Richard Golob
President & Chief Executive Officer

Richard Golob has extensive experience working with companies that are developing complex software systems and that are undertaking large databases and content-based projects. With a background that spans the publishing, pharmaceutical/biotechnology, and financial worlds, Richard understands the technical needs of GGA’s clients. Prior to founding GGA, he served as interim president and chief executive officer of two software companies and as a board member of numerous early-stage technology companies. In addition, Richard is chairman of World Information Systems, a business consulting and publishing company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Richard has been an adviser to the venture capital firm Charles River Ventures and to the investment bank Tucker Anthony. He has served as a business consultant to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, assisting innovative technology companies develop their business strategies. He is also chairman of an advisory group to the Harvard School of Public Health, and a board member and vice president of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston. Richard graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. degree in biochemical sciences.

Vitaliy Aronov
Chief Technical Officer

Vitaliy Aronov has extensive experience directing complex software development projects with a focus on content-rich scientific information systems and enterprise-level experiment management and data analysis applications. Prior to co-founding GGA, Vitaliy worked as a Software Development Director at MDL Information Systems, a world leader in discovery informatics. With a strong mathematical and software development background and with extensive project management experience, Vitaliy ensures that projects are executed on time and budget and in accordance with a customer’s requirements. In many cases, he suggests original ideas, solutions, and approaches to optimize and enhance the products. Vitaliy graduated from St. Petersburg State University with M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics and worked in senior management roles in information technology related to the Russian defense industry for over ten years prior to moving to the United States in 1993.