Board of Directors — sommelier

I started my working career in the hospitality industry, then took a little detour and earnt a PHD in Geology. I spent 15 years in the mining industry, had a mid-life crisis and a career change and am now a Certified Sommelier. George Brown College Continuing Education provided me with the platform to develop and nurture my passion for Wine Education- I undertook the Wine Specialist Certification and then graduated from the CAPS Certified Sommelier Program Certificate. Over the past 10 years, I have furthered my education to include certificates from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). In addition to...

Hi my name is Srinivasa Reddy Velagala but i go by Sri. I was born and brought up in India. Before I moved to Canada, I attended hospitality college in India and worked for 5 years in various Star hotels across the country. I moved here as an International student and attended George Brown college. At George Brown I finished Food and Beverage MAnagement. I found interest in wine while studying WSET-1 and 2. After Covid I took wine education seriously and continued it through the Court of Master Sommeliers- Americas. Last year I earned my Certified Sommelier Pin from CMS. My experience is...