We believe in foundations before features
dbSeer is a data consulting firm specializing in data strategy, analytics, data lakes, and database migration for a range of industries. Founded in 2013 by a core team of engineers with over 15 years of collaborative experience, we help businesses transform scattered data into actionable intelligence through our assessment-first methodology.
Our approach is simple: understand your current systems before recommending solutions. We design modern data lakes that enable real-time decision-making, migrate databases to improve performance while reducing costs, build advanced analytics platforms that surface insights, and develop comprehensive data strategies that align with your business goals. When the foundation is right, we apply Gen AI strategically, amplifying what works rather than complicating what doesn’t.
The result: customized solutions that integrate with your existing infrastructure and deliver measurable ROI, not expensive platform overhauls that make no sense for your workflows.
Our Team
Mahyar Ghasemali
CEO / Founder of dbSeerManaging Partner at dbSeer, Mahyar has leveraged his expertise in cloud architecture, business analytics, data structure optimization, and agile development to create and evolve an array of best practices, methods, and disciplines which set the high standards that ensure dbSeer delivers projects and services consistently, efficiently, and effectively to clients across industries.
Before founding dbSeer, Mahyar led software development at Telarix, where he managed a globally dispersed team building scalable, high-performance business and network applications for the telecom industry.
As Director of Development, and later Head of Professional Services at Logi Analytics, Mahyar designed and implemented SaaS-based data discovery and analytic tools, and oversaw the delivery of business analytics solutions to advertising, healthcare, telecommunications, real estate, and other industries.
Mahyar holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Azad University in Tehran.
Shawn Zargham
Partner / Founder of dbSeerBefore founding dbSeer, Shawn saw how recent advances in big data, cloud, and mobile technologies are fundamentally transforming how businesses operate.
As a co-founder and CTO of Telarix, Shawn architected, developed, and deployed high performance, near real-time event processing, analytics, and optimization solutions, honing his expertise at leveraging advanced technologies to solve high impact business problems. Telarix solutions are now deployed at 7 of the top 10 international carriers worldwide.
Shawn’s success at building large-scale, industrial systems and his work in the research faculty at Yale University has made him an avid fan of distributed architectures.
Shawn obtained his BS from Iowa State University and his PhD from Cornell University.
Jalpa Ramwani
CTO / Founder of dbSeerAn accomplished engineer and data architect, Jalpa guides and leads cross functional teams of architects, designers, developers, and consultants, helping our clients build, manage, and transform enterprise data services and applications.
At the National Education Association, Jalpa led rollouts of multiple enterprise applications and assisted in the RFP and evaluation phase for their mission critical membership application. As the Development Director at Telarix, Jalpa managed multiple development and customization teams, overseeing the software development platform team that handled batch processing, performance benchmarking, product installations, upgrades, and data warehouse modules. Additionally, she helped establish a production engineering team that managed client operations and deployments.
Jalpa earned her bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Gujarat University in India and a master’s degree in Computer Science from University of Southern California.
Hussein Alfar
Sr. Manager / Sr. Solution ArchitectHussein is a seasoned Senior Solution Architect with +20 years of industry experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data platform design. At dbSeer, he leverages AWS cloud services (including Redshift, S3, Lambda, RDS, and Glue) to architect and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective data solutions for enterprise clients. Hussein excels in ETL and data warehouse development, combining technical expertise with leadership and mentorship for development teams. He is passionate about optimizing data workflows, ensuring security and integrity, and translating complex technical requirements into actionable solutions for business stakeholders.
Abby Doyle
Sales Lead / Client Engagement ManagerAbby Doyle is the Sales Lead and Client Engagement Manager at dbSeer, where she oversees the company’s client portfolio and drives initiatives that strengthen long-term partnerships. With nearly 20 years of experience in sales and account management, Abby is dedicated to building trusted relationships and delivering data-driven solutions that help clients achieve measurable success.
Based in the Chicago area, Abby leads dbSeer’s key partner relationships with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and insightsoftware. She holds a B.S. in Business Marketing from Southern Illinois University and is certified as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and in AWS Partner: Generative AI Essentials (Business).
Leslie Lightbody
As a seasoned business analytics executive, Leslie works closely with our clients to deliver data-driven insights and transform their operational and financial processes to optimize profitability. She works closely with cross-functional teams to assess client business needs, translate them into actionable requirements and ensure accurate, timely delivery of business analytics tools and reporting.
Leslie has earned the confidence of clients and colleagues alike by demonstrating her grasp of business goals and attention to detail. Prior to joining dbSeer, she served as Vice President of Product Management at Telarix where she and her team of product managers were responsible for delivering market-leading software tools that streamline and manage international wholesale voice operations for telecom carriers around the globe. Leslie’s management, process re-engineering, and analytical expertise was honed through financial and operational leadership roles at MCI WorldCom and TRT/FTC Communications.
Leslie holds a BS in Finance from Virginia Tech and earned her MBA at the University of Texas at Austin.
Olof Nääs
Senior ConsultantAs a Senior Consultant at dbSeer, Olof leverages over 20 years of expertise in software development, data processing, and solution architecture to deliver tailored enterprise systems that optimize billing, settlements, and customer support operations. Proficient in database technologies, he excels in requirements gathering, process modeling, and creating functional specifications for enterprise software integrations. Having worked across various roles in the software development lifecycle—including development, design, product management, support, and implementation—Olof’s analytical approach ensures seamless implementations that align with client-specific needs, driving efficiency in high-stakes telecom and financial environments.
As Manager of Global Customer Support at Telarix, he managed a distributed team to exceed SLAs, fostered client relationships, and implemented process enhancements based on metrics analysis. As Director of Product Management there, he oversaw billing, CDR processing, rating, and financial modules, guiding cross-functional teams through Agile development to deliver features, custom integrations, and documentation on time. Earlier roles at Telarix and Ericsson involved architecting interconnect billing solutions, managing strategic implementations, providing sales consultations, and certifying data models for market-leading deployments across international projects.
Olof holds an MBA in Business Administration and Information Technology from FGV in Brazil, complemented by a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from PUC Campinas in Brazil.
Irina Mitina
Irina Mitina is an accomplished technology leader and Senior Solution Architect at dbSeer with deep expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for the telecommunications industry. Over the course of her career, Irina has combined strong technical acumen with strategic vision to guide cross-functional teams in developing high-performing, reliable, and scalable systems.
Before her current role, Irina served as Director of Software Engineering at Telarix, Inc., where she led multiple development teams responsible for core product areas including routing, switch provisioning, and reporting. She played a key role in enhancing system efficiency and reliability, driving process improvements, and fostering collaboration across engineering and product management functions to meet evolving client needs.
With a foundation in applied mathematics and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, Irina approaches solution architecture with both analytical rigor and practical insight. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics in Ukraine. Irina continues to bring innovation, structure, and leadership to every project she undertakes, helping organizations strengthen their technology capabilities and achieve business transformation goals.
Talal Qaddoumi
Talal Qaddoumi is a Team Lead Software Engineer at dbSeer who enjoys building smart, scalable systems. He works across cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and AI/ML, and leads agile teams to bring complex ideas to life. Talal collaborates with clients across different industries, managing delivery and ensuring projects meet both technical and business goals. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the German Jordanian University.
Shahzad Ahmad
Shahzad Ahmad is a versatile data and cloud solutions professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing end-to-end data, analytics, and AI platforms. He specializes in building scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that integrate structured and unstructured data across cloud and on-prem environments. His work combines data engineering, automation, and machine learning to drive better decision-making and operational efficiency.
Over the years, Shahzad has led projects involving data lakehouse architecture, image cataloging and tagging platforms, and enterprise analytics dashboards. Known for his ability to bridge business and technology, he focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights and building systems that empower teams to work smarter and more efficiently.