Our Vision

Dr. Benjamin Harvey is a distinguished leader in data science and artificial intelligence, with an impressive career that spans academia, government, and the private sector. As the CEO and Founder of AI Squared, Dr. Harvey leads a pioneering team focused on seamlessly integrating AI and machine learning into web-based applications, driving innovation across industries.

Dr. Harvey's academic credentials are equally remarkable. He earned a Doctor of Science and a Master’s in Computer Science from Bowie State University, a B.S. in Pre-Medicine/Computer Science from Mississippi Valley State University, and a Cryptologic Computer Science Certificate from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. His expertise in bioinformatics was honed through groundbreaking research at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, followed by a prestigious Post-Graduate Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s i2b2, National Center for Biomedical Computing.

Beyond his academic contributions, Dr. Harvey has made significant impacts in the public and private sectors. For over a decade, he served as the Chief of Operations Data Science at the National Security Agency (NSA), where he led key initiatives in data science and cryptologic operations. He later applied his expertise in the Federal Division at Databricks as a Solutions Architect, and now serves as Director of Data Science at Maxar Technologies, overseeing cutting-edge data science strategies.

Dr. Harvey also contributes to academia as a Senior Faculty Researcher at The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of Biostatistics. In addition, he holds a Research Professor position at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, jointly affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering’s Data Analytics Graduate Program.

With a career marked by leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing AI and data science, Dr. Harvey continues to influence the future of technology in multiple domains.

Dr. Jacob Renn is the Chief Data Scientist and Co-Founder of AI Squared, where he spearheads product engineering, development, and cutting-edge research to create the next generation of high-performance, trustworthy machine learning (ML) solutions. A recognized expert in artificial intelligence, Jacob is at the forefront of advancing AI algorithms and techniques, pushing the boundaries of the current state of the art to develop innovative, impactful solutions that transform industries.

Jacob's passion for AI is deeply rooted in his extensive academic and professional background. He holds a Ph.D. in Technology from Capitol Technology University, where his research focused on advancing machine learning methodologies. His technical expertise is further supported by a Master’s Degree in Business Analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Maryland, providing a solid foundation in both data science and analytical strategy.

In his role at AI Squared, Jacob is responsible for driving innovation through collaboration, overseeing teams that are working on groundbreaking AI technologies that are not only high-performing but also ethical and transparent. His leadership ensures that AI Squared remains at the cutting edge of the AI landscape, with a focus on building trustworthy systems that align with both technological and societal needs.

Jacob’s contributions to AI are grounded in a commitment to expanding the reach and capability of machine learning systems. His work centers on enhancing algorithmic efficiency, improving scalability, and ensuring that AI models can be effectively integrated across a wide range of applications. With his strong technical foundation and forward-thinking approach, he is a key player in shaping the future of AI.

Darren Kimura is the President and Chief Operating Officer of AI Squared, where he oversees global business operations, including go-to-market strategy, corporate development, finance, legal, compliance, and human resources. With a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence, Darren brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in venture capital and technology leadership.

Darren has served as a Partner at Sway Ventures and Enerdigm Capital, investing in early-stage technology companies. He has also served as Founder and CEO at Energy Industries (acquired by VWI Equity) and Solar Power Technology (acquired by Mitsui) and was the CEO of LiveAction (acquired by BlueCat Networks). Most recently, Darren held the role of President and COO at ZEDEDA, an open-source edge computing company.

Throughout his career, Darren has achieved 13 patents, he is an Eagle Scout, a graduate of the University of Hawaii and an alumni from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Alvin McClerkin is an accomplished business leader with a diverse career spanning technology, government, and business development. Currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at AI Squared, Alvin oversees both internal and external operations, driving strategic initiatives that foster growth and innovation. His leadership plays a key role in expanding the company's footprint, building strategic alliances, and advancing the company’s mission of democratizing AI integration across industries.

Prior to his current role, Alvin spent 15 years in the federal government, where he held significant leadership positions within the Department of Energy, directing quality assurance programs and spearheading operational research. His work in the public sector demonstrated his ability to manage large-scale programs and implement process improvements that have a lasting impact on government operations. Alvin’s expertise in operational excellence continues to inform his approach in the private sector, where he applies his deep knowledge to advance innovation in cutting-edge fields.

A passionate advocate for technological advancements, Alvin is particularly focused on the transformative potential of AI, cryptocurrency, and gaming. His work in these areas highlights his forward-thinking approach and commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to shape the future of business and society.

Alvin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science from Mississippi Valley State University, providing him with a solid technical foundation that complements his strategic leadership. Known for his ability to build high-performing teams and foster strong partnerships, Alvin McClerkin is a recognized leader in driving both operational excellence and innovation across multiple sectors.

Michelle Bonat is the Chief AI Officer at AI Squared, where she drives the strategic development of cutting-edge AI solutions. Previously, as CTO at JPMorgan Chase, she led AI innovation across 90 products, serving over 60 million users globally. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Michelle has a proven track record of scaling data and AI technologies in high-impact environments.

Michelle is an inventor with multiple patents in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Graph Machine Learning, and Neural Networks. She holds an MBA from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management and an undergraduate degree in Engineering from Northwestern University, showcasing her strong academic foundation alongside her industry expertise.

Sujoy is the Chief Customer Officer at AI Squared. Sujoy was previously the Co-founder & CEO at Multiwoven (acquired by AI Squared), the leading open-source Reverse ETL and data activation platform.

In his career of over 18 years, Sujoy has played leadership roles in high-growth companies that have Asia population-scale user data (Affle/InMobi/Media.net & Flipkart).

Sujoy holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, and a B.S. in Engineering from the Vellore Institute of Technology.

Nagendra is the Chief Technology Officer at AI Squared, where he spearheads engineering and technology initiatives, specializing in building large-scale distributed systems, data platforms, and AI/ML systems. With over 16 years of experience, he has led engineering teams at companies like Razorpay, Affle, and others.

Nagendra is also a 2x entrepreneur, co-founding companies like Shoffr (acquired by Affle) and Multiwoven (acquired by AI Squared). He draws from his experience in building and scaling technology products to drive AI Squared's technology vision.

He holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and an MBA from the Indian School of Business.

Subin is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at AI Squared, bringing over 10+ years of experience in building distributed systems and data infrastructure. Subin was previously the Co-founder at Multiwoven which was acquired by AI Squared.

Before joining AI Squared, he held engineering teams at Razorpay and Truecaller. He has a strong interest in building high-performance teams through a culture that emphasizes transparency, customer focus, and bias to action

Subin holds a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum.

Dr. Benjamin Harvey is the CEO and Founder of AI Squared, leading a diverse team that integrates AI/ML seamlessly into web-based applications. For a decade, Dr. Harvey served as Chief of Operations Data Science for the NSA.

Dr. Harvey holds a Ph.D. and Masters from Bowie State University, a Cryptologic Computer Science Certificate from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a B.S. in Pre-Medicine/Computer Science from Mississippi Valley State University.

Allan is a co-founder and General Partner at Ansa. He previously was a founding investor for KKR's growth equity fund, leading investments across software, cybersecurity, consumer internet, and fintech. Prior to KKR Growth, Allan was an investor at Google's CapitalG and worked in the Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking Group at Goldman Sachs. Allan has invested and served on the boards of a number of market-defining businesses like CrowdStrike, FanDuel, SurveyMonkey, Zscaler, Slice, ForgeRock, Policygenius, and Glassdoor. Originally from Boston, Allan received an A.B. in Economics with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy from Harvard University and is a Kauffman Fellow.

Greg joined NEA as Venture Partner in 2010 after more than 20 years in technology and academia. He focuses on early-stage systems, software, and deep/hard-tech companies. Prior to NEA, Greg was EVP and CTO of Sun Microsystems. Before Sun, Greg was an Associate Professor of EECS at MIT. Early in his career, he was an engineer at both HP and Honeywell. He co-founded companies in video conferencing, AI accelerators, portable PCs, and CFD. Greg earned a BA from UC San Diego and an SM and PhD from MIT.

Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., is the Steven A. Tananbaum Distinguished Fellow for International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the Immediate Past President and CEO of TIAA. Prior to joining TIAA, Mr. Ferguson was head of financial services for Swiss Re and Chairman of Swiss Re America Holding Corporation. Mr. Ferguson is the former Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System. Mr. Ferguson is currently the Chief Investment Officer at incubation firm Red Cell Partners, where he is also the Chairman of the Investment Committee and a Director. He began his career as an attorney at the New York City office of Davis Polk & Wardwell and was an Associate and Partner at McKinsey & Company. Mr. Ferguson is a member of the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. He serves on the boards of Alphabet, Inc.; Corning, Inc.; and International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Mr. Ferguson is also active as an advisor and board member with various private fintech companies. He serves on the boards of the Institute for Advanced Study, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and other non for profits. Mr. Ferguson holds a B.A., J.D., and a Ph.D. in economics, all from Harvard University.

Jacob is Chief Data Scientist and Co-Founder at AI Squared and is responsible for coordinating product engineering, development, and research into the next generation of high-performance and trustworthy ML. Jacob’s interests largely focus on building and improving AI algorithms and techniques to expand upon the current state of the art.

Jacob holds a B.S. in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Business Analytics from the University of Maryland. He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Technology from Capitol Technology University.