Niko Maresco
Consultant
niko at this domain dot com
Introduction

Quality-oriented professional with 15+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of application design and development, communication, and programming for enterprises, small businesses, and everything in between.

Also pretty handy with a drill.

Experience
Customer Success Architect @ Cloud Software Group | November 2024 - Present

Manage a portfolio of 30+ customer accounts across diverse industries, driving engagement and adoption of Spotfire through tailored support and strategic guidance. Collaborate with the Customer Success team to develop scalable enablement content—including live demos, Dr. Spotfire sessions, and engagement plans—to help customers gain lasting value from the platform.

Owner @ Page 1 Technology Consulting, LLC | January 2024 - present

Boutique technology consultancy focused on data visualization, automation, and integration. Offer targeted engagements that include custom Python development using industry-standard frameworks and cloud-based toolchains. Maintain a small roster of clients while continuing to prioritize full-time enterprise work.

Principal Consultant @ TIBCO Software | October 2016 - November 2024

Led architecture and implementation of enterprise Spotfire solutions across multiple sectors. Delivered custom extensions and plugins in C# and provided expert guidance to internal and external teams. Managed a team of analyst consultants and handled operational responsibilities including project assignments, goal setting, time/expense approvals, and performance reviews.

Project highlight: Pharmaceutical customer, Schaumberg, IL. Built Spotfire custom extension in C# to assist with clinical trial reviews. Integrated Salesforce APIs into custom UI for both Spotfire Analyst and Web Player clients.

Board President @ Brushworks Condominiums Inc, Atlanta, GA | January 2016 - June 2021

Oversaw all aspects of building management including maintenance, budgeting, security, and resident relations. Led cost-saving initiatives and infrastructure upgrades while personally handling repairs and projects. Remained calm and effective managing multiple emergency situations such as fires and floods, coordinating with emergency services, insurance, and remediation teams. Served as the community’s representative in local government and neighborhood associations.

Solutions Consultant @ TIBCO Software | August 2011 - October 2016

Designed and implemented TIBCO solutions at customer sites and assisted the sales team in developing POCs and closing deals.

Project highlight: Global NGO, Geneva, Switzerland. Implemented on-premise Spotfire Server and TIBCO Data Virtualization architectures. Gave recurring trainings on report authoring, JavaScript/IronPython scripting, and design standards. Managed server infrastructure and data model evolution.

Associate Consultant @ TIBCO Software | October 2010 - August 2011

Built and deployed enterprise integrations with TIBCO technologies, collaborating with TIBCO engineering on documentation and training materials.

Project highlight: Major US retailer, John’s Creek, GA. Worked on Customer Cloud and Loyalty initiatives. Designed and implemented a TIBCO BusinessWorks testing harness that remained in production through 2023.

Owner @ Page 1 Ink Designs | 2005 - 2010

Freelance digital design studio specializing in small business branding, web development, and graphic design. Delivered custom websites, marketing collateral, and apparel designs.

Owner @ Nitro Paintball | 2002 - 2020

Managed groups of 20–120 people from teens to seniors, enforcing safety procedures and ensuring positive customer experiences. Built and maintained physical facilities and play arenas/fields. Created and managed marketing campaigns via web and Facebook, including creating custom point-of-sale system, apparel, and other creative materials.

Hard Skills

TIBCO/Cloud Software technologies:
Extensive experience with Spotfire (authoring, administration, architecture), TIBCO BusinessWorks, and TIBCO tibbr.

Data and web technologies:
Strong knowledge of semantic web design and development, including HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, PHP, and MySQL.

Programming and frameworks:
Proficient in Python (including Django), Java, Ruby, and SQL. Hands-on experience with AI development, RAG architecture, and model training. Familiar with R and Bash scripting.

Systems and tools:
Comfortable at the command line across Windows and Linux. Extensive experience with XML, XSLT, JSON, and related transformation technologies. Experience with Docker.

Creative tools:
Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills; experienced in directing teams and presenting to large groups.

Skilled at conducting training, onboarding, and instructional sessions for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Quick to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project requirements.

Excellent at abstract thinking and architectural reasoning; able to translate real-world requirements into cohesive, scalable system designs.

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, clarity, and user experience.

Languages

Natively fluent in English. Beginner-intermediate French (CEFR A2). Learning European Portuguese.

Education
Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta GA Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Technical Communication (Aug 2010)
Certifications
Python Institute Certified Professional Python Programmer (Nov 2024) [verify]
Interests

making furniture

martial arts

guitar/ukulele

cooking

sea shanties

typography

analytics

ai

gaming

D&D

3d printing

climbing/hiking

Oxford commas