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Management Team

ARTURO SAMAYOA | Partner & Creative Director
Co-founder of Nimbus Design, Arturo Samayoa brings a career defined by the intersection of art and technology. As Creative Director, he shapes the vision for every Nimbus project while leading the firm’s expansion into bilingual, government, and international markets. Arturo holds a B.S. in Visual Communication from San Jose State University, where he has been invited as a guest lecturer for the Portfolio class, mentoring the next generation of graphic and new media artists.

IRIS MERLE | Chief Financial Officer/Account Executive
Iris Merle oversees the financial operations of Nimbus Design while serving as Chief Account Executive, project manager, and executive assistant to the principal. Before joining Nimbus, she spent over a decade in the non-profit sector, managing offices, developing programs for English- and Spanish-speaking children, and providing singing and vocal training for aspiring young performers. Iris brings a unique blend of organizational expertise and creative support, ensuring every project runs smoothly from concept to completion.

FELIPE SALAZAR III | Operations Manager
As Operations Manager at Nimbus Design, Felipe Salazar oversees day-to-day operations within the development center, ensuring seamless coordination between design and technical teams. With more than a decade of experience in web development, he is skilled in multiple programming languages, including ASP, ASP.NET, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, and XHTML.

Before joining Nimbus, Felipe managed dual teams of designers and software engineers at WebFactorial Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from AMA University in the Philippines, where he earned top honors in programming competitions. Felipe continues to expand his expertise through the development of custom AI bots and intelligent agent assistants.

HELEN KENNEDY | Marketing Guru
Helen Kennedy is the CEO of Kennedy Consulting Services, bringing over 20 years of marketing experience across technology, life sciences, education, and professional services. Known for her strategic thinking and enduring client partnerships, she leads marketing initiatives that drive measurable results. Her collaboration with Nimbus Design began when she was Director of International Web Development at Adecco, where Nimbus was a valued creative partner. Their partnership continues today through projects that merge strategic marketing with thoughtful design.

Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.