SynapZen TeamDatabase Management SoftwareUpdated on Oct 24, 2014 View more like this | Visit RARITAN, NJ | Contact SynapZen |

The SynapZen Team consists of highly talented and experienced data management professionals who have successfully developed and delivered Master Data hub solutions across numerous verticals.
Shailesh Gala, Founder & CEO
Shailesh Gala has worked at many software startup companies in the US over the last fifteen years and has played key roles in successfully developing and delivering solutions to large companies in pharmaceuticals, financial services, insurance and publishing. Prior to starting SynapZen, Shailesh worked at Siperian Inc. (acquired by Informatica Inc. in 2011.) Shailesh has very good understanding of issues and challenges, with a successful track record of developing and delivering MDM solutions in Data Management, Data Governance and Business Intelligence in a large number of industries. Shailesh has an MS in Information Sciences from Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI and a BE in Computer Science from VJTI, Mumbai, India.
Hardik Gala, CTO
Hardik Gala has an MBA in Information Technology and a BE in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, India. He has played various roles at many technology services firms and helped clients across the globe with Data Management-related challenges. Prior to joining SynapZen, Hardik had a successful track record of delivering quality solutions for major insurance companies in the US. At SynapZen, Hardik manages MDM hub product innovation, development, roadmaps and strategy.
Naman Jagdish, Chief Architect
Naman Jagdish leads technological innovation at SynapZen. He comes with significant software development expertise from one of India's largest software companies, where he developed real-time integrated solutions for mobile and web-based applications. He has been instrumental in developing real-time connectivity solutions at SynapZen, which provides our clients instant access to information stored in MDM hubs inside applications such as CRM, Marketing, etc... Naman has a BE in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, India.
Edward Murphy, VP of Sales
Edward leads SynapZen's sales efforts in all verticals across the globe. Eddie brings thirty years of sales expertise to SynapZen, where he has been instrumental in designing solutions for many sectors such as the public sector and tourism. Eddie has a varied background with fifteen years in the British Navy as team leader, and twelve years in travel, tourism and technology solutions.
Drew Knapp, VP of Business Development
Drew has wide marketing and business development experience, and heads up SynapZen's partnerships and alliances with other technology solutions, services and channel partners.