ABOUT US
Bringing structure to unstructured data.
At Diskover, we’re redefining how organizations manage, understand, and unlock the value of their unstructured data—built for the age of AI. Our mission is to turn data from a costly liability into the fuel for smarter decisions, automation, and AI-ready innovation across every industry.
Through advanced indexing, rich metadata enrichment, intelligent automation, and an AI Data Assistant that lets teams talk to their data in plain language, Diskover delivers unmatched visibility into the most complex data environments—so your data is clean, governed, and ready for analytics and AI the moment you need it.
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.
We’re on a mission to help you Diskover the power of your data.
Meet our leadership team—united by one mission: helping you unlock the power of your data, from visibility to action.
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 holds 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
Tony Chidiac
CRO
Tony is a revenue and growth executive with a proven track record of scaling high-growth technology companies and building world-class go-to-market organizations. As Chief Revenue Officer at Diskover Data, he leads global revenue strategy across sales, partnerships, and customer success, helping enterprises unlock the value of unstructured data to power AI and business transformation.
Prior to Diskover, Tony led Global AI Sales at NetApp, driving AI revenue across its worldwide customer base. He previously served as Vice President of Sales at Core Scientific during its IPO, where he helped scale revenue operations through a critical period of growth and public market transition.
Tony earned his degree from the University of Washington, where he was also a member of the Division I football program, an experience that shaped his disciplined, team-first leadership approach.
Tony Chidiac
CRO
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