Thomas Groden

 - Principal Consultant


Thomas began his career in data systems in 1990 with his move from Chicago to Silicon Valley. He is a Senior Technical Consultant and Business Analyst with more than 20 years of experience in process design, data systems architecture, team management and project delivery. He has worked with large and small organizations, corporate and nonprofit.

Thomas is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago in Economics and Finance. His interests include languages, neurology, gardening and swimming.

Giorgio Porro

Senior Salesforce Consultant
Giorgio has been involved in CRM and data system development for more than 14 years and has experience working with organizations from small to very large. Giorgio's primary role as a systems and process analyst is enhanced with his expert technical skills on the Salesforce platform. He has a deep understanding of systems integration and broad experience in SaaS systems implementation.

Ron Coscia

Senior Database Engineer
Ron Coscia has over 30 years of experience in the computer software industry as a programmer, systems analyst, project leader and, most recently, as an independent consultant. Since 1992, his focus has been on the non-profit community, helping organizations convert fundraising systems to cloud based tools, and enjoys the intricacies of data analysis and migration.

Carolina Moretti

Customer Success Manager
Carolina has over 15 years experience working with U.S. and international markets delivering technical systems implementations and customer success programs. At OpenIssue she is responsible for managing deployments and client relations from initiation to handoff. Carolina has extensive experience in training program development and works closely with our delivery and sales teams to ensure customer success. Carolina is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.

Seth Schneider

Senior Salesforce Engineer
Seth has over 10 years of experience in technology, communications and fundraising at nonprofit organizations. He co-founded the San Francisco Bay Area Salesforce user group for nonprofits and is involved in system implementations and data migration projects. Seth's sector experience makes his technical work especially unique as he bridges the worlds of technology and mission management. His interests include environmental sustainability and permaculture.

Vinod Mistry

Salesforce Engineer
Vinod has over 20 years of experience with systems design, process analysis, and technical implementations. His work with OpenIssue focuses on data ETL and system configuration/customizations. Vinod has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management. Vinod is a committed volunteer and has provided thousands of hours of pro-bono work since 1989. His combination of experience and training along with day to day exposure to Silicon Valley clients brings the OpenIssue delivery team a highly valued resource.

Stephen Boniface

Senior Software Engineer
Stephen has over 15 years of experience as a software developer and technical lead. Specializing in Java and WebServices enterprise technologies, he has been involved in the cloud data systems space with a focus on custom transformation and integration projects. An active pianist and pipe organist, he also volunteers for PFLAG and Hospice of the Valley.

JoAnn Culbertson

Senior Salesforce Engineer
JoAnn brings 20 years of experience in high-tech with a deep understanding of business technologies and process automation. JoAnn focuses her work on Salesforce implementations, custom cloud applications, and data management/ enhancement projects.

Thong Bui

Senior Software Engineer
Thong brings more than 15 years of deep database expertise to our team and is our lead database engineer. Thong uses the following technologies to help make sense of our clients' data: Relational Databases (Oracle, Teradata), XML, SQL, PL/SQL, Unix, Java Application.

Scott Hemme

Salesforce Consultant
Scott brings 15 years of experience with data systems, network administration and project management. Scott's work with startups has involved coordination of technical teams and project delivery. Scott's focus is system customization and project management.

Stephen Nguyen

UI/UX/Web/Graphic Designer
Steve has more than 15 years experience in web design and art direction working with many of the brightest companies in Silicon Valley. His work includes UI and prototype design as well as development of many Internet based applications. In addition to GIS and online mapping projects, his professional interests include the use of Drupal by nonprofits, promoting F/LOSS (Free/Libre-Open Source Software) and open data standards, and promoting community and grassroots use of technology.

Michelle Murrain

Drupal Developer
Michelle Murrain, Ph.D. has more than 15 years of experience in web application development using open source tools, and is knowledgeable about CRM/CMS integration issues. She is a nationally recognized leader in the nonprofit technology field. She also is a speculative fiction novelist.

Johanna Bates

Web Producer & Developer, Nonprofit Techie
Johanna has worked in non-profit technology since 1999 and has built websites for many organizations, including the WGBH Educational Foundation in Boston and Community Partners, a Massachusetts health care reform organization. Johanna helps our team make smart, strategic decisions about Internet tools. She builds websites in the open source platforms Drupal and WordPress. She has been an active member of NTEN since 2004 and has served for several years on the NTC agenda steering committee.