About Us
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Loren Ball
Cofounder, President
Loren Ball
Cofounder, President
Loren is a Solutions Delivery Executive and Project Manager, full SDLC around designing legacy system data conversion strategies to enhance organizational utilization of emerging technologies for the transformation of businesses.
Loren is a senior solution specializing drive customer solutions in Azure, AWS, Oracle, SQL.
He also is MuleSoft evangelist focusing on legacy system Data Abstraction, Machine Learning, and Real-Time Analytics, leading to business process re-engineering and helping organizations realize the value of the data hidden inside their business processes, exposing the value of untapped data repositories through canonical data models and relational databases transformation.
In addition,
⦁ Legacy System Expert
⦁ Senior Project Manager
⦁ MuleSoft Corporate Member – Customer Advisory Board,Select Partner,Champion
⦁ MuleSoft Evangelist, Lead Presenter at MuleSoft Conferences and Summits
Loren is a senior solution specializing drive customer solutions in Azure, AWS, Oracle, SQL.
He also is MuleSoft evangelist focusing on legacy system Data Abstraction, Machine Learning, and Real-Time Analytics, leading to business process re-engineering and helping organizations realize the value of the data hidden inside their business processes, exposing the value of untapped data repositories through canonical data models and relational databases transformation.
In addition,
⦁ Legacy System Expert
⦁ Senior Project Manager
⦁ MuleSoft Corporate Member – Customer Advisory Board,Select Partner,Champion
⦁ MuleSoft Evangelist, Lead Presenter at MuleSoft Conferences and Summits
AC Thomas
Executive Director and co-founder
AC Thomas is an executive with 33-year track record in both business and IT. He holds an MS in Industrial Engineering from Wichita State University and has Interpersonal Managerial Skills training at the University of Connecticut Stamford. In addition, he has pursued specialized knowledge in several areas, including AI for Business from MIT, SCRUM Master certification from SCRUM Alliance, and certifications in PMP and CPCU.
AC Thomas possesses a wealth of expertise spanning multiple industries, with a primary focus on P&C Insurance, Health Insurance, Finance Software, Retail Industry Software, and Data Transformation Software. His diverse skill set, and extensive experience make him a valuable asset at DTE, driving innovation and achieving exceptional results for clients through business transformation and IT solutions."
Ed Bayudan
Cofounder, Chief architect and officer
Ed Bayudan
Cofounder, Chief architect and officer
Ed is a Senior Project Manager and Applications Lead with a proven history of success in delivering software projects, from legacy application modernization to mobile applications in a variety of environments (mainframe, distributed and mobile) and industries (telecommunications, insurance, investments, government and education), using waterfall and agile methodologies. Ed is a hands-on leader with extensive experience in many programming languages (Java, Objective C, COBOL Javascript), database architectures (DB2, Sybase, Oracle, mySQL, MongoDB, IMS) and deployment models (mainframe, client/server, distributed, cloud)
John Hancock
Head of Sales & Strategy
John is a Senior sales leader with 20+ years of extensive experience in helping clients and partners solve business challenges, leveraging technology solutions and enablers. Diverse leadership experience in strategic and operational management roles spanning President, VP of Sales and Account Management, Business Development, Operations Management, and Strategic Advisor. He has helped build global business units from zero to $100M plus. He works closely with clients to help them shape their Cloud strategy and enable their Digital Transformation Journey. Proven track record of accelerating growth with several successful and profitable exits.
John focuses on driving business strategy, sales, and account management, managing both large programs and building start-up teams from zero. Diverse experience across Business Consulting services and Enterprise Software including Digital transformation and Experience (Content management & E-Commerce, Multi-experience platforms), Cloud advisory and consulting, moving payload to the cloud, migration, and infrastructure cloud advisory services spanning Amazon Web Services, Private Cloud, Azure & Google Cloud), Data Integration Services (AI/ML, Big Data & Analytics), and Application modernization.
He holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He is a National Merit Scholar in Mathematics and holds numerous certifications in various computer technologies including SnapLogic Architecture and Oracle (NetSuite).
Baskaran Selvaraj
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Baskar obtained both a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science. In addition to his technical expertise, he further earned an MBA from Western Michigan University in Michigan, extending his understanding of business and management principles.
Before his role at DTE, Baskar founded Newdream Data Systems, where he serves as President and Executive for 11-years. During his time at Newdream, his visionary leadership and innovative strategies played a crucial role in steering the company's success. Under his guidance, Newdream evolved from its humble beginnings as a startup into a thriving Insurance and retail software development hub custom configuring Insurance, finance, and retail systems.
Baskar's primary focus is on data management, transformation, and seamless systems integration.
Throughout his career, Baskar has fostered an exceptional reputation as a trustworthy and inspiring leader, guiding and mentoring numerous development teams with utmost care and dedication. His ability to cultivate an environment of inclusiveness and support has empowered over 120+ software developers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
One of Baskar's prominent areas of expertise is database administration, where he has mastered his skills through hands-on experience with complex finance, insurance, and retail database systems. His proficiency in handling intricate databases has been pivotal in ensuring smooth and secure operations within DTE's customers.
With a blend of technical skills, business acumen, and leadership qualities, Baskaran Selvaraj continues to be a driving force behind DTE - Data Transformation Engine LLC's product development, as well as a respected figure in DTE's leadership."
Duane Kotsen
Strategic Advisor
Duane Kotsen
Strategic Advisor
Duane provides guidance to Board Members and C-Suite of technology companies on strategic intent, value proposition and outcome measurement, competitive advantage, messaging to economic buyers and excellence in the customer experience and journey. He has also aided with digital transformation, scalable processes and use of technology and made recommendations on product management, partnerships, and pricing models. Over the last decade he has been part of three leadership teams which executed successful exits, bringing substantial value to shareholders.
Duane is a leader with 30+ years of strategy, technology innovation and business transformation and has a broad set of experience working for both larger scale to startup companies. He managed global teams with P&Ls of up to $400MM and over 2,000 individuals. He has integrated Customer Success, Sales, Professional Services, Ed Services, Support and Managed Services functions into a cohesive model yielding a high degree of customer intimacy and the associated economic benefits. He has defined and executed partner strategies and programs for numerous technology companies.
Duane held a range of senior roles at companies like Blue Yonder, Deltek, and QAD. Earlier in his career Duane ran global operations teams at PeopleSoft and Oracle and was responsible for the globalization efforts at both companies. He has worked with many segments in the enterprise software space, including ERP, HCM, SCM, CRM as well as Data Management/Integration and Enterprise Architecture tools and Machine Learning/AI applications.
He holds a BS in Computer and Information Science from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.