The Software Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Business Process Software Executives of 2025. These leaders run companies that develop the tools organizations use to manage day-to-day operations—software for routing requests, tracking approvals, integrating data between systems, and maintaining consistency across teams. As global organizations face increasing pressure to do more with limited resources, these executives are guiding efforts to improve how internal processes are built and maintained through software.
Their companies support a range of practical needs: helping banks handle compliance documentation, enabling universities to manage administrative workflows, and supporting government agencies in organizing service delivery. Whether through low-code platforms, document processing tools, or integration frameworks, these executives are focused on building software that addresses the specific demands of large, often regulated, environments.
Among this year’s awardees, Mike Lamb, CEO of Clearwave, oversees development of patient intake and engagement platforms for healthcare providers. Katherine Kostereva, CEO and Founder of Creatio, leads a global AI-native platform company that empowers organizations to automate CRM and workflows using no-code technology. Jose Maldonado, Vice President of Product of ProcessMaker, focuses on workflow automation software that enables organizations to design, manage, and optimize complex business processes across various sectors.
This year’s awardees were selected for their leadership in building software that supports the structure and function of large organizations. Please join us in recognizing The Top 25 Business Process Software Executives of 2025.
1. Daniel Dines
Company: UiPath
Title: Founder and CEO
Daniel Dines is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UiPath. UiPath develops advanced AI technology that mimics human intelligence to transform how businesses operate and innovate. The UiPath Platform™ combines agents, robots, people, and AI models to support more autonomous, data-driven processes and smarter decision-making. With an emphasis on security, accuracy, and resilience, UiPath enables companies across industries to scale automation and focus human effort on higher-value work.
As CEO, Dines oversees UiPath’s product innovation, business growth, and market leadership in AI-driven automation. He advocates for using automation and AI to complement human capabilities and help organizations become more efficient and adaptive.
Dines began his career in 1996 as a software development engineer at Microsoft and previously served as developer lead at Crinsoft. He holds a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Bucharest.
2. Eran Zinman
Company: Monday.com
Title: Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Eran Zinman is the Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of monday.com, a Work Operating System (Work OS) that enables organizations to build custom work management tools and applications using a low-code/no-code platform. The platform connects people, processes, and systems to support collaboration and improved performance across business functions. Serving over 225,000 customers in more than 200 industries and countries, the platform is fully customizable to meet diverse business needs. Since co-founding the company in 2012, Zinman has helped drive its growth and has led its development from a team management tool into a comprehensive work operating system platform.
As Co-CEO, he guides monday.com’s strategic direction and product innovation, continuing to help scale the platform to serve a broad range of industries and global markets. His leadership supports the company’s mission to enable teams to collaborate effectively and manage their work efficiently.
Before monday.com, Zinman was an R&D manager at Conduit Mobile and CEO and co-founder at Othersay. Prior to that, he served as a team leader in the Israel Defense Forces. Zinman holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Tel Aviv University.
3. Mihir Shukla
Company: Automation Anywhere
Title: Co-Founder and CEO
Mihir Shukla is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Automation Anywhere. Automation Anywhere is an agentic process automation company that delivers enterprise-grade, AI-powered automation solutions for mission-critical business processes. The company’s Agentic Process Automation System integrates generative AI, process discovery, robotic process automation (RPA), end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics within a secure, governance-first framework. Available in both public and private cloud environments, the platform allows organizations worldwide to accelerate innovation and increase efficiency.
In his role as CEO, Shukla drives the company’s long-term strategy, global growth, and technology vision. During his 20-year tenure, he has led Automation Anywhere in streamlining how businesses work by deploying AI agents to automate complex, repetitive tasks, helping employees on higher-value efforts. His leadership has guided the company to serve some of the world’s largest enterprises across industries, helping drive digital transformation at scale.
Before co-founding Automation Anywhere, Shukla held senior roles in engineering and technology leadership including director of engineering at E2Open and technology advisor at OmniSky. Earlier in his career, he co-founded RCube Technologies, where he served as vice president of its internet division. Shukla earned a bachelor’s degree in computer software from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
4. Christine Devlin
Company: BMC Software (BMC Helix)
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Christine Devlin is the Chief Operating Officer of BMC Software. BMC Helix, now operating as an independent company, provides an AI-powered platform that supports IT service and operations management. Its dynamic AI agents enhance IT service and operations management by anticipating needs, automating solutions, and accelerating outcomes.
As COO, Devlin oversees Revenue Operations, Corporate Strategy, Analytics and Automation teams. She leads efforts to advance BMC Helix’s AI growth agenda and has extensive experience managing transformations across go-to-market, customer success, and technology functions within both public and private enterprise software companies.
Devlin joined BMC in 2020 after serving as vice president of customer success at Integral Ad Science and vice president of corporate strategy at CA Technologies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Virginia and began her career in 2008.
5. Kerim Akgonul
Company: Pega
Title: Chief Product Officer
Kerim Akgonul is the Chief Product Officer at Pega. Pega is a provider of a powerful low-code platform that helps global organizations adapt to change with agility. Through AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation, Pega enables enterprises to tackle complex business challenges—from personalizing customer engagement to streamlining operations. Founded in 1983, Pega’s scalable architecture enables businesses to continuously evolve and drive sustainable innovation. Akgonul plays a key leadership role in shaping the company’s product vision and delivery strategy.
As Chief Product Officer, Akgonul leads a global team of over 1,000 engineers, product managers, designers, and architects responsible for delivering the full suite of Pega solutions built on the Pega Infinity™ Platform. He oversees product development across 1:1 customer engagement, customer service, and intelligent automation. With a focus on emerging technologies including low-code, AI, robotics, and cloud, Akgonul advocates for building software that makes technology transparent and directly serves business needs.
Akgonul began his career at Pega more than three decades ago, developing applications for clients in the financial services and insurance industries. He established the company’s product management function and has consistently focused on bridging front-end customer experience with back-end operations. Akgonul holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
6. Woodson Martin
Company: OutSystems
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Woodson Martin is the Chief Executive Officer of OutSystems, a global company specializing in high-performance low-code application development. The platform unifies and automates the entire software lifecycle, leveraging generative AI to accelerate application development, deployment, and management. Designed to reduce technical debt and drive digital transformation, the OutSystems platform helps teams deliver solutions up to 10 times faster than traditional methods. Trusted by enterprises globally, the company is recognized for its innovative, scalable architecture.
As CEO, Martin oversees OutSystems’ overall strategy, product innovation, and market expansion. He brings experience leading startups and advising industry leaders, with a focus on improving software development to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. His leadership supports OutSystems’ mission to enable businesses to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Before joining OutSystems, Martin was co-founder and CEO of TEN70 and served as an advisor at Salesforce. Earlier in his career, he worked as a technology specialist with the National Association of Counties. Martin holds a bachelor’s degree in English from James Madison University.
7. Reynolds C. Bish
Company: Tungsten Automation
Title: Executive Chairman of the Board
Reynolds C. Bish is the Executive Chairman of the Board at Tungsten Automation. Formerly known as Kofax, Tungsten Automation is a global leader in intelligent workflow automation solutions with a 40-year legacy of innovation. The company employs 2,200 employees across 32 countries and serves more than 25,000 customers worldwide. During his 17-year tenure as CEO, he led strategic transformations and acquisitions that drove substantial revenue and EBITDA growth, generating $4.75 billion in shareholder value through four successful sales of the company.
Before Tungsten Automation, Bish held senior leadership roles including vice president of Lexmark International and president of Lexmark Enterprise Software. He also served as CEO and board member of Kofax, guiding it through significant growth prior to its acquisition by Lexmark. Earlier in his career, he was CEO of Captiva Software Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed input management company acquired by EMC, and CEO of Unibase Systems, a pioneer in open-platform data entry solutions. He began his career as a senior accountant at Price Waterhouse. Bish holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pennsylvania State University.
8. Katherine Kostereva
Company: Creatio (Studio Creatio)
Title: CEO and Founder
Katherine Kostereva is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Creatio, a global provider of an AI-native platform that helps organizations automate CRM and workflows using no-code technology. The platform supports thousands of clients in over 100 countries and powers millions of workflows daily. Creatio’s product suite includes Studio Creatio, a no-code development platform, along with CRM applications for marketing, sales, and service, with industry-specific solutions across 20 verticals.
As CEO, Kostereva oversees the strategic direction, product evolution, and customer success initiatives. She leads the company’s efforts to empower commercial and operational teams with intuitive automation tools that require no technical expertise. Under her leadership, Creatio has been recognized in Gartner and Forrester reports and received strong feedback on peer-to-peer review platforms, reflecting its focus on product quality and customer satisfaction.
Before founding Creatio, Kostereva served as CEO and managing partner at Terrasoft and earlier as head of web development at Softline. She also worked with IBM as a marketing manager at the beginning of her career. Kostereva has over 25 years of experience in enterprise software, product strategy, and leadership. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from The International Science and Technology University in Kyiv, Ukraine.
9. Jose Maldonado
Company: ProcessMaker
Title: Vice President of Product
Jose Maldonado is the Vice President of Product at ProcessMaker, an AI-powered process automation platform that helps organizations optimize operations and improve efficiency. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, ProcessMaker combines workflow automation, AI-driven decision-making, and advanced analytics to serve thousands of customers worldwide across various industries.
In this role, Maldonado leads product strategy and execution, overseeing product innovation across ProcessMaker’s suite of enterprise solutions. He focuses on scaling intelligent automation capabilities, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful outcomes for clients navigating complex digital transformations.
Before joining ProcessMaker, Maldonado was an investor, co-founder, and advisor at Lexica, and previously served as an advisory senior manager at EY. He began his career as a technical training instructor at IBM. Maldonado holds a master’s degree in management with a focus on innovation and technology from Champlain College.
10. Mike Lamb
Company: Clearwave Corporation
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Mike Lamb is the Chief Executive Officer at Clearwave Corporation, a healthcare inpatient revenue platform, helping specialty practices and health systems improve profitability, productivity, and patient access. Its technology simplifies scheduling, streamlines intake, automates insurance eligibility verification, and enhances financial transparency. Lamb plays a key role in driving Clearwave’s strategic vision and innovation in the digital healthcare space.
At Clearwave Corporation, Lamb oversees the company’s strategic direction, growth initiatives, and operational execution. He is focused on delivering scalable, technology-driven solutions that reduce administrative burden, improve the patient experience, and optimize revenue cycle performance. With 35 years of experience, Lamb brings a strong background in executive leadership and digital healthcare transformation.
Prior to joining Clearwave, Lamb spent over 20 years at ADP in senior sales and operations roles, including division vice president and general manager of a service center serving 17,000 clients and generating $260 million in revenue. He later held the roles of chief operating officer and then chief executive officer at Viverae/SimplyWell, an employer wellness company, tripling both revenue and the company’s client base. Lamb earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Furman University.
11. Amit Mathradas
Company: Nintex (Nintex Automation On-Prem)
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Amit Mathradas is the Chief Executive Officer of Nintex, a global company specializing in intelligent process automation. The Nintex platform provides automation tools to users at all levels and serves over 8,000 public and private sector organizations in more than 90 countries, The company’s global team focuses on developing solutions that support business efficiency and growth.
As CEO, Mathradas leads Nintex’s overall strategy, operations, and customer experience. With over 26 years of experience in commercial technology, he has led sales, marketing, business development, and professional services functions.
Mathradas began his career in 1999 as a product manager at Dell. He later held roles at Web.com, and most recently served as president and chief operating officer at Avalara. Mathradas holds an MBA in international business from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in management and economics from Wittenberg University.
12. Vijay Tella
Company: Workato
Title: CEO and Co-Founder
Vijay Tella is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Workato, a platform that helps organizations improve operations by integrating applications, automating workflows, and applying AI across business functions. Designed with best-in-class security, governance, and scalability, Workato enables both IT and business teams to integrate applications, data, and experiences.
As CEO, Tella oversees Workato’s strategic vision, product development, and global expansion. He focuses on building solutions that make it easier for organizations to automate complex processes while maintaining the control and flexibility needed by enterprise teams.
Tella began his career in 1997 as the founding senior vice president of engineering at TIBCO Software. He later held roles at Oracle, and most recently served as vice president of mobile video at Skype before co-founding Workato. Tella holds a master’s degree in computer science from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
13. Aytekin Tank
Company: Jotform
Title: Founder and CEO
Aytekin Tank is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jotform, a platform used by over 30 million users worldwide for creating forms and no-code tools. Jotform serves both small businesses and large enterprises and the platform allows organizations to reduce busywork with forms that incorporate conditional logic, payment processing, report generation, workflow automation, and more. With 10,000 templates, hundreds of integrations, and nearly 400 widgets, Jotform provides teams with a multitude of options that improve processes and increase productivity.
As CEO, Tank leads the strategic vision and product development of the company’s suite of no-code solutions. He focuses on enabling organizations to simplify and automate workflows across various industries. Tank began his career in 2000 as a senior web developer at Internet.com. He holds a degree in computer science from the University of Bridgeport.
14. Jakob Freund
Company: Camunda
Title: Co-Founder and CEO
Jakob Freund is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Camunda. Camunda is a global software company that provides a process orchestration platform for automating complex business workflows across people, systems, and devices. Designed for both business and IT, Camunda supports the design, execution and optimization of critical processes. The platform is used by over 700 organizations worldwide—including Atlassian, ING, and Vodafone—to improve efficiency and ensure governance.
As CEO, Freund is responsible for Camunda’s overall vision, global expansion, and fostering a cohesive company culture. He guides the company’s efforts to remain at the forefront of process automation technology, enabling clients across industries to stay competitive and innovative.
Freund began his career in 2005, working as a solution architect at inubit AG and as a consultant at Hypoport AG. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany.
15. Suresh Sambandam
Company: Kissflow
Title: CEO and Founder
Suresh Sambandam is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kissflow. Kissflow is a low-code/no-code platform trusted by enterprises around the world to accelerate digital transformation and empower business leaders. Grounded in the belief that those closest to a problem are best equipped to solve it, Kissflow enables non-technical users to easily design, automate, and optimize workflows. The platform aims to simplify complex business processes.
As CEO, Sambandam leads the company’s strategic direction, product vision, and global expansion. Sambandam advocates for making software development more accessible, enabling non-technical users to take an active role in designing and improving business processes. Under his leadership, Kissflow has become a category leader in the low-code/no-code market, supporting organizations across industries in their efforts to increase agility, efficiency, and innovation.
Before founding Kissflow, Sambandam served as director of engineering at Determine, a Corcentric Company, and earlier as a software analyst at HP. He also co-founded SISS Pvt Ltd, where he was director. Sambandam holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Madras.
16. Amy Lokey
Company: ServiceNow
Title: EVP and Chief Experience Officer
Amy Lokey is the Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of ServiceNow. ServiceNow is a global digital workflow company that helps organizations digitize and unify operations through its cloud-based platform. The platform streamlines processes across IT, customer service, HR, and other business functions, supporting more efficient and integrated enterprise operations. Since joining ServiceNow in 2019, Lokey has led design, research, product documentation, and operations to enhance the product experience and support customer success.
As EVP and CXO, Lokey is responsible for customer and product experience strategy across all ServiceNow products. Her team focuses on delivering intuitive and accessible experiences that help customers achieve business outcomes on the platform. She played a key role in launching Now Assist, Agentic AI, Next Experience, Employee Center Pro, and omnichannel mobile tools. She has been a strong advocate for integrating accessibility early in product development and now leads ServiceNow’s efforts to help customers harness AI to improve operations.
Before ServiceNow, Lokey was vice president of user experience at Google, leading the global UX team for Google Workspace. She previously led user experience at LinkedIn across consumer and enterprise solutions. Lokey holds a bachelor’s degree in English and mass communication/media studies from the University of California, Berkeley.
17. Daniele Gemignani
Company: Pipefy
Title: Chief Technology Officer
Daniele Gemignani is the Chief Technology Officer of Pipefy. Pipefy is a no-code workflow automation platform that helps business teams streamline and scale processes quickly without technical barriers. Powered by AI Agents trained on over 4 million real-world workflows, Pipefy automates manual tasks across departments including finance, HR, and operations. By replacing complexity with intelligent automation, Pipefy helps organizations improve efficiency and move beyond legacy tools, allowing teams to build smarter and work faster.
As CTO, Gemignani leads Pipefy’s technology vision and product development. She focuses on advancing AI-driven automation capabilities and scaling the platform to meet the evolving enterprise needs globally. Her leadership supports the company’s mission to simplify workflow automation across industries.
Gemignani began her career in 2001 as a system analyst at Nortel Networks. She later held roles at UOL and most recently served as Gerente de Tecnologia and Agile Coach at C6 Bank. Gemignani holds an MBA in product management from FGV – Fundação Getulio Vargas and a degree in computer engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas.
18. Gustavo Gómez
Company: Bizagi
Title: Founder and CEO
Gustavo Gómez is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bizagi, a global provider of business process automation software. The company’s platform helps organizations model, automate, and improve their operations. It uses low-code tools to connect people, applications, devices, and data, helping organizations manage resources and oversee their work more effectively. Trusted by organizations worldwide, Bizagi supports the creation of scalable, agile workflows that drive continuous improvement and transformation.
In his role as CEO, Gómez leads Bizagi’s global operations, product vision, and customer engagement. He remains deeply involved in the day-to-day business, collaborating closely with customers and product teams to ensure the platform continues to address complex business challenges. His hands-on approach and focus on delivering customer value have been instrumental in Bizagi’s growth and reputation as a trusted partner in enterprise automation.
Gómez began his professional career as a software developer in the banking sector at Cirquent. He later served as CEO of Visión Software S.A.S before founding Bizagi in 1989. Gómez holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Universidad de Los Andes.
19. Michael Beckley
Company: Appian
Title: Co-Founder and CTO
Michael Beckley is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Appian. Appian is a recognized leader in low-code automation platforms, enabling organizations to rapidly build apps and workflows that improve business operations and customer engagement. Through its unified platform, the company helps businesses improve efficiency by building and automating complex business processes. Beckley is a founding member of the company’s leadership team and plays a critical role in shaping its long-term strategy and innovation roadmap.
As CTO, Beckley steers Appian’s technical vision and leads global customer initiatives.He is responsible for advancing the platform’s capabilities in automation, low-code development, and enterprise scalability. His leadership role focuses on delivering technologies that help organizations transform their operations while accelerating time to value.
Beckley began his professional career in 1996 in product management at MicroStrategy. He co-founded Appian shortly thereafter and has remained instrumental in its growth and evolution over the past 25 years. Beckley holds a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College.
20. Jeremiah Stone
Company: SnapLogic
Title: Chief Technology Officer
Jeremiah Stone is the Chief Technology Officer at SnapLogic. SnapLogic is a leader in generative integration and intelligent automation, offering an AI-powered platform that helps enterprises connect data and applications quickly and seamlessly. With 25 years of experience, Stone is a seasoned technology executive and product innovator, now guiding the development of SnapLogic’s AI-powered Intelligent Integration Platform. His leadership supports enterprises in connecting data and applications and removing friction from integration and automation processes as they scale cloud adoption and embrace generative AI.
Before joining SnapLogic, Stone held executive and engineering roles across leading technology organizations. He served as chief information technology officer at Ontrak, Inc., and as vice president of product management at GE Digital, where he focused on industrial internet and AI-driven solutions. Earlier in his career, he worked as a software developer and systems administrator at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, where he contributed to scientific computing and infrastructure projects.
Stone holds a master’s degree in information and data science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Colorado Boulder. An accomplished builder of AI-driven technology platforms, he is passionate about solving real-world business problems through innovation.
21. Manoj Chaudhary
Company: Jitterbit
Title: CTO and SVP of Engineering
Manoj Chaudhary is the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Jitterbit, a leading integration and API management platform that enables organizations to connect applications, data, and systems for faster innovation and streamlined workflows. With 27 years of experience in enterprise software, Chaudhary directs the strategic direction and technical vision for Jitterbit’s AI-infused low-code Harmony platform, which includes iPaaS, API Manager, App Builder, and EDI. Under his leadership, the platform supports organizations in simplifying processes, improving operational stability, and enhancing automation and integration.
Chaudhary’s career began in 1998 as a software engineer at L&T Information Technology and later held engineering roles at Hughes Software Systems. He advanced to senior leadership positions as chief technology officer and vice president of engineering at Tenfold.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. Known for his deep expertise in software architecture and product development, Chaudhary is passionate about helping businesses unlock the full potential of integration and automation to drive digital transformation.
22. Peter Cousins
Company: Workfusion
Title: Chief Technology Officer
Peter Cousins is the Chief Technology Officer of WorkFusion, a provider of AI-driven automation software that helps organizations enhance operations and increase efficiency through intelligent digital workers. WorkFusion focuses on AI-powered solutions, particularly in financial crime compliance, where pre-trained AI agents reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risk. Since joining the company in 2021, Cousins has played a key role in advancing product innovation and shaping WorkFusion’s vision for intelligent automation.
Cousins brings extensive experience in enterprise technology leadership. Prior to WorkFusion, he served as chief technology officer of Bottomline Technologies and Operative. He began his career as a programmer/analyst at Barrett Smith and advanced into executive roles where he led large-scale digital transformation initiatives and product strategy.
As CTO, Cousins focuses on delivering scalable, secure automation solutions that help enterprises improve performance and maintain compliance. He holds a degree from the University of Virginia.
23. Nicolas Chabanoles
Company: Bonitasoft
Title: CTO and Software Development Manager
Nicolas Chabanoles is the Chief Technology Officer and Software Development Manager of Bonitasoft. Bonitasoft supports digital operations and IT modernization with Bonita, an open-source, extensible platform that automates and optimizes business processes. The platform speeds development and production by separating visual programming from coding, integrates with existing systems, orchestrates heterogeneous systems, and provides deep process visibility across organizations.
As CTO, Chabanoles drives innovation and oversees the development of Bonitasoft’s platform capabilities. He focuses on delivering scalable and flexible solutions that enable organizations to modernize IT and automate workflows, while ensuring integration with diverse systems.
Chabanoles began his career in 2005 as a contractor at Hewlett-Packard and later worked at France Telecom R&D. Before joining Bonitasoft, he was a consultant at Altran CIS. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from UJF.
24. Evgeny Salikhov
Company: CMW Lab
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Evgeny Salikhov is the Chief Executive Officer of CMW Lab®, a global enterprise software company focused on business operations management. The company partners with business and IT teams to improve organizational performance through its comprehensive suite of enterprise data and operations management solutions, along with consulting, integration, and implementation services. Salikhov joined the company as CEO in 2024.
As CEO, Salikhov leads CMW Lab’s strategic vision, business growth, and product direction. He leverages extensive experience in sales, operations, and innovation to support organizations in automating and optimizing business processes using advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and low-code platforms. His approach emphasizes collaboration with customers to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.
Salikhov has held senior leadership roles including vice president of innovation at OCS Distribution and regional director for Russia & CIS at Qlik, and spent nearly a decade at Microsoft Russia. Salikhov earned a PhD from Belgorod State University and a bachelor’s degree in regional economics from Volgograd State University. He continues to advise startups as a board consultant.
25. Steve Miranda
Company: Oracle
Title: Executive Vice President, Oracle Applications Development
Steve Miranda is the Executive Vice President of Oracle Applications Development at Oracle, a global technology leader. The company offers Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, a platform designed for high performance, enhanced security, and cost efficiency. The infrastructure supports seamless workload migration across on-premises systems and multiple cloud environments. Oracle Cloud Applications provide organizations with comprehensive solutions that drive innovation, foster sustainable growth, and increase resilience.
As Executive Vice President, Miranda leads Oracle’s product development for its full range of cloud applications, including finance, human resources, supply chain and manufacturing, and customer experience. He is responsible for one of Silicon Valley’s most innovative teams, overseeing the design and delivery of solutions that serve organizations worldwide. His team works closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver complete, integrated solutions that help them stay competitive. Miranda’s focus on user-centered design and emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain—ensures Oracle delivers intuitive, transformative tools for modern enterprises.
Miranda began his career in 1992 and brings over three decades of experience in enterprise technology. He joined Oracle after earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematical and computational science from Stanford University.