Kaelen Visser, CISSP
Lead Technical Architect
A visionary and hands-on Lead Technical Architect with over 15 years of experience designing and building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native solutions for the federal government. A subject matter expert in network security, AWS GovCloud, and the NIST Risk Management Framework, with a proven track record of translating complex mission requirements into robust technical architectures. A leader who thrives on the challenge of building from the ground up, ensuring that security and compliance are the bedrock of the solution, not a bolt-on.
Alex Mercer, GICSP
Senior Security Engineer
A highly skilled and mission-focused Senior Security Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in building and defending critical systems. A dedicated practitioner who lives and breathes Python, network protocols, and the intricacies of cyber defense. With a deep background in securing both traditional IT and operational technology (OT) environments, an artisan who forges core platform components, from AI-driven detection engines to low-level protocol parsers. A problem-solver who writes clean, efficient, and, above all, secure code.
Isabelle Chen, CSPO
Product Manager
An empathetic and market-savvy Product Manager with a decade of experience in the cybersecurity product space. A master at translating customer problems and market opportunities into a clear, compelling product vision and an actionable roadmap. Serves as the crucial bridge between the voice of the federal customer and the deep technical expertise of the engineering team. An expert in agile methodologies, user story creation, and feature prioritization, dedicated to ensuring Aegis Sentinel delivers an intuitive user experience that solves real-world problems for security analysts and CISOs.
David Ortiz, PMP
Project Manager
A highly organized and disciplined Project Manager with a PMP certification and 12 years of experience leading complex, high-stakes technology projects in the federal space. The conductor of the Aegis Sentinel orchestra, responsible for ensuring that all the moving parts—development sprints, compliance tasks, and resource allocation—are perfectly synchronized. An expert in agile project management and CI/CD workflows, this individual translates the 16-month strategic timeline into a detailed, day-to-day operational plan. A master of risk management and communication, dedicated to keeping the project on schedule and within budget.
General (Ret.) Michael Vance, CISM
Director of Cybersecurity / CISO
A seasoned and strategic cybersecurity leader with a CISSP, CISM, and over 20 years of experience building and defending corporate and federal information systems. As the CISO, this individual is the ultimate authority on the company’s internal security posture and the chief evangelist for a corporate-wide culture of security. Responsible for ensuring the company itself can achieve and maintain CMMC Level 2 compliance, this leader enforces policy, leads the incident response team, and serves as the internal watchdog, ensuring the processes used to build Aegis Sentinel are as secure as the product itself.
Maria Flores
Business Development Lead
A results-driven and well-connected Business Development Lead with 15 years of experience successfully selling technology solutions into the federal government. This individual is the primary driver of the Go-to-Market strategy, responsible for building a robust sales pipeline, establishing key channel partnerships, and securing the initial revenue that will fuel the company’s growth. With a deep understanding of the federal procurement process and a network of contacts across DoD and civilian agencies, this leader will translate Aegis Sentinel’s technical capabilities into compelling value propositions.
James O’Connell
Lead Consultant, FedRAMP/CMMC Advisory
A premier, highly respected advisory consultant specializing in navigating the complexities of federal compliance. A seasoned expert who lives and breathes the NIST 800-53 and CMMC frameworks. The strategic guide who will provide the roadmap, templates, and expert counsel necessary to achieve FedRAMP Ready status and CMMC Level 2 certification. His role is to de-risk the compliance journey, conducting gap analyses, assisting with documentation (especially the System Security Plan), and preparing the Aegis Sentinel team for the rigors of a formal audit.
Laura Jensen
Lead Auditor, 3PAO
An A2LA-accredited, independent Lead Auditor with a reputation for meticulous and impartial audits. The formal arbiter of compliance. Her role is not to advise or consult, but to conduct a rigorous, by-the-book assessment of the Aegis Sentinel platform and corporate security posture against FedRAMP and CMMC requirements. She will interview personnel, inspect system configurations, and review all evidence to determine if controls are implemented correctly. The final Security Assessment Report (SAR) is the key that unlocks certification.