Our
Team
Intuitive.
Pragmatic.
Empowering.
We’re a technology company founded by seasoned intelligence and technology experts with a history of helping both the public and private sector make sense of what matters most.
Ian Caltabiano
Director of Technology/Co-Founder
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Ian Caltabiano is a Product Engineer with more than a decade of hands-on experience delivering scalable solutions in payments, compliance, and corporate intelligence. Adept at overseeing entire development lifecycles—ranging from writing production code to managing cross-functional teams—he tackles critical challenges that include political risk analysis, automated due diligence, and advanced AI deployments to combat human trafficking. Ian refines complex data workflows, integrates artificial intelligence layers, and accelerates product innovation to meet critical mission requirements.
Ian’s track record features large-scale sentiment analyses of volatile political climates, robust mechanisms for corporate due diligence, and the strategic application of AI to address pressing societal issues. Ian’s dedication to cutting-edge development and well-founded security measures positions him as a versatile leader in high-growth technical environments. Whether driving product strategy or orchestrating AI integration, Ian consistently exploits modern technology to shape impactful, data-driven solutions.
Sean Fennema
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President/Co-Founder
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Sean Fennema is a co-founder with a proven track record of integrating high-performance technologies in tightly regulated industries, including healthcare EMR systems and firearms sales and manufacturing. From transforming ATF paper bound books into digitized, compliant processes to upgrading InterSystems Cache and Ensemble systems to IRIS and analyzing millions of HL7-coded lines in Epic EMR environments, Sean consistently merges robust security, automation, and operational efficiency into every system he oversees. He has led diverse teams through complex implementations, developing world-first technologies to combat human trafficking at DeliverFund, while maintaining rigorous standards of cloud security and data privacy.
Known for his execution-focused leadership, Sean drives strategic initiatives from concept to completion, blending technical rigor with cross-functional project management. His approach harmonizes business objectives and team capabilities, rapidly aligning resources to seize opportunities in dynamic markets. Whether overseeing a team of software engineers, managing healthcare system integrations or directing compliance for a Type 07, Class 02 FFL, Sean’s capacity to orchestrate strategic growth and operational excellence sets him apart as a transformative leader in the startup world.
Caleb Gagnon
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Principle Data Engineer/Co-Founder
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Caleb is a Principal Data Engineer recognized for orchestrating large-scale, distributed data ecosystems that power organizational growth. Leveraging deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and end-to-end automation, he builds pipelines capable of handling complex data workflows—from acquisition to processing and storage, all with secure integration. Caleb optimizes each system for performance, reliability, and security, while ensuring seamless scalability.​
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Caleb’s mastery of systems performance, anonymization, and rigorous security protocols enables him to develop solutions that evolve with emerging challenges and opportunities. While many data specialists focus on fragments of the data lifecycle, Caleb oversees the entire process with precision—automating ingestion, refining pipelines, and safeguarding data. If data exists, Caleb can discover it, transform it into actionable insights, and deliver it securely—powering innovative analytics and fueling data-driven investments.
Nic McKinley
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CEO/Founder
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Nic McKinley is a founder and former CIA operative who has built two multimillion-dollar technology ventures, specializing in data-centric solutions for high-stakes challenges. Leveraging experience as a US Air Force Pararescueman and extensive intelligence operations—spanning 30 combat deployments—he witnessed firsthand the pivotal role of innovation in combating global threats. Motivated by these insights, Nic founded DeliverFund, which employs proprietary data platforms to empower law enforcement in dismantling human trafficking networks.
Nic’s track record combines precise operational planning with strategic product development, leading to venture-backed software and data startups recognized for their security-focused architectures and scalable systems. Holding multiple degrees, including one from Harvard University, he also serves as a strategic advisor to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. By uniting advanced intelligence methodologies with robust technical execution, Nic consistently drives transformative change in dynamic markets.
David Peterson
Principle Architect/Co-Founder
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David Peterson is a Principal Architect renowned for driving mission-critical security and intelligence breakthroughs through high-performance computing (HPC), machine learning (ML), and advanced software architecture. Over more than two decades, he has delivered pioneering innovations in explosives detection, robotics, physical security, and computational shock physics. At Sandia National Laboratories, David led the CTH shock physics codebase—an HPC cornerstone—steering a 20+ member team to integrate cutting-edge ML into computed tomography (CT) data processing, setting new standards for real-time design qualification and system optimization.​
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Beyond the lab, David dedicates his expertise to combat human trafficking, leveraging large-scale data systems, deep learning (DL), and facial recognition to identify traffickers and assist victims. His leadership blends hardware acceleration, secure software design, and rigorous performance tuning, ensuring solutions deploy seamlessly in sensitive, high-stakes environments. By merging HPC techniques with intelligent automation, David continues to deliver robust, scalable architectures that redefine operational impact.
