Anna Straus
Anna Straus
"Dreamweaver"
CEO
Our CEO and co-founder Anna Straus embodies her nickname; “Dreamweaver”. Her visionary mind continues to propel Sparck into becoming a well of resources for companies hoping to improve employee experience and boost business outcomes. Anna’s biggest dream is to see more employees have a personalized and enriching employee experience. She has an uncanny ability to find the inner passion in each person and encourage them to thrive in their purpose. This includes her kids and husband who love being wrapped up in her web…well, most of the time!
Brent Fitzpatrick
"The Translator"
CTO
Brent Fitzpatrick
"The Translator"
CTO
Brent is the CIO and co-founder of Sparck and his superpower is bridging the gap between the technical side of the business and the creative, visionary side; “translating” our big dreams into reality on our platform. His quick wit and ability to make anyone laugh provides a foundation of lightheartedness and is a conduit for lifelong friendships among the team. When he isn’t cracking jokes with the tech team, he loves to spend quality time at the beach with his wife and kids.
Abigail Kidd
"Nancy Drew"
VP of Client Experience
Abigail Kidd
"Nancy Drew"
VP of Client Experience
Abigail was aptly named “Nancy Drew” for her curious mind and ability to work through any challenges that arise. We have yet to find a puzzle she can’t solve! Many of our clients have the pleasure of working with her and get to witness her heart for the client experience. After a full day of investigative prowess, Abigail unwinds with yoga, evening walks, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.
Joe Champion
"The Navigator"
Sales Executive
Joe Champion
"The Navigator"
Sales Executive
Joe Champion, aka “The Navigator” is a Sales Executive on the Sparck Team. His nickname comes from his ability to stay calm under pressure while remaining focused on the final destination. Determined to stay the course, he’ll prepare methodically for oncoming obstacles or challenges to negotiate each milestone along the journey. When he is not navigating the Sales world, he enjoys traveling and visiting new places with his fiance, being active through fitness and sports (especially soccer and golf), and training his two adorable puppies.
Leo Momente
"The Magician"
Senior Back-End Developer
Leo Momente
"The Magician"
Senior Back-End Developer
Leo is our talented Senior Back-End Developer and is a real-life Magician. Our team is constantly dreaming up new ways to improve Sparck and he takes our visions and creates magic that exceeds all expectations. After he hangs up his wand at the end of the day, he enjoys playing video games and reading.
Breno Velasco
"Pixar"
Senior Front-End Architect
Breno Velasco
"Pixar"
Senior Front-End Architect
Breno “Pixar” Velasco is our Senior Front-End Architect and we’re all convinced he was a Pixar visionary in his past life. He has a one-of-a-kind creative mind that continues to excite our entire team and shows us how far Sparck can go. His creativity also translates into a love of playing musical instruments, as well as video games.
George Santos
"The Oracle"
Junior Front-End Developer
George Santos
"The Oracle"
Junior Front-End Developer
Our Junior Front-End Developer George is constantly seeking to expand his mind and learn new skills and we couldn’t think of anyone better suited for the nickname “The Oracle”. George spends his time helping us build a better, more intuitive experience for our clients. In his free time he continues to find ways to expand his knowledge, as well as play tennis, read, and play the piano.
Alexandre Domingos Filho
"The Terminator"
QA Test Analyst
Alexandre Domingos Filho
"The Terminator"
QA Test Analyst
*Queue Terminator theme song. Alexandre is our QA Test Analyst and was named “The Terminator” after we quickly learned how ruthless he is at finding and exterminating the bugs in our coding world. If a bug exists, he will find it, and he WILL destroy it. When he isn’t terminating, Alexandre loves to play the guitar and spend time with his family.
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Nonato Costa
"The Analyst"
Senior Software Engineer
Nonato Costa
"The Analyst"
Senior Software Engineer
We called Notato “The Analyst” because of his deeply analytical, data-driven mind and his ability to get down to the nitty gritty of each project. He is our Senior Software Engineer and is passionate about finding the most efficient way to execute the team’s visions. In his spare time, Nonato loves spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as practicing Jiu Jitsu and boxing.
Jenni Young
"The Poet"
Marketing Assistant
Jenni Young
"The Poet"
Marketing Assistant
Jenni’s passion for words earned her the nickname “The Poet”. When the team first noticed her love of “wordsmithing”, they paved the way for her to be able to use this passion to create some of the language used in our marketing efforts. When she isn’t having fun at work, she loves to spend time with her husband and golden retriever, travel, and read mystery novels. She is also ready and willing to challenge any of you to a Words With Friends tournament.
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Sparcky the Dog
"Fur-One-One"
Mascot
