LEVATAS LLC
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

Daniel is an avid technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience designing and architecting software applications. He has led global software-development teams and delivered state-of-the-art solutions for brands such as HSBC, Penn Mutual, IBM, Cisco, and Dell. Passionate about corporate culture, Daniel is constantly uncovering creative ways to make Levatas a great place to work, which he joined in 2008. Leading a talented group of Data and Analytics specialists at Levatas, he continues to raise the bar in driving innovation and excellence for Levatas’ clients. Daniel holds an M.S. in computer science from Cornell University where he studied machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. He also earned a B.S. from University of Florida in mathematics with focuses in computer science, and physics. Additionally, Daniel was a speaker at ITPalooza, the largest gathering of South Florida’s technology community. Outside work, he enjoys teaching, playing tennis, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his wife and three kids. Chris founded Levatas in his South Florida garage in 2006, and has seen it grow to a world-class team of more than 100 professionals who have the unique opportunity to guide many of the world’s leading global brands in their digital strategy. At the agency, he focuses on culture, innovation, and partnerships, while also leading the new business and experience design teams. Additionally, Chris has also launched and invested in a stable of fast-growing subsidiary businesses under the agency’s accelerator initiative, Levatas Labs. These start-ups include Framework (marketing and creative services), VXIT (professional IT services), Palm Beach Music Therapy Institute (a leading therapy practice), Blyz (on-demand laundry services), and PonTiki (leisure cruises), with several more to be announced in 2018. A highly sought-after thought leader, futurist, and visionary, he has been invited to speak at industry-renowned events, and was recently recognized by Florida’s Governor as one of the state’s Business Ambassadors, an honor bestowed on him for creating 30 new full-time jobs in one year. Chris is a member of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, a founding board member of the Palm Beach Technology Association, and is active in the South Florida business community. GenerosiTeam is a Levatas initiative built to support the local community with service-focused events and projects. We take pride in giving back to the community we love so much. All work and no play makes for a pretty boring work day. Our remedy is What The Fun, the Levatas culture committee dedicated to ensuring that every employee has an opportunity to indulge in some R&R... "WTF style". Movies, massages, manicures and more (all during work hours, of course!). This annual accolade is bestowed upon the Levatas employee who, through work, service and attitude, best exemplifies the Levatas ethos. Trilight recipients are frequently considered to be in the company of other great circles of champions, including Academy Award winners and Joey Chestnut. Levatas is a collection of smart, creative individuals who shape brands and build technology so that we can help good companies solve hard problems. We have a passion for digital, a devotion to understanding human behavior, and a knack for designing beautiful customer experiences.