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Mike Gatny Promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer

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Connamara Systems is pleased to announce that Mike Gatny has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Connamara Systems, effective September 1, 2024. Mike joined Connamara as a software engineer in 2006 and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2022.  In his new role, Mike will continue to work closely with Co-Founder and CEO Jim Downs to ensure that Connamara is delivering value for our clients and building for the future.

“Mike is a brilliant engineer, manager, and a natural leader. His contributions to Connamara over the years are immeasurable.” – Jim Downs, Co-Founder and CEO of Connamara Systems and Connamara Technologies.

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