Ashok Samuel, President and CEO: Bravura Technologies was founded in 2006 by Ashok Samuel, a serial entrepreneur. He has led Bravura with strong core values centered on "delighting customers" while building a team that shares a passion and drive that remains as strong today as it was 20 years ago. Under his leadership, Bravura has grown consistently by remaining nimble and discovering new markets through the constant expansion of products provided to our customers.

Before starting Bravura, Ashok was the founder, president, and CEO of Wishbone Systems, which provided a comprehensive Field Services Management system. The company achieved tremendous revenue growth through strategic corporate alliances and large-scale enterprise solutions. Wishbone was later acquired by Indus International (now ABB), a publicly traded company.

Prior to Wishbone Systems, Ashok served as the chief of software development at Applied Business Technology (ABT), the creators of Project Workbench, which sold over 150,000 licenses worldwide. ABT was acquired by Niku and subsequently by Computer Associates.

Ashok holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Baruch College, New York, and a Bachelor of Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

In 2004, he was honored as one of the "Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business" by The Asian American Association.

Ashok is also a philanthropist and serves as the Chairman of a private charitable foundation that supports and operates orphanages in developing nations.

Outside of work, you will find Ashok on a tennis court playing competitive matches. He is passionate about traveling, is always discovering new interests, and is happy to provide restaurant recommendations for any major city.

Brian Donovan

Brian serves as Regional Manager, Northeast, applying nearly a decade of expertise in high-growth sales and strategic data intelligence to provide organizations with highly tailored software solutions. His background in managing the full sales lifecycle, from initial discovery to complex contract negotiations, allows him to distill intricate technical features into clear business advantages. By focusing on measurable results and cross-functional alignment, Brian ensures that every engagement is built on a foundation of operational efficiency and long-term scalability.

Outside the office, Brian channels that same competitive drive into coaching high school and youth wrestling, and you can usually find him working on his game on the golf course or pickleball court on the weekends.

Josh Samuel

Josh draws on a uniquely well-rounded background, spanning onsite support, new-client sales, and long-term account strategy, to translate customer goals into seamless, high-value partnerships rooted in a consultative approach. After beginning his career in Bravura's onsite support team and later spending several years selling into new accounts, he developed both a practical understanding of how the platform operates in real environments and a deep appreciation for the evolving needs of prospective clients. He currently serves as the Manager of Strategic Accounts, where he balances a solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on sustainable scalability. By aligning each client's unique vision with the right tools, guidance, and long-term strategy, Josh ensures every partnership delivers measurable, lasting impact.

A former Division I college tennis player, Josh has never lost his love for competition and will find a way into virtually any sport he gets the chance to play. Outside of work, you'll usually find him somewhere in the air heading to his next destination, enjoying a great meal, or unwinding with a glass of wine.

Matthew San Nicolas

Matthew serves as Product Manager, leading the strategy, roadmap, and day-to-day execution of product initiatives that improve how customers plan, run, and measure successful events. He also runs the Product Management and Quality Control teams, ensuring that new features are thoughtfully prioritized, thoroughly tested, and delivered with a high standard of reliability. Matthew partners closely with engineering, design, client success, and leadership to translate customer needs into clear requirements, prioritize high-impact enhancements, and deliver polished experiences from discovery through launch. With a strong focus on usability, scalability, and data-driven decision-making, he helps align stakeholders around measurable outcomes, ensuring the product evolves in a way that supports both customer goals and the company's long-term growth.

Outside of work, Matthew likes to stay on top of new technology, and you'll often find him out fishing or behind a camera.

Melissa Jasso

Melissa plays a key role in live event execution, overseeing personnel, equipment coordination, and daily operations that enable consistent, high-quality onsite and offsite experiences. She leads the Onsite Support and Logistics teams, directing planning, staffing, and real-time problem solving to ensure events run efficiently for both customers and attendees.

A central part of her work is aligning the software we produce with the hardware used in the field. Melissa collaborates closely with clients, Professional Services Consultants, and other logistics vendors to anticipate needs, refine processes, and keep technical and operational details in sync from preparation through onsite delivery and return.

Known for her attention to detail and reliability, Melissa helps ensure every event is supported by dependable technology, well-coordinated logistics, and a positive customer experience.

Whether she's visiting a new ballpark or exploring a new city, Melissa loves photographing skylines, scenic vistas, and everything in between.

Mishall Dutta

Mishall brings a decade of technical leadership and systems expertise to overseeing the full lifecycle of client onboarding and service delivery across complex, high-volume event technology implementations. As Director of Professional Services, he leads cross-functional teams across Project Management, Implementation, and Support, driving operational excellence from kickoff through onsite execution and post-event closeout. With hands-on experience managing dozens of concurrent deployments, Mishall combines strategic oversight with a ground-level understanding of how to scale operations without sacrificing precision. He specializes in translating client objectives into structured delivery plans, optimizing service capacity, and building efficient workflows and support infrastructure that consistently deliver high-quality customer outcomes.

Outside of work, Mishall is into strength training, tinkering with small tech projects, and seeking out new trails to hike and new restaurants to try.

Sudhamshu Nandavara

With over two decades of experience in software engineering and architecture, Sudhamshu serves as Chief Software Architect, driving the organization's technology vision and strategic direction. Beginning his career in Enterprise CRM systems, he built a strong foundation in designing scalable, mission-critical solutions. He brings extensive experience across cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern application ecosystems, aligning technology strategy with evolving business needs. He guides engineering teams in building secure, compliant, and extensible systems that support long-term growth and operational resilience. Sudhamshu has led key initiatives including mobile application transformation, cloud migration, and the advancement of virtual and hybrid event technology solutions, along with architecting an integrated customer experience platform. He also supports the pragmatic adoption of AI-enabled capabilities to enhance product intelligence and operational efficiency, while remaining closely aligned with evolving market demands and customer success.

When he's not working, you'll probably find Sudhamshu following the latest Formula 1 season or planning his next trip.

Taylor Miville

Taylor draws on nearly fifteen years of sales and business development expertise to navigate the intersection of client ambition and innovative software solutions. Now serving as Regional Manager, Midwest, he leverages a proven track record of driving revenue growth and cultivating high-level corporate relationships to identify the core objectives that define a successful partnership. By merging his extensive experience in strategic account acquisition with a consultative approach to problem-solving, Taylor ensures that every new engagement is built on a foundation of transparency, alignment, and a clear path toward long-term organizational success.

Outside of work, Taylor's favorite role is being a dad, and he spends much of his free time coaching his son's sports teams.

Martin Nelson

Nelson is a key member of the development team, leveraging over 15 years of IT expertise and full-stack development mastery to bridge the gap between complex software engineering and high-level business strategy. Having progressed from technical lead roles into senior operations management, he brings an intricate, ground-level understanding of the entire software development lifecycle to his leadership. By combining his deep technical proficiency in scalable architecture with a focus on operational excellence, Nelson ensures that our technological innovations are always rooted in robust performance and the long-term strategic growth of our Bangalore operations.

When he’s away from the keyboard, Nelson enjoys spending quality time with his kids and traveling with his family, creating lasting memories together. He’s also passionate about exploring emerging technologies and geeking out on what’s next in the tech world.

Tejeshwar Rajashekar

Tejeshwar brings over 14 years of expertise in event management technology, spanning implementation, development, and executive leadership. With hands-on experience as an Implementation Specialist, Senior Developer, Development Manager, and General Manager, he combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business insight. His ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, reliable solutions ensures seamless execution across digital and hybrid events. By fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and prioritizing long-term client value, Tejeshwar helps organizations build resilient platforms that drive engagement, efficiency, and sustained growth.

Outside of work, Tejeshwar stays active with strength training and long-distance running, and unwinds with PC games and music.

Paige DeRuiter, Manager, Strategic Accounts:

Paige brings ten years of experience at Bravura, beginning as a Project Manager on the Implementation Team and gaining firsthand insight into how events are executed. As she moved into sales, that operational foundation became a differentiator, bringing clarity, credibility, and practical depth to conversations with both new and established partners. Her role later expanded again as she took on marketing leadership, helping strengthen Bravura’s brand and influence across the event industry.

During her time leading the Sales and Marketing organization, Paige has led efforts to more than double the company’s revenue, played a central role in securing many of Bravura’s largest enterprise partnerships, and reinforced the company’s leadership within the event industry. She’s known for her consultative style, strategic focus, and ability to build marketing narratives that elevate Bravura’s position in the market.

When she’s not working, Paige likes to spend time with her family at the beach, read, and be outdoors with her two boys.

Maria Kavita, VP Products and Services: With more than 25 years of experience in enterprise software development, Maria Kavita leads both Product and Professional Services at Bravura Technologies. Before joining Bravura, she held leadership roles in product development and software architecture at Indus International (now ABB) and Wishbone Systems.
Over the past 20 years at Bravura, Maria has helped shape the company's products by working alongside customers and event planners to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that solve real-world challenges. She was part of the team that built Bravura's first mobile app and continues to lead the evolution of the platform through customer-driven innovation.
Maria also established Bravura's Professional Services organization, building the team, processes, and delivery model that support customers from implementation through onsite event success. Her hands-on approach ensures customer feedback continually informs both Bravura's products and services, living the company's philosophy of "Twenty years of building with event planners, not just for them."
Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading (with a goal of 24 books a year), long walks, and painting whenever inspiration strikes.

Event Management Software Built for the Way Events Really Work.

Bravura helps event planners deliver complex events with confidence. Our configurable platform brings registration, onsite execution, attendee engagement, mobile experiences, reporting, Bravura AI, and expert support together in one connected event management solution.

20 Years of Customer Success

Bravura has spent two decades helping organizations plan, manage, and deliver complex events with confidence.

One Integrated System

Support organizers, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers from one connected event platform.

AI at the Core

Bravura AI is woven across the platform to help teams work faster, reduce manual effort, and make better decisions.

Service That Stays Close

Our delivery model combines product expertise, professional services, customer support, and onsite or virtual support.

Easy to Set Up

Guided onboarding, training, configurable workflows, and Bravura TAKEOFF™ help teams move from setup to launch with clarity.

In-Person

Full onsite capabilities with registration, badge printing, lead retrieval, and attendee engagement tools.

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Hybrid

Run one event for audiences in the room and at home, with the same agenda, engagement, and reporting across both.

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Virtual

Deliver engaging online events with live streaming, networking lounges, virtual booths, and on-demand content with full attendee analytics.

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The Bravura difference is built on technology, service, and event expertise.

Event planners need technology that works, but they also need a partner that understands the pressure of live events. Bravura combines configurable event software with hands-on expertise, responsive service, and tools designed for real planning and execution needs.

One Platform, Not Patches

Bravura supports the full event lifecycle in one connected system, reducing the complexity of managing disconnected event tools.

Real Event Reliability

From registration changes to onsite operations, Bravura is built for the moments when event teams need control, speed, and confidence.

Support That Stays Close

Our team supports planners with concierge services, help desk resources, professional consultants, customer success, and onsite or virtual event support.

Choose a platform built for complexity, visibility, and execution.

Many event teams outgrow tools that create more manual work than momentum. Bravura is designed for planners who need flexibility, connected data, and a team that understands how events actually run.

Typical Event Tools

Disconnected systems

Registration, mobile apps, onsite tools, and reporting often operate separately.

Generic support

Support may focus on software tickets instead of event planning, live execution, and attendee experience.

Rigid workflows

Standard templates can make complex event formats harder to manage.

Fragmented data

Event insights are spread across multiple systems, making ROI harder to measure.

Bravura Event Intelligence Platform

Connected event platform

Registration, mobile, onsite operations, attendee engagement, and reporting work together.

Event-focused expertise

Planners work with product experts, consultants, customer success, and onsite or virtual support.

Configurable workflows

Support corporate events, association conferences, trade shows, hosted-buyer programs, and more.

Unified event insights

Track engagement, attendance, participation, and performance across your event portfolio.

Your event, supported by our experts.

From initial onboarding to live onsite execution, our support model is designed to ensure your technology performs exactly when it matters most.

Structured Onboarding and Training

Kickoff planning, solution walkthroughs, user training, go-live readiness, and post-event review help your team move from setup to execution with confidence.

Powered by Bravura TAKEOFF™

Bravura TAKEOFF™ provides guided setup, resources, live chat, ticketing, launch monitoring, and support visibility throughout the event preparation process.

Real-Time Issue Triage and Escalation

Immediate triage through Bravura TAKEOFF™ helps route issues quickly, while escalation paths support timely responses when event needs become urgent.

Event-Focused Coverage

Standardized support channels before, during, and after events help planners stay supported through the full event lifecycle. Enhanced support can include performance monitoring and rapid response during live events.

Dedicated Event Support Teams

Bravura connects your event with the right experts across planning, configuration, support, and execution.

Project Manager Account Manager Product Experts Professional Services Consulting Team Customer Support

Choose a platform that works the way events do.

Bravura gives event planners the software, service, and flexibility they need to deliver high-impact events across every audience, format, and scale.

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Results built on strong partnerships.

See why leading organizations and associations trust the Bravura team to manage their most important events.

"We don't see Bravura as just a vendor, but as a true partner. We're in this together."

Director of Events, National Medical Association

"Amazing support team, super responsive. A complete 180 from our previous experience."

Event Operations Manager, Global Food Company

"Registration was flawless. It was phenomenal."

Registration Manager, National Faith Organization

"Your support is nothing short of stellar."

Membership Director, Water Resources Association

Brian Donovan

Josh Samuel

Matthew San Nicolas

Melissa Jasso

Mishall Dutta

Sudhamshu Nandavara

Taylor Miville

Martin Nelson

Tejeshwar Rajashekar

BEFORE YOUR EVENT

DURING YOUR EVENT

AFTER YOUR EVENT

By Event Type

By Industry

Event Management Software Built for the Way Events Really Work.

20 Years of Customer Success

One Integrated System

AI at the Core

Service That Stays Close

Easy to Set Up

The Bravura difference is built on technology, service, and event expertise.

One Platform, Not Patches

Real Event Reliability

Support That Stays Close

Choose a platform built for complexity, visibility, and execution.

Typical Event Tools

Bravura Event Intelligence Platform

Your event, supported by our experts.

Structured Onboarding and Training

Powered by Bravura TAKEOFF™

Real-Time Issue Triage and Escalation

Event-Focused Coverage

Dedicated Event Support Teams

Choose a platform that works the way events do.

Results built on strong partnerships.