About Us

About SU2

SU2 Systems Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a suite of multi-asset, broker-neutral platforms under the Orion Trading Systems brand. The Company’s flagship products feature trade execution, order and position management as well as work-flow automation for a broad range of end-users including individual investors, fund managers and brokers.

SU2 Systems was founded in May 2015, as a Delaware “C” corporation with its main office in Lansing, Michigan.

 

The Team

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Paresh Malde, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO

Paresh Malde is an entrepreneur with extensive expertise in building complex technology solutions for the financial markets. Previously, as founder and CEO of Avadhi, he was the driving force behind the financial platform trusted by the largest brokerages and independent investors worldwide. Paresh earned a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Western Michigan University.

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Brad Gakenheimer

President, Head of Sales

Prior to joining SU2, Brad was head of sales at MSU Federal Credit Union where he developed and led the sales divisions and business development initiatives.  He holds a BSc. from MSU in Communication with a minor in Sales

Jonah Guettler

Jonah Guettler

Chief Technology Officer

Jonah was a senior developer at Avadhi.  He has more than 10 years experience building complex financial software.  Jonah has a BSc in Computer Science from MTU, Houghton, Michigan.

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Pat Welling

Treasurer, Co-founder

Prior to helping found SU2, Pat was in charge of bookkeeping at Avadhi.  Prior to that, Pat had many years of experience as consultant for small businesses.  Pat was also administrative assistant to senior leadership at MEDC.

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