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Greg Werner
SaaS Innovator, Multiple Founder with Exit, currently at IllumiDesk
Greg Werner is the founder and CEO of IllumiDesk, a company specializing in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the Edutech and B2B sectors.12 He has been leading IllumiDesk since its inception in September 2015.1
Professional Background
Greg has a strong background in information technology and has built several successful businesses throughout his career. Prior to founding IllumiDesk, he co-founded Certsuperior, which became one of the largest web security companies by sales in Latin America. He also co-founded Reachcore, a leading B2B supplier of document exchange services for various industries.2
Education and Certifications
Werner holds impressive academic credentials:
- BA in Economics from Emory University
- MBA in International Management from Thunderbird
- Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois2
Additionally, he has obtained several professional certifications:
- Big Data and Social Analytics from MIT Professional Education (September 2016)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (April 2019)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (April 2019)1
Skills and Interests
Greg is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.1 He is actively involved in the tech community, serving as a co-organizer of the PyData Meetup group in Atlanta. He frequently contributes to open-source projects, particularly those within the Python ecosystem that benefit the scientific community.2
Current Focus
At IllumiDesk, Greg is working on developing educational platforms that enhance the delivery of content and teaching of data-driven subjects. The company's solutions include interactive experiences for students and effective content management tools for trainers.3