Balan Ayyar Appointed to Serco Board
Serco Inc. announced the appointment of retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Balan Ayyar to its board of directors. Ayyar, founder and CEO of percipient.ai, has been recognized for his visionary leadership and commitment to advancing technologies in national security, according to the company. Before establishing percipient.ai, Ayyar was the CEO of a government services IT
WATCH: Percipient.ai’s Balan Ayyar Talks Advancements in AI Positioned for NatSec Missions
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Balan Ayyar, founder and CEO of Percipient.ai and retired U.S. Air Force general officer, to discuss all things artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision for intelligence and national security missions. Ayyar shares advancements his organization is making in AI/ML solutions, and how those help customers solve complex national security
DOD’s AI Strategy Aims to Preserve America’s Strategic Edge
Key Takeaways for Executives The Pentagon has released new details on its AI strategy. A concerted effort is needed to develop and deploy AI-enabled capabilities to preserve America’s strategic military advantage and protect national security, the department says. The AI strategy involves a five-pronged approach, including scaling AI’s impact across DOD and cultivating a world-class
Executive Order Brings Sorely Needed Government Support for AI, Industry Exec Says
Key Takeaways for Executives President Donald Trump’s new EO sets out roadmap for boosting agencies’ use of AI. Continued American AI leadership is critical for economic and national security, it says. Order calls for concrete steps like more R&D and better access to government data. A new executive order calls for the federal government to
AI Helps National Security Agencies Interpret Floods of Data
Key Takeaways for Executives More and more federal agencies are starting to use artificial intelligence to accomplish their missions. This is especially true in the national security area, where analysts employ AI to help them sift through torrents of intelligence data. AI complements the work of human analysts, who contextualize and interpret the data processed
Top AI Execs to Watch: Balan Ayyar, Percipient.ai
Balan Ayyar is president and CEO of Percipient.ai, which he founded in January 2017 to deliver advanced artificial intelligence for national security missions. A retired U.S. Air Force general officer, Ayyar comes from a family that emigrated from India shortly before he was born. He went on to attend the Air Force Academy and build a
Percipient.ai Closes Series A Funding With Venrock Investment
Percipient.ai, a startup that provides advanced analytics for national security and corporate security missions, has closed a round of early fund-raising with an investment from venture capital firm Venrock. Percipient.ai has an experienced team that includes Balan Ayyar, former U.S. Joint Task Force commanding general and former Sevatec CEO, as its CEO, and Raj Shah,
High School Student Pens STEM Book
Leela Ayyar knows firsthand what it’s like to be the only girl in her math and science classes and clubs, and she’s working to inspire others who face the same situations. The Oakton High School senior is raising funds through the end of the month to publish “Elara, STEM Girl,” an illustrated book designed to
SAVE THE DATE: Young AFCEA Bethesda ProDev’s ‘The Next Four Years,’ Nov. 17
The Young AFCEA Bethesda Professional Development series will present “The Next Four Years” from 6-9 p.m., Nov. 17 at MakeOffices Dupont. The event will feature a panel of industry and federal government executives who will address the presidential priorities and potential changes that might affect the business ecosystem. Confirmed panelists include: Balan Ayyar, president, Sevatec David
Sevatec Announces Richard Roth As New CFO
Sevatec Inc. has named former Sevatec board of advisers member, Richard “Rick” Roth, as its new chief financial officer. In this role, Roth will have overall responsibility for finance, accounting and contract management functions across the firm and will play an integral role in supporting Sevatec’s strategic and operational objectives. “Rick is a hands-on business leader
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Happy Hour, Hosted by Sevatec and Trowbridge & Trowbridge
On Sept. 22, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Happy Hour at Maggiano’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by Sevatec and Trowbridge & Trowbridge. Happy hours serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils and branches of government contracting. Karen Trowbridge,
Sevatec Appoints Jaswinder Matharu, Richard Roth to Newly Formed Board of Advisers
Sevatec Inc. announced Aug. 17 the appointment of Jaswinder “Manji” Matharu and Richard “Rick” Roth to its newly formed board of advisers, led by company Founder and Board Chairman Sonny Kakar. “I’m so pleased to welcome these talented, versatile business leaders who possess a wealth of entrepreneurial leadership and experience across the government and technology industries,”
Sevatec Names Michael Dallara Chief Operating Officer
Sevatec Inc. announced June 8 the appointment of Michael Dallara as the company’s chief operating officer to oversee business operations and provide strategic leadership. “In the national security space, our missions are all about leadership, building trust and confidence based on outstanding performance,” Sevatec President and CEO Balan Ayyar said. “Mike brings an extraordinary record of
Sevatec Names Anantha Bangalore Chief Technology Officer
Sevatec Inc. announced May 24 the appointment of Anantha Bangalore as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he will lead the continued development of Sevatec’s core technology capabilities, partnerships and innovation. “Anantha is a brilliant, hands-on technology leader that understands the national security space and missions of our key customers,” Sevatec President and CEO Balan Ayyar
Sevatec Promotes Joshua Rubin to SVP, Chief Growth Officer
Sevatec Inc. announced May 17 the promotion of Joshua Rubin to Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. He joined Sevatec in 2005 and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Rubin will be responsible for overseeing the company’s growth strategy for unrestricted contracts with federal government customers.
Balan Ayyar Appointed Sevatec Inc. President, CEO
Sevatec Inc. announced April 12 the appointment of Balan Ayyar as President and CEO. Ayyar, who currently serves as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will succeed Sonny Kakar, who will remain the Founder and Chairman of the Board. “I feel very honored by the opportunity to lead this great company,” Ayyar said. “Our
Sevatec Inc. Awarded Two Prime Contracts by DHS ICE
Sevatec Inc. announced Dec. 1 that it has been awarded two prime contracts by the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are thrilled to be partnering with the DHS to help improve the SEVP and SEVIS application, making a more effective and reliable program and system for government entities and
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