Cienaga Team

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 security technologies.

Inigo’s career is marked by leadership roles where he has driven efficiency, competitive strategy and innovation for top global organizations. At Amazon Web Services, he served as a Senior Technical Program Manager, leading critical programs that enhanced operational excellence. Prior to that, he was instrumental at Merck/MSD as a Software Development Manager and Principal Engineer of Security Analytics, advancing the company’s analytical capabilities. Earlier in his career, Inigo made significant contributions in the financial sector's cybersecurity programs, serving as Senior Vice President of dbCERT at Deutsche Bank and holding multiple roles as Vice President in Merrill Lynch's Information Security and Risk Management team.

A recognized technologist and expert in cybersecurity, machine learning and automation, Inigo's insights are frequently sought by global platforms such as Digital Guardian, CIO-Asia magazine, BrightTalk and the RSA Conference. Inigo has consulted on technology, management, corporate strategy, and the marketing of innovation for eminent organizations such as 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 security monitoring, where he is responsible for financial accounting, venture financing and advises on market entry, hiring and business development strategies.

A serial entrepreneur, Nubar has previously 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.

Research and Development

Farzam Babar, Senior Engineer, User Interface
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 received the prestigious "Gold Medalist" recognition at Riphah International University. He is a Certified Azure Developer.

Anthony Bucci, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Machine Learning
Anthony is a scientific advisor of Cienaga Systems in the fields of machine learning, co-evolution, data science and complex systems.

Anthony is a expert 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.

Hanna Butsko, Data Science
Hanna is a member of Cienaga's Data Science team. Currently in her second year of the masters in data science program at New College of Florida, Hanna brings a fresh perspective to the analytics team.

Originally from Minsk, Belarus, Hanna specializes in data analysis and machine learning, with a deep passion for innovation and cybersecurity.

Abhishek Kedia, Senior Engineer, Product
Abhishek is a Senior Software Engineer at Cienaga Systems, based in India. He brings extensive experience in full stack software development, with a particular focus on building and deploying AI/ML powered solutions. Over the years, Abhishek has honed his expertise at leading technology companies, including Google and Adobe.

A graduate of the prestigious IIT Delhi, Abhishek is passionate about creating scalable, intelligent solutions for complex challenges.

Marina Sanchez, Senior Engineer, Data Pipelines
Marina is an experienced Software Engineer with a remarkable track record in the railway security domain during their tenure at a previous company. With a keen interest in expanding her skillset, Marina pursued and successfully completed a Master's degree in Data Science, propelling their expertise to the forefront of cutting-edge technologies.

As a Software & Deep Learning Engineer at Cienaga Systems, Marina has been instrumental in the development of robust data pipelines and creation of predictive models that enhance threat detection and real-time decision-making. She is also working on cloud-based solutions, particularly AWS, to ensure the scalability, security, and accessibility of the systems developed at Cienaga Systems.

Yuvraj Singh, Senior Engineer, Product
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.

Advisory and Consulting

Rosa Gradilla, Senior Engineer, Advisory and Consulting
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.

Nate Wagner, Senior Engineer, Advisory and Consulting
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.