Our Team
Mara Ellison
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Mara founded Forgepath after a decade building enterprise integrations at a fintech platform. She recognized that teams were struggling with API governance at scale and left to build better solutions. She holds a degree in computer science from UC Berkeley and advises several API-first startups.
Daniel Whitcombe
VP, API Strategy
Daniel brings 18 years of experience architecting distributed systems at scale. Previously, he led the platform team at a major logistics provider, where he unified API practices across 40+ engineering teams. He's passionate about simplifying complex systems through clear standards and practical tooling.
Priya Hargreaves
Director of Platform Engineering
Priya leads Forgepath's platform infrastructure and developer tooling. She previously managed infrastructure engineering at a SaaS unicorn and is deeply experienced in building systems that enable developer productivity. She believes great platforms are built by understanding what engineers actually need.
Elliot March
Head of Developer Experience
Elliot designs the developer experience at Forgepath, drawing on years as an API platform engineer. They believe clear documentation, intuitive tooling, and thoughtful design reduce friction dramatically. Elliot holds a degree in human-computer interaction and speaks regularly on API usability.
Naomi Calder
Principal Integration Architect
Naomi is a recognized expert in enterprise integration patterns and service contracts. She has guided dozens of healthcare and financial services organizations through API modernization. Her detailed knowledge of real-world integration challenges shapes Forgepath's product roadmap daily.
Thomas Wren
Director of Reliability Systems
Thomas leads reliability and incident response at Forgepath. He spent 15 years building monitoring and observability systems at scale, including time as director of site reliability at a global financial platform. He's committed to helping teams build truly resilient API infrastructure.
Elise Barratt
Product Operations Lead
Elise manages product operations and customer success at Forgepath. She previously worked in platform operations at a B2B SaaS company and brings deep understanding of customer needs and product-market fit challenges. Her background spans product management, data analysis, and customer advocacy.
Cameron Holt
Enterprise Delivery Director
Cameron leads our delivery engagements with enterprise clients, drawing on a background in systems integration consulting. He has managed complex API modernization projects for Fortune 500 organizations and excels at translating technical complexity into actionable roadmaps stakeholders understand.
Sophia Redfern
Client Enablement Lead
Sophia builds learning experiences and support resources for Forgepath clients. She holds a degree in technical communication and brings a gift for explaining complex API concepts clearly. She's passionate about helping teams adopt new practices and build internal API expertise.