Cornell-trained engineer (B.S., M.Eng. Computer Science) specializing in AI and entrepreneurship. Has successfully architected and delivered AI systems across multiple domains, with particular emphasis on ethical AI development. His technical vision drives Sobek’s platform architecture to handle the complex requirements of life sciences R&D.

Neuroscientist who earned his Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, where he developed novel deep brain stimulation technologies. Brings rare crossover expertise at the intersection of AI and life sciences, essential for understanding the nuanced workflows of scientific collaboration. His domain knowledge ensures Sobek’s platform genuinely serves the needs of researchers navigating IP protection and multi-institutional partnerships.

Brings 20+ years of financial leadership as CFO, VP of Finance, and Controller within Pacific Northwest tech companies. Expert in monetization strategies and business modeling that guide startups from early-stage development through market expansion. Her strategic financial guidance ensures Sobek builds sustainable growth while serving the life sciences community.

Duke Ph.D. (Electrical & Computer Engineering) who builds deep learning systems that outperform clinical benchmarks in medical imaging. Published 10+ peer-reviewed papers, won Best Paper at AJR 2023, and created open-source tools with 100+ GitHub stars. At Sobek, he applies this end-to-end mastery—from dataset curation to deployment—to develop AI solutions that protect and accelerate life sciences innovation.

Pacific Lutheran B.S. (Computer Science) with a decade building enterprise systems from Expedia to AI startups. Led prompt engineering at Kevala, transforming human inputs into structured JSON through LLMs, culminating in successful acquisition by Residex. At Sobek, he applies his full-stack expertise and proven startup experience to architect AI solutions that protect life sciences intellectual property.

Rice B.S. (Electrical Engineering) who optimized Meta’s exabyte-scale data warehouse, achieving 5x performance gains and recovering millions in compute costs. Built GPU optimization solutions and created the open-source BackBoost.ai RAG framework. At Sobek, he leverages his distributed systems mastery to build robust AI infrastructure that protects and accelerates life sciences innovation.

BITS Pilani engineer (B.E. Computer Science) with proven expertise in full-stack development across enterprise and mobile platforms. Specializes in Java, JavaScript, and Android development, bringing deep technical proficiency to complex system architectures. At Sobek, he leverages his comprehensive engineering background to build robust, scalable solutions that support the platform’s core infrastructure.

VIT alumnus (B.Tech Computer Science) with over a decade of experience architecting backend systems and AI applications. Co-founded True AI, where he pioneered machine learning solutions for customer service automation. His expertise in designing scalable backend architectures and AI integration strengthens Sobek’s technical foundation for handling complex scientific data workflows.

IIT Guwahati engineer (B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering) with 7+ years leading frontend development for high-scale products. As a previous Frontend Lead at DoctorPlan and previously VP of Engineering at Pickrr, he has architected user experiences handling thousands of concurrent transactions. His expertise in building intuitive, performant interfaces ensures Sobek delivers a seamless experience for scientific collaborators.

IIT Kanpur graduate (B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering) combining rigorous theoretical foundations with practical systems engineering. Specializes in developing high-performance computing solutions and distributed systems architecture. At Sobek, he applies his dual expertise in electrical and computer engineering to optimize platform performance and reliability at scale.

Globally renowned data scientist celebrated for pioneering work in data mining, machine learning, and behavioral targeting at Microsoft. Holds 90+ patents and has published extensive high-impact research while leading 15+ international conferences. Her deep expertise in KDD and computational innovation guides Sobek’s scientific approach to building trustworthy AI systems for research collaboration.