Founders
Inigo Merino, CEO
Inigo Merino is the Founder and CEO of Cienaga Systems (www.cienagasystems.net), known for its pioneering strides in autonomous cyber threat hunting technology.
Prior to his tenure at Cienaga Systems, Inigo served as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon Web Services, where he led critical programs around cost efficiency and competitive strategy. Perviously he had an instrumental role as a Senior Software Development Manager and Principal Engineer of Analytics at Merck / MSD. His earlier career highlights include being the Senior Vice President at Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Security and Business Continuity, and multiple Vice President roles at Merrill Lynch.
A recognized expert in process automation, modernization, machine learning and cyber security, Inigo's insights are frequently sought by global platforms such as Digital Guardian, CIO-Asia magazine, BrightTalk and the RSA Conference. Inigo's has consulted on management, corporate strategy, and the marketing of innovation for eminent organizations like NEC, GE Healthcare, AT&T, and Microsoft. He is a member of the advisory board at the University of South Florida's School of Business.
Inigo holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Computer Science from Georgetown University.
Inigo Merino is the Founder and CEO of Cienaga Systems (www.cienagasystems.net), known for its pioneering strides in autonomous cyber threat hunting technology.
Prior to his tenure at Cienaga Systems, Inigo served as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon Web Services, where he led critical programs around cost efficiency and competitive strategy. Perviously he had an instrumental role as a Senior Software Development Manager and Principal Engineer of Analytics at Merck / MSD. His earlier career highlights include being the Senior Vice President at Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Security and Business Continuity, and multiple Vice President roles at Merrill Lynch.
A recognized expert in process automation, modernization, machine learning and cyber security, Inigo's insights are frequently sought by global platforms such as Digital Guardian, CIO-Asia magazine, BrightTalk and the RSA Conference. Inigo's has consulted on management, corporate strategy, and the marketing of innovation for eminent organizations like NEC, GE Healthcare, AT&T, and Microsoft. He is a member of the advisory board at the University of South Florida's School of Business.
Inigo holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Computer Science from Georgetown University.
Nubar Dailerian, CFO
Nubar Dailerian is the CFO of Cienaga Systems (www.cienagasystems.net), a leader in autonomous cyber threat hunting technology, where he is responsible for financial accounting, venture financing and advises on market entry, hiring and business development strategies.
Nubar has recently served as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for TD Bank, N.A. Previously, he was a Strategy and Management consultant advising Global Fortune 500 companies on their long-term strategic plans as well as short-term operational implementations. Nubar has led various software product development launches and corporate development efforts at Gap International, a management consulting firm.
Nubar holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BCom in Finance and Information Systems from McGill University.
Nubar Dailerian is the CFO of Cienaga Systems (www.cienagasystems.net), a leader in autonomous cyber threat hunting technology, where he is responsible for financial accounting, venture financing and advises on market entry, hiring and business development strategies.
Nubar has recently served as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for TD Bank, N.A. Previously, he was a Strategy and Management consultant advising Global Fortune 500 companies on their long-term strategic plans as well as short-term operational implementations. Nubar has led various software product development launches and corporate development efforts at Gap International, a management consulting firm.
Nubar holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BCom in Finance and Information Systems from McGill University.
Nate Wagner, Senior Consultant / Data Science Engineering
With an unwavering focus on enabling strategic initiatives and innovative solutions, Nate is a true craftsman in the reals of data science, data pipelines and cloud computing. His rich experience encompasses designing and implementing ETL processes, data pipelines, AI systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs) for industry leading organizations.
Armed with an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master’s in Data Science from New College of Florida, Nate has carved out a multifaceted career. His exceptional acumen allows him to build AI agents that refine interactions, develop machine learning models that illuminate complex data, and craft computer vision software that provides groundbreaking insights. His work is a testament to the compelling power of data science and its transformative impact on business strategies and processes.
With an unwavering focus on enabling strategic initiatives and innovative solutions, Nate is a true craftsman in the reals of data science, data pipelines and cloud computing. His rich experience encompasses designing and implementing ETL processes, data pipelines, AI systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs) for industry leading organizations.
Armed with an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master’s in Data Science from New College of Florida, Nate has carved out a multifaceted career. His exceptional acumen allows him to build AI agents that refine interactions, develop machine learning models that illuminate complex data, and craft computer vision software that provides groundbreaking insights. His work is a testament to the compelling power of data science and its transformative impact on business strategies and processes.
Rosa Gradilla, Senior Consultant / Data Science Engineering
A versatile professional with a unique blend of skills in data science, software development, AI, and data engineering, Rosa serves as a key asset to Cienaga Systems' consulting division. Her diverse expertise propels her to create and implement ETL processes, data pipelines, AI systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs) for corporate giants, including Merck Pharmaceuticals.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of South Florida and a Master's Degree in Data Science from New College of Florida, Rosa has consistently leveraged her knowledge to deliver innovative solutions for leading organizations. Her work has helped organizations apply machine learning and analytics through data science, AI, and robust data pipelines, repeatedly earning her top accolades..
A versatile professional with a unique blend of skills in data science, software development, AI, and data engineering, Rosa serves as a key asset to Cienaga Systems' consulting division. Her diverse expertise propels her to create and implement ETL processes, data pipelines, AI systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs) for corporate giants, including Merck Pharmaceuticals.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of South Florida and a Master's Degree in Data Science from New College of Florida, Rosa has consistently leveraged her knowledge to deliver innovative solutions for leading organizations. Her work has helped organizations apply machine learning and analytics through data science, AI, and robust data pipelines, repeatedly earning her top accolades..
Farzam Babar, Senior Consultant / Software Engineering
Farzam is a Senior Software Engineer and UI Developer at Cienaga Systems. Based in Pakistan, Farzam assumes responsibility for the user interface across Cienaga's product suite, as well as consulting to Cienaga's customers. With experience as a full stack developer and team lead, Farm's expertise is essential to user experience in engineering efforts supporting a variety of areas, including process automation, modernization, workflow and analytics.
With nearly a decade of experience across a myriad of industries, Farzam commands a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft technologies and JavaScript frameworks, as well as databases and enterprise architecture.
Farzam's academic prowess is evident as a Gold Medalist from Riphah International University, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence. He is a Certified Azure Developer.
Farzam is a Senior Software Engineer and UI Developer at Cienaga Systems. Based in Pakistan, Farzam assumes responsibility for the user interface across Cienaga's product suite, as well as consulting to Cienaga's customers. With experience as a full stack developer and team lead, Farm's expertise is essential to user experience in engineering efforts supporting a variety of areas, including process automation, modernization, workflow and analytics.
With nearly a decade of experience across a myriad of industries, Farzam commands a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft technologies and JavaScript frameworks, as well as databases and enterprise architecture.
Farzam's academic prowess is evident as a Gold Medalist from Riphah International University, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence. He is a Certified Azure Developer.
Yuvraj Singh, Senior Consultant / Software Engineering
Yuvraj is a Senior Development Consultant at Cienaga Systems. Stationed in India, Yuvraj applies his deep knowledge of software development and data science to enable data pipelines, analytics, and machine learning models for companies across a range of industries.
His career includes consulting roles for globally recognized organizations like Merck/MSD, and Cognizant. Yuvraj holds both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computing from the prestigious IIT Delhi.
Yuvraj is a Senior Development Consultant at Cienaga Systems. Stationed in India, Yuvraj applies his deep knowledge of software development and data science to enable data pipelines, analytics, and machine learning models for companies across a range of industries.
His career includes consulting roles for globally recognized organizations like Merck/MSD, and Cognizant. Yuvraj holds both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computing from the prestigious IIT Delhi.
Marina Sanchez, Senior Developer / Data Scientist
Marina is a senior developer and data scientist responsible for data pipelines, analytics, machine learning models powering Cienaga Systems technology.
Originally from Spain, she holds a Masters in Data Science from New College of Florida, the honors college of Florida
Marina is a senior developer and data scientist responsible for data pipelines, analytics, machine learning models powering Cienaga Systems technology.
Originally from Spain, she holds a Masters in Data Science from New College of Florida, the honors college of Florida
Robert Kleszczynski, Consultant / Developer
With exposure to a wide array of technologies, including Virtual Reality, QR codes, REST APIs, Python, C#, C++ and robotics, Robert is a skilled developer and solver of complex problems. He is responsible for special projects, backend stack, data pipeline / machine learning support and integrations at Cienaga Systems. He also consults on customer engagements on complex tasks.
Robert is a graduate of New College of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
With exposure to a wide array of technologies, including Virtual Reality, QR codes, REST APIs, Python, C#, C++ and robotics, Robert is a skilled developer and solver of complex problems. He is responsible for special projects, backend stack, data pipeline / machine learning support and integrations at Cienaga Systems. He also consults on customer engagements on complex tasks.
Robert is a graduate of New College of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
Sevan Ficici, Ph.D.
Sevan advises Cienaga Systems on advanced analytics algorithms, machine learning and data science.
Sevan has served as Senior Staff Scientist at Natural Selection, Inc. which helps companies across a variety of industries solve difficult problems through the application of evolutionary computing, neural networks, fuzzy systems, and other methods. He has worked on problems concerning risk detection, market research, bioinformatics, scheduling, and the environment, among others. Prior to NSI, Sevan was Senior Scientist at Affinnova (acquired by Nielsen) where he was co-inventor of patented, state-of-the-art interactive evolutionary algorithm technology used to design products and packaging for internationally recognized consumer brands.
Sevan earned his Ph.D in computer science from Brandeis University and was a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard University. Sevan also attended the Santa Fe Institute for Complex Systems and holds a Master's in music theory from the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester).
Sevan advises Cienaga Systems on advanced analytics algorithms, machine learning and data science.
Sevan has served as Senior Staff Scientist at Natural Selection, Inc. which helps companies across a variety of industries solve difficult problems through the application of evolutionary computing, neural networks, fuzzy systems, and other methods. He has worked on problems concerning risk detection, market research, bioinformatics, scheduling, and the environment, among others. Prior to NSI, Sevan was Senior Scientist at Affinnova (acquired by Nielsen) where he was co-inventor of patented, state-of-the-art interactive evolutionary algorithm technology used to design products and packaging for internationally recognized consumer brands.
Sevan earned his Ph.D in computer science from Brandeis University and was a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard University. Sevan also attended the Santa Fe Institute for Complex Systems and holds a Master's in music theory from the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester).
Anthony Bucci, Ph.D.
Anthony is a scientific advisor of Cienaga Systems in the fields of machine learning, co-evolution, data science and complex systems.
Anthony is an experienced consultant specializing in complex systems, data science and machine learning. Previously, he was the Director of Science at Icosystem Corporation, which specializes in applying complexity science techniques to business challenges. At Icosystem, Anthony collaborated with scientific staff to maintain Icosystem's cutting edge capabilities in machine learning, data science, evolutionary computation, agent-based simulation, and network analysis.
Anthony holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Brandeis University, where he focused on coevolutionary algorithms and artificial intelligence; and a B.S. in mathematics from Case Western Reserve University. He is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of coevolutionary algorithms and coauthor of the "Coevolutionary Principles" chapter in the Handbook of Natural Computing.
Anthony is a scientific advisor of Cienaga Systems in the fields of machine learning, co-evolution, data science and complex systems.
Anthony is an experienced consultant specializing in complex systems, data science and machine learning. Previously, he was the Director of Science at Icosystem Corporation, which specializes in applying complexity science techniques to business challenges. At Icosystem, Anthony collaborated with scientific staff to maintain Icosystem's cutting edge capabilities in machine learning, data science, evolutionary computation, agent-based simulation, and network analysis.
Anthony holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Brandeis University, where he focused on coevolutionary algorithms and artificial intelligence; and a B.S. in mathematics from Case Western Reserve University. He is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of coevolutionary algorithms and coauthor of the "Coevolutionary Principles" chapter in the Handbook of Natural Computing.
Ian C. Cook
Ian advises Cienaga Systems on business development and partnerships.
In addition, Ian is the CEO and Founder of Corbels Security Services, and is one of the few truly internationally recognized and respected leaders in cyber-security and intelligence. He has 35 years of experience in advising businesses in their strategic decisions including Saudi American Bank, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Team Cymru, and numerous technology start-ups.
Ian is currently a Mentor at Cyber London (CyLon), Europe's first cyber security accelerator and on the Advisory Boards of Novastone Media, IOActive, Radically Open Security, Obrella and Bricade.
Ian advises Cienaga Systems on business development and partnerships.
In addition, Ian is the CEO and Founder of Corbels Security Services, and is one of the few truly internationally recognized and respected leaders in cyber-security and intelligence. He has 35 years of experience in advising businesses in their strategic decisions including Saudi American Bank, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Team Cymru, and numerous technology start-ups.
Ian is currently a Mentor at Cyber London (CyLon), Europe's first cyber security accelerator and on the Advisory Boards of Novastone Media, IOActive, Radically Open Security, Obrella and Bricade.