Meet the members of our
leadership team

Marty Sprinzen is a visionary leader and successful software entrepreneur. The organizations he created and led have introduced some of the most innovative software solutions in the areas of systems management, relational databases, internet application development and, currently, real-time, event-driven applications. Sprinzen founded and became CEO of VANTIQ Corporation. Prior to VANTIQ, he was CEO and co-founder of Forte Software, which was acquired for over $1B. He also served as VP of International Operations and VP of Engineering at Ingres and VP of Development at Candle Corporation. He holds a BSEE from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Paul Butterworth is a noted technology leader with a lengthy career of demonstrated innovation and business success. Past roles include founder and CTO of Emotive, where he conceived and designed the Emotive Cloud Platform for enterprise mobile computing, Architect at Oracle, Founder & CTO at AmberPoint where he directed the technical strategy for the AmberPoint SOA governance products, Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technologist for Sun Microsystems, and Founder and Chief Architect for Forte Software, an internet application development company. Paul also served as Chief Systems Architect at Ingres. Paul holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from UC Irvine.

Dr. Ryan Vega serves as the Chief Health Officer for Vantiq and is the former Chief Innovation Officer for the Veterans Health Administration where he led enterprise innovation efforts across the largest integrated health system in the United States. His work has spanned large-scale digital modernization efforts, design and deployment of innovative care and payment models, and early design and development of healthcare software focused on improving health care delivery and experience for patients and providers. Dr. Vega also currently sits as the Physician in Residence for the Digital Medicine Society and holds academic appointments as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Administration at Georgetown University as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at George Washington University. He is the recipient of many awards for his work in healthcare innovation and has published numerous articles on the topic.

Miguel is the Chief Business Development Officer of Vantiq and has more than 30 years of global business development experience. During his career, Miguel has designed and implemented go-to-market with local/regional/global partners , that resulted in strong business growth. Prior to Vantiq, Miguel was the VP for Latin America at Tableau Software. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering , Systems Engineering and Computer Science.

Andrew Preston has held pivotal roles as CEO, President, COO, and CFO of two public companies and six private, tier-one venture-backed companies. He has successfully negotiated and managed the sale of four companies to large public firms and has raised over $100 million in equity and debt. Additionally, he has served as a Board Member or senior advisor/mentor to founding CEOs of over fifteen early-stage companies. Mr. Preston brings extensive experience in operations, finance, sales, and marketing across various sectors, including enterprise SaaS, self-service retail automation, consumer Internet, enterprise software, and consumer software and hardware. He has built traditional and emerging consumer channels, including network and affinity marketing, and has created and managed new brands, expanded brand awareness, and developed successful joint ventures and business alliances. Mr. Preston graduated with honors from Lehigh University with a degree in Business and Economics and earned his MBA from Stanford University. He was a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania and New York and served as a lobbyist in Washington DC for the AICPA and Arthur Andersen and Company. Active in non-profit charities, Mr. Preston is a Board Member of Every One Matters.

Nita Patel is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in global SaaS companies, specializing in brand building and strategic alignment of sales, partners, and marketing for rapid growth. In addition to owning her own full-service B2B marketing agency, Nita has held key roles at Appdome, Chooch, ABBYY, FileNet/IBM, Tungsten Automation, and FireEye. Her expertise spans integration of acquisitions, systems and operations management, and lead generation functions and building and leading multi-disciplinary teams on a global scale. Nita holds a degree in Computer Science from Wright State University, an MBA from the University of LaVerne, and has completed executive education programs at Columbia and Stanford University.

As Vantiq's Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Shubber Ali collaborates closely with the C-suite to monitor the market and competitors, identify external opportunities and risks and organize strategic priorities crucial in guiding the C-suite to navigate the dynamic business landscape. Shubber's 30-year career encompasses a diverse range of industries and roles, from aerospace to software and startups. His expertise in strategic business development, partnerships and innovation management has been honed through significant positions in major corporations and entrepreneurial ventures. Previously, Shubber served as the Global Lead of Digital Innovation at Accenture and Vice President of Strategic Innovation at Salesforce. He co-founded Centriq, a software platform designed to assist homeowners, which was later acquired. Additionally, he co-founded Flaik, a GPS-based safety solution for ski resorts. His advisory roles span numerous startup companies, from AI-assisted healthcare to satellite propulsion technologies. In academia, Shubber has served as an adjunct professor of innovation management at Georgetown University's Executive MBA program and continues to guest lecture at Emory University's Executive MBA program. He has been a member of the Advisory Board for the Georgetown MBA program and the Airbus Executive Advisory Board ("Star Program") since 2014.