Leadership

Technology company backed by visionary leaders

Leaders Who Lead by Examples

Meet our visionary leaders who drive Knovos’ strategy and business operations. They keep Knovos’s spirit always up and running with their business acumen and leadership.

GITA D. SHINGALA
GITA D. SHINGALA
Founder & Chairman
Gita Shingala founded Knovos in 2002 as a Women and Minority-Owned Enterprise.

As a core member of Knovos’ Steering Committee, Gita oversees global management functions and provides leadership to help execute the company’s vision. Gita is an alumnus of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Before founding Knovos, she worked with the New York Port Authority and the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Gita is not only a remarkable leader but also a philanthropist. She dedicates her time to supporting non-profit organizations engaged in education and community service.

DHARMESH B. SHINGALA
DHARMESH B. SHINGALA
Co-founder & CEO
Driven by personal ambition to develop outstanding technological solutions for corporate and government clients, Dharmesh Shingala co-founded Knovos with Gita Shingala in 2002.

Prior to Knovos, Dharmesh spent more than a decade developing and applying efficient and cost-effective solutions for various clients in the US; in 1994, he founded GDS systems, the parent software company of Knovos, which primarily worked with the US Government. At Knovos, Dharmesh has harnessed his innovative energy and foresight to develop unparalleled eDiscovery and Information Governance solutions and deliver them to law firms, federal agencies, and corporate IT managers.

Dharmesh received his master’s degree in Computer Science & Applications from Virginia Tech University and a bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering & Management from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Kozhikode, India.

Bruce Kudeviz
Bruce Kudeviz
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce is our finance brain. He holds 15+ years of verifiable expertise leading financial planning, accounting and treasury, revenue, and financial reporting operations across multiple industries. He keeps our finances in check.
Kirit Palsana
Kirit Palsana
Director Operations
Kirit Palsana, Director (India), his two decades of leadership expertise, management skills, and in-depth knowledge of the continually evolving legal technology market and technology innovation helps Knovos evolve.
John Mercer
John Mercer
Government Solutions
John is one of the gems of Knovos. He holds 40 years of high-level experience in governmental performance management and performance budgeting. He is the winner of Federal Computer Week's Fed 100 award for his leadership in developing GPRA and is often described as a "good-government guru."
Sunil Rupavatiya
Sunil Rupavatiya
Technology Innovation
Sunil is our technology expert in building and managing eDiscovery, Content Analytics, and Project Management software products. He has a mind of a scientist who is always curious to outperform himself. He brings the magic of innovation to our products.
Connor Morgan
Connor Morgan
Customer Success
Connor is our solution specialist. He has a charming and calming personality that compliments his business acumen. We thrive because of his extensive experience serving varied domain clients and the enthusiasm he brings to the table.
Sid Jiwnani
Sid Jiwnani
Customer Success
Sid is a seasoned solicitor holding experience of 10 years with specialist knowledge of legal technology such as automation and e-discovery. He leads our UK operations and strengthens Knovos' business success.