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OUR TEAM

Meet the People Behind
the Mission

Our team brings together world-class talent from AI, accessibility, research, finance, and human-centered design to build technology that truly makes a difference.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Julian Brinkley, Ph.D.

Julian Brinkley, Ph.D.

Chairman & CEO

Dr. Julian Brinkley has had a nearly 20-year career in UX and software engineering. He's raised nearly $6 million in funding for accessibility-related research projects from Google Research, NSF, and others. Julian received a PhD in Human-Centered Computing from the University of Florida, an MBA from Clemson University, an MSc in Software Engineering from East Carolina University, and a BA from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

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Bryan Neill

Bryan Neill

CFO — CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, CFPA®, C3O

Bryan Neill brings extensive financial expertise to Daedalus Cybernetics as Chief Financial Officer. With credentials spanning Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, and more, Bryan ensures strong financial stewardship and strategic planning for the organization's growth trajectory.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nicholas Commodore

Nicholas Commodore

Director

Nicholas Commodore serves as a Director at Daedalus Cybernetics, contributing strategic oversight and governance expertise to the company's mission of creating accessible technology solutions.

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Chris Barner

Chris Barner

Director

Chris Barner serves as a Director at Daedalus Cybernetics, providing strategic direction and leadership to advance the company's portfolio of accessibility-focused technology ventures.

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Paris Underwood

Paris Underwood

Director

Paris Underwood serves as a Director at Daedalus Cybernetics, bringing valuable governance experience and a commitment to the company's vision of technology that empowers everyone.

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SUBSIDIARY LEADERSHIP
Byron Lowens, PhD

Byron Lowens, PhD

CEO, Apex Research Platform

Dr. Byron Lowens is a postdoctoral research scientist in the School of Information at The University of Michigan. His research utilizes a combination of computer science, interaction design, and psychology to evaluate the cooperative relationship between humans and computational technologies.

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ADVISORY BOARD
Jerome McClendon, PhD

Jerome McClendon, PhD

Advisory Board

Dr. Jerome McClendon's research efforts lie at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Human Centered Computing with a specific focus on the design, implementation and evaluation of intelligent computing systems.

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Craig Kennedy

Craig Kennedy

Advisory Board

Craig is a Program Coordinator and trainer with the Open Doors Organization with more than 20 years of experience working with people with disabilities, disability travel and tourism and disability rights advocacy & legislation.

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Kimberly Moore

Kimberly Moore

Advisory Board

Kimberly Moore launched Go Together in 2017 to unlock new transportation options for schools and school districts as a response to the national school bus driver shortage, increasing attendance and removing transportation barriers.

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Jaime Forbes, PE

Jaime Forbes, PE

Advisory Board

Jaime Forbes is an automotive engineering professional who has been a part of product development teams globally in numerous engineering capacities.

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