The podcast episode features an interview with Michael Nark and Simon Araya from Utility, a company that provides a digital evidence management platform for law enforcement agencies. The interview focuses on the technology behind Utility’s products and their impact on the community.
Michael and Simon discuss the evolution of Utility’s technology, their approach to working with clients, and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. They also discuss the company culture and team building at Utility, as well as their plans to expand into the federal space and work with prosecutors.
The interview highlights the importance of technology in law enforcement and the need for companies like Utility to support officers in their work while also connecting with the community.
Utility is an innovative technology company that continually delivers groundbreaking digital systems for frontline professions that depend on speed, accuracy, easy-to-access data, and transparency in their work.
As the President and Chief Executive Officer of Utility, Michael Nark proactively leads the Utility team during this innovative time.
He brings extensive experience in sales, marketing and operations to Utility from software and technology-enabled service delivery businesses, including several private and public companies where he held senior executive positions. 
Mr. Nark has favorably impacted customer satisfaction, growth and shareholder value at companies throughout his 30-year career, more than half of which has been spent as President and CEO at four different tech companies, including BuildingIQ, Power Analytics, CEOCOMtms and Prenova.
Mr. Nark holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Economics from Miami University and completed the University of Michigan’s Executive Program.
As Chief Technology Officer at Utility, Simon Araya brings more than 20 years of mobile technology experience to the business where he oversees the design and development of embedded, mobile and enterprise software products, cloud infrastructure and technical support services.
In this role, Mr. Araya consistently interfaces with clients and prospects to better recognize needs and opportunities in their ever evolving and increasingly complex professions.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska and has been with Utility since the company was founded in 2001.
