Who we are

Michael Fleishman

CEO, Mastech InfoTrellis

Michael Fleishman brings over 27 years of digital technology experience and a focus on the development of enduring client relationships. Throughout his career, Fleishman held successful leadership roles at top global technology services firms, including IBM, Virtusa, and Unisys. Prior to joining Mastech InfoTrellis, Fleishman was spearheading digital transformation for Capital Markets at Cognizant.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University and a master’s degree in Management and Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Jim Strickland

Chief Information Officer

With more than 34 years in the technology space, 17 of which have been spent in senior/executive leadership roles, Jim brings with him extensive expertise in information technology strategy, digital transformation, process engineering, and bringing it all together through the use of next-gen technologies.

Jim holds degrees in Business Administration and Technology Management from Southeastern Louisiana University and Mercer University, respectively.

Jacob Samuel

SVP, Integrated Digital Transformation Practice

Jacob Samuel joins Mastech Infotrellis as Senior Vice President and leader of the Integrated Digital Transformation practice, where he will lead the efforts in shaping clients' digital transformations with a systematic and strategic perspective. Jacob brings unique strategic insights and a successful track record of connecting customer-centric outcomes with business goals and approaching product development with an ingenious touch.He has cultivated an innovative outlook toward problem-solving, combining design thinking, service design, and systems thinking.

Jacob has proven expertise in platform implementation and platform integration strategy. He brings a collaborative approach with enterprises to design and build future digital products and services that cut across customer experience, business model evolution, digitalization, and operations. His strong technology, services, and personnel management skills are well appreciated by clients and colleagues alike.

He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and MBA from US universities.

Kishalay Gangopadhyay

VP Global Operations

Kishalay, or “KG” as he’s commonly known, is a strategic leader with 16 years of experience across various technology roles. He began his career at Infosys leading engineering and consulting teams, and then joined Mastech InfoTrellis as a Principal. Overtime, KG has moved up the ranks to become the Vice President of our North American Operations and delivering complete digital transformation solutions to clients across numerous industries.

KG holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras

Michael Ashwell

VP and GM Data Management

Michael comes to Mastech InfoTrellis after a successful 30+ year career at IBM where he spent the last 5 years leading the Data and Analytics Lab Services Cloud COE. As part of the Cloud COE, he led the development of several key IBM offerings including the MDM, IIS and HDP IHAH Cloud services. In addition, he managed the associated Architecture, Network, Security and DevOps teams. Prior to this role, Mike held several roles at IBM, including Worldwide MDM Services Delivery Manager, a leading-edge technology Principal, and an Architect.

Michael brings 35+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, complex solution development, Managed Cloud offering development, global sales oversight, and consulting. Throughout his career, Mike has worked internationally across multiple industries and solution areas, helping clients develop and implement complex enterprise solutions.

Michael has a BSBA degree in Information Systems from Xavier University. When he is not reading up on new technologies and industry trends, he spends his free time as a home theater/audiophile fanatic, a wood fired pizza maker and a driver of a restored 1962 TR3.

Jeff Pohlmann

VP and GM Data Engineering

Jeff comes to Mastech InfoTrellis after a successful tenure at Teradata as VP, Americas Consulting. Prior to joining Teradata, Jeff held executive roles at Oracle, Big Data/Analytics, Genpact, Industrial Analytics, IBM, Global Oil and Gas Innovation, and SPSS, Analytics Consulting. While at IBM, he had the opportunity to lead an innovation lab with a major oil company that developed market-shifting solutions that maximized production by dramatically limiting downtime. Jeff served around the globe as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He brings with him +20 years of experience in global consulting, sales, and operations.

Jeff holds a degree in Business Administration from Northwood University and attended the University of Redlands Executive Management Education. He spends his free time on outdoor activities and is an avid student of analytics and economics.

Kevin Pochapin

VP and GM Americas

With over 25 years of experience in the technology services industry, Kevin has led numerous teams and programs focused on improving operating, cost, and market performance for various Fortune 500 clients across Healthcare, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, and other verticals. Most recently, he has been working with companies to align their core business objectives with digital transformation investments across MDM, Data Governance, Data Engineering, Cloud, and AI/ML to maximize the return on those investments and deliver disproportionate business value and outcomes. Kevin holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. When not doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of his clients and colleagues, he enjoys spending time with family, golf, movies, good food, and home-improvement projects.

Rajkumar Selvam

Country Head, India

With over 20 years of experience in the technology space, five of which have been spent in senior leadership roles, “Raj” brings with him extensive expertise in software engineering and architecture. Prior to his tenure at Mastech InfoTrellis, he has held senior technology roles at IBM and Infosys, spearheading data-driven software architecture projects.

Raj holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Anna University and a master’s degree in Computer Science from Ball State University.

Lavanya Ramkumar

VP India Operations

In this role, she oversees the delivery of all client services, including the technology and operations of our India Labs. She is also the Data Management and Data Integration Practice Lead responsible for solution consulting, strategic initiatives, and pre-sales in the Information Management space.

She comes with over 17 years of experience in Master Data Management, working for Global Clientele, including several Fortune 100 companies. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Madras University.

Deepti Soni

Director, Data Science and Analytics

Deepti Soni is a Data Science professional with more than ten years of experience in architecting innovative analytical solutions for strategic business problems. She helps enterprises design and implement viable solutions leveraging knowledge graphs and AI/ML-based approaches, enabling clients to drive ROI quickly from their initiatives.

Deepti holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Machine learning-based analysis of High dimensional data from Delhi College of Engineering and IIT Roorkee.