The Team
Owner & CEO
Joseph Matanane Brown
A Service-disabled, Special Operations-experienced, former military Officer who specialized in Joint Special Operations Intelligence, Lethal Targeting, Special Reconnaissance, and Technical Operations before medically retiring from Service due to combat-related injuries. Patented multiple inventions after coming off of active duty, and built a team of experienced professionals with established track records of excellence within the private and government sectors to ensure the successful deployment of SPS's high technology product offerings. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Arts degree in Defense & Security Studies – Irregular Warfare concentration from the U.S. Naval War College. Received certification in Project Management from Syracuse University, is a graduate of the Naval Command and Staff College, and is currently pursuing post-graduate certification in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.
R&D Lead Engineer
Serge Bermudez
A military Veteran and Advanced Application Engineering Specialist who possesses significant experience with electrical engineering, material science, computer aided design, artificial intelligence, robotics, communications technology, systems integration, weapons systems, and more. An expert in program and project management across multiple disciplines and spaces within the technology and engineering sectors. Conducts Electronics & Robotics prototyping using the entire Arduino suite of microcontrollers. He has strong experience in Technical Project Management across a wide spectrum of the US Department of Defense as a prior military officer from the US Navy’s Surface Warfare Officer Community. He has prior experience in Satcom/Network
Communications, Propulsion Plant Maintenance, Biometrics, Operations, and Research & Development. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Technology from the University of Houston.
R&D Project Manager
Ann-Marie Sablan Flores
An accomplished businesswoman with 15+ years of experience conducting full-spectrum business management and administration in the execution of government contracts as well as myriad private sector projects for a large, multinational corporation. Considerable experience with: conducting and managing technical reporting, government compliance, project accounting, leadership, human resources, technical project management, client relations, computer-aided design, and research and development initiatives.
Technical Researcher
Maeve Garigan
An experienced Engineer, Technology Executive, and certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to founding a company to safeguard and commercialize her numerous patents, she spent 16+ years as a technology advisor and lead engineer for elite military commands – specializing in robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and mobility systems. She holds an MA in International Economics and Strategic Studies and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University.
Contract Technical Report Writer
Joy Miedema
Experienced clinical researcher whose previous responsibilities include designing protocols for surveys and clinical trials, developing statistical analysis plans, and contributing to reports, publications, and presentations. Possesses significant experience managing cross-functional research teams, and tracking research activities and progress, ensuring timelines and objectives are achieved. Holds a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida.