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Culture we're truly proud of

Our Mission

To be a company that employees want to work for, and companies want to work with

Inside the walls of our office lies a culture created around our Core Values.

Collaborative

We work together, support one another, and actively seek diverse perspectives to produce better outcomes.

Operationally & technically excellent

We strive to be the best at what we do through precision, expertise, continuous improvement and high standards of execution.

Responsive & reliable

We communicate promptly, follow through on commitments, and can be counted on by both teammates and clients.

Respectful & trustworthy

We treat each other with dignity, assume positive intent, and act in ways to consistently build trust.

Integrity-driven

We do what's right, even when it's difficult. Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide every action.

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Stepping into our Richmond headquarters, with LEGO builds tucked into every corner, it’s easy to see that we live our values every day. We foster a flexible, supportive, and engaging culture that has helped us maintain nearly a 98% customer and employee retention rate. This approach has also earned us recognition on the VA Chamber’s Virginia Fantastic 50 list, Inc. Magazine’s list of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and Virginia Business’s Best Places to Work in Virginia for eight consecutive years.

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Our Team

Meet the Solvarians

Grounded in well-practiced processes and a commitment to excellent client service delivery, the team of Solvarians we’ve built brings expert tailor – made database solutions to any IT environment.
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Greg Samuels

CEO
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Julie Rispoli

Senior SQL Server DBA
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Rich Ford

Senior Oracle DBA
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Pete Miller

Senior SQL Server DBA
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Laurel George

Employee / Community Relations Specialist
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John Whitehead

VP of Data Services
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Ra Osolage

Senior SQL Server DBA
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Rakesh Gujar

Senior SQL Server DBA
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Jeff Sparrow

Senior SQL Server DBA
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Ralph Mast

Senior SQL Server DBA
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Sunny Goswami

Principal Consultant, Senior SQL Server DBA
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John Joseph Sreejith

Senior SQL DBA
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Greg Mays

Senior Oracle DBA, Oracle Practice Lead
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Matt Edwards

Senior Oracle DBA
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Tracy Deuell

Principal Consultant, fCIO
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Karen Inman

Principal Consultant, fCIO
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Alex Welch

Marketing Specialist
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Pamela Craven

Senior VP of Client Service Delivery
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Angel Smith

VP of Client Engagement
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Jenn Frayser

VP of Marketing
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Geri Samuels

Finance

Are you ready to be part of an innovative and dynamic team?

We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and drive positive impact. At Solvaria, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, growth, and excellence. If you are driven by ambition and want to be a part of something truly exceptional, we’d love to hear from you!
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