Accure Team

The Team Making Enterprise AI Operational

We are focused on outcomes that enterprises care about most — ROI, efficiency, and compliance. At Accure, our team transforms complex, workflows into streamlined, auditable processes powered by AI.

Executive Leadership

Shamshad (Sam) Ansari
President & CEO

Lester Firstenberger
General Counsel

Moghisuddin Raza
Co-founder and COO

Jude Pereira
Sales Director

Sarah Adams
Sr. Sales & GTM Innovation

John DeLoach
Senior Solutions Architect

Bob Penland
EVP

Robert (Bob) Thompson
Sales and Revenue Executive

Advisory Board

Vikram Chauhan
Chairman of Advisory Board

Akshay Sharma
Chief Technology Evangelist

Gregory Sauter
Smart City Infrastructure Advisor

David Hyeman
Smart City Security Advisor

Robert Mazer
Smart City Compliance Advisor

Imran Chaudhry
Advisory Healthcare & sciences

Technology Leaders

Chaitanya Anumalasetty
Technology Lead

Seasoned programmer, problem solver, and a great leader. Admired by peers and customers and always meet their expectations.

Asif Ali
Lead Software Developer

Avid programmer, designer, and exceptional team player.

Suraj Srivastava
Data Scientist

An adept data scientist, leverages statistical analysis, machine learning, and programming skills to extract insights and optimize strategies from complex datasets.

Imran Khan
Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer with 15 years of experience. A proactive team player and problem solver, I thrive on building scalable solutions and driving projects from idea to execution.

Cassidy Laskodi
Data Scientist

Dedicated data scientist with a Master’s degree in data science, specialized in AI/ML modeling for the US Department of Defense. Committed to leveraging AI/ML and advanced analytics to enhance national security.

Danish Kamal
LLMs Developer

A passionate software developer specializing in integrating large language models (LLMs) into real-world applications. Skilled in building intelligent features that enhance user experience and drive innovation across platforms.

Bhanu Prakash
Front-End Engineer

Seasoned front-end engineer with deep expertise in React, JavaScript, and modern CSS frameworks. Proven track record in architecting scalable web systems, driving code quality, and collaborating across agile, cross-functional teams.

Istefan Ansari
Full Stack Developer

Specializing in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) with experience building scalable web applications. Passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Vivek Kumar
Software Engineer

Software Engineer with a problem‑solving mindset, committed to performance optimization, clean architecture, and delivering scalable solutions that achieve measurable results.

Sanyam Singh Virat
Associate Software Engineer

DevOps/DevSecOps As an Associate Software Engineer in DevOps and DevSecOps, I design and implement secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure solutions. My expertise includes building CI/CD pipelines, integrating security best practices, and leveraging cloud platforms and automation tools to drive efficiency and security.

Manish Kumar
Associate Software Engineer

I’m passionate about building efficient, reliable, and user-focused applications. I enjoy transforming ideas into practical solutions through clean code, logical thinking, and teamwork. With a growth mindset, I’m constantly exploring new technologies to sharpen my skills and contribute meaningfully to every project I take on.

Dupesh Nayak
Associate Software Engineer

Dupesh is a perpetual learner, constantly exploring new tools and methodologies to refine tomorrow’s intelligence. This commitment to growth is directly channeled into my work, where I focus on developing thoughtful, well-engineered AI projects designed for real-world application and lasting impact.

Shawna Bostick
Project Manager

With over 20 years of project management experience using both agile and waterfall methodologies, Shawna is a seasoned and versatile professional who can deliver value and quality in complex and dynamic environments. She has successfully led and coordinated cross-functional teams, managed multiple work streams, and communicated effectively with diverse stakeholders in various project management roles, supporting start-ups and Fortune 500s alike.

Shamshad (Sam) Ansari is an author, inventor, and thought leader in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science. He has extensive experience in high scale, distributed, and parallel computing. Sam currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University, teaching graduate- level programs within the Data Analytics Engineering department of the Volgenau School of Engineering. His areas of instruction encompass machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to aspiring professionals.

Having authored multiple publications on topics such as machine learning, RFID, and high-scale enterprise computing, Sam’s contributions extend beyond academia. Sam’s book, titled “Building Computer Vision Applications Using Artificial Neural Networks,” has garnered acclaim with two published editions. It received recognition as one of the top 10 books ever written on this subject by bookauthority.org, highlighting the significant impact and quality of Sam’s contributions to the field. He holds four US patents related to healthcare AI, showcasing his innovative mindset and practical application of technology.

Throughout his extensive 20+ years of experience in enterprise software development, Sam has been involved with several tech startups and early-stage companies. He has played pivotal roles in building and expanding tech teams from the ground up, contributing to their eventual acquisition by larger organizations. At the beginning of his career, he worked with esteemed institutions such as the US Department of Defense (DOD) and IBM, honing his skills and knowledge in the industry.

Currently, Sam serves as the President and CEO of Accure, Inc., an AI company that he founded. He is the creator, architect, and a significant contributor to Momentum AI, a no-code platform that encompasses data engineering, machine learning, AI, MLOps, data warehousing, and business intelligence. Throughout his career, Sam has made notable contributions in various domains including healthcare, retail, supply chain, banking and finance, and manufacturing. Demonstrating his leadership skills, he has successfully managed teams of software engineers, data scientists, and DevSecOps professionals, leading them to deliver exceptional results. Sam earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT) Sindri and subsequently a Master’s degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K).

Lester Firstenberger is a nationally recognized authority in consumer finance, securitization, mortgage, technology and banking law. Over the course of more than three decades, he has served as legal counsel to a wide range of financial institutions, advising on transactions with an aggregate value exceeding one trillion dollars. Mr. Firstenberger was appointed to a three-year term on the Consumer Advisory Council of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, where he provided guidance on federal consumer financial regulations.

In addition to his legal and regulatory work, Mr. Firstenberger is an experienced entrepreneur, having founded three technology companies spanning the fintech and legaltech sectors. He brings a unique combination of legal acumen, business insight, and technical innovation to his role at Accure, where he provides strategic legal and regulatory guidance in support of the company’s growth and compliance objectives.

Mogishuddin Raza is a technology leader. As the COO of Accure he is having global product delivery responsibility along with overall strategic and operational responsibility.

Mogishuddin Raza is a technology leader. As the COO of Accure he is having global product delivery responsibility along with overall strategic and operational responsibility.

Having extensive background in technology product development and integration, in particular to Enterprise storage, virtualization, cloud computing, high availability & business continuity technology/solutions, and Big Data & related technologies. Has been passionate and evangelizing the usage of Big data technologies using Momentum to implement advanced analytics (descriptive and predictive) to directly impact the business via an intuitive set of use cases.

Having approximately two decades of experience in high-tech industries which includes big MNCs corporate like EMC Corp and Hewlett-Packard to mid-size organization such as Netkraft, Trados Inc driving transformation in strategizing, planning and architecting product engineering, execution and delivery of high quality products releases within budget & time.

Skilled in all aspects of big MNCs as well as company startups and growth including: strategizing, business planning, market research, finance, product development and profit margins & revenue management. Excellent leadership and people motivation skills. Expert in managing cross-functional, cross cultural global team and building strategic partnership in the global virtual matrix team environment.

Overall, a senior software business professional, skilled in the management of people, resources and partnerships which enables building an eco system for a winning organization.

A results-oriented sales leader with 30+ years of experience in scaling global businesses, building strategic partnerships, and driving enterprise adoption of AI-powered solutions across India, GCC, UK/Europe, and Africa.

Jude Pereira leads global sales and market expansion initiatives at Accure, bringing a rich background spanning cybersecurity, finance, real estate, AI-driven technology, and sustainability. This cross-industry experience enables him to identify emerging market opportunities, position complex technology solutions effectively, and drive growth across diverse sectors and geographies.

At Accure, Jude is responsible for enterprise sales strategy, client acquisition, channel and alliance partnerships, and market-entry initiatives, supporting the company’s mission to deliver cutting-edge AI-powered platforms to global enterprises. He has successfully built and scaled enterprise sales pipelines, forged long-term C-level relationships, and played an active role in strategic investments, mergers & acquisitions, and alliance-led growth, driving sustainable revenue and market expansion.

With extensive exposure to multicultural and high-growth markets across India, GCC, UK/Europe, and Africa, Jude combines global perspective with strong local insight. This allows Accure to expand its international footprint while delivering outcome-driven, regionally aligned solutions that meet enterprise, regulatory, and market-specific requirements.

A GTM and Sales leader who scales high-value data and AI platforms across fast-growing markets. With deep expertise from ETL/ELT to hyperscalers and enterprise AI, she translates complex technology into clear customer impact.

I’m a data-driven sales leader and strategic operator with a proven record of success in cloud data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML ecosystems. Over the past decade, I’ve helped high-growth startups scale globally by building and executing Go-To-Market strategies that connect data innovation with measurable business impact.

My experience spans the modern data stack — including Snowflake, Matillion, Fivetran, dbt Labs, Databricks, and Sigma — where I’ve led enterprise sales, strategic alliances, and partner-led growth across North America and EMEA.. I’ve developed repeatable sales motions, accelerated sales velocity by 35%, and consistently exceeded annual revenue goals, including $1.8M in new business and record-setting performance as a first-year AE.

As a founding GTM leader at Astrato Analytics, I launched the company’s North American presence and scaled it into enterprise markets. Partnering closely with global analytics teams, I drove adoption of real-time BI/AI solutions across HCLS, FinTech, Higher Ed, Manufacturing and Digital Native verticals. At Matillion, I championed partner collaboration with Snowflake and Databricks, executing data transformation and integration strategies for enterprise clients transitioning to modern cloud architectures.

John DeLoach is a Senior Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience delivering secure, scalable network and cloud solutions for public sector, federal, and enterprise organizations. He specializes in IT modernization, hybrid cloud, SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust, helping customers translate business needs into effective technical outcomes. Known for his consultative approach, John partners closely with stakeholders to design solutions that drive performance, security, and long-term value.

Robert (Bob) Thompson is a seasoned sales and revenue executive, most recently EVP of Sales & Revenue at A-2-Z and previously Motivitee. With 30+ years of experience across AI/ML, SaaS, network security, and emerging technologies, he has driven growth for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. His career highlights include leading successful startups, managing IPOs, and earning national recognition for sales excellence across industries including investments, telecommunications, renewable energy, and software.