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 Technical Officer

CJ Gottuso

Chief Financial Officer

Trevor MacMaster

Chief Commercial Officer

David Miller

Chief Research Officer

Vineeth Ram

Chief Sustainability Officer

Lisa Williams

Vice President of Operational Excellence Solutions

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 Technical Officer

Margaret Lencka

Director of Thermophysical Modeling

Gaurav Das

Senior Chemical Engineer

Jiangping Liu

Senior Chemical Engineer

Ron Springer

Senior Technologist

Deepti Ballal

Senior Chemical Engineer

Ali Eslamimanesh

Senior Chemical Engineer

Ahmed Mohammad

Senior Chemical Engineer

Mohi Bagheri

Senior 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.

David Miller

Chief Research Officer

Vineeth Ram

Chief Sustainability Officer

Chris Depetris

Vice President of Software

Prodip Kundu

Director, Scientific Computing

Martin Anthonisamy

Director, Cloud Engineering

Sachin Daluja

Director, Desktop Software

Eddie Rich

Head of UX

Josh Hernandez

Product Manager

Adam Charytoniuk

Senior Software Developer

Yifan Hao

Senior Development Engineer

Warren Shen

Senior Software Developer

Jingxiang Guo

Scientific Software Developer

Dan Martinelli

Dev Ops Engineer

Mike Wood

Full Stack Software Developer

Vincent Vitale

Full Stack Developer

Andrew Lee

Process Systems Engineer

Dylan Atieh

IT Support 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

Vice President of Sales

AJ Gerbino

VP of Consulting and Application Engineering

Samir Ujam

Director of Commercial and Technical Sales – EMEA & APAC

Jordan Pearce

Director, Global Business Development​

Mike Alff

Director Business Development

Masaru Marui

Business Development Director

Dave Sykes

Director of Marketing

Wendy Young

Business Development Manager

Dira El Hadidy

Business Development Manager

Effy Kleniati

Junior Business Development Manager, EMEA

Brandon Iskra

Inside Sales Account Manager

Clark Smith

Inside Sales Consultant

Diana Miller

Senior Applications Engineer and Pre-sales Lead

Leslie Miller

Senior Application Engineer

Giulia Ness

Senior Application Engineer

Cristian Spica

Application Engineer

Hikaru Yakushiji

Senior Application Engineer

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

Vice President of Operational Excellence Solutions

Jim Berthold

Vice President of Client Support

Ezequiel Vicent

Director of Consulting

Alice Parrish

Operations Lead

John Pagan

Senior Project Manager

David Green

DX Integration Engineer

Adi Bannady

Senior Integration Specialist

Linton Wong

Application Engineer

Mallory Boucher

Application Engineer - Consulting

Sabrina Sequeira

Application Engineer

Ted Dannevig

Client Services Coordinator

Finance & Ops 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

Brett Gibbs

Head of People

Sandy Hogan

Vendor & Contracts Manager

Sean Knight

Contracts Manager

Tina Ruiz

Human Resources Associate

Nancy Fagan

Bookkeeper

Wendy Preis

Administrative Support Specialist

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