Leadership Team

Driving innovation with purpose

At OLI, our leadership team embodies a shared commitment to excellence, endless curiosity and a drive to be different. Guided by decades of expertise in water chemistry, software development and digital transformation, they steer our vision to deliver scalable solutions that transform industries. Together, they inspire collaborative success, ensuring our long-term focus remains on solving the toughest challenges for our customers.

Andy Rafal

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Andre Anderko

Chief Science Officer

CJ Gottuso

Chief Financial Officer

Trevor MacMaster

Chief Commercial Officer

Vineeth Ram

Chief Sustainability Officer

Lisa Williams

Chief Service Officer

Database & Research Team

The scientific core of innovation

OLI’s Database & Research Team is the foundation of our cutting-edge solutions, combining deep scientific expertise with relentless curiosity. This team develops the robust thermodynamic, electrochemical and kinetic models and datasets that power our software, enabling precise water chemistry insights across industries. Their commitment to innovation and accuracy ensures that OLI remains a trusted partner in solving complex challenges with unmatched scientific rigor.

Andre Anderko

Chief Science Officer

Vineeth Ram

Chief Sustainability Officer

Matthew Ide

Principal Engineer, Head of Research & Database

Deepti Ballal

Principal Chemical Engineer

Ali Eslamimanesh

Principal Chemical Engineer

Gaurav Das

Principal Chemical Engineer

Jiangping Liu

Senior Chemical Engineer

Ron Springer

Senior Chemical Engineer

Nikita Kovalenko

Electrolyte Physical Property Specialist

Ahmed Mohammad

Chemical Engineer

Mohi Bagheri

Chemical Engineer

Technology team

Engineering excellence for tomorrow’s challenges

OLI’s Technology Team embodies our commitment to excellence, combining expertise in engine development, product management and software and cloud solutions. Guided by a vision for sustainability and innovation, they deliver reliable, scalable tools that address complex chemistry challenges across industries. Their dedication ensures that OLI’s solutions remain at the cutting edge of technology and supports environmental stewardship.

Chris Depetris

VP, Software & IT

Prodip Kundu

Principal Process Systems Engineer

Sachin Daluja

Senior Software Engineer

Eddie Rich

Director, User Experience

Adam Charytoniuk

Principal Software Engineer

David Green

Principal AI Data Scientist

Yifan Hao

Senior Process Systems Engineer

Warren Shen

Software Engineer

Jingxiang Guo

Scientific Software Engineer

Dan Martinelli

Principal Software Engineer

Mike Wood

Scientific Software Engineer

Vincent Vitale

Software Engineer

Andrew Lee

Process Systems Engineer

Alkis Skouteris

Process Systems Engineer

Dylan Atieh

IT Operations & Security Associate

Commercial Team

Your partners in progress, shaping success together

OLI’s Commercial Team brings together the expertise of sales, marketing and application engineering to create a seamless bridge between our solutions and our customers. Driven by a culture of collaborative success, they prioritize teamwork and mutual respect, ensuring that every success is shared and amplified. Guided by an unwavering dedication to our customers and a long-term vision, this team takes on challenges with courage, forging lasting relationships and delivering transformative solutions. The team embody OLI’s commitment to building a legacy of trust, innovation and industry leadership.

Trevor MacMaster

Chief Commercial Officer

Mike Kochevar

VP, Client Development

Samir Ujam

Director, Client & Business Development

Jordan Pearce

Director, Client & Business Development

Mike Alff

Director, Client & Business Development

Masaru Marui

Director, Client & Business Development

Dave Sykes

Director of Marketing

Wendy Young

Senior Client Executive

Dira El Hadidy

Client Executive

Ben Pirzad

Business Development Manager

Effy Kleniati

Client Specialist

Brandon Iskra

Senior Client Specialist

Clark Smith

Senior Client Executive

Diana Miller

Senior Client Solutions Architect

Leslie Miller

Senior Client Solutions Architect

Giulia Ness

Senior Client Solutions Architect

Cristian Spica

Client Solutions Architect

Hikaru Yakushiji

Client Solutions Architect

Operations team

Your allies in support and delivery

OLI’s Operations Team is dedicated to ensuring seamless client delivery, exceptional customer support and impactful training experiences. Guided by a commitment to collaborative success, they work tirelessly to meet customer needs with precision and care. Whether it’s supporting our clients, troubleshooting challenges or equipping users with the skills to succeed, this team is the backbone of OLI’s customer-focused journey. Upholding our promise to deliver value and build enduring relationships.

Lisa Williams

Chief Service Officer

Jim Berthold

VP, Client Support

Ezequiel Vicent

Director, Consulting

Alice Parrish

Sales Operational Lead

John Pagan

Project Manager

Adi Bannady

Senior Systems Integrator

Linton Wong

Application Engineer

Mallory Boucher

Application Engineer - Consulting

Sabrina Sequeira

Application Engineer

Ted Dannevig

Client Services Coordinator

FinOps Team

Empowering excellence behind the scenes

OLI’s Finance and Ops Team ensures the stability and efficiency that drive our success. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and a focus on long-term vision, this team supports every aspect of our journey, from strategic planning to daily operations. Their meticulous approach and dedication to collaboration enable OLI to deliver consistent value to our customers and achieve shared goals. Together, they are the unsung heroes powering our mission to transform industries and build a sustainable future.

CJ Gottuso

Chief Financial Officer

Anthony Koumarianos

Director, Finance

Brett Gibbs

Director, Human Resources

Gejsi Cangonji

Contracts Manager

Dan Rotkewicz

Senior Accountant

Tina Ruiz

Human Resources Associate

Nancy Fagan

Financial Operations Associate

Wendy Preis

People & Operations Associate

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