Leadership
Our leaders steer our ship, challenge our thinking, motivate our team and keep things fun. We’re not sure whether they were the head nerd in high school or if they were class President, and we don’t really care to know. Meet our fearless leaders.
Andy Frank
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Roots
- Co-Founded UDig in 2001
- Computer Information Systems degree from James Madison University
- Hands-on IT experience from writing software to leading organizations
Expertise
Business Owner. Part-time Technologist. Energized Entrepreneur.
I spent the first 13 years of my career in IT where I learned to write software, grow individuals and teams, and discovered my passion. Since founding UDig, I’ve gotten the opportunity to build a business fueled by finding our clients the right solutions to their technology problems. I like to work and I gravitate to other people with energy, compassion and a strong work ethic.
What I Dig
When you run a business with your spouse, leaving the office behind can be a challenge. I’m most successful when I’m spending time on the golf course, hanging out with my 3 active kids or cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.
Susan Frank
Chief Financial Officer
Roots
- Graduate of the University of Virginia
- CPA
- Held positions in sales, public accounting and served as a division controller in a Fortune 500 company.
Expertise
Number Cruncher. Efficiency Master. Process Improver Extraordinaire.
Since joining UDig in 2009, I’ve been responsible for all financial and back office functions across the company. I love finding new, more efficient ways of doing things and seeing the benefits hit the bottom line! I believe in the value our team brings and am focused on helping UDig grow.
What I Dig
I’m a passionate supporter of my Wahoos (UVA football for the uninitiated) and you’ll find me attending as many games as possible. UDig has given me the opportunity to also pursue my personal passions including serving on the board of The Doorways, supporting the Full Circle Grief Center and being actively involved with my 3 busy kids!
Gordon Kelly
Director, Business Development
Roots
- B.A., Government from UVA
- MBA, VCU School of Business
- Over 15 years in Business Development
Expertise
Collaborative Partner. Relationship Builder. Client Liason.
I love building meaningful relationships and helping clients solve problems. I have been in the technology industry for over 15 years and I still learn something new every day. UDig is a unique and special place; the people I work with daily are the reason I feel so lucky to be a part of it all. Our team consists of high-performing, competitive individuals who love to win. We understand what we do makes a difference and we have fun while doing it.
What I Dig
I am married to my beautiful wife, Brooke Kelly. I am an avid golfer and die-hard UVA sports fan; both of which can be frustrating at times! I enjoy spending time with friends and family and I love to travel. If I am not at work, you can generally find me on the golf course or at home spending time with my three children and two yellow labs, Lilly and Cash.
Wahid Osmani
Director, Talent Acquisition
Roots
- B.S., Information Systems, VCU, Richmond, VA
- Over 10 years of recruiting experience, all with UDig
- Leading a team of high performing recruiters to ensure we’re providing a top-notch candidate experience and growing out our practice areas.
Expertise
Positive Experience Creator. Enthusiastic Competitor. Consultant Advocate.
UDig culture carrier! My goal is to embody and exemplify the UDig mission, values and culture. It’s my job to help our team of Talent Acquisition Specialists deliver results for our clients and candidates. I’m passionate about bringing value to our candidate’s search for a better career.
What I Dig
My family! I love to learn…anything! Golf – you can find me on any one of the many challenging golf courses in Virginia. When the colder months are upon us, you may see me playing another mental game of poker which constantly tests decision making skills.
Cameron Jones
Director, Client Services
Roots
- Business Computer Information Systems degree from James Madison University
- Over 15 years working as an IT professional and a decade of experience leading projects across a variety of industries
- Certified Project Management Professional, Prosci Change Management Professional and CSM
Expertise
Client Liaison. Relationship Developer. Collaborative Partner.
I have a passion for creating lasting relationships and helping others solve complex problems and overcome challenges. I’m competitive by nature, so I’m always trying to exceed expectations and provide value. I feel my sweet spot is performing as a liaison between business and technology. I love to partner with clients to gain a better understanding of the pain points they are experiencing and then collaborating with our team to identify a solution, develop an end-to-end action plan and then delivering positive results.
What I Dig
I love spending time with family and friends, staying active and always learning something new. If I’m not busy chasing kids around, you will likely find me out on the links trying to perfect my golf game, working out or out on the slopes.
Andrew Duncan
Director, Software Engineering
Roots
- Over 18 years of software engineering, architecting and designing software solutions
- Over 13 years of experience in IT management leading software delivery
- Continuous self study of technology, delivery practice and market trends
Expertise
Innovation Champion. Technology Aficionado. King of Code.
I’m a passionate technologist who likes building top talent teams focused on modern technology stacks and best practices. Nothing is more rewarding than making your software needs a reality with a focus on flexible, scalable and supportable code.
What I Dig
Happily married 15 years and a proud father of two I like to spend time with the family, coaching and watching youth sports. On my time off you’ll catch me out riding one of my motorcycles, coding a side project or cheering wildly for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Josh Bartels
Director, Data Enablement
Roots
- MBA and MSIS from VCU
- Over a decade in leading data and analytics engagements
- Certified Data Management Professional and Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner
Expertise
Data Master. Delivery Partner. Trusted Advisor.
Consulting has allowed me to explore and provide services to close the divide between business and technology. I believe bridging the gap between these two different departments in any organization is key to generating success and staying competitive. Helping enable business objects with technology is done using clean and understood data along with the tools and technologies that support it. Partnering with a client to find the right data to answer questions and then delivering the solution is what motivates me.
What I Dig
Solving challenges with experience and new technologies whether that be in work life or home life. As a Father to two young daughters and a husband to my wife Amy, family is always a constantly changing dynamic that makes life fun and never boring. Being active in a sport has always been something I have latched on to as well. Right now, I play ice hockey in the local adult “beer” league. It is a great workout and the friendships are awesome. I just wish the game times, 9:00 pm on a work night, were better!
Steve MacLauchlan
Director, Advanced Insights
Roots
- B.S. in Computer Science from VCU
- More than a decade in Data Management and Software Development
- Certified Data Professional
Expertise
Quality Guardian. Hypothesis Tester. Insights Chief.
More than anything, I love solving problems collaboratively with our clients and building lasting relationships. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about the businesses we help and understanding emerging technologies. I believe data is the key to the future, and the ability to leverage it is paramount to remaining competitive. Any problem can be solved with the right application of people, process, and technology; often in that order.
What I Dig
Board gaming is my go-to pastime. Competitive, cooperative or silly I love them all! Most of my free time is spent with my wonderful wife Lydia and daughter Isabelle, who’s curiosity for the world is amazing to witness and share in. I’ll take the mountains to the beach any day. I try to squeeze in a little reading every day: technology books, business books and schlocky fiction. No one at UDig is a bigger Star Wars nerd than me.
Kile Niklawski
Director, Cloud Services
Roots
- 15+ years in application development and delivery
- Technical leader with history of building high performing teams
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Expertise
Problem Solver. Team Builder. Cloud Advisor.
Technical leader with a passion for continuous delivery and scalable architecture. I get excited about bridging the gap between time-to-market and quality, with a focus on container-based and serverless architecture in the cloud. In short, I enjoy solving problems in creative ways and building relationships.
What I Dig
I love spending time with my wonderful wife and two kids. We are an adventurous family that can usually be found outdoors – hiking, kayaking, biking, etc. I enjoy networking with other like-minded folks and fostering the RVA tech community.