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

Adam Friedman
Founder & CEO

Susan McCall
Director of Operations
Susan is the Director of Operations, known for her passion and commitment to providing accurate results in data management. She is dedicated to driving projects to new heights.

Eric Jacobson
Director of Sales
Eric is the Director of Sales. He believes in solving problems for the government by utilizing revolutionary technology and establishing lasting, meaningful partnerships.

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.

Matej Grozdanović
Senior Software Engineer
Matej is a Senior Full-Stack Engineer 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.

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.

Tom Mayo-Smith
Software Engineering Fellow
Tom is a Software Engineer with experience building quantitative trading systems, fintech products, and AI-related tools. He is passionate about electoral reform and hopes to make data of civic interest broadly explorable and interpretable for all.

Christopher MacMaster
Data Engineering Fellow
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.

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.