About Us
Leveraging AI and Operational Analytics to Drive Enterprise Value.
With roots in the technology operating platform of Cerberus Capital Management, a $60B AUM investment firm1, we leverage private equity-grade data and analytics solutions to help partners unlock value.
Our team of commercially-oriented Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Artificial Intelligence specialists allow us to develop AI solutions that drive enterprise value for organizations.
Value Focused
With our background in operational private equity, we intrinsically understand the necessity of powering tangible value creation.
Commercially-Savvy AI Talent
Practitioners with operational experience across industries and an understanding of business lifecycles.
KPI & Action-Oriented
Given our roots, we're foundationally dependent on action-oriented outputs and change management frameworks with rigorous governance to effectuate impact on KPIs.
"We don’t believe in tech and AI transformation just for the sake of it. Everything we do is driven by business problems, value, and feasible deployment."
-Sebastien Bilodeau, President
AI Leadership
Our leadership team brings vast experience from leading organizations, scaling enterprise-grade AI solutions at financial institutions and other Fortune 500 companies.
Sebastien Bilodeau + Sebastien brings more than 25 years of experience in the digital marketing and technology sector. Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, he was the CEO of Synapse Group (Time Inc acquisition), an affinity marketing company. He also led Bizrate Insights.
He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Technology Committees for 3Z Brands and Electrical Components International.
He graduated from Middlebury College and received an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from New York University.President
Sebastien brings more than 25 years of experience in the digital marketing and technology sector. Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, he was the CEO of Synapse Group (Time Inc acquisition), an affinity marketing company. He also led Bizrate Insights.
He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Technology Committees for 3Z Brands and Electrical Components International.
He graduated from Middlebury College and received an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from New York University.
He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Technology Committees for 3Z Brands and Electrical Components International.
He graduated from Middlebury College and received an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from New York University.
President
Pavan Arora + With expertise in cloud engineering, AI, data and automation, Pavan helps lead our efforts to utilize technology across the Firm’s platforms and processes, from diligence to investment to optimization.
Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, Pavan served as CTO for Aramark, Chief Data Officer for IBM Watson, and Head of Data & E-Commerce for the World Bank. Over the course of his career, Pavan has gained extensive experience with early-stage tech companies, as a founder, venture investor, and advisor. He began his career as a banker at JP Morgan.
Pavan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. Chief Technology Officer
With expertise in cloud engineering, AI, data and automation, Pavan helps lead our efforts to utilize technology across the Firm’s platforms and processes, from diligence to investment to optimization.
Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, Pavan served as CTO for Aramark, Chief Data Officer for IBM Watson, and Head of Data & E-Commerce for the World Bank. Over the course of his career, Pavan has gained extensive experience with early-stage tech companies, as a founder, venture investor, and advisor. He began his career as a banker at JP Morgan.
Pavan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.
Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, Pavan served as CTO for Aramark, Chief Data Officer for IBM Watson, and Head of Data & E-Commerce for the World Bank. Over the course of his career, Pavan has gained extensive experience with early-stage tech companies, as a founder, venture investor, and advisor. He began his career as a banker at JP Morgan.
Pavan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.
Chief Technology Officer
Bill Bowlsbey + Bill is responsible for working collaboratively with clients to drive commercial value through specialized capabilities in data engineering and analytics. He has more than three decades in the financial services industry with a track record of using data and technology as tools in an attempt to deliver revenue growth and operational excellence. Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92, Mr. Bowlsbey was the Head of Performance Marketing at JPMorgan Chase with responsibilities for acquiring and deepening relationships with customers through relevant, timely, and personalized marketing. He has also held other roles at JPMC as the Head of Consumer Data Platforms and as a Managing Director of Intelligent Solutions. Previously, Bill was Head of Core Retail Banking, Head of Data and Analytics for Consumer Banking, and a Mid-Northeast Region Executive at Bank of America.
He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science. Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Bill is responsible for working collaboratively with clients to drive commercial value through specialized capabilities in data engineering and analytics. He has more than three decades in the financial services industry with a track record of using data and technology as tools in an attempt to deliver revenue growth and operational excellence. Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92, Mr. Bowlsbey was the Head of Performance Marketing at JPMorgan Chase with responsibilities for acquiring and deepening relationships with customers through relevant, timely, and personalized marketing. He has also held other roles at JPMC as the Head of Consumer Data Platforms and as a Managing Director of Intelligent Solutions. Previously, Bill was Head of Core Retail Banking, Head of Data and Analytics for Consumer Banking, and a Mid-Northeast Region Executive at Bank of America.
He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science.
He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science.
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Rob Rappa + Rob is responsible for driving enterprise value creation and transformation by delivering innovative machine learning, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. He brings experience in building and managing high performing data science teams to elegantly solve challenging problems. Rob’s prior experience includes various leadership positions in analytics at JPMorgan Chase, as well as various consulting roles at IBM.
Rob graduated from Lehigh University with both an MS in Management Science & Engineering, as well as a BS in Information & Systems Engineering. Analytic Solutions & Financial Agility
Rob is responsible for driving enterprise value creation and transformation by delivering innovative machine learning, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. He brings experience in building and managing high performing data science teams to elegantly solve challenging problems. Rob’s prior experience includes various leadership positions in analytics at JPMorgan Chase, as well as various consulting roles at IBM.
Rob graduated from Lehigh University with both an MS in Management Science & Engineering, as well as a BS in Information & Systems Engineering.
Rob graduated from Lehigh University with both an MS in Management Science & Engineering, as well as a BS in Information & Systems Engineering.
Analytic Solutions & Financial Agility
David Gleason + David Gleason is a Senior Advisor at Spark92, focused on the implementation of Responsible AI practices to ensure companies create effective, safe and appropriate AI solutions.
David has served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at a number of global banks including Virgin Money, Deutsche Bank, and other financial services firms, and he is a recognized expert in data governance, architecture and management. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from The College of William and Mary.Responsible AI
David Gleason is a Senior Advisor at Spark92, focused on the implementation of Responsible AI practices to ensure companies create effective, safe and appropriate AI solutions.
David has served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at a number of global banks including Virgin Money, Deutsche Bank, and other financial services firms, and he is a recognized expert in data governance, architecture and management. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from The College of William and Mary.
David has served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at a number of global banks including Virgin Money, Deutsche Bank, and other financial services firms, and he is a recognized expert in data governance, architecture and management. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from The College of William and Mary.
Responsible AI
Ilya Feige + Based in London, Ilya leads our artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”) practice to apply data-driven solutions for partners as well as analyzes value creation opportunities during diligence processes.
Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92 in 2022, Ilya was an executive with Faculty, one of Europe’s leading AI companies. Before Faculty, Dr. Feige was an associate at McKinsey & Company where he focused on scaling the Firm’s analytics capabilities across the West Coast of the United States.
During the pandemic, he also led the data and modeling effort behind the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) COVID-19 response.
Ilya received his undergraduate degree with the highest honors from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University, where he was awarded the Goldhaber Prize as the top Ph.D. student in physics. AI & Operational Intelligence
Based in London, Ilya leads our artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”) practice to apply data-driven solutions for partners as well as analyzes value creation opportunities during diligence processes.
Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92 in 2022, Ilya was an executive with Faculty, one of Europe’s leading AI companies. Before Faculty, Dr. Feige was an associate at McKinsey & Company where he focused on scaling the Firm’s analytics capabilities across the West Coast of the United States.
During the pandemic, he also led the data and modeling effort behind the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) COVID-19 response.
Ilya received his undergraduate degree with the highest honors from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University, where he was awarded the Goldhaber Prize as the top Ph.D. student in physics.
Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92 in 2022, Ilya was an executive with Faculty, one of Europe’s leading AI companies. Before Faculty, Dr. Feige was an associate at McKinsey & Company where he focused on scaling the Firm’s analytics capabilities across the West Coast of the United States.
During the pandemic, he also led the data and modeling effort behind the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) COVID-19 response.
Ilya received his undergraduate degree with the highest honors from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University, where he was awarded the Goldhaber Prize as the top Ph.D. student in physics.
AI & Operational Intelligence
Sebastien Bilodeau + Sebastien brings more than 25 years of experience in the digital marketing and technology sector. Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, he was the CEO of Synapse Group (Time Inc acquisition), an affinity marketing company. He also led Bizrate Insights.
He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Technology Committees for 3Z Brands and Electrical Components International.
He graduated from Middlebury College and received an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from New York University.President
Sebastien brings more than 25 years of experience in the digital marketing and technology sector. Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, he was the CEO of Synapse Group (Time Inc acquisition), an affinity marketing company. He also led Bizrate Insights.
He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Technology Committees for 3Z Brands and Electrical Components International.
He graduated from Middlebury College and received an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from New York University.
He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Technology Committees for 3Z Brands and Electrical Components International.
He graduated from Middlebury College and received an M.B.A. in Finance and Management from New York University.
President
Pavan Arora + With expertise in cloud engineering, AI, data and automation, Pavan helps lead our efforts to utilize technology across the Firm’s platforms and processes, from diligence to investment to optimization.
Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, Pavan served as CTO for Aramark, Chief Data Officer for IBM Watson, and Head of Data & E-Commerce for the World Bank. Over the course of his career, Pavan has gained extensive experience with early-stage tech companies, as a founder, venture investor, and advisor. He began his career as a banker at JP Morgan.
Pavan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. Chief Technology Officer
With expertise in cloud engineering, AI, data and automation, Pavan helps lead our efforts to utilize technology across the Firm’s platforms and processes, from diligence to investment to optimization.
Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, Pavan served as CTO for Aramark, Chief Data Officer for IBM Watson, and Head of Data & E-Commerce for the World Bank. Over the course of his career, Pavan has gained extensive experience with early-stage tech companies, as a founder, venture investor, and advisor. He began his career as a banker at JP Morgan.
Pavan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.
Prior to Cerberus & Spark92, Pavan served as CTO for Aramark, Chief Data Officer for IBM Watson, and Head of Data & E-Commerce for the World Bank. Over the course of his career, Pavan has gained extensive experience with early-stage tech companies, as a founder, venture investor, and advisor. He began his career as a banker at JP Morgan.
Pavan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.
Chief Technology Officer
Bill Bowlsbey + Bill is responsible for working collaboratively with clients to drive commercial value through specialized capabilities in data engineering and analytics. He has more than three decades in the financial services industry with a track record of using data and technology as tools in an attempt to deliver revenue growth and operational excellence. Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92, Mr. Bowlsbey was the Head of Performance Marketing at JPMorgan Chase with responsibilities for acquiring and deepening relationships with customers through relevant, timely, and personalized marketing. He has also held other roles at JPMC as the Head of Consumer Data Platforms and as a Managing Director of Intelligent Solutions. Previously, Bill was Head of Core Retail Banking, Head of Data and Analytics for Consumer Banking, and a Mid-Northeast Region Executive at Bank of America.
He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science. Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Bill is responsible for working collaboratively with clients to drive commercial value through specialized capabilities in data engineering and analytics. He has more than three decades in the financial services industry with a track record of using data and technology as tools in an attempt to deliver revenue growth and operational excellence. Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92, Mr. Bowlsbey was the Head of Performance Marketing at JPMorgan Chase with responsibilities for acquiring and deepening relationships with customers through relevant, timely, and personalized marketing. He has also held other roles at JPMC as the Head of Consumer Data Platforms and as a Managing Director of Intelligent Solutions. Previously, Bill was Head of Core Retail Banking, Head of Data and Analytics for Consumer Banking, and a Mid-Northeast Region Executive at Bank of America.
He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science.
He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science.
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Rob Rappa + Rob is responsible for driving enterprise value creation and transformation by delivering innovative machine learning, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. He brings experience in building and managing high performing data science teams to elegantly solve challenging problems. Rob’s prior experience includes various leadership positions in analytics at JPMorgan Chase, as well as various consulting roles at IBM.
Rob graduated from Lehigh University with both an MS in Management Science & Engineering, as well as a BS in Information & Systems Engineering. Analytic Solutions &
Financial Agility
Rob is responsible for driving enterprise value creation and transformation by delivering innovative machine learning, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. He brings experience in building and managing high performing data science teams to elegantly solve challenging problems. Rob’s prior experience includes various leadership positions in analytics at JPMorgan Chase, as well as various consulting roles at IBM.
Rob graduated from Lehigh University with both an MS in Management Science & Engineering, as well as a BS in Information & Systems Engineering.
Rob graduated from Lehigh University with both an MS in Management Science & Engineering, as well as a BS in Information & Systems Engineering.
Analytic Solutions &
Financial Agility
David Gleason + David Gleason is a Senior Advisor at Spark92, focused on the implementation of Responsible AI practices to ensure companies create effective, safe and appropriate AI solutions.
David has served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at a number of global banks including Virgin Money, Deutsche Bank, and other financial services firms, and he is a recognized expert in data governance, architecture and management. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from The College of William and Mary.Responsible AI
David Gleason is a Senior Advisor at Spark92, focused on the implementation of Responsible AI practices to ensure companies create effective, safe and appropriate AI solutions.
David has served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at a number of global banks including Virgin Money, Deutsche Bank, and other financial services firms, and he is a recognized expert in data governance, architecture and management. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from The College of William and Mary.
David has served as Chief Data & Analytics Officer at a number of global banks including Virgin Money, Deutsche Bank, and other financial services firms, and he is a recognized expert in data governance, architecture and management. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from The College of William and Mary.
Responsible AI
Ilya Feige + Based in London, Ilya leads our artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”) practice to apply data-driven solutions for partners as well as analyzes value creation opportunities during diligence processes.
Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92 in 2022, Ilya was an executive with Faculty, one of Europe’s leading AI companies. Before Faculty, Dr. Feige was an associate at McKinsey & Company where he focused on scaling the Firm’s analytics capabilities across the West Coast of the United States.
During the pandemic, he also led the data and modeling effort behind the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) COVID-19 response.
Ilya received his undergraduate degree with the highest honors from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University, where he was awarded the Goldhaber Prize as the top Ph.D. student in physics. AI & Operational Intelligence
Based in London, Ilya leads our artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”) practice to apply data-driven solutions for partners as well as analyzes value creation opportunities during diligence processes.
Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92 in 2022, Ilya was an executive with Faculty, one of Europe’s leading AI companies. Before Faculty, Dr. Feige was an associate at McKinsey & Company where he focused on scaling the Firm’s analytics capabilities across the West Coast of the United States.
During the pandemic, he also led the data and modeling effort behind the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) COVID-19 response.
Ilya received his undergraduate degree with the highest honors from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University, where he was awarded the Goldhaber Prize as the top Ph.D. student in physics.
Prior to joining Cerberus and Spark92 in 2022, Ilya was an executive with Faculty, one of Europe’s leading AI companies. Before Faculty, Dr. Feige was an associate at McKinsey & Company where he focused on scaling the Firm’s analytics capabilities across the West Coast of the United States.
During the pandemic, he also led the data and modeling effort behind the UK National Health Service’s (NHS) COVID-19 response.
Ilya received his undergraduate degree with the highest honors from McGill University and his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University, where he was awarded the Goldhaber Prize as the top Ph.D. student in physics.
AI & Operational Intelligence
Scott Johnson + Scott is a Managing Director overseeing Business Development for Spark92. He brings three decades of technology sales experience having served in a range of senior positions for leading consulting and software companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has cultivated deep relationships and helped drive value across all phases of business interaction. Most recently, Mr. Johnson was the Head of Sales for the Americas at Tanzu Labs VMware, a Business Unit of Broadcom, Inc., where he supported clients in executing their overall cloud strategy across the ever-evolving multi-cloud and edge computing landscape. Prior to Tanzu Labs, he held sales leadership roles at GFT Group, Publicis Sapient, and Simcorp.
Scott graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.Managing Director
Scott is a Managing Director overseeing Business Development for Spark92. He brings three decades of technology sales experience having served in a range of senior positions for leading consulting and software companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has cultivated deep relationships and helped drive value across all phases of business interaction. Most recently, Mr. Johnson was the Head of Sales for the Americas at Tanzu Labs VMware, a Business Unit of Broadcom, Inc., where he supported clients in executing their overall cloud strategy across the ever-evolving multi-cloud and edge computing landscape. Prior to Tanzu Labs, he held sales leadership roles at GFT Group, Publicis Sapient, and Simcorp.
Scott graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Scott graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Managing Director
Adam Massey + Adam brings 25 years of experience in cloud, SaaS, and data / AI transformation services to Spark92. His past work spans start-ups and F100 corporations, with over a decade of experience at Google building and growing their Workspace product. Adam supports and leads sales efforts across Spark92's various offerings.Managing Director
Adam brings 25 years of experience in cloud, SaaS, and data / AI transformation services to Spark92. His past work spans start-ups and F100 corporations, with over a decade of experience at Google building and growing their Workspace product. Adam supports and leads sales efforts across Spark92's various offerings.
Managing Director
Chris Whaley + Chris Whaley is a Managing Director at Spark92. He helps leads the Go-to-Market and Business Development efforts at the company. With over 20 years of experience in the Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, and Federal industries, Chris is a passionate technology services leader, helping medium and large enterprises to align technology decisions with business impact.
Prior to joining Spark92, Chris served as an enterprise sales leader for various private equity-backed technology companies. He has also held senior leadership positions at IBM, NTT Data, and JP Morgan Chase, where he focused on business and technology transformation.
Chris is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an alumnus of the University of Maryland.Managing Director
Chris Whaley is a Managing Director at Spark92. He helps leads the Go-to-Market and Business Development efforts at the company. With over 20 years of experience in the Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, and Federal industries, Chris is a passionate technology services leader, helping medium and large enterprises to align technology decisions with business impact.
Prior to joining Spark92, Chris served as an enterprise sales leader for various private equity-backed technology companies. He has also held senior leadership positions at IBM, NTT Data, and JP Morgan Chase, where he focused on business and technology transformation.
Chris is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an alumnus of the University of Maryland.
Prior to joining Spark92, Chris served as an enterprise sales leader for various private equity-backed technology companies. He has also held senior leadership positions at IBM, NTT Data, and JP Morgan Chase, where he focused on business and technology transformation.
Chris is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an alumnus of the University of Maryland.
Managing Director
Ercan Ucak + Ercan began his career as a Data Scientist in the Defense / Counter-Intelligence and eventually Commercial space, where he leveraged his background in Statistics to develop ML / AI models to drive predictive analytics. He held Data Science roles at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton. He eventually joined Spark92 & Cerberus in Nov. 2019, utilizing his deep technical expertise to deploy data and analytics tools to create enterprise value.
Ercan holds a BS in Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia. Partnerships & Due Diligence
Ercan began his career as a Data Scientist in the Defense / Counter-Intelligence and eventually Commercial space, where he leveraged his background in Statistics to develop ML / AI models to drive predictive analytics. He held Data Science roles at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton. He eventually joined Spark92 & Cerberus in Nov. 2019, utilizing his deep technical expertise to deploy data and analytics tools to create enterprise value.
Ercan holds a BS in Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia.
Ercan holds a BS in Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia.
Partnerships & Due Diligence
Kira Woods + Based in our New York office, Kira sits within the Partnerships team at Spark92. Prior to Spark92, Kira held multiple roles at AlphaSights, helping private equity firms gain key insights on prospective investments and markets. Kira graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, where she also captained the varsity sailing team.
She remains an avid sailor today and is our in-house cinema expert.Partnerships
Based in our New York office, Kira sits within the Partnerships team at Spark92. Prior to Spark92, Kira held multiple roles at AlphaSights, helping private equity firms gain key insights on prospective investments and markets. Kira graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, where she also captained the varsity sailing team.
She remains an avid sailor today and is our in-house cinema expert.
She remains an avid sailor today and is our in-house cinema expert.
Partnerships
Scott Johnson + Scott is a Managing Director overseeing Business Development for Spark92. He brings three decades of technology sales experience having served in a range of senior positions for leading consulting and software companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has cultivated deep relationships and helped drive value across all phases of business interaction. Most recently, Mr. Johnson was the Head of Sales for the Americas at Tanzu Labs VMware, a Business Unit of Broadcom, Inc., where he supported clients in executing their overall cloud strategy across the ever-evolving multi-cloud and edge computing landscape. Prior to Tanzu Labs, he held sales leadership roles at GFT Group, Publicis Sapient, and Simcorp.
Scott graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.Managing Director
Scott is a Managing Director overseeing Business Development for Spark92. He brings three decades of technology sales experience having served in a range of senior positions for leading consulting and software companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has cultivated deep relationships and helped drive value across all phases of business interaction. Most recently, Mr. Johnson was the Head of Sales for the Americas at Tanzu Labs VMware, a Business Unit of Broadcom, Inc., where he supported clients in executing their overall cloud strategy across the ever-evolving multi-cloud and edge computing landscape. Prior to Tanzu Labs, he held sales leadership roles at GFT Group, Publicis Sapient, and Simcorp.
Scott graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Scott graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Managing Director
Adam Massey + Adam brings 25 years of experience in cloud, SaaS, and data / AI transformation services to Spark92. His past work spans start-ups and F100 corporations, with over a decade of experience at Google building and growing their Workspace product. Adam supports and leads sales efforts across Spark92's various offerings.Managing Director
Adam brings 25 years of experience in cloud, SaaS, and data / AI transformation services to Spark92. His past work spans start-ups and F100 corporations, with over a decade of experience at Google building and growing their Workspace product. Adam supports and leads sales efforts across Spark92's various offerings.
Managing Director
Chris Whaley + Chris Whaley is a Managing Director at Spark92. He helps leads the Go-to-Market and Business Development efforts at the company. With over 20 years of experience in the Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, and Federal industries, Chris is a passionate technology services leader, helping medium and large enterprises to align technology decisions with business impact.
Prior to joining Spark92, Chris served as an enterprise sales leader for various private equity-backed technology companies. He has also held senior leadership positions at IBM, NTT Data, and JP Morgan Chase, where he focused on business and technology transformation.
Chris is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an alumnus of the University of Maryland.Managing Director
Chris Whaley is a Managing Director at Spark92. He helps leads the Go-to-Market and Business Development efforts at the company. With over 20 years of experience in the Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, and Federal industries, Chris is a passionate technology services leader, helping medium and large enterprises to align technology decisions with business impact.
Prior to joining Spark92, Chris served as an enterprise sales leader for various private equity-backed technology companies. He has also held senior leadership positions at IBM, NTT Data, and JP Morgan Chase, where he focused on business and technology transformation.
Chris is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an alumnus of the University of Maryland.
Prior to joining Spark92, Chris served as an enterprise sales leader for various private equity-backed technology companies. He has also held senior leadership positions at IBM, NTT Data, and JP Morgan Chase, where he focused on business and technology transformation.
Chris is a United States Marine Corps veteran and an alumnus of the University of Maryland.
Managing Director
Ercan Ucak + Ercan began his career as a Data Scientist in the Defense / Counter-Intelligence and eventually Commercial space, where he leveraged his background in Statistics to develop ML / AI models to drive predictive analytics. He held Data Science roles at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton. He eventually joined Spark92 & Cerberus in Nov. 2019, utilizing his deep technical expertise to deploy data and analytics tools to create enterprise value.
Ercan holds a BS in Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia. Partnerships & Due Diligence
Ercan began his career as a Data Scientist in the Defense / Counter-Intelligence and eventually Commercial space, where he leveraged his background in Statistics to develop ML / AI models to drive predictive analytics. He held Data Science roles at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton. He eventually joined Spark92 & Cerberus in Nov. 2019, utilizing his deep technical expertise to deploy data and analytics tools to create enterprise value.
Ercan holds a BS in Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia.
Ercan holds a BS in Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia.
Partnerships & Due Diligence
Kira Woods + Based in our New York office, Kira sits within the Partnerships team at Spark92. Prior to Spark92, Kira held multiple roles at AlphaSights, helping private equity firms gain key insights on prospective investments and markets. Kira graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, where she also captained the varsity sailing team.
She remains an avid sailor today and is our in-house cinema expert.Partnerships
Based in our New York office, Kira sits within the Partnerships team at Spark92. Prior to Spark92, Kira held multiple roles at AlphaSights, helping private equity firms gain key insights on prospective investments and markets. Kira graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, where she also captained the varsity sailing team.
She remains an avid sailor today and is our in-house cinema expert.
She remains an avid sailor today and is our in-house cinema expert.
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