Jake Shepherd is the Senior Managing Partner for Highspring’s Digital Services and Labs, leading AI innovation, software engineering, and enterprise transformation.
With over 15 years in venture funding, innovation strategy, platform modernization, and business transformation, Jake advises C‑level executives across financial services, health‑tech, SaaS, non‑profits, and manufacturing. His expertise aligning technology with strategic goals helps enterprises navigate disruption, unlock growth, build digital capabilities, and achieve measurable results.
Through Highspring Labs, he accelerates AI‑driven engineering and next‑gen solutions that help clients modernize at scale and achieve success.
Jake’s people‑centric leadership empowers bold ideas with cutting‑edge technology at the speed of thought. He believes that when human potential meets innovation, extraordinary outcomes follow—a mindset that fuels Highspring’s culture and shapes the future of business.
Michael Splittorf, President of Managed Services, brings nearly 15 years of professional services experience spanning IT, digital solutions, and finance. He drives operational excellence, scales teams, and expands global capabilities to meet evolving client needs. Michael holds an MBA from Vanderbilt and a BBA from the University of Miami.
Mickey Vaja is a Managing Director at Highspring in the IT Managed Services group. Mickey has over 25 years of experience providing IT Advisory services to global companies throughout the US, Europe, South America, and Asia. Mickey is passionate about bringing top-notch client service and providing customized integrated solutions for his clients. Mickey has delivered bespoke solutions to clients ranging from $500mn to $75bn in size.
Mickey’s industry experience includes CIP/Manufacturing, Insurance, Financial Services, Technology, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services. During his career, Mickey has set up, trained and developed onshore, nearshore, and offshore solutions for his clients. Mickey believes in building strong partnerships with his clients, focusing on long-term relationships rather than just transactional interactions. This approach has allowed Mickey to understand his clients’ unique challenges and provide enterprise-wide global solutions that drive their success.
