Meet OurTeam
The brilliant minds behind Aethyr's revolutionary decentralized AI orchestration platform. Our team combines deep expertise in AI, distributed systems, and enterprise software to deliver sovereign technology solutions.
Leadership
R. Demetri Vallejos
Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer
Visionary leader and AI architect with extensive experience in designing next-generation artificial intelligence systems. Demetri specializes in decentralized AI orchestration, hyperdimensional computing, and sovereign technology architectures. As Chief AI Officer, he drives Aethyr's technical vision for autonomous agent systems, symbolic reasoning frameworks, and privacy-preserving AI infrastructure that operates independently of centralized control.
Expertise
Key Highlights
- Pioneer in decentralized AI orchestration and autonomous agent architectures
- Expert in hyperdimensional computing (HDC) and symbolic reasoning systems
- Leading authority on AI sovereignty, governance, and privacy-preserving technologies
- Architect of edge-native AI infrastructure for contested and air-gapped environments
Jason Law
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Innovative technology executive and systems architect with over 30 years of experience leading the design and development of large-scale, secure, and privacy-preserving systems. Co-founder and technical visionary behind self-sovereign identity standards and global decentralized networks.
Expertise
Key Highlights
- Co-founder of Evernym and original creator of Plenum (RBFT consensus)
- Founding Trustee of Sovrin Foundation with global identity infrastructure
- Former CTO of Finicity (acquired by MasterCard for $1B)
- Pioneer in Three Dimensions of Digital Identity framework
Operations
Caroline Montoya
Operations Manager
Operations leader ensuring smooth execution across all aspects of Aethyr's business. Caroline manages organizational efficiency and operational excellence.
Expertise
Key Highlights
- Operations excellence leader
- Process optimization expert
- Team coordination specialist
Dustin Shryock
Operations Specialist
Operations specialist focused on streamlining processes and ensuring operational excellence. Dustin supports the team's operational infrastructure and efficiency initiatives.
Expertise
Key Highlights
- Process management expert
- Operational efficiency specialist
- Quality assurance leader
Business Development
Chris Katsenevas
Business Development & Operations
Business development leader driving Aethyr's growth and strategic partnerships. Chris combines operational expertise with business development to accelerate market expansion.
Expertise
Key Highlights
- Strategic partnership leader
- Market expansion expert
- Growth strategy specialist
Ready to Shape the Future of AI?
Join our mission to deliver sovereign, secure, and auditable AI infrastructure. We're always looking for exceptional talent to help build the future of decentralized AI.