The OptfinITy Management Team involves professionals with diverse backgrounds, all focused on one goal, Your Success.
Michael H. Drobnis, MBA
Mr. Drobnis is a successful technology professional and business entrepreneur who has experience in many industries and disciplines, including technical support, records management, disaster recovery, business continuance planning, project management, technology and infrastructure development.
Mr. Drobnis has worked on projects throughout the United States and Europe with Iron Mountain as well as managed the internal IT support function for Legacy Technology, prior to it becoming Answerthink Consulting Group. Mr. Drobnis has also worked in numerous teaching positions teaching diverse courses from Internet and computer technologies to civil courses on Prejudice and Diversity and comparative religions.
Mr. Drobnis' educational background includes a bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in the behavioral sciences as well as an MBA with a concentration in the management of technology from Bentley College with a program at ESC Clermont in France.
Ann W. Schwartz, PhD
Ms. Schwartz is a successful technology professional who has experience in a variety of industries, including packaged goods, waste management, banking and consulting. She has worked with products and technologies from a wide range of companies including MicroStrategy, Informatica, Hyperion, CA and Microsoft.
Ms. Schwartz recently worked as a consultant for the Business Intelligence Practice of Answerthink, a technology services firm for Fortune 1000 Clients. Prior to that experience, Ms. Schwartz worked for Procter & Gamble in the Information Technology Division.
Ms. Schwartz’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. In addition, Ms. Schwartz has a Master's Degree from George Washington University and a PhD from George Mason University in Online Education.
Devang Patel
Mr. Patel is a highly accomplished technical professional with over 15 years of experience in systems analysis and architecture design with a focus on evaluating client systems, developing customized solutions, and implementing top-notch products to streamline operations. Before joining OptfinITy, he worked for CA (Computer Associates) for 11 years implementing CA solutions at Fortune 500 clients. Devang is happily married and enjoys volunteering at his daughter's school library, the PTA & HOA boards and at the Smithsonian Air and Space museum visitor center. |