156 years of professional wisdom. 10 lifetimes of experience. One dedication—to you.

Saltmine not only has an experienced team of technical and creative specialists to help you develop and realize your vision, but a solid management core that supports your immediate business goals, and keeps your long-term ambitions in mind.

Meet Our Executive Team
PK Samal - President & CEO
Jon Day -Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Doris Quan -Vice President, Creative Services
Michael Pearo - Creative Director

A visionary entrepreneur and technology evangelist with over 18 years of hands-on experience in information technology and consulting services, PK Samal is determined to execute world-class services that exceed his customers’ expectations. PK founded Saltmine’s parent company, Minecode, in 2001 with little more than a determination to work hard and the drive to succeed. A successful global technology and services company, Minecode is one of the youngest and fastest-growing firms in the IT industry.

Prior to founding Minecode, PK spent over 13 years in product development, process management and emerging technology at Microsoft Corporation, Zones Inc. and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Today PK’s passion, integrity and can-do attitude continue to inspire those around him.

As Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Jon is focused on increasing brand awareness nationally and internationally, expanding our client base, and driving market-share and channel development. With over 15 years of sales and marketing experience for agency and technology firms, Jon has been at the forefront of the Web’s evolution, and his affinity for the industry is evident in his approach. Jon has been working with software and technology consulting firms since 1996, when he joined Industry.NET, one of the first business-to-business portals, to manage West coast sales.

Jon's commitment to building successful relationships with our clients and channel partners is well-illustrated in our ongoing relationship with Microsoft. He works in close collaboration with Microsoft, our clients and development teams, to extend and strengthen our core competencies as a Microsoft Gold Certified partner.

Doris Quan brings a dozen years of experience to Saltmine. Her approach to managing begins at the strategy level with clients’ short- and long-term goals in mind. She has owned and managed her own graphic design firm, specializing in marketing and sales campaigns for clients large and small. Her work experience includes strategy, project management, business development and operations–all fueling her ability to identify and understand customers’ needs. Her work with Saltmine includes clients such as Corbis, PlayNetwork and Zumiez.

Michael Pearo is responsible for leading the creative process and developing solutions that deliver against our clients’ strategic goals. Michael is the liaison between the client and Saltmine's creative department, overseeing production designers, interactive designers, writers and other creative specialists. With over 13 years of experience in the creative industry, Michael has developed integrated marketing communication solutions for Fortune 500 clients in technology, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing and retail. His portfolio spans interactive design, print design, advertising, multimedia and direct marketing.

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