Innovators deserve a better way to claim specialty business tax credits—with no out-of-pocket costs.
How we've built our team and how we operate to deliver this service is a-typical, and powerful. Powerful enough we've given our expert approach a name: Strike ForceTM.
Our team is built from some of the world’s most educated firms. We specialize in various technical disciplines as CPAs, attorneys, scientists, engineers, and techpreneurs. Together, we’ve conducted thousands of R&D tax credit studies across industries such as SaaS, manufacturing, robotics, pharma, MSPs, petrochemicals—even breweries.
She's a passionate and tenacious professional with combined experience in sales, marketing, PR, social media, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit development. She enjoys helping start-ups and identifying R&D tax credits available for business owners, especially within the software, manufacturing, and engineering space. Connect with Sheena today to chat about process improvement and entrepreneurship!
As a collaborative professional with expertise in both finance and law, Queenie possesses a broad range of skills that make her a valuable asset to Strike. She is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively with lawyers, clients, accountants, CEOs, and other professionals to ensure successful project completion.
Jonathan Cardella is an entrepreneur with a 20-year track record of building technology businesses. He focuses on solving real-world problems through the rapid development of web and mobile applications and platforms. He founded Strike Tax Advisory in 2019 after realizing the potential of the R&D tax credit to transform companies, especially small- and medium-sized businesses, through the infusion of new, untapped capital.
With a background in business operations and data analytics, Kayla is passionate about driving businesses and organizations towards excellence. Kayla’s organizational acumen and critical thinking ability allows her to effectively analyze data, streamline business operations, and create valuable, tangible outputs. Kayla has a successful track record of building and motivating dynamic teams to achieve client and business objectives while constantly innovating to improve the customer and/or end-user experience.
Vlad has held various roles throughout his career, including Director of Web Development, VP of Engineering, and Chief Technology Officer. He began his career as a hardware technician and quickly graduated into software development. He has more than 15 years’ experience designing database-driven web applications. While his skills include writing custom SQL queries, managing web servers, and streamlining various processes, his primary functions as Strike CTO are engineering leadership and acting as a strategic advisor to Strike's clients and partners.
Guy is a trusted, strategic business partner that has worked alongside CEOs, Board Members and C-Suite leaders. He is a seasoned executive with 20 years of leadership within operations, finance, client relations, vendor management and sales. Many regard Guy as a catalyst for positive change, leadership mentor and coach, and visionary leader. Outside of work, Guy enjoys traveling with his wife and kids and giving back to the community.
Adam Gislason has more than 15 years’ experience as a transactional lawyer, litigator, and entrepreneur. With a strong track record as a lead negotiator and executing on all phases of the deal life cycle, Adam excels at collaborating and leading teams across multiple businesses.
Chris is an experienced Tax Analyst and Compliance Manager with a high level of expertise in delivering sales goals and business objectives. As a highly accomplished business professional with a strong analytical and quantitative acumen, his strong leadership and sales experience in the field of tax compliance is proven by his track record of results. By developing and implementing best management practices related to risk management and company process improvements, Chris is a valuable member to the Strike ForceTM.
Sam's passion is making business owners' lives easier. He's a problem solver, not a salesman. Many businesses have issues they are not aware of because "if it ain't broke don't fix it", but just because it isn't broke doesn't mean it can't be done better/faster/easier. Knowledge is power -- his goal is to educate business owners so that their decisions are clear and easy!
Ryan is a PhD-level neuroscientist with eight years of experience in the R&D tax credit field. Realizing that a career in academic research was not for him, Ryan transitioned into tax consulting and never looked back. Ryan has experience across multiple industries, with a focus on medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agriculture. He enjoys educating clients, and learning what they produce and how, to give them the best experience (and largest credit) possible.
Most cutting-edge innovation from a prospective client:
A company that specializes in making portable/inflatable satellites
Cortney’s experience as a paralegal and franchise owner, combined with her time as a medical device and technology salesperson, gives her a unique insight into the challenges that business leaders face. She joins the Strike team with experience in R&D sales and has seen firsthand how recapturing funds for businesses can give them the boost they need to build a better future.
For over two decades, Tom has been in the C-Suite for a number of companies across the tech, real estate, and travel industries. He’s a seasoned operations manager with experience quickly scaling up companies that are positioned for growth. He joins the Strike team ready to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
Extremely qualified, Yung comes to the Strike team with experience forming new collegiate departments, organizing and supporting executive teams, handling job training, managing finance, and overseeing a sales department. She is credentialed in organizational leadership and human relations, UX design, and dispute resolution; she’s all about the human experience and processes. The Strike team’s customer-centered focus and positive energy attracted her to the position, as well as their genuine joy at saving their clients money. Outside of work, Yung likes to bike around town with her family, go camping, and play chess.
Nikhil is a tax professional with six years of experience in the accounting and finance industries. He came to Strike from one of the “Big Four”accounting firms and has experience handling large, complex clients. He has been working as an R&D tax credit consultant for the past four years.
Favorite thing about working at Strike:
“The members of this team always strive to do their best and perform at a very high level - it’s a company that I see myself growing with for the long term.”
As a purpose-driven professional with over a decade of business development experience, he merges expertise with a servant leader's heart in every interaction. His dedication to purpose empowers him to simplify intricate concepts, freeing partners to focus on priorities instead of predicaments.
His passion lies in fostering growth, nurturing relationships, and steering success through purpose and simplicity. Beyond work, he cherishes building memories with his wife and two children and actively engages in meaningful community contributions.