At Dark Matter Technologies, we’re leading the tech-driven revolution in loan origination. Our commitment to cutting-edge origination and AI technology solutions is reshaping the industry landscape, and illuminating the pathway to seamless experiences. Our mission? Develop world-class teams, processes, and solutions to lead the evolution of technology in the markets we serve.
Unrivaled LOS technology, unparalleled automation, relentless innovation.
Leadership with vision.
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Vikas Rao

Stephanie Durflinger

Leslie Cheshier

Michael Piombino

Wes Horbatuck

Chris Medvidofsky

Michael Housch

Blaine Prober

Kashwin Kohli

Ravi Varma
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Dark Matter Technologies is part of the Perseus Operating Group (https://www.csiperseus.com), a portfolio of vertical market software (VMS) companies of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) (https://www.csisoftware.com/). CSI acquires, manages, and builds vertical market software businesses.
Vikas Rao
Chief Executive Officer
Vikas Rao brings over 15 years of product and technology leadership experience to his role as the Chief Executive Officer of Dark Matter. Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Technology Officer establishing the company’s platform vision and AI strategy.
Leslie Cheshier
Chief Client Officer
Bringing over 15 years of industry experience in account management, product management, and service delivery, Leslie knows how to drive client success. Her expertise and strong communication skills are continually at work, helping clients optimize processes, identify issues, and ensure forward-thinking solutions.
Stephanie Durflinger
Chief Product Officer
With more than 20 years of experience in mortgage technology, Stephanie Durflinger leads Product Management, Professional Services, and Strategic Partnerships for Dark Matter Technologies. She is responsible for driving product innovation, customer success, and ecosystem growth across the company’s lending solutions. Stephanie works closely with customers and industry partners to understand emerging challenges and opportunities, translating those insights into solutions that improve operational performance and deliver measurable business value. Her leadership combines strategic vision, industry expertise, and a relentless focus on customer outcomes to help shape the future of home lending.
Blaine Prober
VP & Deputy General Counsel
Blaine serves as VP and Deputy General Counsel at Dark Matter Technologies, overseeing the company’s legal department and day-to-day legal operations. He brings a unique perspective to the role, with experience as both in-house counsel and in private practice at an Am Law 100 firm, where he advised on complex commercial real estate transactions.
Michael Housch
Chief Risk & Information Security Officer
Michael Housch has over two decades of experience protecting the digital interests of corporations. With a keen eye for emergent threats and a proactive approach to risk management, he has designed and implemented robust cyber and risk programs for numerous large enterprises in the financial industry.
Wes Horbatuck
SVP of Marketing
Wes Horbatuck brings 15 years of mortgage and marketing leadership to his role as SVP, Head of Marketing at Dark Matter, with a background spanning origination, secondary markets, and enterprise go-to-market strategy. He leads the team that connects platform innovation to market demand.
Ravi Varma
President India Operations
Ravi has C-Suite experience with several technology companies—including the mortgage banking industry—making him well-positioned to direct Dark Matter Technologies in India. His confident leadership and industry knowledge have helped lead many Originations product advancements, and his clear communication ensures projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Michael Piombino
Head of Sales
As Head of Sales at Dark Matter Technologies, Michael’s focus is on leading teams to drive growth and deliver value to our clients. With three decades as part of the Empower sales and sales leadership team, he brings strong client relationships and a depth of experience in mortgage lending and technology that enables him to align Dark Matter’s solutions with the evolving needs of our clients.
Chris Medvidofsky
VP of Finance
Chris Medvidofsky is an accomplished financial leader with nearly two decades of experience driving strategic planning, performance management, and value creation. With over a decade at Dark Matter, he has been the central driver of the establishment of Dark Matter’s financial processes, procedures and infrastructure.
Kashwin Kohli
Director of Corporate Development
Kashwin Kohli is the Director of Corporate Development at Dark Matter Technologies, where he is responsible for building and scaling the company’s global M&A engine. He brings a decade of experience across investment banking, consulting, and corporate development, leading end-to-end acquisitions and growth initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia.