Who we are
Globally distributed organization that builds innovative Cloud and On Premise solutions
About Sematext
Sematext runs Sematext Cloud - infrastructure and application performance monitoring and log management solution that gives businesses full-stack visibility by exposing logs, metrics and traces through a single Cloud or On Premise solution. Sematext also provides Consulting, Training, and Production Support for Elasticsearch, the ELK/Elastic Stack, and Apache Solr.
Unlike other vendors who typically offer only performance monitoring tools, or only logging tools, or only Big Data consulting services, etc., Sematext pulls together all of these related core competencies that organizations need to make informed decisions from their data into one solution suite of products and services.
Brief History
Sematext was founded by Otis Gospodnetić, a Lucene and Solr expert, co-author of Lucene in Action (1st and 2nd editions), and a member of Lucene, Solr, Nutch, and Mahout development teams. The company is entirely self-funded and has been profitable and cash flow positive from day one without ever taking on debt or external funding.
Over time we have established presence in a number of countries and on several continents, which allows us to easily serve our diverse clientele from Fortune 100 organizations to startups — and everything in between — 24/7 across different time zones.
Spring 2010
Sematext launched as Sematext International Initially a consulting shop focused on Apache Lucene and Apache Solr, later adding coverage for Elasticsearch and ELK Stack
Fall 2013
Sematext Monitoring launched Initially providing monitoring for Apache Solr and Elasticsearch with additional integrations coming later
Summer 2014
Sematext Logs launched The first Elasticsearch as a Service SaaS on the market. Industry first tight integration of performance metrics and logs
Summer 2015
Distributed Transaction Tracing launched. Sematext is the first vendor to provide the three pillars of observability: monitoring, logs, and tracing
Summer 2017
Sematext Cloud launched both in North America and Europe
Summer 2017
First ever all hands gathering in Split, Croatia
Summer 2017
20 people
2018
Team gathering in Barcelona
2019
Sematext Experience launched. Team gathering in Zagreb, Croatia.
2020
Synthetic Monitoring launched
How we work
Fully-distributed team, with members distributed over several continents. Although small, we are widely recognized for our expertise and are highly regarded – our clients come to us not because of our marketing, but because they hear we do good work. Expectations are high but in a collaborative, mentoring, team-first environment that promotes the success of our products as well as individuals.
Sematext engineers report that the biggest benefit of the fully distributed team is being able to really focus on one’s work, and thus produce great things.
Meet the team
We are a fully distributed team, spread across several continents
Otis Gospodnetić
Founder
Lucene and Solr veteran, book author, loves search, data, trend graphs, and all things marine.
Radu Gheorghe
Software Engineer
Always strives for clean, simple, efficient designs. Big data makes the effort worthwhile, because you can feel the difference from Day One.
Davor Obilinović
Software Engineer
Full stack developer with passion for front-end development. Also experienced with Java and AWS technologies.
Denisa Tudor
Chief Marketing Officer
Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Experienced communication practitioner, passionate about Big Data and consumer behavior.
Marko Bonaći
Frontend Lead
Experienced Java and JavaScript developer. Currently focused on React. Spark in Action co-author. Likes exploring new technologies, when his twins allow.
Jorge Moreno
Front-End Engineer
Wide experience on User Interface development with a background in Arts and Design. Always interested on the creative and visual aspects of programming with JavaScript, CSS, SVG... Open Source devotee and bicycle touring lover!
Euan Clark
Search Architect
Veteran 27 years experience as developer, architect, technical lead. Current focus on Elasticsearch, Node.JS, Go, Terraform and Backend.
Haris Ovčina
Product Designer
Architect turned product designer, always looking for ways on how to improve current processes and make them ever so slightly useful and more beautiful.
Haris Salman
Software Engineer
Software engineer with an interest in security, learning more and more every day. Likes to watch history documentaries and occasionally dabbles in creative writing.
Ajdin Hadžić
Front-End Developer
JavaScript Front-End developer currently exploring the depths of React and TypeScript. When I'm not programming I'm creating fantasy worlds as creative writing is one of my passions.
Yago Fernandez
Software Engineer
Software engineer in the mornings, bookworm in the afternoons. He likes to understand the inner workings of things and reads philosophy.
Fulya Ulutürk
Product Manager
Experienced in Log Management & Monitoring products. Architectural and engineering manager background, now focused on product vision and strategy.
Pablo Beltrán
Software Engineer
Focused on backend development in Go and Kotlin as well as technical writing. Likes self-hosting, reading and adventure sports in the sea and the mountain.
Soham Chakraborty
Systems Administrator/SRE
Deep experience on Linux based systems, specializing in system performance, cost management, architecture planning. He prefers to debug a problem till the very end and find a resolution. These days, he likes to do automate everything in his job and put it in git.
Seán Monahan
Customer Success Manager
With a keen interest in sales and technology, I work alongside the engineering team to ensure that our customers and new users have the best possible experience with us. I spend most of my free time watching & reading about rugby.
Caleb Bruski
Content Marketer
Content creator and digital marketer. I enjoy learning new skills and have a borderline unhealthy obsession with new tech. Passionate about friends, family, and rock climbing.
Andreea Alexandrescu
Junior Marketing Coordinator
Digital marketer passionate about marketing research, social media, and mastering new skills. I enjoy spending my free time reading and weightlifting.
Anca Coanda
Junior Marketing Coordinator
Curious-minded, always ready to discover more and more about anything and everything. Showcasing the most relevant and interesting aspects of products in a creative and efficient way is what brings joy to my days and last, but not least I am a Daydreamer and a Nightthinker.
Emina Huskić
Software Engineer
With some experience in Ruby, Java, JavaScript, React, and currently exploring TypeScript & Go. When I am not typing code and drinking coffee, you’ll find me either on a ski trip, on a hike, or swimming in the ocean.
Hasan Wajahat
Software Engineer
Software Engineer with a focus on all things Frontend. Currently learning how to code in GO and build complex backends. When possible loves reading Sci-fi or watching movies.
Nicolae Vartolomei
Elasticsearch Solutions Architect
Curious about complicated things and how they work down to every small detail. I am passionate about technology, traveling and photography.
Michael Higham
Technical Support Engineer
Technical Engineer with a background in Application/Tech Support. Always striving to unravel the cause and solve the mystery. Strong interest in Linux and low level electronics. Loves an adventure, traveling and experiencing new food and cultures.
Alex Nguyen
Customer Success Manager
I am responsible for onboarding new users and making sure they get the most out of our platform. I am always interested in learning and I am passionate about extreme sports such as Bmx, surfing, and kitesurfing.
Pavao Zornija
Software Engineer
Software engineer with an interest in learning about exciting technologies and new business domains. Currently getting involved with Go. Loves to travel and work out.
Lovro Milaković
Digital Marketing Specialist
Digital marketer obsessed with growth, media buying, and great UX. I find relaxation in combat sports, NBA, long walks, and coffee.
Zachary McDaniel
Content Marketer
Content strategist, digital marketer, and critical thinker. I’m passionate about powerful content, UX, and all the tiny little details in between. If you want to talk about tech, cars, or aquariums, I’m your guy.
Costas Pipilas
Product Manager
Passionate technologist, startupper, and leader with over 20 years of expertise in product, business management and innovation.
Görkem Meydan
Software Engineer
Full stack developer with interest in distributed systems. He likes to be involved in all product development and deployment stages. Passionate about swimming and weightlifting.
Bora Tanrikulu
Software Engineer
A person who loves to create simple solutions. Interested in Go, Distributed Systems, Observability, Kubernetes, and eBPF.
Matija Čoklica
Junior DevOps/SRE
Career started in InfoSec, got experienced in Elastic Stack, now gravitating towards DevOps – mostly k8s and IaaC tools… In free time? Board games, D&D, digital drawing, listening to good music and enjoying craft beer with my friends.
Nermin Softić
Software Engineer
Software engineer with interest in both backend and frontend. Enthusiastic about food, sports, movies and various stats. Recently trying out crossfit to compensate for the food enthusiasm.
Ruben Egiluz
Software Engineer
Software engineer interested in all software development cycle phases, from concept to cash. Father of a little big boy, swimming pool and winter sports lover and ancient history enthusiast by night.
We gather the whole team in a single location once a year.
