We believe
AI will change the workplace forever.

About Datafi

At Datafi, we believe information is not just a resource—it's the channel that drives innovation and growth. We were founded in 2020 with the mission to transform how teams harness their data, using Applied AI at a personal level, unlocking the fullest potential of your business. Welcome to Datafi.

Our Mission

AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and so are we. We are committed to empowering businesses by unlocking their entire data ecosystem, making information personally accessible, actionable, and impactful, in the way teams work every day. At Datafi, we turn complexity into clarity, enabling companies to thrive in an AI-driven world.

Our Vision

We are reimagining the future of work. At Datafi, we see a world where Applied AI isn’t just a tool but a trusted partner in decision-making and innovation. Datafi transforms your organization with unifying Enterprise AI solutions, delivering seamless integration across your data ecosystem and empowering organizations to blaze a trail toward limitless progress and productivity.

Founding Team

Vaughan Emery

Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer

Vaughan Emery is a dedicated solutions developer in the data space committed to making the connected world a better place. With 20+ years of experience building tech companies, Vaughan has a proven track record in commercial product development, technology services, and business development which lead him to co-founded Datafi where he seeks to address the need for everyone to have access to business data on their terms.

Before founding Datafi in 2019, Vaughan was the President and CEO of CENTRI Technology, a provider of mobile security and data optimization solutions, where he applied his leadership experience in commercial product development, technology services, and business development to scale the business until its acquisition by AgilePQ. He has a history of developing key business relationships with service providers, mobile operators, and technology partners across the US, Asia, and Europe. Vaughan is an award-winning Cyber Security Entrepreneur, a frequent author, as well as an industry recognized public speaker on topics such as AI, data management, and cybersecurity.

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Ameen Vazhayil

Co-Founder + Chief Technology Officer

Ameen Vazhayil is a driving force behind the company's technology vision and product architecture, leading the engineering and development of Datafi's cloud-native data enablement platform.

With more than 20 years of experience in technology leadership spanning from intelligent data enablement and cloud solutions, Ameen has a deep background in designing and building scalable, enterprise-grade SaaS platforms. Before co-founding Datafi, he was the Co-Founder and CEO of Mocioun Inc., and a Platform Engineer with Tata Consulting.

Ameen is a principal architect of the Datafi platform and is passionate about solving complex data challenges and enabling transformative solutions to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data assets securely and efficiently.

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Sekhar Ravinutala

Co-Founder + Chief Scientist

Sekhar leads Datafi’s research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning. He is the visionary behind Datafi's core AI-powered engine, which automates data discovery, classification, and governance, enabling enterprises to derive intelligent insights from their complex data landscapes.

Sekhar is a distinguished technologist with over two decades of post-graduate experience creating and deploying large-scale machine learning systems and intelligent products. Prior to co-founding Datafi, he was the Chief Technology Officer at Sanitas Healthcare Technologies, Inc., where he was responsible for full stack development of apps with Java in Google Cloud on the server side and Angular, Android, iOS on the client side. Just before Sanitas, Sekhar was Founder of AllureFX LLC, providing end-to-end software development services.

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Henry Mattoon

Co-Founder + Founding Engineer

Henry leads Datafi’s core engineering efforts and operational excellence of the Datafi platform. He is responsible for translating the product vision into a robust, scalable, and high-performance solution for enterprise clients.

With over 15 years of experience in software development, Henry applies his deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, and building secure SaaS platforms to lead foundational and technical integrity at Datafi. He has a proven track record of building complex, enterprise-grade software. Henry was an Immersive Software Engineering & Resident at Galvanize and also held positions at Recent Software Applications, and TASC Technical Services, and The Crucible. As Chief Engineer, Henry guides the software development lifecycle overseeing the architecture and development.

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Let’s Build the Future Together

Join the innovative organizations that are transforming their businesses with Datafi. Whether you’re ready to modernize workflows, leverage the power of Applied AI, or unlock untapped opportunities in your data ecosystem, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

See how Datafi can power your success.

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