Team

PresidentTorres Tansobing

Torres is one of the founding members of KST Data. Torres serves as the president of KST Data and has spent his career in technology organizations. Torres manages the overall KST Data organization, focusing on company performance. Torres has an educational background in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Vice President Sales and Business DevelopmentMark Edson

Mark joined KST Data as the vice president of sales in 2007. Mark comes to KST Data with over 25 years of experience with Lockheed Martin and IBM. Mark served as vice president in the IBM Software Group in Zurich, Switzerland, focusing on engineering solutions across EMEA. Mark has a wealth of sales and business development experience in the aerospace, automotive, and Electronics industries. Mark’s functional expertise includes program management, engineering, and manufacturing solutions. Mark attended the University of Colorado and the University of Central Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences. Mark has attended management programs at the Harvard Business School and Wharton.

Vice President Service DeliveryKirby Winder

Kirby serves as the vice president of service delivery for KST Data. Kirby helped develop KST Data’s approach to service delivery and manages our largest service delivery contracts, ensuring consistent quality service across all KST Data accounts. Kirby has had an extensive career in IT outsourcing, supporting primarily the aerospace industry. Before joining KST Data, Kirby worked for Computer Sciences Corporation. While with CSC, he supported several accounts in senior management positions. Kirby led a CSC team developing some of the first packaged outsourcing support services. Kirby has a Bachelor of Science in Design Engineering with an emphasis in Computer Aided Design from Brigham Young University.

Vice President OperationsArmando Tan

Armando is one of the founders of KST Data. Armando serves as the vice president of operations for KST Data. Armando has more than 25 years of industry experience with a wealth of knowledge in supply chain management, logistics, finance, and channel management. Armando graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Decision Systems and a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance and Economics.

General ManagerEugene Jacobowitz

Eugene is one of the founders of KST Data. As KST Data’s general manager, Eugene manages most of KST Data’s operational and back-office activities. Eugene has more than 25 years of management experience, and 20 years in the computer industry, focusing on higher education and transportation. Eugene holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from California State University, Northridge, and a Master’s of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Southern California.

Chief Financial Officer Ester Te

Ester is one of KST Data’s founders. Ester serves as the CFO of KST Data. Ester has a strong financial background and manages the day-to-day financial processes at KST Data.