Summary
Edward W is a founder and technical leader with 11 years of software and systems experience who thrives where ambiguous technical problems meet strategic missions. A former naval aviator and special operations technologist, he blends combat-tested decision-making with hands-on engineering in Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, and cloud-native architectures to modernize defense logistics and deploy secure AI pipelines on classified networks. He has led rapid transformation programs—from building a global single source of truth for R&D at Kohler to compressing weapon development cycles and standing up Zero Trust DevSecOps for DoD customers—consistently converting high-stakes requirements into auditable, scalable systems. As CTO of Type3 and now founder of a maritime AI startup, he focuses on memory-safe stacks, governance for autonomous agents, and pragmatic observability to turn experimental models into reliable decision-support tools. Outside work he channels pattern recognition from flying and climbing into product design, and he deliberately aims to leave organizations stronger and more self-sufficient than he found them. Based in Port Washington, WI, he pairs technical depth with VC due-diligence experience, making him fluent in both building and evaluating deep-tech bets.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Systems and Controls Engineering with Merit, Bachelor of Science - BS, Systems and Controls Engineering with Merit at United States Naval Academy
Master of Science - MS, Finance, Master of Science - MS, Finance at Indiana University Bloomington