Culture and Leadership

 

We’ll never be the biggest company out there, but for our employees, partners and customers, we will be the best. Our culture is built on how we treat each other. It’s measured on the value we create for others.

We hire the best people we can find. We give them a voice and meaningful things to work on. Our Leadership team transparently reports progress to our teammates, reviewing aspects of the business ranging from product roadmaps to sales pipeline to financial health. We strive to be “in it together,” as technologists, business partners and people.

DELTA BRAVO COMPANY VALUES

Collaboration
Shared goals and mutual support lead to greater success than isolated work and individual focus. Through collaboration we multiply our contribution.

Credibility
The quality of your work is a reflection of who you are. We listen, focus and finish. We say what we do and we do what we say. Trust is built through credibility. We are consistent, honest and operate with integrity, even when it’s the hard thing to do.

Passion
Passion is an internal motivator, a following of one’s values, a regard of one’s intrinsic, unique desires.  It’s an energy that comes from within – it is not forced on one from the outside.  It’s passion that keeps us up late learning the newest technology. Passion that compels us to provide service offerings our clients don’t even know they need yet. It’s passion that holds our standards high and empowers us to energize, engage and inspire others.

Git’R’Dunner
There are no single roles in a growth company; all of us wear multiple hats. We face new challenges and unfamiliarity every day but nothing stops us from completing our tasks quickly and at a high level of quality. We don’t complain. We simply get it done.

Forward Thinking
You can’t build a disruptive product on the back of a legacy one. Whether its new product features, support requests, client or staff conversations – push yourself to be creative and innovative. Think holistically- understand what matters today and tomorrow for our team and our clients.

Our Leadership Team

Rick Oppedisano, President and CEO
Rick Oppedisano is an experienced entrepreneur with experience growing companies from startup to $100M exits. Rick was named to M&A Advisor’s National Top 40 Under 40 in 2014. He was featured on national television network A&E’s American Entrepreneur series and in November 2018, was featured on the cover of Smart Manufacturing Magazine’s AI Innovation issue.

Prior to Delta Bravo, Rick led the Global R&D team for a publicly-traded company focused on Data Modernization. He was also an Executive Director at Azaleos, a fast-growth company that was acquired by Avanade in 2012. Rick has been a part of two other successful startups and serves on the board for PGE Capital.

John McAliley, Chief Technology Officer
An experienced and proven technical leader, John McAliley leads Delta Bravo’s technical vision and development. John is responsible for our Data Science and Product Development teams and works closely with customers to ensure Delta Bravo products and delivery exceeds their expectations.

Prior to Delta Bravo, John lead development of next generation audio software for Mood Media. Prior to Mood Media, McAliley lead entrepreneurial ventures MyHeatmap and Coupon Shack. McAliley also developed software solutions for IBM, Duke Energy and Department of Navy Information Security Systems.

Victor U. Kingery IV, Chief Operations Officer
Victor has over 35 years in Industrial Operations focused on manufacturing technologies, with extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership in successful startups and leading technology companies in the world including SAP, GE, and SAS Institute.  

At Delta Bravo AI, Victor leads the teams that perform new customer onboarding, working closely with Delta Bravo customers to ensure outcomes and expectations are exceeded. Bringing a strong background in full-stack development, IT/OT architecture and cloud technologies, ERP and enterprise solution, Victor emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and quality driven development. He believes in empowering team members to reach their full potential while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and stakeholders.

Alan West, Board Member, PGE Capital
Alan West is an experienced technology entrepreneur and investor. Alan led the development investment in Delta Bravo by PGE Capital and works with our Executive Team to set growth goals and financial targets.

Alan launched and successfully exited Southern Software and BizPlus before founding XMS Solutions and PGE Capital in 2008. Alan’s areas of expertise include: partner channel development; business development; business management/administration; and enterprise level, solution-based sales.

Knudt Flor, Delta Bravo Advisory Board
Knudt Flor is CEO of AESC, Inc, a battery cell and energy storage manufacturer. Prior to AESC, Knudt was the CEO of BMW Manufacturing North America. Knudt personally oversaw BMW Plant Spartanburg, the largest BMW Group plant in the world. The South Carolina factory exports more than two-thirds of its models to 125 global markets. For seven consecutive years, it has been the largest exporter by value in the United States.  During Knudt’s tenure, BMW released four new vehicles, the BMW X7, X3 M and X4 M, and the BMW X3 xDrive30e, as well as next-generation models for the BMW X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6, and X6 M. Knudt is the second-longest serving president of BMW Manufacturing.

Knudt has also been vice president of production at BMW Plant Munich, director of BMW Plant Rosslyn in South Africa, senior vice president of corporate quality for the BMW Group, and senior vice president of Manufacturing at BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture in Shenyang, China. 

Jay Caloras, Board Member, Carroll Street Capital
Jay Caloras has over 15 years experience in private equity and alternative investment management. He has led transactions in the media, consumer, industrial, telecom, and other sectors, led operational technology transformations, and served on several boards. Jay was a senior investment professional at MHR Fund Management, where he participated in numerous aspects of the firm, and prior to that he was at Bain Capital. He also spent time at the Boston Consulting Group and Orbimed Advisors. He has an AB in Economics, cum laude from Harvard College with honors in field, and has completed studies in machine learning through Deeplearning.AI / Stanford. He currently sits on the boards of Bresh and Delta Bravo AI, and previously sat on the boards of Telesat (NASDAQ: TSAT), and Magnet Companies, among others.

Lou Kennedy, Delta Bravo Advisory Board
Lou Kennedy, the President, CEO, and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in business leadership and innovation to the Delta Bravo team. Nephron Pharmaceuticals, a certified woman-owned business, has seen unprecedented growth under her leadership. The company’s state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in West Columbia now produces one billion doses of life-saving medication annually. Nephron Pharmaceuticals is also at the forefront of manufacturing opioid-free pain management drugs, demonstrating Kennedy’s commitment to delivering essential healthcare solutions. Over the course of her career, Lou has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award for her significant contributions to advancing life sciences as well as the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.

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