About Us

At BAQS, we’re a team of builders first—developers with decades of experience designing and delivering technology that actually works. Between us, we’ve led large-scale digital transformations, built complex enterprise platforms, and helped small businesses adopt modern tools without the noise or hype. Our approach is simple: start small, focus on measurable results, and scale once the ROI is clear. We believe AI should make work easier—not riskier—and every solution we build is grounded in practicality, transparency, and long-term value.

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Travis Sherbine, CEO

Transforming everyday business challenges into clear, scalable systems that work

Travis Sherbine combines decades of experience across manufacturing, technology, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship—giving him a uniquely practical perspective when working with small business owners. From helping mid-sized manufacturers modernize their marketing to guiding startups through rapid growth, he’s built a career simplifying complex systems and making innovation accessible. Travis understands the realities of small business—balancing operations, strategy, and technology—and focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes, not hype.

At BAQS, Travis brings this mix of business insight and technical execution to every engagement. He helps clients design and deploy AI-driven systems, workflow automations, and digital tools that save time, improve decision-making, and scale without extra overhead. His approach centers on clarity, usability, and measurable ROI—building technology that works the way real businesses do.

Mark Holst-Knudsen, COO

Engineering enterprise-grade technology that small businesses can actually use

Mark Holst-Knudsen brings deep experience developing complex technology for industrial and manufacturing enterprises—and translating it into practical, scalable tools for smaller organizations. At ThomasNet, he led the transformation of the company’s core platform from print directories to a powerful digital sourcing and product-management system. His background spans product architecture, catalog platforms, and build-vs-buy strategy across large-scale industrial software environments.

At BAQS, Mark applies this product-engineering and industrial-tech expertise directly with clients, helping small and mid-sized companies implement AI systems, digital products, and workflow automations that rival enterprise capabilities. He focuses on usability, reliability, and long-term value—making advanced technology accessible and effective for real-world business operations.

Amit Gaonkar, CTO

Bridging enterprise technology and AI innovation for practical business impact

Amit Gaonkar is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience architecting, developing, and managing enterprise-grade systems across industries including electronics manufacturing, financial services, media, healthcare, and IT consulting. With a Master’s in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s in Commerce, he combines deep technical expertise with sharp business insight—helping organizations modernize and scale through cloud computing, AI integration, and digital transformation.

At BAQS, Amit leads the technical strategy that powers our clients’ success. His expertise spans Azure, AWS, OpenAI, Python, C#, NodeJS, React, MongoDB, and SQL Server—allowing him to design and deliver end-to-end solutions that are both powerful and practical. Whether building intelligent automations, modernizing legacy systems, or integrating AI into daily operations, Amit focuses on reliability, scalability, and measurable business outcomes—turning advanced technology into tools that drive real-world performance.