Our Team
Meet the team building the future of data governance and compliance.
Leadership & Team
Our experienced team brings together expertise in data governance, compliance, and AI technology.
Patrick Jacolenne
Co-Founder & CEO
Patrick brings decades of experience helping banks and financial institutions operate under increasing regulatory scrutiny while scaling safely. He has led enterprise programs spanning data governance, operational risk, compliance transformation, and technology modernization. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked closely with CROs, CDOs, CIOs, and audit leaders to turn regulatory expectations into durable operating models. At CoComply, Patrick ensures the platform reflects how regulators, auditors, and bank leadership actually think—anchoring innovation in regulatory reality and enterprise trust.
Vamsi Kunaparaju
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Vamsi is a data systems architect focused on building bank-grade governance infrastructure for modern data and AI ecosystems. Prior to CoComply, he served as a data scientist at Capital One, where he owned enterprise data controls and external data-sharing risk for critical card data assets. He has designed and implemented large-scale data quality controls, metadata-driven governance, and control frameworks that operate across complex, distributed banking environments. At CoComply, Vamsi leads the architecture of AI-driven certification, automated controls, and lineage intelligence—embedding governance directly into data pipelines to move institutions from manual oversight to continuous assurance.
Chaitanya Varma
AI Engineering & Product Lead
Chaitanya is a certified cybersecurity professional and AI engineer focused on building intelligent solutions for enterprise data management. He has hands-on experience across backend engineering, edge computing, and secure data pipelines—bringing together automation, security principles, and modern product execution. Before joining CoComply, he worked as a software developer and delivered multiple projects spanning IoT, Python-based systems, and penetration testing. His technical grounding is strengthened by formal training in cybersecurity, including certifications like eJPT and CEH, giving him a strong foundation in secure design and data protection practices. At CoComply, Chaitanya leads AI engineering efforts, transforming scattered enterprise data into structured, operational insights. He drives product improvements that embed intelligence and compliance into automated workflows—making data governance more actionable, resilient, and efficient for modern enterprises.
Ganesh Prasad Rao
Full-Stack Engineer
Ganesh is a full-stack engineer experienced in building AI-driven product capabilities and scalable, user-centric web applications. Before joining CoComply, he contributed to multiple technology ventures, including GenAI product development, SaaS platforms, and mobile solutions—supporting founders as they turn early ideas into usable, impactful software. His background spans UI engineering, backend automation, and cloud-based delivery, enabling him to ship product features end-to-end with speed and reliability. At CoComply, Ganesh accelerates product execution by developing seamless interfaces, integrating intelligent backend services, and ensuring the platform's performance scales with enterprise data needs.
David Hensley
Strategic Data Governance and Certification Advisor
David is an accomplished Data Management Professional with over 15 years of experience with multiple Fortune 100 & 500 organizations across several industries including Financial Services, Insurance, Technology & Software. He brings Subject Matter Expertise in Data Governance, OCC Heightened Standards, Report Certification, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Product & Program Management. David's specialties include developing standardized frameworks for key Data Management/Governance initiatives coupled with custom strategic approaches for execution catered to the nuances of individual organizations.
Advisors
Industry experts guiding our strategic direction and product development.