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Our Team<\/h2><\/div>

Aluminati is home to a powerhouse of sector experts, technical wizards and dedicated support staff. Meet us below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Leadership<\/p><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Daniel Watts<\/h1>\n

FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<\/div>

Daniel is a recognized pioneer in the field of digital alumni engagement. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of internet technology and online community behaviour, Daniel has helped shape the infrastructure and strategic thinking behind some of the most effective alumni platforms in the world. With an academic background in Computer Science (MA Oxon), he brings deep technical expertise in building scalable, secure communication systems – particularly around alumni email and digital identity – as well as a nuanced understanding of user expectations in online communities. Besides managing the company, he leads on product vision and design, actively listening and responding to client and member feedback to align innovation with demand. Having lived in Europe, Southeast Asia and the USA, Daniel\u2019s international perspective also includes extensive experience in global supply chains, product quality control, and logistics. Under his leadership, Aluminati has grown into a trusted partner for leading corporations, universities, and professional networks seeking to build meaningful, technology-enabled alumni communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Andrea Legnani<\/h1>\n

PRESIDENT, ALUMINATI ENTERPRISES<\/p>\n<\/div>

Andrea joined Aluminati in 2023 after a 20+ year global career at Citi, the last 11 of which invested in building and managing the Citi Alumni Network as Global Head of Alumni Relations. He is recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading experts in Corporate Alumni Networks and is a regular speaker at several international seminars and workshops. In his role, Andrea helped many Fortune 500 companies build their alumni strategies and expand their corporate communities with a particular focus on ROI. Based in NYC, he is also a teacher in Strategic Communication Management at Columbia University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Roger Garner<\/h1>\n

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<\/div>

Roger serves as Aluminati\u2019s Technical Director, leading the development and delivery of high-quality digital systems that power alumni engagement for top universities and institutions worldwide. With a strong background in software engineering and platform architecture, Roger oversees the teams responsible for building and maintaining Aluminati\u2019s core solutions – including alumni email, networking, career mentoring, billing, and data management systems. His focus is on translating complex requirements into seamless, secure, and scalable technology that enhances user experience and drives meaningful connections within alumni communities. Roger\u2019s leadership ensures that every client receives robust, reliable systems tailored to their unique goals and challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Jason Wright<\/h1>\n

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<\/div>

Jason is Aluminati\u2019s Operations Director, responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the company\u2019s core operational functions, including finance, analytics, HR, and legal. With a sharp focus on efficiency, compliance, and scalability, he plays a key role in ensuring that Aluminati\u2019s internal infrastructure supports its global growth and client success. His leadership enables the company to deliver high-trust, highly customizable community platforms to some of the world\u2019s most respected organizations. Jason\u2019s multidisciplinary oversight ensures that every aspect of operations aligns with Aluminati\u2019s commitment to excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rebecca Whitton<\/h1>\n

CLIENT SUCCESS DIRECTOR<\/p>\n<\/div>

Rebecca is Aluminati’s Client Success Director, bringing a strong track record in client service and project delivery across the higher education and corporate sectors. With a background in both biology and bio-engineering, she brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and relationship management to her role. Rebecca partners closely with clients to ensure the successful implementation and long-term value of their alumni and community platforms. Her expertise in project management and client engagement helps institutions maximize the impact of their digital communities, while her dedication to service excellence ensures a seamless and trusted partnership experience<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tom Sykes<\/h1>\n

HEAD OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT<\/p>\n<\/div>

Tom leads Aluminati\u2019s software development team, overseeing the design, architecture, and evolution of the company\u2019s digital platforms. With deep expertise in full-stack development and a passion for building scalable, user-centric systems, he ensures Aluminati\u2019s technology remains innovative, secure, and highly adaptable to client needs. Under Tom\u2019s leadership, the development team delivers powerful tools that support alumni engagement, mentoring, community building, and data-driven insights. His commitment to agile methodologies, technical excellence, and continuous improvement plays a central role in Aluminati\u2019s ability to serve a global roster of mission-driven organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ashley Dellinger<\/h1>\n

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ash is the Chief Revenue Officer at Aluminati, where she leads our go-to-market strategy, driving growth in both our corporate enterprise and education client sectors. With more than 15 years of experience ranging from startups to Fortune 500s, Ash has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, scaling revenue, and forging strong client relationships. An avid and creative problem solver, she draws on her background in enterprise sales and solutions engineering to provide clients with strategic, data-driven approaches that drive measurable success and lasting partnerships.<\/p>\n

She resides in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, where she is also actively involved in advising, supporting, and investing in early-stage startups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Team<\/p><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Harneesh Mann<\/h2>\n

SENIOR CLIENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Maria Gutierrez<\/h2>\n

STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANT<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Fabio Camilli<\/h2>\n

UI\/UX\/WEB DESIGNER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Quade du Toit<\/h2>\n

DEVOPS ENGINEER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Annette Le Sage<\/h2>\n

WEB DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Anton Barguirdjian<\/h2>\n

SENIOR SYSTEMS DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Erin Lim<\/h2>\n

WEB DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Paul Bornuat<\/h2>\n

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Guilherme da Silva<\/h2>\n

WEB DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Lee Grant<\/h2>\n

CUSTOMER SERVICE CONSULTANT<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Nathan Osborne<\/h2>\n

CLIENT ACCOUNT TEAM MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Wentzel Muller<\/h2>\n

PRODUCT TEAM LEAD<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Anthony Vine<\/h2>\n

QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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David Emerland<\/h2>\n

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ammory DeGregorio<\/h2>\n

CLIENT ACCOUNT TEAM MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Corin Woodward<\/h2>\n

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Istvan Petersen<\/h2>\n

CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Achilles Daluro<\/h2>\n

IT COMPLIANCE MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Johan van Rooyen<\/h2>\n

SYSTEMS ADMIN<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Bobby Aguilar<\/h2>\n

CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Kinga Munteanu<\/h2>\n

OPERATIONS MANAGER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Simon Ponting<\/h2>\n

SUPPORT & SERVICE OFFICER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Lucas Costa Quadros<\/h2>\n

WEB DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Michael Higginson<\/h2>\n

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Priscilla Polson<\/h2>\n

CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Kerrin Fisher<\/h2>\n

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ashley Wells<\/h2>\n

LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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William Vandepeer<\/h2>\n

WEB DEVELOPER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Caitlin Beavis<\/h2>\n

USER SUPPORT OFFICER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Louise Wightman<\/h2>\n

CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sara Vine<\/h2>\n

USER SUPPORT OFFICER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Andrew Sherratt<\/h2>\n

SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMIN<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Executive Advisors<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Derek Watts<\/h2>\n

DIRECTORY, CORPORATE STRATEGY<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16644","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nTeam - Aluminati Network Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/team\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Team - Aluminati Network Group\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/team\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Aluminati Network Group\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aluminatiNG\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-01T08:47:26+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@aluminating\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"74 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/team\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.aluminati.net\/team\/\",\"name\":\"Team - 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