagement directly improves efficiency, ROI, and long-term business impact.

Erika’s expertise extends beyond traditional project delivery. She excels at requirements discovery, business process analysis, and outcome-based planning—ensuring every AI or automation solution is not only technically sound but also strategically aligned with client objectives. Her ability to connect cross-functional teams, anticipate risks, and maintain stakeholder alignment has been the foundation of her success in complex, multi-disciplinary programs.

A strong believer that technology should serve people, not the other way around, Erika ensures that each implementation delivered by The Telesis Group enhances collaboration, clarity, and measurable value. Whether leading enterprise transformations or designing targeted automation strategies, she brings a thoughtful balance of structure and innovation to every client relationship.

Mehdi Ketiraei

Senior Consultant, AI Infrastructure & Automation Systems

Mehdi is an accomplished technology and infrastructure leader with nearly three decades of experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level IT environments. His career spans ERP systems, cloud migrations, and large-scale infrastructure modernization for organizations across industries including higher education, finance, and government.

At The Telesis Group, Mehdi leads the technical infrastructure and systems integration side of the firm’s AI Optimization and Automation practice. His focus is on building the resilient, scalable foundations that allow clients to fully leverage automation, data intelligence, and machine learning within their operations.

Mehdi’s deep understanding of enterprise architecture, data flow, and systems interoperability enables him to design and implement AI-ready environments that support seamless workflow automation, predictive analytics, and business intelligence solutions. He specializes in integrating existing platforms—ERP, CRM, and operations management systems, with modern AI and automation frameworks to deliver tangible efficiency and performance gains.

Having led multiple successful migrations to platforms such as Oracle OCI and AWS, Mehdi brings technical precision and reliability to every engagement. His pragmatic approach ensures that each solution not only functions securely at scale but also aligns with client-specific operational realities and ROI targets.

Deirdre Williams

Senior Consultant

With over 25 years of experience in the field, Deirdre has become one of our most sought-after consultants, known for her expertise in gathering business requirements, performing rigorous quality assurance, and delivering exceptional business solutions. Her extensive background has equipped her with a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of business operations, allowing her to seamlessly bridge the gap between clients’ needs and the solutions that will drive their success.

Deirdre’s approach is grounded in a commitment to meeting clients exactly where they are in their business journey. She excels at listening to and understanding the unique challenges and goals of each client, ensuring that the solutions she develops are not only effective but also perfectly tailored to their specific context. Her meticulous attention to detail in the requirement-gathering phase lays the foundation for projects that are well-defined and aligned with business objectives from the start.

Her strong focus on quality assurance ensures that every deliverable meets the highest standards, minimizing risk and maximizing value for our clients. Deirdre’s ability to anticipate potential issues and address them proactively has earned her a reputation for reliability and excellence in project delivery.

In addition to her technical skills, Deirdre is known for her exceptional interpersonal skills, which she leverages to build strong relationships with our clients. She is not just a consultant but a trusted advisor, guiding our clients through complex challenges and helping them achieve their business goals with confidence. Her long-standing success in the industry is a testament to her expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations.