Mike Vertal
President and CEO
Mike Vertal brings over 20 years of operational, technical and executive leadership experience to Rivet Logic. Before starting Rivet Logic in 2005, Mike served in executive positions at leading software and services companies. As Vice President of Engineering at Wireless Matrix, a leading mobile applications services provider, Mike directed a total conversion to open source software that simultaneously reduced operating costs by millions of dollars and dramatically improved service reliability. Mike currently serves as the Chairman of the Alfresco Community Committer Program.
Mike holds BSEE and MSEE degrees from Case Western Reserve University, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Sumer Jabri
Chief Technology Officer
Sumer Jabri has more than 18 years of enterprise software implementation experience. At Rivet Logic, Sumer leads all technology initiatives and oversees architectural design for all client projects. Sumer has led the design and implementation of numerous modern enterprise solutions for clients such as Harvard Business Publishing, Kaplan, and Marriott International. In addition, Sumer authored the original Alfresco Certified Developer's Course, and has trained hundreds of software developers in open source technologies such as Alfresco, Crafter CMS, Liferay, and MongoDB.
Sumer holds a BS in Computer Science from American University and an MS in Computer Science from George Mason University.
Alaaeldin El-Nattar
EVP of Client Services
Alaaeldin is Executive Vice President of Client Services for Rivet Logic responsible for client and partner relations as well as overseeing all of Rivet Logic's practices to ensure delivery of the highest level of professional services to our clients. Alaaeldin has more than 15 years of enterprise IT software design and development experience, including deep expertise in enterprise platforms from Liferay, Alfresco, Craftre CMS and MongoDB. At Rivet Logic, Alaaeldin has led the architecture and implementation of numerous client projects ranging from enterprise-wide intranets to large-scale public websites and social communities. Alaaeldin is also a certified Liferay trainer.
Alaaeldin earned a BS in Computer Science from American University and an MS in Computer Science from George Mason University.
Kevin Kutzavitch
SVP of Sales & Marketing
Kevin is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Rivet Logic, responsible for overseeing the growth of the company through successful corporate strategies that deliver increased customer value. Kevin has over 20 years of sales, marketing, business consulting and IT management experience across a variety of industry verticals, and a successful track record of helping companies achieve above average market growth.
Prior to Rivet Logic, Kevin served in a variety of leadership roles at Peak Technical Consulting, iGATE and MASTECH. Kevin holds BS degrees in Finance and Accounting, and a MS in Leadership and Information Technology Management from Duquesne University.
Jason Hardin
VP of Sales
Jason Hardin is responsible for the leadership of Rivet Logic's worldwide sales organization. Jason brings more than 13 years of experience managing all aspects of sales and operations in both emerging and established companies. He joins Rivet Logic from one of the leading open source enterprise content management companies, Alfresco. As Alfresco's first Director of Sales in the America's in 2006, he created and led the territory sales team, producing an average annual sales growth rate of over 250% year over year. Prior to Rivet Logic, Jason held senior leadership and sales positions at Veridian Strategies, Novell, and Siebel.
Jason received a BA in Political Science from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.
Stacy Weng
Senior Marketing Manager
Stacy Weng is the Senior Marketing Manager at Rivet Logic and is responsible for overseeing corporate marketing related activities, partner relations and sales operations. Prior to joining Rivet Logic, Stacy has served a variety of roles in the IT industry, including consulting, Web development, and account management.
Stacy holds a BA degree in Economics and Art from the University of Virginia.
Anusha Wijeyakumar
Practice Director
Anusha Wijeyakumar is a Practice Director for Client Services at Rivet Logic and is responsible for client relationships and success. Anusha brings many years of senior level communications, relationship management and operations experience. Prior to Rivet Logic, Anusha held positions at a variety of Fortune 50 companies, non-profit organizations, and private corporations across North America, the UK and New Zealand.
Anusha holds a BA in Film, TV & Media and English from the University of Auckland, NZ, and an MA in Transnational Communications & Global Media from Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Jon Williams
Practice Director
Jon Williams is a Practice Director for Client Services at Rivet Logic and is responsible for client relationships and success. Jon brings over 30 years of technology experience. Prior to Rivet Logic, Jon served in a variety of CTO roles at NBC Universal (iVillage), Experian, Flat World Knowlege, Kaplan Test Prep, among others.
Jon holds a BS degree in Computer Science from Melbourne University in Australia.
Armen Tatevosian
Director of Sales
Armen Tatevosian is the Director of Sales for Rivet Logic and is responsible for generating new sales and account relationships. Armen brings more than 17 years of experience leading company revenues and establishing strategic enterprise client and partner relationships. Prior to Rivet Logic, Armen has served a variety of sales roles and was recognized as ‘Salesman of the Year’ at an IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 company for his outstanding contributions.
Armen received his BS and BA degrees from Indiana State University, and his MBA in International Business and Finance from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Brendan Coleman
Practice Director
Brendan Coleman is a Practice Director for Client Services at Rivet Logic and is responsible for client relationships and success. Brendan brings a successful background of working with new and emerging technologies. Prior to Rivet Logic, Brendan was with MongoDB, a leading NoSQL database. While at MongoDB Brendan worked on a variety of product integrations and strategic partnerships to help educate and accelerate user adoption. Prior to MongoDB, Brendan was with Alfresco Software where he helped launch and grow the partner ecosystem.
