We’re a team of innovators, dreamers, visionaries, and yes, even superheroes, working together to create the ‘I’m unstoppable force’ propelling enterprises to take them into the AI-world of digital trust and data democratization. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer-centricity, we become the guiding light, ensuring trust, security, and sovereignty are at the forefront of every innovation.

Piyush has over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, with the past 20 focused in software and technology services. Currently Piyush serves as CEO and a Board Member of Data Dynamics, Inc., a company he founded in 2012. Piyush is committed to building software solutions that drive value for his customers. He believes that a customer-centric focus is a must, and thus builds an internal team culture with a “customer-first” mindset.

This customer-centric focus has allowed Data Dynamics to have 25 percent of the Fortune 100 companies as its customers, as well as 12 of the world’s top 20 banks.

He is passionate about business start-ups, and loves the rollercoaster ride that comes with it as well as the challenges inherent to it. Piyush believes a start-up team becomes a family as they spend more waking hours together.

This has helped develop a culture that inspires and rewards creativity and unity within the organization. Further, such a sense of belonging and commitment with each team member becomes core to business success.

In addition, Piyush is focused on driving balance sheet value for his shareholders, while ensuring that the company is efficient with its capital. This has allowed him to build organizations with “boot-strap” funding, relying on organic sales to help drive growth rather than a constant dependence on external funding.

Often called the “Dean of Data,” Piyush has established alliances and partnerships with key industry leaders within the data management field. His extensive global experience includes areas such as business strategy, treasury and finance, investor relations, acquisitions and divestitures, and operations.

Luis Gutierrez brings over 30 years of experience in IT and has managed several large scale, global IT organizations for companies like The Boeing Company and Deutsche Bank.

Prior to joining Data Dynamics, Luis worked for Deutsche Bank as the CTO for the America’s region where he focused on several major company deliverables program including a major Data Center consolidation effort along with a significant program focused on deploying security tools that helped enhance the security posture for the company.

At the Boeing Company, Luis was responsible for managing the global infrastructure environment for the Boeing Company where the IT systems were leveraged significantly to support the design and build of Boeing airplanes and programs.

Cuong Le brings over 20 years of information technology experience in enterprise infrastructure sales, marketing, and development. He brings his experience in storage, server, and systems management to his role as Senior Vice President of Field Operations for Data Dynamics. Prior to joining Data Dynamics, Cuong was the Executive Director of Enterprise Technical Sales at Lenovo, where he was responsible for leading the world wide technical sales community for the Lenovo Enterprise Business Group. Prior to his role at Lenovo, he was the Director of Worldwide x86 and Pure Systems Technical Sales at IBM and was responsible for transitioning the IBM x86 technical sales organization to Lenovo as part of Lenovo’s acquisition of the IBM x86 business. As the technical sales leader, he developed the technical sales team’s capacity, capability, and competency in driving sales execution, collaboration and innovation with clients.

Cuong held a diverse series of technical and management assignments at IBM. He worked in product development as a product architect and manager responsible for delivering storage and systems management products. In his role in development, he was awarded 17 patents. He was in a technical sales management and leadership role for 8 years, where he was certified as a Distinguished IT Specialist.

He earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Arizona.

Danny O’Connor brings Data Dynamics over 35 years of technology experience from the financial services sector to his role as Field CTO. His career has predominantly been running Global Data Centres and Infrastructures for various banks, namely Bankers Trust, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America and ING.

In these roles he managed all aspects of technology services provision and operations. The responsibilities included operational resilience, cost reductions and efficiencies, regulatory compliance, technology risk management, and a number of Data Centre consolidation, build, and migration programs.

Danny moved into the consulting world in 2014 and has successfully helped many companies and people with his knowledge and sharing of experiences, most recently at Virtual Clarity in a role as Primary Storyteller.

With over 17 years of experience under her belt, Kanika has a knack for turning complex challenges into innovative solutions. Throughout her career, she has led and empowered high-performing teams, fostered strong client relationships, and championed the use of data to drive efficiency and success.

Her passion lies in guiding teams to excellence. Whether managing over 100 professionals at Data Dynamics or building a global communication strategy that fosters collaboration, she has a proven track record of creating environments where people thrive. Her results speak for themselves: increased efficiency through automation, reduced employee turnover through a positive work culture, and successful implementations of large-scale projects.

This leader is a data enthusiast, but her expertise extends far beyond. She brings a deep understanding of business processes, a keen analytical mind, and a talent for building strong relationships to every challenge she tackles.

Bartley Gilbert is a customer success powerhouse with a proven track record at Data Dynamics. Since joining in 2020, he has championed customer needs, ensuring they get the most value from their investments. His passion doesn’t stop there; he’s a bridge between customers and product teams, translating business goals into technical realities.

With over 13 years of experience in financial services, Bartley brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He is adept at managing complex environments and leading high-performing teams, a skill he honed during his tenure at JP Morgan Chase & Co.

His leadership style blends emotional intelligence, strong communication, and a focus on results. They excel at creating product visions that align with business objectives and leading major initiatives that deliver maximum value. Bart is a master at balancing stability, risk, and innovation while keeping a close eye on customer experience.

Elias Mendoza is a dynamic leader with extensive experience across the infrastructure and data technology sectors. He has a proven track record of building and scaling global operations, having led high-performing teams in organizations of varying scales. With a deep focus on international business diplomacy and public policy, Elias leverages these interests to unlock global business development and execution opportunities.

Before joining Data Dynamics, Elias was a Partner and COO at Siris Capital, a tech and telecom-focused private equity firm managing over $5.9 billion in committed capital. He continues to serve on the boards of Siris portfolio companies, bringing invaluable strategic insights. Previously, he was a Partner at Union Square Advisors, where he held the roles of COO and senior banker. Elias also led IBM’s global corporate development efforts, managing acquisitions, investments, and divestitures on a worldwide scale. Additionally, Elias holds board positions at TPx, Digital River, and Stratus Technologies.

Elias’ career began at Morgan Stanley, where he spent over 12 years in senior roles across New York, London, and Japan. He then went on to hold leadership positions at IBM, Union Square Advisors, and Xerox, where he played pivotal roles in global corporate development and private equity investments. His educational background includes an M.B.A. from Georgetown University, an A.B. from Princeton University, and a Landegger Program Certificate in International Business Diplomacy. His global outlook, operational expertise, and strategic vision make him a key leader at Data Dynamics.