Brian D.

Chief Technology Officer at Deca Defense

Melbourne, Florida, United States

About Brian D.

Brian D. is Chief Technology Officer at Deca Defense. Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States.

I am a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and CEO/CTO of Deca Defense. My experience as an Infantryman fundamentally shaped how I view technology for war: systems must be built for operational reality, not demonstrations. At Deca Defense, I lead a team focused on developing AI and autonomous systems designed specifically for warfighting environments. We bridge advanced research and real-world deployment, ensuring that state-of-the-art machine learning translates into reliable, mission-ready capability. Our work centers on operational AI — systems that integrate with the warfighter, not replace them. We prioritize performance under constraint, human-machine teaming, and deployability over novelty. Deca exists to close the gap between cutting-edge AI and the realities of modern conflict. We build technology informed by experience and driven by execution.

Skills

  • Computer Engineering
  • TensorFlow
  • Systems Engineering

Additional experience

  • A/AI Research Engineer Sr

    Lockheed Martin

    Started January 2022

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, University of Central Florida
  • Master of Science - MS, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering