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Executive Team

Vivek Bhaskaran

Founder and Executive Chairman

Vivek Bhaskaran is the founding member and executive chairman of QuestionPro, one of the industry's leading providers of web-based research technologies. As an executive chairman, he plays a key role in defining the company strategy and using technology and innovation continuously to maintain its leadership in the industry.

He has played a pivotal role in the QuestionPro journey. In 2008, the company made Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies, ranking 172nd overall and 25th among business-service providers.

Vivek completed his primary education in India before moving to Russia and then the U.S. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University, Utah.

Erik Koto

CEO

Erik joined QuestionPro in early 2010 to lead the operations and strategic vision of the company. Erik brings over 15 years of digital and analytical leadership to QuestionPro and has worked with companies such as Chase, Nokia, Ford, Microsoft, and Dell to create award winning, customer-centric online experiences and products. A self described 'data junkie', Erik brings a deep background in predictive analytics and a passion for quantitative, research based decisions making. Erik completed a Bachelor's degree in Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Washington.

Sanket Shekdar

Vice President - Product Development and Client Relations

Sanket brings over eight years of client services and project management experience, and has been with us since the early days of QuestionPro. With his deep experience in our technology platform and a passion for customer service, Sanket heads up our Client Services team and insures that the experience of using QuestionPro is darn near perfect. A born multi-tasker, Sanket's most frequently seen doing 15 things at once and making it all look easy.

Sanket holds a bachelor's degree in physics and a diploma in system administration. He is also a happy camper and loves driving.

Aditya Bhat

Vice President - Business Development and Partnerships

Adi is a thought leader on market strategy and development. He heads QuestionPro's market strategy division and works with several global companies, government organizations and non-profit institutions, guiding the development of their business and market strategies. His primary focus is on business alignment and governance.

Adi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.

Mariano Andres Garcia

Director of User Experience

With more than ten years of experience, Mariano has passed through many companies as an employee, a consultant or a client; and from creating animated .gif icons to managing the production of huge web projects, he has worked in all the interface-related positions in the IT business.

Mariano was one of the founders of the Confronte.com, one of the most prominent price-comparison sites in Latin America, acquired by the media giant Grupo Clarín. Since its creation and for over 2 years, he designed and perfected the UI for the site and was in charge of content development.

Mariano is a member of the UXPA, ser Experience Professionals' Association, and one of the founders of the local chapter for Argentina. Mariano holds a degree in Advertising Art Direction and a BS in Psychology.

James Wirth

Marketing Manager

James is a skilled marketing executive with proven abilities to take ownership and implement strategies that exceed objectives. His diverse background encompasses all areas of online marketing, specializing in inbound, email and SEO disciplines.

James has strong analytical skills and focuses on data-driven, KPI supported strategies. James brings relevant leadership experience to QuestionPro through his marketing and business development background working with subscription-based technology / SAAS platform companies.