Praxi Leadership Team
Andrew Ahn
CEO, Founder
Extensive experience in data, governance and AI & ML Technologies across regulated industries with roles prior to founding Praxi at Waterline Data, Hortonworks where Andrew incubated Apache Atlas as a PMC, and with NYSE Euronext.
Sonith Poyyeri
Head of Engineering
Sonith is a full stack engineer specializing in front-end development with over 10 years of experience, including key roles at Waterline Data Catalog and Rentping. He’s passionate about enhancing user experience and enjoys video games and exploring new technologies in his free time.
Sarah Colvin
Acting Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Innovation Officer of Mendoza Innovation, the strategic consulting arm of Mendoza Ventures, a Boston-based venture firm. A systems-level strategist, she works with founders, investors, and executive teams to design and execute commercialization, revenue, and market strategies at critical inflection points. She is the author of the forthcoming book ‘The Value Gap’.
Sergio Rodriguera Jr.
Head of Federal Practice
Sergio Rodriguera Jr. specializes in AI and Machine Learning at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and advises General Radar. He co-founded Credit Junction and served on the Trade Finance Advisory Council. Previously, he was a Navy Intelligence Officer advising the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Kim Murray
Chief Financial Officer
With 20 years in finance and a CPA, Kim offers CFO consulting in diverse sectors, focusing on strategic growth and business potential. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, golf, and being a dog mom.
Sheila Anastas
Head of Finance & Operations
Sheila, with a finance and operations background, has worked at Uber, KPMG, and in financial services. She’s also held roles in government and non-profits, and is active in her children’s education in San Francisco.
Bryan Chnowski
Resident CISO
A cybersecurity executive with 20+ years of experience, has built and led security programs across healthcare, financial services, insurance, and higher education. He serves as a Virtual CISO at Compass IT Compliance and advises organizations and technology companies on security strategy, compliance, and risk, helping translate technical capabilities into business-aligned outcomes. Recognized with multiple industry awards, Bryan focuses on positioning cybersecurity as a driver of trust, resilience & growth.
Anna Links
Tech Writer / PM
Anna, with an MA in Public Humanities and Salesforce certification, has experience in nonprofit administration and operations. She’s a skilled writer and editor, known for her attention to detail and unique perspective, enhancing customer and stakeholder engagement.
Mitch Schussler
Finance Domain Advisor
Mitch Schussler is the CTO at Lokker with a background in IT leadership at Amazon Web Services and major financial firms. He specializes in AI/ML, cloud computing, and big data, focusing on aligning IT with business strategies and operational efficiency.
Roberto Maranca
Advisor
With almost 30 years of IT and data experience, Roberto worked at Nissan, Ford, General Electric Capital, Lloyds Banking Group, and Schneider Electric. In 2023, he became Schneider Electric Energy Management BU’s Data Officer, focusing on sustainability. He holds a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from “Federico II” Naples University and enjoys sailing, gardening, and cooking.
Andrew Turner
Partner
Andrew is skilled in strategy and scaling with a background in companies like GE and SAP. He focuses on team building and data-driven growth, and actively produces podcasts for knowledge sharing.