Meet the Team

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Our Team

Adam Friedman

Founder & CEO

Adam is the CEO of Civera and a Senior Software Engineer. He believes that technology plays a central role in how government can be most effective, accessible, and responsive to the needs of all people.

Curt Savoie

Chief Data Officer

Curt is the Chief Data Officer of Civera. Long a champion of open data, he loves innovating by using cutting edge data science techniques to derive valuable insights and turn data into actionable information. Experimental, mission-driven, creative, rigorous, endlessly curious.

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Matej Grozdanović

Chief Product Officer

Matej is the Chief Product Officer at Civera, specializing in bringing products to life. He has years of experience in product management, UX/UI, and development – with a focus on front-end development and a passion for creating products that delight their users.

Sean Baggett

Chief Information Security Officer

Sean is the Chief Information Security Officer. He is an accomplished cybersecurity and risk management professional with over two decades of experience guiding organizations through dynamic and complex technology landscapes. He excels in aligning business objectives with industry standard security practices, creating resilient cybersecurity programs and managing risk at both strategic and operational levels.

Susan McCall

Director of Data Services

Susan is the Director of Data Services, known for her passion and commitment to providing accurate results in data management. She is dedicated to consistent operational excellence, rapid customer communications, and on-time project delivery.

Jocelyn Bucaro

Senior Operations Manager

Jocelyn Bucaro is the Senior Operations Manager and an elections veteran with over 15 years experience in elections administration and technology development. She is passionate about leveraging technology and data to improve the voting experience and ensure transparency in elections.

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Liza Abraham

Operations Associate

Liza Abraham is an Operations Associate. She brings an eclectic background of state government services, electoral campaigning, and database management to Civera. She thrives at the intersection of public administration and new technology.

Rachel DiMaggio

Operations Associate

Rachel DiMaggio is an Operations Associate. She has a background in project management, with experience in improving processes, developing training materials, and improving digital accessibility.

Sharee Vidos

Operations Assistant

Sharee is the Operations Assistant. She is passionate and dedicated to delivering accurate data, team building, and on-time project delivery. 

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John Fleisch

Solutions Architect

John is an accomplished Solutions Architect with eight years of elections experience. He is focused on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to assist election officials and the constituents they serve.

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Mark Rizzo

Solutions Architect

Mark is a Solutions Architect with ten years of elections experience. He is focused on providing the latest and greatest software technologies to assist election officials in providing transparency and the best overall experience for the constituents they serve.

Diana Toribio

Marketing Manager

Diana is Civera’s Marketing Manager. As a Fulbright scholar, graphic designer, and marketing strategist, Diana seeks to advance the betterment of society through innovative and sustainable solutions that highlight the power of creativity and storytelling.

Kalman Gacs

UI/UX Designer

Kalman is a UI/UX Designer, artist, and senior strategic advisor. He believes that technology is a core component in maximizing the impact of mission-based organizations.

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Hasan Gilani

Senior Platform Engineer

Hasan Gilani is a Senior DevOps Engineer with over 7 years of Experience. He is passionate about creating resilient infrastructure on Cloud with focus on Security, Reliability and Scalability.

John McParland

Software Engineer

John is a Software Engineer who specializes in leveraging the entire scope of cutting-edge web technologies to maximize usability, reliability, security, and performance of software. He is excited to build the next generation of civic technology.

Kamran Payne

Software Engineer

Kamran is a Software Engineer who values human-centered design. From pedestrian-forward urban planning to intuitive election reporting systems, he believes in—and strives for—a built environment that is accessible and empowering for all.

Akhil Uthappa

Software Engineer

Akhil is a Software Engineer with experience in machine learning, cloud-based applications, and data engineering. He is passionate about leveraging technology to improve accessibility and sustainability in various sectors.

Hank McGill

Data Engineer

Hank is a Full-Stack Software Engineer passionate about accessible design, DevOps, and learning new programming languages.  He believes that through innovative technology, we can improve accountability and transparency in our government.

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Christopher MacMaster

Data Engineer

Christopher is a Software Engineer with three years of experience in public opinion research. He is eager to utilize modern technologies in combination with historical data to enhance civic engagement.

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