ABOUT US

Bringing structure to
unstructured data.

At Diskover, we’re revolutionizing how organizations manage, analyze, and unlock the value of their data. Our mission is to empower businesses across industries to transform data from a costly burden into a strategic asset.

Through advanced indexing, metadata enrichment, and automation, Diskover provides unparalleled visibility into complex data environments, enabling smarter decisions, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

OUR VALUES

Your data is your business. It’s also ours.

We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Guided by these values, we strive to create solutions that not only address today’s challenges but also anticipate tomorrow’s needs. From improving workflows to reducing data waste, we are committed to helping our customers maximize the value of their data while minimizing their impact on resources.

At Diskover, your success is our purpose, and we’re here to ensure that every byte of data works smarter for you.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

We’re on a mission to help you Diskover the power of your data.

Will Hall
CEO

Will Hall has over 20 years of experience in Sales and Executive roles across both large corporations and early-stage startups. Most recently, he served as an Operating Partner at Eclipse Ventures, where he specialized in go-to-market strategy and execution. Before joining Eclipse, Will was the Vice President of Sales at Cerebras Systems, where, as the first member of the Sales team, he led the early market adoption of Cerebras in the Enterprise, Research, and Generative AI segments. Prior to Cerebras, he was the CEO of DataFrameworks, which was acquired by Dell EMC in 2018.

Will also held senior sales positions at Fusion-io and Scality, overseeing Enterprise, OEM, and Channel Sales. He began his career at NetApp, where he spent a decade managing Sales teams across the Commercial, Enterprise, and Global levels.

Will holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business.

Will Hall

CEO

Paul Honrud
CPO

Paul Honrud has over 35 years of experience in data management and storage, with a deep expertise in scaling technology-driven businesses. He is the founder of DataFrameworks, the company behind the ClarityNow technology for large-scale data management, which was acquired by Dell EMC in 2018 and rebranded as DataIQ.

Paul is also the inventor listed on two U.S. patents: U.S. Patent No. 7,672,854 and U.S. Patent No. 7,430,513, both titled “Data Storage Management Driven by Business Objectives.” His career includes key business development roles at Baydel and Systems Industries.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University.

Paul Honrud

CPO

Chris Park
CTO & Founder

Chris Park, also known as Shirosai, is a Software Engineer and Designer originally from Ventura, California. After moving to British Columbia, Canada, during his early years, Chris developed a passion for computers and began writing software in DOS by the age of 8. He pursued his interest further, graduating in 2006 from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) with a degree in Computer Engineering.

With over a decade of experience as a Systems Engineer in the Media and Entertainment industry, Chris has contributed to the success of major VFX and animation studios, including Digital Domain, Zoic Studios, and Bardel Entertainment. In 2016, he shifted his career path, relocating to Japan and founding Diskover, a venture where he operates under the name Shirosaidev. By early 2021, Chris had built a strong team around him, taking on the role of lead developer, with a shared vision of driving Diskover to reach its full potential.

Chris Park

CTO & Founder

JD Trout
VP of Engineering

As Chief Technology Officer, JD Trout brings over 20 years of experience in software development, cloud architecture, and IT infrastructure management. He has guided teams in creating scalable, cloud-native solutions, managing complex system integrations and overseeing robust IT infrastructure across a range of industries.

JD’s expertise includes architecting high-performance environments, implementing containerized microservices, and driving digital transformation initiatives. JD is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and is always curious to explore how they can help us better understand and interact with our world.

JD Trout

VP of Engineering

Olivier Rivard
VP of Product

As a successful entrepreneur in the technology and data management sectors, Olivier brings over a decade of experience to his role as SVP of Product at CloudSoda. While President of Oridigraphe, a Canadian IT Services company, he recognized the need for data visualization solutions to help companies gain insights from their unstructured data and founded DataIntell.

With CloudSoda’s acquisition of DataIntell, Olivier leads product management for innovative data management solutions that empower organizations to optimize their data storage and management strategies.

Olivier hols a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology.

Olivier Rivard

VP of Product

Marianne Zuhorski
SVP Strategic Alliances

Marianne Zuhorski has three decades of experience in the tech industry, with a career spanning executive-level sales and strategic alliances. She is known for her ability to create synergistic partnerships that drive revenue growth and find the most effective routes to market for early-stage companies.

As the VP of Strategic Alliances at DataFrameworks, Marianne played a pivotal role in the company’s acquisition by Dell EMC. At Fusion-io, she served as the Global Strategic Account Director, where she developed and launched initiatives that grew the company’s HPE revenues from $0 to $80 million annually. Her consistent success stems from her unique talent for driving relationships from the inside out, building strong connections with key stakeholders, and leveraging these relationships to foster the adoption of new, often disruptive technologies, processes, and products.

Marianne Zuhorski

SVP Strategic Alliances