WE ARE MOBOMO.

OUR AWESOME TEAM

Meet the folks who create our awesome.

Barg Upender

Founder

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Barg Upender

Founder

Barg Upender is the Founder of Mobomo, with over twenty years of software development experience for federal and commercial customers. He specializes in mobile app development, user experience design, Web 2.0 designs, social media, cross-browser development, and Agile project management.

Barg has written numerous articles, and presented workshops at various conferences: he has received many awards for his user experience expertise. With two successful companies (Mobomo and Intridea, a web application development company) to his name, Barg was elected as one of Washingtonian magazine’s Top 100 Tech Titans in the D.C.-metro area.

He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, a MSEE in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, and a M.Sc. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford. He is a 2008 alumni of the prestigious MindShare CEO Network, the leading entrepreneur network in the DC-metro area.

Ken Fang

President

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Ken Fang

President

Ken Fang is the President of Mobomo, LLC, contributing to corporate strategy and business development. He is also a board member of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Prior to Mobomo, Mr. Fang founded Altum, Inc. a market leader of enterprise grants management and performance management solutions for government and philanthropic organizations. Mr. Fang has been involved in software development for over twenty years, and has worked for a variety of companies including: American Management Systems, International Business Machines, Broderbund Software, D.C. Health and Company, Atmospheric and Environmental Research Company, and the Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Master of Business Administrator degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the Pennsylvania State University, and a certificate in Bioinformatics from Stanford University.

Brian Lacey

CEO

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Brian Lacey

CEO

Brian Lacey was named CEO of Mobomo in April of 2015. Since then, the company has grown around 50% in revenue and employee growth each year. Under his leadership, Brian has led Mobomo to be named the Inc. 5000 fastest growing company (2015, 2016),

Best Places to Work (2016), Webby Award (2016), Muse Creative Award (2016), DCA Live Media (2016), Top website and mobile developer by Clutch (2015, 2016). Brian serves as a thought leader in the industry. He recently was named as an industry chair at Advanced Technology Academic Research Center.

He received a double B.A. in Economics and Psychology from Claremont McKenna College.

Wendy Biava

Board Member

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Wendy Biava

Board Member

Wendy Biava, CPA, is Mobomo’s Chief Financial Officer and a shareholder since 2011. She oversees all financials, human resources, and contract security clearance aspects of Mobomo.

Wendy holds a BS in Accounting and Management from the University of Maryland. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), and Society for Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Wendy is a serial entrepreneur. She is the CEO and owner of CFO ReStart (2017 to present). She was the CFO and a shareholder of Altum, Inc. (1999-2016), and the CFO, Managing Partner, and shareholder of Dimora Enterprises (2014-2020).
The Controller of Keystone Corporation (1992-1994) and owner of Papagjika & Associates, CPAs, a public accounting firm (1998-2008).

Wendy has won several awards for leadership, vision, and innovation. She has been instrumental in the growth and success of several small businesses and is committed to helping Mobomo achieve its highest potential of financial success.

Gerardo Pinkus

Enterprise Creative Director

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Gerardo Pinkus

Enterprise Creative Director

Gerardo Pinkus has been passionately delivering exceptional graphic design for 8 years now. As Mobomo’s Art Director, he’s the beacon that leads all the design efforts to bring every product delivered to its highest quality. Mr. Pinkus’ attention to detail and talent help him set the desired styles tailored to fulfill every client’s needs.
His first steps in the digital world began years ago designing websites for a variety of clients at design studios. Later on, he jumped on board into the mobile world to which he has devoted his career up to today.

Jason Schulte

Chief Operating Officer

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Jason Schulte

Chief Operating Officer

Jason Schulte is the Chief Operating Officer at Mobomo. With more than 20 years of software engineering experience, he has exceptional proficiency in managing large engineering teams. Prior to joining Mobomo in 2016,

Jason founded and ran his own company, Exceptual Technologies. There he focused on providing infrastructure, hosting, and web development for businesses. Jason enjoys providing both technical and professional leadership to the entire Mobomo organization by fostering a culture of innovation, mentorship, and servant leadership.

Tom Downs

Senior Vice President of Growth

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Tom Downs

Senior Vice President of Growth

Tom is Vice President of Mobomo’s DHS Business Segment. He has over 30 years of service and support in the commercial, federal, DOD, IC, and DHS market segments, with a 19-year emphasis on supporting DHS and the component agencies.

He has extensive experience in software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational security, developing strategic roadmaps that align people, processes, and technology to meet and exceed customer mission objectives. He has led the business development and capture efforts for private and public businesses throughout the US supporting multiple vertical markets.

Javier Destefanis

Project Manager

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Javier Destefanis

Project Manager

Gabriel Napoli

Experience Designer

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Gabriel Napoli

Experience Designer

Gabriel’s experience as a graphic designer for more than 6 years working on diverse media, such as print and animation, helps him bring that graphic knowledge to the digital realm. This makes him highly conscious about detail in terms of layout, typography and pixel-perfect designing, as well as having a concept driven work strategy. If you catch him after work, you may find him covering non-piano songs.. on a piano.

Adam Frazin

Principle Engineer

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Adam Frazin

Principle Engineer

Adam Frazin, Mobomo’s lead Technical Architect, boasts over 16 years of post-graduate software engineering experience. A master of Java, Ruby on Rails, C/C++, and countless other frameworks and software, Adam prides himself on making clients’ systems faster and simpler. He continually strives for quality in the development process, and deeply enjoys teaching others how to achieve the same. Adam received a B.S.E in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and an M.S. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Chris Wachtman

Developer

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Chris Wachtman

Developer

Chris Wachtman is an experienced front-end software engineer with deep expertise in creating responsive designs that are engaging, as well as 508-compliant. Chris has led efforts in creating the front-end for www.USA.gov, www.GobiernoUSA.gov, and new.export.gov. He regularly contributes his talent to www.nasa.gov, and has created multiple front-end widgets for the new NASA website. Chris is an Android enthusiast, and holds a B.S. in Computer Science (with a Minor in Math) from Virginia Tech.

Silvina Sanguinetti

Experience Designer

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Silvina Sanguinetti

Experience Designer

Highly talented designer and illustrator, Silvina is always striving to find the latest trends in design to keep her style fresh. She’s been working on mobile design for 2 years now gaining experience rapidly. She has a passion for color which she pours completely into creating outstanding layouts and illustrations.

Joshua Lilly

Experience Designer

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Joshua Lilly

Experience Designer

Passionate about design, user experience/interface (UX/UI), and front-end web development, Joshua Lilly helps to create beautiful, smart products as a Mobomo Project Manager. He has a professional background in healthcare construction, and is a proponent of the Agile methodology. Joshua holds a B.A. in Architecture, and an M.S. in Building Construction Science and Management from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

Mariana Paz

Software Engineer

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Mariana Paz

Software Engineer

Mariana has worked with digital technology for around 11 years now and has specialised in Drupal in the last 7. A problem solver, she’s good at tracking down bugs and fixing them. Linux user and enthusiast of Free Software, she is part of her local Drupal community in Buenos Aires.
Away from the keyboard, Mariana enjoys playing music, soldering circuits and being by the sea.

Leah Lloyd

Senior Business Analyst

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Leah Lloyd

Senior Business Analyst

Leah Lloyd brings over 30 years of office experience with her, from local law office to international wall art supplier to New York City clothing production management. In her free time, she sews costumes, putters in the garden, and collects cats.

Isaac Battaglia

Technical Supervisor

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Isaac Battaglia

Technical Supervisor

Isaac Battaglia is a Software Engineer with over 5 years of IT management and programming experience. Isaac loves to learn and is always picking up new technical skills. He uses these skills to tackle upcoming challenges in his professional career and home lab environment. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, playing ultimate frisbee, gaming, or just going for a run.

Peter Hartman

QA Engineer

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Peter Hartman

QA Engineer

Peter is a QA Engineer with over 8 years of IT experience. Learning new things and improving efficiency has been a lifelong goal for Peter. When it is time to play, you can find him on his bike or a hiking trail.

Jason Murray

Technical Supervisor

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Jason Murray

Technical Supervisor

Jason has been working as a Web Developer since 2005. In late 2009, Jason was introduced to Drupal for the first time and has been working with it ever since, recently achieving his Acquia Certified Developer certification for Drupal 8. He has a diverse background including nearly 10 years working as a Nuclear Power Operator in the U.S. Navy’s Submarine forces. He lives and works from his home in rural northern New York.

Mike Redman

Technical Architect

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Mike Redman

Technical Architect

Mike Redman is a Technical Architect with experience using the .NET framework, ERP systems, data warehousing and business intelligence. Mike has a passion for learning new technologies in order to come up with creative solutions. He enjoys spending time with his family, sports, and video games in his free time.

Jonah Andriani

Experience Designer

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Jonah Andriani

Experience Designer

Jonah has a background in graphic design and has worked in that field for over 10 years. He has always had a passion for design and technology and learning more about their impact on the world. Thus, he made a transition into UX Design to help better connect people to brands and experiences. Outside of work, he does photography as a side gig and enjoys capturing the world through a lens. When free, he enjoys spending time with family.

Jacob Yeager

Software Engineer

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Jacob Yeager

Software Engineer

Jacob is a PHP/Drupal developer with more than a decade of experience crafting engaging user experiences and highly interactive websites. He specializes in what makes websites tick, building the groundwork and functionality for beautiful designs–which he often also implements. His passion is clean code, which means that things don’t break–but if they do, they are easy to diagnose and fix. When not coding, Jacob loves nothing more than to sit around a table with friends and play board games for hours on end.

James Boardman

Project Manager

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James Boardman

Project Manager

James Boardman is a Project Manager at Mobomo with over 5 years’ experience in the software industry. His ability to deliver first-rate results is attributed to excellent time management, attention to detail, and a never-ending passion for software development. He thrives in a time-sensitive, demanding, and diverse environment. In addition to being a Certified Scrum Master, James has a B.S. in Business Management from George Mason University.

Outside of work, James enjoys quality time with his family, playing golf, watching hockey, and exploring the outdoors!

Steven Linn

Director of Engineering

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Steven Linn

Director of Engineering

Steven Linn is a Software Engineer with over 7 years of Back-end and Front-end development experience in Drupal, working with large-scale sites oriented toward editorial/publishing and education. He is passionate about the open-source and Drupal community, an association member since 2017. Some of his favorite subjects are APIs, client/server development, Linux sysadmin, and Java. He started programming with PHP/MySQL in 2002 to visualize features in a mod for his favorite video game. He graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, philosophy, 3D modeling, experimenting with desktop/mobile application development, and playing & modding video games.

Brian Coffelt

Software Engineer

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Brian Coffelt

Software Engineer

Brian is an Acquia Certified Software Engineer with a love for all things Drupal. He considers himself a lifelong learner always focused on self-improvement. He loves working with others to achieve a common goal and enjoys the satisfaction that comes from quality work. Brian is a devoted husband and proud father of two. He also enjoys classic movies, live music and Carolina Hurricanes hockey.

Eles Curry

QA Engineer

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Eles Curry

QA Engineer

My name is Eles, throughout my career I’ve specialized in different types of testing and have a strong understanding of Software development Life Cycle. I recognize that clear priorities promote efficiency and quality, people can count on me, I  always offer help, and focus on solutions. I learn from my mistakes and adapt with ease.

Ruslan Fomiuk

QA Engineer

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Ruslan Fomiuk

QA Engineer

I’m a QA engineer experienced in manual and automated testing of web-based applications. My two preferred program languages are Python and Java. I received my B.S. in Accounting and Audit and am currently working on my Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and soccer.

Kevin Huff

Software Engineer

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Kevin Huff

Software Engineer

Kevin is a Software Engineer with over a decade of Web Development, DevOps, and IT Management experience. He came to Mobomo after spending years designing and managing custom-built high availability CRM and CMS applications used in a variety of industries. Leveraging many different tech stacks over the years Drupal is now where his heart lives. A lover of science and technology, Kevin spends his time outside of work making new things, reading sci-fi novels and space news, PC gaming, and spending time with his wife and cat.

Amanda Sherman

Talent Acquisition Manager

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Amanda Sherman

Talent Acquisition Manager

I bring over ten years of recruitment and customer management experience within the technology industry along with a strong grasp of the domestic and international markets.
I’m originally from the DC area, and during my free time, you can find me on the tennis court or outside with my two Yorkies, Sophie and Finn.
As the Senior Technical Recruiter, I will be supporting strategic initiatives for talent acquisition and candidate/customer experience. I look forward to virtually meeting everyone and being apart of the Mobomo team.

Iryna Tretynyk

Jr Full Stack Developer

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Iryna Tretynyk

Jr Full Stack Developer

Junior Full Stack Developer with military background. Passionate about creating user friendly and efficient web applications. I love exploring new ideas and possibilities, as well as experimenting with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. When I am not in front of my computer, I like to spend time with my family, visit new destinations, and challenge myself with tackling Colorado 14ers.

Daniel Schurman

Project Manager

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Daniel Schurman

Project Manager

Daniel Schurman is a Project Manager at Mobomo, bringing aboard 10 years of experience supporting and leading a wide range of projects for public and private clients. From developing reporting dashboards for NOAA to building patrol boats for US and foreign navies, Daniel’s drive and adaptability has developed him into a Swiss Army knife of project management: ready for any scope. Daniel holds a BS in Mass Communications, MS in IT – Project Management as well as PMP and Scrum certifications.

Outside the office, Daniel enjoys snowboarding and mountain biking. When not falling down the side of a mountain, Daniel likes spending time with family, trying new recipes and gaming.

Liam Slagle

Developer

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Liam Slagle

Developer

Liam is an experienced front end engineer who specializes in ReactJS, and he enjoys solving complex problems on the web and learning about emerging web technologies. Outside of work, Liam enjoys climbing, playing guitar, spending time outdoors, and he is a huge Cincinnati Bengals fan.

Matthew Conti

Senior UX Designer

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Matthew Conti

Senior UX Designer

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