Gregory Abbott is a recognized expert in the Travel Industry, with 15 + years expertise in retail travel, travel technology, and tour operations. Greg joined DataArt in 2010 as a Senior Vice President in charge of Travel & Hospitality practice, having relocated from Europe, where he was most recently Commercial Officer and Product Director at Nexgen Travel Distribution.

His experience extends to domestic and international travel organizations, product direction, development & distribution, and content management systems. Through his business development, sales retention and contracting skills he has established an extensive C level contact base. Prior to Nexgen, Greg worked as an Investment Advisor at Jefferson Pilot Financial, and was Sales and Product Director at STA Travel, a travel organization for students and youth, before that.

Greg received a BA & AS from the University of California at Berkeley. He speaks fluent French, is proficient in German and Spanish, and competes in marathons and triathlons for recreation.

Dennis joined DataArt in 2003 as a software architect. He leads Microsoft Solutions domain expertise and is responsible for overseeing all software and R&D projects developed on the MS platform. He is also a key contributor to the development and maintenance of IT project management expertise at DataArt, as well as engineering of competitive software development process lifecycles.

Prior to DataArt, Dennis worked as a software developer, project manager and system architect for several U.S. and UK-based software development companies. He was also involved in the academic research of computer aided test designs for digital electronics at the Applied Math Department of St. Petersburg State University of Information Technology Mechanics and Optics (SPbSUITMO).

Dennis has MS in Computer Science from SPbSUITMO.

Dmitry Andrianov joined DataArt in 1998 as a lead developer, and was responsible for designing and implementing the first version of Mail.ru, Russia's first free e-mail Web based portal launched later that year, currently the second largest portal in Eastern Europe with 50+ million users.

Dmitry is in charge of strategic planning and control of key project development activities at DataArt, and ensures the optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet software development and customer requirements in financial and telecom sectors.

Prior to DataArt Dmitry worked at FontLab Ltd., the company named after its flagship product which dominates the market of digital font development. There he led the development of ScanFont, the software for conversion of raster images into vector fonts.

Dmitry graduated with honors from St. Petersburg State University of Information Technology, Mechanics and Optics (SPbUITMO) with MS in Computer Science.

Tanya has been with DataArt since 1999 and is in charge of all HR initiatives at the company, including employee recruitment, retention and management. She initiated and oversaw implementation of a comprehensive employee retention program which resulted in a 3% attrition rate at DataArt, the lowest in the industry. Tanya was also instrumental in developing a company-wide employee motivation program, widely acknowledged by clients. She’s a frequent speaker at HRM conferences and events throughout Europe.

Tanya holds a Master of Arts degree in Linguistics from the Russian State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg.

Artyom joined DataArt in 2003 as a developer and quickly advanced to software architect and then project manager positions before becoming a Vice President of Project Management in 2006. During that time, he’s been in charge of establishing DataArt’s regional R&D centers in Voronezh, Kharkov and Kherson, expanding project management teams for DataArt’s key accounts.

In 2008, Artyom relocated to New York headquarters from St. Petersburg. As a Senior Vice President , he oversees major U.S. accounts and has been instrumental in closing new sales in the financial, media and telecom sectors. He plays an active role in the development of DataArt’s software engineering initiatives and is a contributor to the company’s project management and software development knowledge bases.

Prior to DataArt, Artyom worked as a research associate at St. Petersburg State University of Information Technology Mechanics and Optics (SPbSUITMO). He has a MS in Computer Science from SPbUITMO, and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Software Engineering with a focus in Automata-based Programming and Model Checking.

As Senior VP of European business, Dmitry is in charge of the company’s executive sales in Europe and oversees all UK accounts. Since assuming this role in 2007, Dmitry has doubled the company’s annual European revenue every year, and has been instrumental in bringing in key clients, including HTC, Betfair, BBDO, Cancer Research UK, CityIndex, Camco and Orbian.

Dmitry joined DataArt in 2000 as a project manager. The following year, to advance DataArt’s sales in Western Europe, he worked on setting up and managing DataArt UK, becoming head of London office and relocating there in 2010. As head of London office, Dmitry oversees all aspects of operations, production and HR management. Over the last year he has hired senior sales executives and onsite project managers, quadrupling UK staff.

Prior to DataArt, he worked as developer and then project manager at Peterlink, one of the oldest and largest telecom companies in Russia’s North-West. Dmitry is a frequent speaker at international industry events. He holds a MS degree in Computer Science from St. Petersburg State University (Russia).

Mike joined DataArt in 2010 as Vice President of Business Development and Sales for Europe, to further strengthen DataArt's Capital Markets practice, which has grown by 15% in 2009.

While Capital Markets industry has stabilized and largely returned to growth, the need to do “more with less” is as strong as ever, and DataArt’s offering fits the niche for innovative, cost-efficient bespoke solutions in the areas of risk management, portfolio analytics, trade capture, settlement and reconciliation. Mr. Brett works with both buy- and sell-side and is responsible for establishing partnerships with leading technology, market data and analytics vendors in the space.

Prior to joining DataArt, Mike worked in business development for NET2S Capital Markets consultancy which specialized in Electronic Trading, Risk and Trade Management and Data Management. There he spearheaded a new ethical hacking division and Security Consulting practice, contributing to strategic wins of new key clients. He also managed a series of industry seminars and corporate events for NET2S, securing the company's visibility on the market.

Mike holds a BA in Business Studies from the University of the West of England.

Romany Chernyshev joined DataArt in 2004 as a software developer/team leader, and has overseen some of DataArt’s key projects in the financial, healthcare and telecom sectors. He leads application development on Microsoft .Net platform, focusing on systems architecture and agile software development methodologies.

Prior to DataArt, he ran his own ISV company and worked at several leading Russian IT firms, developing new ERP systems and logistics & accounting applications for brand name clients.

Roman has a MS degree in Robotics St. Petersburg State University (Russia).

Mikhail joined  DataArt in 2005 and runs the company’s second largest R&D center, in Voronezh, overseeing all aspects of operations, production and HR management.  Since its opening, Voronezh office has grown from a  small regional outlet with a few developers to a 100+  powerful development team, recognized as the best IT team in the city.

Prior to joining DataArt, Mikhail ran his own IT consultancy and then spent over a decade  working as a developer, project manager and software architect at Relex, one of the leading software development companies in Voronezh.

Mikhail has MS in Physics from Voronezh State University.

Alexey Filimonov has been the CTO of DataArt since the company's inception in 1997 and was named COO in 2008. His expertise and knowledge of the latest technical innovations has brought DataArt to the ranks of the most distinguished IT companies in the world.

Alexey led DataArt’s participation in the Microsoft .NET Early Adopter Program (.NET EAP) and certification as Microsoft Gold Partner. He’s in charge of managing a several-hundred strong technology team, overseeing all R&D and production processes, and assures DataArt’s compliance with the latest technology and security standards.

Prior to DataArt, Alexey was the CTO of the first B2B Internet portal in Russia, Marketsite. Before that he was an independent IT consultant working on different projects for large retailers and government organizations. He has a MS degree in Computer Science from St. Petersburg State University of Information Technology, Mechanics and Optics (SPbUITMO).

Eugene Goland is a veteran of the IT industry, with over 20 years of entrepreneurship in the field. Recognizing the potential of the offshore software market, he founded DataArt in 1997, focusing the company's strategy on assembling a world-class technical team. As a result, DataArt has been consistently recognized by the industry watchdogs as one of the top outsourcing providers worldwide.

Eugene works closely with DataArt’s Board of Directors, overseeing the company’s strategic planning and development, management of departmental officers, and facilitating strategic collaborations. He was also instrumental in launching a comprehensive customer relations management system at DataArt.

Goland has managed several successful ventures throughout his career, for which he’s raised over $10M, including a private equity investment in DataArt. One of the best known companies he co-founded is Mail.ru, the largest Web-portal in Eastern Europe with 50+ million users, which was sold to a private equity firm.

As a recognized expert in IT outsourcing, for both buy-side and sell-side, he heads the Executive Board of the Offshore Outsourcing Best Practices (OOBP) association, a vendor- independent professional community dedicated to increasing the efficiency of the outsourcing industry. He also serves on the advisory board of the
Billion Minds Foundation where he is a member of its Global Knowledge Leadership Council.

Goland received a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from NYU and Executive MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

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Greg joined DataArt in 2009 as a Senior Vice President. He leads business development and client engagement efforts in a number of industry verticals and professional disciplines. He combines best practices of operational and process excellence to strengthen DataArt’s culture of innovation and to ensure the highest quality of service to its clients.

Prior to joining DataArt, Greg held executive and managerial positions with several international software and hi-tech companies, including Luxoft and HPLA (acquired by Synopsis). In those roles Greg managed client engagements and project delivery across a diverse portfolio of technology service businesses and IT services unique to specific industries, including healthcare, aerospace, finance, media & publishing.

Greg holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Automation from State Engineering University of Armenia.

Luba joined DataArt in 1999 as a Chief Accountant, and was appointed CFO in 2004. She’s responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Luba provides leadership and coordination of DataArt’s budgeting, tax planning and accounting policies and is in charge of their implementation. She’s also responsible for consolidated financial reporting to shareholders and investors of DataArt. She maintains banking relationships and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements (GAAP, IFRS) in all four countries of DataArt’s presence. Luba is a Certified Public Accountant.

Prior to DataArt, Luba worked as a Chief Accountant for some of Russia’s leading food and consumer product companies, overseeing their financial affairs and providing reporting to investors, shareholders and local tax authorities. Luba holds a MS degree in Applied Mathematics from St. Petersburg State University.

Yury Kabrits joined DataArt in 1999 as a project manager, and has been appointed SVP of Engineering in 2006. Yury has been instrumental in building a solid Java practice at DataArt, presently one of the key delivery technology platforms at the company. He’s in charge of Java/Unix domain application development and oversees resource allocation for all accounts in the sector.

Prior to DataArt, he spent several years in the healthcare industry, working as a senior developer and project manager on various ERP systems for leading clinics and hospitals.

Yury holds a PhD in Physics from St. Petersburg State University.

Oleg Komissarov is a veteran of the IT industry with more than 15 years of experience in custom software development and enterprise systems architecture. Oleg joined DataArt's St. Petersburg office in 2006 as a senior software developer and advanced to a software architect in 2009. During that time he's been responsible for enterprise solutions implementation for key financial clients in the United States and Europe. In 2010 he relocated to New York headquarters and was appointed Vice President of Enterprise Solutions.

Prior to DataArt, Oleg worked as a Senior Industrial Software Architect at a Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK:LI). He has MS in Electronic Engineering form Magnitogorsk State University, and in System Engineering from Yekaterinburg State University (Russia).

George joined DataArt in 2011 as the head of DataArt’s new European headquarters in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and is in charge of operations, production and HR management. George was instrumental in building a team of two dozen highly trained project managers and computer engineers who focus on project management of mission critical systems DataArt builds for its clients.

Prior to joining DataArt, George was a CTO of DMS Consulting, has worked as a project manager at Sofline, and spent a decade in various IT positions at a number of full cycle software development companies. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the National Aviation University of Ukraine where he teached software engineering.

Kyiv, the largest city in Ukraine and one of the oldest in Eastern Europe, is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center. Its well-developed high-tech sector, top universities and modern infrastructure have long attracted European and U.S. businesses. In addition to its excellent academic and IT landscape, DataArt selected Kyiv for its cultural affinity with existing DataArt locations and easy access with direct flights from all major U.S. and European cities. The new office is strategically located in the city center, occupying two floors of a business complex with its own state-of-the-art conference facility.

Alexander joined DataArt in 1998 to lead consulting engagements for the company’s key clients. In 2004, he and Alexey Miller launched the Financial Technology practice, which Alexander co-leads, overseeing marketing, business development and client management in the segment. He also heads DataArt's office in Switzerland.

Prior to DataArt, Alexander worked as an IT manager at the North-West Insurance Company in St. Petersburg, focusing on IT infrastructure projects. He has MS in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science from St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SPbGMTU), holds an MBA from Stockholm School of Economics and is a PhD candidate in mathematical modeling and algorithmic optimization at SPbGMTU.

Denis joined DataArt in 2005 as a project manager turned business analyst, focusing on new technologies and market opportunities. He spent several years working on R&D projects in the evolving mobile solutions market, becoming an expert in different mobile platforms. His newly acquired expertise persuaded the company to establish a formal Mobile Solutions Practice at DataArt, currently one of the best performing in the company. Denis leads all marketing, sales and R&D initiatives in the sector, and is a sought-after spokesperson in the media.

Prior to DataArt, Denis was with SaM Solutions, a software outsourcing company in Belarus servicing the U.S. and European marketplaces, where he worked as a programmer, project manager and later unit manager. He was also a free-lance technology writer covering IT market for the local press.

Denis holds a MS in Computer Science from Belorussian State University of Informatics and Radio-electronics in Minsk.

Alexei Miller is a veteran of the IT industry and a recognized expert on IT outsourcing, whose thought leadership and industry insight have been widely acknowledged by clients and media alike. Alexei joined DataArt as a Project Manager at the company’s inception in 1997, was elected to the Board of Directors in 2002 and relocated to New York headquarters the same year.

In 2004, he and Alexander Makeyenkov launched DataArt’s Financial Technology practice. Alexei has been instrumental in bringing key financial clients, directly contributing to the firm’s continuous double digit annual revenue growth. In his current role as Executive Vice President, Alexei oversees company-wide customer relations and project management activities.

Prior to joining DataArt, Alexei was a Project Manager at Tercom, a software development company in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he led several development projects for the Italian telecommunications giant Italtel. He graduated cum laude from St. Petersburg State University with a MS degree in mathematics. He is a frequent speaker at international industry events and is often quoted in the media on the subject of global sourcing trends.

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Girish joined DataArt in 2008, and is a veteran of the consulting industry. He has over 25 years of client relationship management experience with leading U.S. consulting services and technology firms, including Sapient, MphasiS (EDS company), BearingPoint, HP and Unisys. Over the course of his career, he has lead diverse teams in both sales and service delivery across the globe.

At DataArt, Girish leads new business development efforts and is responsible for establishing deep and lasting relationships with clients in key industries, including Capital Markets, Travel and Hospitality, and the fast emerging Green Energy industry.

Girish has a BA in Economics from the University of Madurai in India.

Alexander is a veteran of the IT industry. He joined DataArt in 2007 and has been instrumental in building the company’s fourth development center - in Kharkov, overseeing all aspects of operations, production and HR management. He has contributed to establishing a company-wide employee performance metrics system, and facilitated the launch of DataArt Labs – a joint project with Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics (KHNURE) and with Karazin Kharkov National University.

Prior to joining DataArt, Alexander spent over a decade working as a developer, software architect, project manager and director of a business unit in leading telecommunications and consulting companies, including INEC, IPEX and QArea. He also spent five years working in the U.S., as a consultant with the American Express and as a senior analyst with SBC Communications.

He has a MS in Computer Science from Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics (KHNURE).

Dmitry Shchedrolosev joined DataArt in 2007 and runs the company’s third R&D center - in Kherson, overseeing all aspects of operations, production and HR management.

Prior to joining DataArt, Dmitriy headed the Center of Computer Technologies at Kherson State University, designing corporate informational systems, including business logics and components of business processes. Prior to that he worked as a programmer at various technology and R&D firms, including Information and Computing Centre of Kherson State Pedagogical University and Kherson Centre of Engineering and Technology.

Dmitriy is an expert software developer with extensive experience in multi-layer client-server Windows applications, object-oriented and C++ programming, as well as development of GUIs, COM/DCOM, ATL and .NET applications.

He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a participant in various international IT projects, including “Informational Infrastructure of Higher Educational Establishments” EU. He holds a MS degree in Computer Science from Kherson State University.

Dmitry joined DataArt in 2004 and managed large-scale projects in the financial and travel & hospitality verticals. Dmitry is a member of DataArt PMO and Delivery Board and oversees and promotes best practices in project management. Since 2009 Dmitry is responsible for project delivery across DataArt Financial Practice, being in charge of HRM, infrastructure, project governance and training in the segment.

Prior to DataArt, Dmitry worked as a software developer and project manager at Reksoft, an IT outsourcing company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he was in charge of project management for large European telecom and fashion retail clients.

Dmitry has MS degree in Computer Science from the Department of Physics and Mechanics at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, the oldest technical university in St. Petersburg.

Vica Vinogradova is a veteran of the communications industry, and a recognized expert in Public Relations. She joined DataArt in 2005 as a Vice President of Corporate Communications, and was appointed Senior VP in 2008, in charge of the company’s communications strategy and media outreach in North America and Western Europe.

Vica assured the company’s placement on the map of the U.S. and European media, having secured dozens of feature articles in the industry press, including those in BusinessWeek, CIO Insight, Crain’s New York, Buy-side Technology and The Deal magazines. She also oversees strategic relationships with key industry analysts and associations. With her help, DataArt has been repeatedly voted the world’s top outsourcing provider by numerous industry watchdogs.

Prior to DataArt, Vica ran her own consulting firm, served as a Director of Marketing for the Kremlin Cup tennis tournament and contributed to the development of Sonicnet (now MTVi) and AOL Digital City. Vica is a former Adjunct Professor of Public Relations at Hunter College (CUNY) and 2007, 2009 Stevie Finalist for American Business Awards as Best Communications Executive.

She has a Master degree in Interactive Telecommunications (ITP) from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a BA in Film & Media from Hunter College, CUNY.

Dmitry joined DataArt in 2003 as a software developer, and has been instrumental in building the company's online travel technology solutions practice which he currently leads. He's a recognized expert in designing online booking engines, inventory management and content management systems for the travel industry. He contributed to expanding the travel and hospitality practice by 50% in 2008, and has worked on all key accounts in the space. Prior to joining DataArt, Dmitry worked for academic institutions and research centers as a researcher. He holds a MS in Chemistry and a PhD in Quantum Chemistry from St. Petersburg State University (Russia).

Michael Zaitsev joined DataArt in 2001 as the CEO. Over the years he has brought the company's software consulting business to a new level, arranging important strategic partnerships in the U.S. and UK and magnifying the company's revenue and assuring its organic growth. Michael was also instrumental in bringing and closing a private equity investment round in 2008.

In 2009 he was elected Chairman of the Board, focusing on increasing the company’s shareholder values. In his new role, he’s responsible for developing innovative and profitable growth focused strategies, facilitating strategic partnership collaborations and negotiating with advisers and third parties including exploring potential acquisitions.

Prior to joining DataArt, Michael co-founded Mail.ru, Russia's first free e-mail Web based portal, currently the second largest in Eastern Europe, with 50+ million users. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and of Moscow State Financial Academy.

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Julia has been on the cutting edge of online communications for over a decade. She joined DataArt in 2000 to manage the company’s key account at the time, Mail.ru, now the largest online portal in Eastern Europe. She was appointed Director of Marketing Communications in 2004, and Senior VP of Integrated Communications in 2008, in charge of marketing programs for Russia and the Ukraine.

Julia leads a team of DataArt’s communications specialists, whose efforts ensured DataArt’s prominent position on the local HR markets. The company has been awarded The Russian Software Excellence Award for the Best Employer of the Year in 2004, and selected a finalist in two categories for PROBA-IPRA Golden World Awards in Russia in 2008. Julia has been instrumental in establishing a comprehensive SEO program at DataArt, and launched several professional online networks in Eastern Europe, advancing DataArt brand into local business communities. She’s also DataArt’s key liaison with The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia.

Prior to DataArt, she managed a Web design studio at “Dux”, the oldest Internet provider in St. Petersburg, and was a project manager at Mail.ru. She has MS in Social Sciences from St. Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences, and is an MBA Candidate at Vlerick Management School.

Mikhail Zavileysky has been Chief of Russian Operations at DataArt since 1998, and a member of the Board of Directors since 2002. He was appointed COO in 2003, and became General Manager in 2009.

Mikhail is the driving force behind DataArt’s expansion into the regions, and currently oversees operations of all four R&D centers in Russia and the Ukraine. His core responsibility is human resources and risk management, as well as business development. He introduced a knowledge ecosystem at DataArt, which encompasses all spheres of the company's activities and allows for effective policies in working with subcontractors and educational institutions, as well as managing HR.

Prior to DataArt, in 1997-1998, Mikhail lead a MS technology domain at WebPlus, the largest Internet provider in St. Petersburg, Russia. Before that, he managed software development projects in the area of mathematical modeling in hydrology and hydrogeology processes at St. Petersburg State Hydrological Institute.

Mikhail has MS in Physics from St. Petersburg State University, and holds an MBA from Stockholm School of Economics. He is the author of over 40 papers and articles, and a frequent speaker at various industry events.

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