Our management team naturally has a wealth of experience in Business Intelligence. Collectively they have held vast and numerous positions within IBM Cognos including Senior Architect, Product Management, Technical Marketing, OEM Engagement Management, and Sales. Their BI industry expertise is complemented by years of experience across a variety of sectors including high tech, telecom, automotive, banking, government, defense, health care, and education.
The team includes:
Chris Ovens, General Manager
Chris is a seasoned professional with years of pertinent experience within the software, telecom, and manufacturing industries. He is a passionate, astute, and inspirational leader that specializes in business strategy, operations, and marketing. Prior to co-founding SpotOn in 2005, Chris was a member of the Cognos Products team and was instrumental in the global market launches of Cognos ReportNet and Cognos 8 BI. Chris holds an Engineering degree and an MBA, both from Queen's University.
Darren Nelson, CTO
Darren brings more than a decade of experience in the software industry. His passion lies with understanding people's use of software systems, and how their lives can be improved as a result. During Darren's tenure at Cognos, he was a driving force behind a number of the company's biggest success stories. With his solid track record at Cognos, Darren has forged lasting relationships with many of the world's largest and most interesting companies. As CTO of SpotOn Systems, Darren is constantly working to understand clients' challenges and how new and innovative approaches will help them succeed.
Mike Boryski, V.P., Market Development
A newcomer to the company and the BI industry, Mike brings to SpotOn Systems over 15 years of tech experience, specializing in marketing, partnership development, and sales. Mike has worked in senior roles at the likes of Nortel Networks, TELUS, and General Dynamics. Prior to joining SpotOn, he led the strategy team at Venture Communications, one of Canada's largest and most prominent independent marketing communications firms. Mike holds an Engineering degree from the Royal Military College of Canada and an MBA from Queen's University. He is also a longstanding member of both the IEEE and APEGGA.