Team – DADOS Technology

Our Team

Founder and CEO

Ken Gardner

DADOS Technology is led by visionary inventor and data technology entrepreneur Ken Gardner, with 40+ years of experience building successful data products. Ken has 25 Granted US Patents for inventions in database reporting, stream processing, real-time analytics & visualization, visual computing, and data science.

Seven-time Founder, Inventor, CEO, and Company Director with six previous successful exits (1 IPO)
Long track record of adopting NEW TECHNOLOGY to create winning analytic products
Ability to architect & deliver complex composite analytic applications
ReportSmith – 1st Windows-based visual database reporting tool
Sagent – visual dataflow for data warehouse creation
istante – 1st Web-based real-time analytics solution. Ships today as Oracle BAM
SOASTA – CloudTest shipped in June 2007, one of the 1st commercial products for the AWS Cloud
Strong Team Builder with the ability to attract engineering talent to build ground-breaking products
Visual Computing Approach
25 Granted US Patents for inventions in database reporting, stream processing, real-time analytics & visualization, visual computing, and data science

Director of Marketing

Sharon Handy

Sharon Handy is a detail oriented and seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in design and marketing. Her multifaceted background encompasses leadership roles, entrepreneurship, project management, digital marketing, and creative endeavors.

With over 30 years of experience, Sharon Handy is a seasoned professional who has excelled in marketing and design. As the former Director of Communications and Marketing at the University of Louisville College of Business, she spearheaded initiatives to enhance enrollment and elevate the College's brand. During her tenure, she expanded the marketing department, implemented strategic processes for project prioritization, and built a marketing powerhouse website to capture marketing data to aid in better marketing and spending decisions. Sharon played a pivotal role in developing and executing digital marketing strategies, including SEO, Google Ads, and social media campaigns, resulting in increased student engagement and enrollment.

Sharon has a diverse background that spans B2B and B2C with expertise in digital media, website development, illustration, and design. With love for a good challenge, Sharon has consistently delivered impactful solutions to problems presented. Her ability to adapt to evolving and challenging situations has been instrumental in her success across various industries. Sharon's passion for technology, creative development, and commitment to driving measurable outcomes define her professional ethos.

Co-Founder and Vice President of Platform and UI

Luke Gardner

Luke Gardner has over a decade of experience developing enterprise software and has experience directing projects from a clean sheet and taking over development of existing products. He bring an iterative development approach and positive attitude to both his own work and to his team members.

Luke Gardner brings over a decade of expertise in developing enterprise software, specializing in leading projects from inception and revitalizing existing products. His approach emphasizes iterative development and fosters a positive team dynamic. Luke's journey in professional software development began prior to his graduation from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a B.S. in Computer Science. Swiftly advancing to a team leadership role post-graduation, he navigated multiple teams across the software spectrum. His proficiencies span cloud management, database systems, and data visualization, complemented by a knack for architecting full-stack solutions and driving iterative development in dynamic startup environments.

Advanced Spatial Analytics

Engineering Team

Our core team is made up of multi-industry experts in advanced real-time data analytics and 3D rendering technology, micro-services architecture, full-stack design, and extensive big data experience.

Co-Founder and SVP of Product

Irena Cronin

Irena Cronin is SVP of Product for DADOS Technology in charge of overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and iteration. She leads cross-functional teams to align product strategy with business goals, ensures the voice of the customer is incorporated into product development, and monitors key performance indicators to measure product success. Her role involves close collaboration with engineering, marketing and sales to deliver products that meet market needs and drive company growth. Additionally, as an SVP, she plays a crucial role in setting the vision and direction for the product portfolio, making strategic decisions about investment in new features or products, and fostering innovation to maintain competitive advantage in the market.

Irena is the author of five books on Spatial Computing and AI published by Wiley, Packt and Apress. She has a joint MBA/MA from the University of Southern California and an MS with Distinction in Management and Systems from New York University. She graduated with a BA from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Economics (summa cum laude).