About Nitrosphere

Leadership Team

Mark Wright

Co-founder

Mark is a trailblazer in the field of database management products, with a wealth of experience gained from his tenure at renowned companies such as BMC Software and Quest Software. He is credited with the development of Change Manager and LiteSpeed for SQL Server, both of which are considered leading products in the industry. Mark's passion for technology dates back to his formative years when he began pushing the limits of hardware as a young student. He has since secured multiple patents for his innovative work in virtualization and compression technologies. Mark enjoys creating solutions that optimize network performance to its fullest potential.

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Emily Bersin

Co-founder

Emily has dedicated her career to developing cutting-edge database management products, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization. She has a keen interest in introducing new technologies to the market. Emily's first foray into the database space was at Imceda Software, which was later acquired by Quest. In her most recent role as Product Architect at Idera, she led several notable projects, including the industry-leading SQL Safe Backup for SQL Server enterprise backup solutions. Emily graduated with honors from Tufts University, where she earned a dual degree in Computer Science and Spanish. She is also a track and field NCAA All-American.

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Josh Quintana

Chief Product Officer

As the head of product management at Nitrosphere, Josh Quintana is responsible for spearheading business objectives that fuel growth and customer success. With nearly two decades of experience as a community and product leader, Josh has held various roles focused on scaling businesses and startups through strategy, implementation, and consulting. Based in Austin, TX, Josh enjoys studying dynamical systems, camping, outdoor photography.