Data Surge is a customer-centric, people-first company with a passion for innovation and excellence.
Data Surge
Our Corporate DNA
Collaboration
We believe collective efforts yield the most impactful results. We recognize true innovation and success arise from the synergy of diverse talents working seamlessly together. We encourage our teams to share ideas, expertise and perspectives to solve complex problems. At Data Surge, we believe every team member plays a crucial role in our shared success.
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Curiosity
We believe that a curious mind and passionate spirit are catalysts for innovations and continuous improvement. By encouraging our Data Surgeons to explore, question and seek out new possibilities, we foster a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity. Passion fuels our commitment to excellence and drives us to overcome our clients’ unique challenges with enthusiasm.
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Customer Centric
Understanding and exceeding the needs of our customers is not just a priority but a guiding principle at Data Surge. From solution development to customer service, we strive to anticipate and meet the unique requirements of our diverse clientele. We believe transparency and open conversations help build accountability and trust.
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Wellness
At Data Surge, wellness is not just a personal pursuit; it’s a fundamental core value that shapes our culture and drives our success. The well-being of our employees is paramount to achieving excellence in all aspects of our work. That’s why we empower our employees to thrive professionally and personally, contributing to a vibrant, engaged and high-performing workplace.
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Leadership Team
As CEO of Data Surge, Anu Jekal spearheads the company's dynamic trajectory in the realm of end-to-end data, AI/ML and MLOps pipelines for enterprises. Boasting over 15 years of experience in the expansive domains of big data, AI/ML and engineering, Anu not only shapes the strategic direction of the company but also oversees all operational facets, driving the implementation of both short- and long-term goals with unwavering precision.
Anu holds a Master of Science degree in Wireless Networking and Communications from George Mason University. She also has a distinguished track record of successfully leading diverse teams and adeptly managing the development and implementation of intricate enterprise software applications.
Charles Jekal is a multi-disciplined, charismatic and energetic leader committed to delivering innovative business solutions that leverage cutting-edge ideas and state-of-the-art technology. As the CTO of Data Surge, Charles is responsible for shaping Data Surge's technology strategy. Charles focuses on investing in technologies that can bring about orders-of-magnitude efficiency gains.
Charles has more than 15 years of experience in leading engineering teams. He brings a wealth of expertise with strengths in cloud computing, big data architecture and AI/ML. Charles is an expert at master data management, ML-based entity resolution and computer vision.
Brian Silvestri has over 20 years of executive, senior management and senior technical experience and a proven track record of delivering optimal results for clients and business partners.
As CGO, Brian is responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies aligning to the company goals and objectives. This will be accomplished by establishing partnerships with both technology and business leaders, identifying new market opportunities, and driving innovation within our Sales and Marketing teams.
Adam McNair has devoted his career to furthering the missions of the federal government and helping coworkers advance and thrive. Over the past 20 years, Adam has worked as a federal employee or industry partner at nearly every cabinet level agency leading innovation and transformation.
He has successfully owned, led, grown, and matured federal contractor organizations. Ranging from developing new offerings, designing compelling brands, and shaping cultures focused on excellence, Adam has been a part of dramatic growth and success at each stage of his career. He created the vision for a best-practices delivery model and was the pioneer of Innovation Management and Collaborative Business Relationship Management in federal contracting. His employee recognition, talent management, and communications strategies have delivered dramatic, award winning results.
Adam has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of small businesses, raised private equity investments to reshape capabilities, led business units for a publicly traded organization, and architected the dramatic growth of a small business and eventual transaction of that company into Employee Ownership. He has most recently turned his attention to mentorship and advisory support in the government contracting community.
From his advisory practice that he shares with his wife, Lissette, Adam offers insights and analysis through his online articles and weekly YouTube content – The FedTrends Show. He is currently supporting several organizations as a volunteer, content provider, advisor, and mentor.
A native of the DC Metro area, Adam resides in Fairfax, Va and spends his spare time with his wife, two children, and dog, Rosco.
