Derrick Priebe
VP of Finance

Derrick Priebe is currently a lead Product Manager at Boeing for all Offer to Cash processes supporting multiple complex SAP implementations across the company. He has a wide variety of experience supporting both physical implementations in the telecommunications industry as well as software implementations in the aerospace industry. Areas of experience include Project Management, Finance, Systems and Data Architecture, as well as Software Engineering. His advanced education includes MBA in Finance from Seattle University and MS in Information Management from the University of Washington. Certifications include SAFe Scrum Master and Project Management Professional.

Karrie Guymon
VP of Marketing & Communications

Karrie has over 30 years of experience in domain and system architecture, strategic planning, business intelligence, and implementation of global business solutions. At Boeing, she served in numerous Chief Architect and Senior Principal Architect roles for critical enterprise and domain programs for Boeing Corporate, Commercial Airplanes, and Boeing Global Services. Her leadership drove successful large-scale modernization efforts, aligned technology with business strategy, and guided global teams through complex implementations. She was named an Associate Technical Fellow in recognition of her innovation in System of Systems architecture and her ability to insert emerging technologies for maximum business impact. She holds certifications in TOGAF, Web Development from Stanford, IoT from MIT, and C/C++ from the University of Washington. She is an active mentor and advocate for diversity and is involved in Women in Cloud, Women in Technology, Girls Who Code, as well as holding prior leadership role for Boeing’s Technical Leadership Institute. She has been a member of DAMA Puget Sound since 2023 and looks forward to contributing to its on-going growth and success.

Patrick Zeine
Co-VP of Operations

Patrick Zeine is an Agile Project Manager at Boeing, specializing in Digital Transformation Data Analytics Integration among other responsibilities. He is recognized as a professional leader with a robust technical background, consistently adding significant business value. Known for his expertise in communication and strategic relationship building, Patrick brings 16 years of experience in IT, complemented by 7 years in Engineering and 3 years in Space Program Integration.

In 2015, Patrick completed his MBA and acquired certificates in Aerospace Project Management and Systems Engineering from Caltech. He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI. Originally from Seattle and raised in Alaska, Patrick draws inspiration from a pioneering culture rooted in the last frontier on earth, enriching his professional journey with diverse stories and experiences.

A standout achievement in Patrick's career includes his pivotal role in the Artemis moon mission, where he contributed to the construction and delivery of the Space Launch System Core Stage, recognized as the largest and most powerful rocket ever built by mankind, crafted by Boeing.

Patrick is passionate about developing talent, evident in his extensive involvement in both informal mentoring and the creation of formal mentoring programs. Patrick has previously served as the VP of Finance for DAMA-PS.

ChaiJen To
Co-VP of Operations

ChaiJen To is a seasoned data and engineering leader currently serving as a Data Leader. He brings over a decade of experience delivering enterprise-scale data analytics, machine learning platforms, and cloud-based infrastructure solutions. Known for driving innovation through metadata-driven pipelines and automation frameworks, he transforms data management into a strategic asset. ChaiJen has led high-impact programs across security, CRM, retail banking, and cloud infrastructure, managing petabyte-scale systems and global teams. As a board member, he brings deep expertise in data governance, quality, and platform engineering.

Ramya Grama
Co-VP of Partnerships 

Ramya Grama is a strategic program, data & digital transformation leader.  She partners with C-suite executives to design intelligent production & delivery processes that leverage data, AI, and automation to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. As the founder & Executive Director at Starprise Global Consulting, Ramya takes a customer focused approach to enable organizations with transformation strategies, evaluate innovative technologies & drive efficiency with data and Agentic AI adoption strategies. 

Beyond consulting, Ramya leads SvaDhruthi, a nonprofit empowering underserved communities through education & awareness programs.  She also mentors young innovators through global organizations like World Affairs Council & TiE Youth Entrepreneurs, equipping them with data fluency and entrepreneurial thinking.  

Ramya’s approach blends technical rigor, business strategy & program execution - helping organizations transition to smart, adaptive, and planet-conscious models while enabling long-term competitive advantage, operational precision, and sustained prosperity.  

Prashanthi Matam
Co-VP of Partnerships

Prashanthi Matam is an experienced software engineer with over seven years of success delivering scalable, intelligent technology solutions for leading organizations including Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X. She holds a Masters in Computer Systems Engineering from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from GITAM University. Her technical expertise includes cloud-native development, AI/ML-driven systems, and full-stack engineering. She has hands-on experience with technologies such as AWS, Python, Kubernetes, Angular, React, and Kafka. Prashanthi has built end-to-end telemetry infrastructures, developed secure credential management tools, and designed real-time diagnostic frameworks to improve system reliability and performance. She is passionate about building thoughtful, efficient, and resilient systems that align with business needs.

In addition to her technical work, she brings strong leadership through roles such as Vice-Chairman of ACM and mentoring contributions to Mozilla and Red Hat. She is committed for fostering innovation, technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.

Krishna Bonagiri
Co-VP Programs and Education

Krishna Bonagiri brings about over 25 years of experience in IT industry. He excels in architecting scalable solutions, driving innovation and aligning technology with business objectives. With a proven track record of successful project delivery, he has played key roles as a Delivery Manager and Program Manager. His expertise lies in leading teams, implementing cutting-edge technology solutions, and constructing robust data warehousing and business intelligence systems that yield valuable insights from actionable data. Krishna's proficiency spans across diverse industries, consistently delivering outstanding results.

As Co-VP of Programs and Education, Krishna's vision is to create a robust and impactful programs and education framework that empowers individuals, fosters learning, and drives positive change in the field of data engineering.

Shamnad Shaffi 
Co-VP Programs and Education

Shamnad Shaffi is a Data Architect with over 18 years of experience designing advanced data engineering and AI solutions, specializing in transforming complex data challenges into innovative, scalable data solutions across diverse industries. Possesses deep expertise in data analytics, data management, architecture, integration, warehousing, and business intelligence. Proven track record of leading enterprise data initiatives that leverage big data analytics and machine learning applications. Beyond technical execution, passionate about mentoring the next generation of technology professionals and actively contributing to the advancement of data science and engineering practices.

Vandana Gupta
Co-VP of Special Events

Vandana Gupta has over 15+ years of Product, Technology and Data experience across the Payments & Healthcare industry.

Vandana has been working with Mastercard for over a decade delivering customer centric solutions under data management, product delivery, technology alignment paired with strong leadership, analytical and communications skills. Her current role is Vice President, Data Strategy and Management with Mastercard where she enables data use, data innovation, AI & data ethics by embedding data strategy, data management and data governance for key lines of business units working with Product, Privacy, Legal and Engineering stakeholders.

She is currently located in Seattle, Washington.

Paul Bochan
Co-VP of Special Events

Paul has nearly 20 years of progressively responsible strategic planning, leadership, and data management experience at a Fortune 40 company (Wells Fargo), with an emphasis on executing transformational change with cross-functional teams in innovative ways.  Paul is a thought leader that provides consulting services to executives and he's energized by difficult problems.  He helped establish and implement an enterprise-wide multiyear Data Strategy and co-wrote the risk reporting guidance for Board Effectiveness within Wells Fargo's Data Management Procedures.  Paul is currently a Senior Lead Data Management Analyst within Enterprise Data Governance.

Paul is also a Board Member of the Capitol Hill Historical Society and enjoys spending his free time traveling with his family and friends, attending concerts, and trying not to miss his weekly Tai Chi classes.

Shyam Lakshmanan
Co-VP of Special Events

Shyam Lakshmanan is a Strategic Technology Executive with over 25 years of experience and deep expertise in supply chain, merchandising, planning, Order Management (OMS), and inventory systems. He has a consistent track record of leading multi-million-dollar digital transformation and system implementation programs across complex global enterprises, optimizing operations for major retail brands and global organizations. He is passionate about enabling business growth through process optimization, data-driven insights, and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.

Currently as Head of Product Strategy at DataFinz, he is at the forefront of designing and launching innovative technology solutions, including spearheading the development of no-code integration platforms and driving successful go-to-market strategies.

When Shyam is not diving into data and systems, you can find him enjoying the outdoors, exploring new places through travel, or cheering passionately as an avid Tennis, Cricket and Formula 1 fan.

Randy Lane
Co-VP of Membership

Randy is a driven Data Management leader with 30+ years of experience in helping organizations find the right fit Data management solutions. With years of experience in Software engineering and Data Architecture, Modeling, MDM to real Business value driven Analytics delivery. The key to success of customers in finding real driving value from their data. Randy has held CDMP, CBIP certifications. In the role of Co-VP of Membership, Randy is building a community of data professionals.

Mahesh Moturu
Co-VP of Membership

Mahesh Moturu has 20+ years of experience in managing teams developing data management technologies and implementing data solutions for healthcare, government, telecommunications and energy industries. Currently, as VP of Product Development and Technical Service at WhamTech, he leads the development of their Smart Data Fabric software. 

Mahesh also advises companies on strategy, products and technologies. He just founded Knovantage Technologies to pursue emerging opportunities in AI and data. 

Earlier in his career, he helped develop a multi-platform database engine that was acquired by Seagate Technologies. Later, at WholeWeb, he ran IT operations for their text and image search engines.

Mahesh holds an MS in Computer Science from University of Texas at Arlington, and an MBA (Valedictorian) from SMU Cox School of Business. Outside work, he enjoys participating and leading in his kids' scouting, robotics and other activities.

Srinivas Chippagiri:
Co-VP of Technology

Srinivas Chippagiri is a seasoned software engineering professional with over 12 years of experience across telecommunications, healthcare, energy, and CRM software industries. He has held engineering roles at top organizations, including GE Healthcare, SIEMENS, and Salesforce Inc, where he drives the development of core Tableau Cloud Platform features.

He holds an MS in Information Systems from the University of Utah, and a BE in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. Known for his technical expertise and strategic problem-solving, he has been recognized with multiple awards for his impactful contributions throughout his career.

Dana Perrault
Co-VP of Technology

Dana Perrault is a technology leader with over 20 years of engineering experience. She brings strong communication and mentoring skills, and a proven ability to drive technical roadmaps and large-scale transformations. Currently enrolled in Berkeley's Executive Education program focusing on Generative AI for the Legal Profession—a skills-based course equipping legal practitioners with essential knowledge of generative AI and its responsible integration into legal practice—she offers a unique perspective at the intersection of technology and legal considerations. Her commitment to innovation and expertise in data management are valuable assets.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Brackett

Michael Brackett has over 50 years of experience in data management and is recognized for developing innovative concepts in application design and integrated data resource management. He is the founder of Data Resource Design and Remodeling and has served as a Consulting Data Architect specializing in integrated data resources. A charter and active member of DAMA Puget Sound, Brackett was instrumental in the formation of DAMA National and DAMA International, where he held several leadership roles—including President and founding President of the DAMA International Foundation, which helped establish data resource management as a formal profession. He served as Production Editor of the DAMA-DMBOK and received DAMA International’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. A passionate educator, he has taught at the University of Washington, Washington State University, and The Evergreen State College, and is listed in Who’s Who in the West, Who’s Who in Education, and International Who’s Who. Brackett actively shares his expertise and has authored ten books on application design, data design, and common data architecture.

Bill Inmon

Bill Inmon is a pioneering figure in the field of data warehousing, known for defining its foundational architecture and principles. He authored Building the Data Warehouse, which is widely recognized as the seminal text on the subject. Alongside Arnie Barnett, he organized the first Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) Conference, which became a cornerstone of the data warehousing and business intelligence community. He introduced the widely accepted definition of a data warehouse as a subject-oriented, integrated, nonvolatile, and time-variant collection of data. Over his career, he has published more than 1,000 articles and several landmark books, including DW 2.0. In 2007, Computerworld named him one of the ten most influential people in the first 40 years of the computer industry

Eva Smith

Eva Smith is an accomplished IT leader with more than a decade of experience in higher education and over 20 years in business roles spanning systems engineering, programming, project leadership, and IT management. Eva is the current CIO of Edmonds College. Additionally, she served as a tenured faculty member in Computer Information Systems at Edmonds College and taught as an adjunct instructor at Central Washington University. Eva holds a Master of Science in Information Management from the University of Washington and maintains certifications as a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) and Certified Computing Professional (CCP). She has contributed her leadership to the boards of the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) and the Data Management Association (DAMA). Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing data management and IT education.