Derek Alef is the founder and CEO of Deal Tracking Solutions. He has built multiple enterprise software solutions for the alternative investment and real estate management industries from scratch and has dedicated himself to supporting firms in tracking all data through the funding of an investment. In addition, he brings a wealth of experience to his clients in order to facilitate their individual growth potential. Derek received dual MBA's in 2008 from the UCLA Anderson School of Business and the National University of Singapore. Prior to starting Deal-Trak, Derek has worked with many financial and technology firms including Goldman Sachs Realty Japan, Yardi, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Perkin Elmer, Hawaiian Airlines, Fortress, Deutsche Bank, Mount Kellett, SandsPoint Capital Advisors and A&E Real Estate.

Specializing in enterprise solutions, IT consulting, and interactive design, Gavriel has over 20 years of experience in web and software development. Throughout his career, Gavriel has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including major investment management firms, publicly traded technology companies, and major telecommunications service providers. His extensive expertise and passion for technology drive him to help his clients meet and exceed their unique technology goals. Gavriel is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that not only address immediate needs but also support long-term growth and innovation. His commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has made him a trusted partner in the industry.

Don joined Deal-Trak in June of 2022 after previously spending almost ten years Hanover Street Capital, a dedicated platform to Deutsche Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group. Most recently as a Vice President on the Portfolio Management team, he was responsible for covering the Special Situations Group’s U.S. NPL and High Yield reporting and analytics. Don was integral in the buildout of several models utilized in managing more than $20bn across CRE’s various books; and led the rollout of the High Yield Model for the European business which he ran point on for a number of years. His experience also includes working across the platform in various credit, acquisition and asset management capacities. Prior to Hanover, Don worked as an underwriting analyst in Credit Suisse’s Real Estate Finance and Securitization group and held roles as a research analyst with REIS and as a credit manager with Wells Fargo Financial. He holds a BA from Wesleyan University where he earned All-New England honors as a varsity wrestler, and a Certificate in Real Estate Finance from Boston University.

Motoko Shibata is a well-established professional in portfolio management, financial modelling, and investor relations throughout the global real estate investment industry. She has worked in both the private equity and REIT investment markets and is an expert in building acquisition and valuation models, portfolio and fund analysis, and investor reporting.