Rivet Logic Corporation

Mike Vertal
President and CEO

Mike Vertal brings over 20 years of operational, technical and executive leadership experience to Rivet Logic.  Before starting Rivet Logic in 2005, Mike served in executive positions at leading software and services companies.  As Vice President of Engineering at Wireless Matrix, a leading mobile applications services provider, Mike directed a total conversion to open source software that simultaneously reduced operating costs by millions of dollars and dramatically improved service reliability.  Mike currently serves as the Chairman of the Alfresco Community Committer Program.

Mike holds BSEE and MSEE degrees from Case Western Reserve University, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Sumer Jabri
Chief Technology Officer

Sumer Jabri has more than 15 years of enterprise software implementation experience. At Rivet Logic, Sumer leads all technology initiatives and oversees architectural design for all client projects.  Sumer has led the design and implementation of numerous open source enterprise solutions for clients such as Harvard Business Publishing, Kaplan, and Marriott International.  In addition, Sumer authored the original Alfresco Certified Developer's Course, and has trained hundreds of software developers in open source technologies such as Alfresco, Spring, JBoss, and Mule.

Sumer holds a BS in Computer Science from American University and an MS in Computer Science from George Mason University.

Alaaeldin El-Nattar
Senior Vice President of Client Services

Alaaeldin is Senior Vice President of Client Services for Rivet Logic responsible for client and partner relations as well as overseeing all of Rivet Logic's practices to ensure delivery of the highest level of professional services to our clients nationwide.  Alaaeldin has more than 15 years of enterprise IT software design and development experience, including deep expertise in open source platforms from Liferay, Alfresco, Spring, Apache, and JBoss. At Rivet Logic, Alaaeldin has led the architecture and implementation of numerous client projects ranging from enterprise-wide intranets to large-scale public websites and social communities. Alaaeldin is also a certified Liferay trainer, regularly conducting both public and private Liferay certified training courses throughout North America.

Alaaeldin earned a BS in Computer Science from American University and an MS in Computer Science from George Mason University.

Jason Hardin
Vice President of Sales

Jason Hardin is responsible for the leadership of Rivet Logic's worldwide sales organization.  Jason brings more than 13 years of experience managing all aspects of sales and operations in both emerging and established companies.  He joins Rivet Logic from one of the leading open source enterprise content management companies, Alfresco.  As Alfresco's first Director of Sales in the America's in 2006, he created and led the territory sales team, producing an average annual sales growth rate of over 250% year over year.  Prior to Rivet Logic, Jason held senior leadership and sales positions at Veridian Strategies, Novell, and Siebel. 

Jason received a BA in Political Science from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.  

Richard Cain
Engagement Director

Richard Cain is an Engagement Director for Rivet Logic responsible for client relations, business development, and project management for the company's growing business in the Southeast region. Richard brings over 20 years of consulting, project management, and client engagement experience in content management solutions. Before joining Rivet Logic in 2009, Richard served in a variety roles  at Documentum for over 10 years.  Richard has led solution implementation efforts around the globe--from Australia to China; from Jakarta to Grenoble.

Richard holds a BS degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Ball State University, and attended the MBA Program at the University of Dallas.

Manuel Calvo
Costa Rica Local Manager

Manuel Calvo brings his expertise in software development and business management to oversee Rivet Logic's Development Center in Costa Rica. In this role, he is responsible for business operations, talent management, and compliance with all government procedures and regulations.

Prior to joining Rivet Logic in 2009, Manuel was technical lead and software architect for Hewlett-Packard in Costa Rica, where he helped design the software architecture for HP's ProCurve Data Center Manager Controller. Previously, Manuel worked for HP as a software designer and senior Java developer, designing and maintaining Web services for HP's single sign on solution, Passport. He served in similar roles for Western Union and Banco Central de Costa Rica.

Manuel earned a BS degree in Computer Systems from Instituto Tecnologica de Costa Rica, and an MBA from Universidad de Costa Rica.

Stacy Weng
Business Development Manager

Stacy Weng is the Business Development Manager at Rivet Logic and is responsible for overseeing corporate marketing related activities, partner relations and sales operations. Prior to joining Rivet Logic, Stacy has served a variety of roles in the IT industry, including consulting, Web development, and account management.

Stacy holds a BA degree in Economics and Art from the University of Virginia.