Stirista

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  Ajay Saurabh Gupta

  Chief Executive Officer

  At fourteen, Ajay made his first foray into the entrepreneurial world, publishing one of the first wrestling newsletters on the web. Armed with rudimentary SEO skills and a sharp pen, the newsletter grew to over 50,000 subscribers by the time the publication was sold in 2002 when Ajay was a college freshman. Most importantly, Ajay realized the ease with which communication could be carried out via e-mail. A decade later, after an eclectic mix of degrees in Financial Economics, Creative Writing, and Mathematics from St. Lawrence University (BA) and Texas State University (MFA), Ajay started Stirista. The rest is history. Ajay is also an avid sports enthusiast and participates in the company tennis, soccer, volleyball, and softball teams.

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  Jane Diane Hasse

  Partner

  Jane has been at Stirista since (almost) the beginning! She has lived and worked all over the world, giving her a unique global perspective on client relationships. Most people don’t know that she earned three Gold Medals and one Silver Medal at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Though she no longer needs any assistive devices, Jane still loves working and playing with fellow Wounded Warriors. The water is Jane’s true passion and come autumn you will find her fly fishing in the Adirondack Mountains. Or perhaps just out in a kayak somewhere with her beloved Queensland Red Heeler.

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  David Bailey

  Vice President of Sales

  David graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BA in Political Science. Since June 2013, David has worked with Stirista from Long Island, New York, leading the sales efforts. With experience in graphic design, direct mail, printing, and even acting, David is truly Stirista’s Renaissance man. He has a passion for making connections with people and brings this zeal for life to the table in everything he does.

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  Arin Reyna

  Director of IT Services

  Arin has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He started at Stirista in August 2013. Arin takes on special projects and campaigns from the more demanding clients, along with overseeing integration of Stirista’s data with other platforms, such as Salesforce. Before his time at Stirista, Arin worked as a .NET developer for a number of years. Arin loves sci-fi and his life was forever changed when Star Wars was re-released in the 90s. Can’t find Arin anywhere at the office? He’s probably outdoors playing a variety of sports or fishing in Corpus Christi. After a long day you’ll find him playing with his goofy (and slightly spoiled) dog, Aspen.

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  Candice Cochran Gupta

  Vice President of Marketing

  Candice is a founding partner at Stirista. She designed some of the very first collateral, business cards, and websites at Stirista. She majored in graphic design at Full Sail University. Conference planning is one of her favorite things to do at Stirista. When not at work, she’s usually playing with her one-year-old, Avatar, or reading a book. She’s also a fan of Japanese Chins and thinks very highly of them.

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  Andi Boyd

  Business Development Associate

  Andi joined Stirista in September 2014 and works as an associate for the Sales team while also participating in content management. This means she’s either working in lead generation, writing proposals and blogs, or communicating with clients. Before working at Stirista, Andi earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Texas State University and spent her time teaching, translating, and traveling the world. She has also worked and volunteered extensively in editing. Andi grew up in Southern Louisiana and contends, even after all of her travels, that it has the best food in the world. Aside from Cajun fare, she also enjoys live music, poetry, and exploratory wandering.

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  Daniel Evans

  IT Analyst

  Daniel joined Stirista in February 2014, bringing with him over five years of experience in Information Technology. A jack of all trades, Daniel has touched everything in his field, from server implementation to network troubleshooting. He has a knack for solving problems and will go above and beyond to meet every one of our clients’ needs. Daniel indulges in his love for innovation and technology by building or repairing PCs and reading the latest tech blogs.

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  Kenzi Lindamood

  Marketing Manager

  Kenzi graduated from Trinity University in December 2013, joining Stirista in 2014 after working in the oil and gas industry. A new kid on the block with a knack for content development, Kenzi manages Stirista’s marketing efforts and fancies herself a “marketing wizard.” She specializes in digital media development and analytics, managing vendor relationships, and writing copy for Stirista’s marketing materials. In her previous professional experience Kenzi also has been involved with public relations and search engine optimization. Originally from the Dallas area, Kenzi enjoys spending her time away from the office sampling San Antonio’s local food scene. You can also find her at home doing arts and crafts, which she likes to think have made her a Pinterest goddess.

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  Saurabh Mishra

  Database Architect

  Saurabh joined Stirista in 2010 after graduating from the Institute of Engineering and Technology in Uttar Pradesh, India. As Stirista’s Database Architect, Saurabh is usually the first person to review and standardize data for use by the processing team, creating an impeccable database for our clients. In his time away from the office, Saurabh enjoys hanging out with his friends, watching movies, and exploring new places. A self-proclaimed foodie, you can also find Saurabh trying new cuisine on his travels.

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  Erika Nelson

  Account Director

  Erika graduated with a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and started as Stirista’s Account Director in June of 2013. Erika keeps Stirista’s books in order and works to keep up with our clients. If you stop by our booth at a conference you probably will run into Erika, who is experienced with customer service. A lover of both animals and the outdoors, you can find Erika playing volleyball, fishing, hiking, or playing with her dogs when she’s not at work.

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  Rhea Palicha

  Marketing Intern

  Rhea joined Stirista in January 2013 as a Marketing Intern. She currently attends the University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in Marketing with a minor in Finance. With a strong background in various marketing positions, Rhea has been able to work on various projects for Stirista, such as writing case studies and blog posts. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rhea has a love for Mardi Gras, beignets, and the Saints.

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  Abhinav Shukla

  Software Engineer

  Abhinav joined Stirista in 2012 as our mobile programming powerhouse after working at a telemarketing company. He also assists in digital media marketing, testing all creative work and ensuring complete client satisfaction. Abhinav excels in JDK and PHP scripting, which he uses not only at Stirista, but in his daily life. When Abhinav isn’t working you can find him grabbing a pint of beer with his friends and colleagues. Wish him luck because he’s also busy making arrangements for his wedding!

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  Sara Shumaker

  Business Development Manager

  Sara came to Stirista in June 2014 to assist in developing new business. She has an extensive background in customer and partner relationship management and can sell you just about anything. Stirista’s new marketing automation programs will be headed up by her. Sara grew up in the Bryan/College Station area but is a Longhorn to the core. \m/ TEXAS FIGHT!! \m/ When she’s not in the office you can find her CrossFitting or at home baking with her miniature dachshund.

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  Karl Van Delden

  Manager of Deployment Services

  Karl graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2010. A specialist in Information Systems by trade and PC tinkerer by hobby, Karl leverages his experience in business process analysis, coding, project management, agile software development, and technical writing. He coordinates the deployment of marketing campaigns and supports Stirista’s ongoing expansion of new customer interfaces. Born and raised in San Antonio, Karl is an avid appreciator of music, art, sushi, and the outdoors, indulging his wanderlust by swimming, hiking, and scuba diving.

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  Anand Verma

  Senior Software Developer

  Anand graduated from UPTech University in June 2011 and joined Stirista’s team in August 2011. Anand heads the IT development at Stirista, ensuring output quality and consistency. With an expansive experience in CNET MVC, SQL Databases, jQuery, JavaScript, and JSON, Anand is always looking for newer, more efficient tools. Never at rest, he weighs the pros and cons of any solution to supply clients with the best tools possible. When Anand isn’t building software or producing code, he enjoys playing billiards and has recently been trying to get in shape.