Meet Our Team
Danny RigdonFounder & CEO
A United States Navy Veteran, Danny is an energetic leader with a record of excelling in challenging situations and bringing positive change to organizations. A respected professional with significant experience in leadership, risk management, and a wide range of Cybersecurity topics, Danny has over 5 years of in depth experience in cyber Security. Danny has consistently been recognized as a standard of excellence, and often sought out as an advisor for his merits in relationship building, problem solving, and goal accomplishment.
Justin QuinnCo-Founder
A United States Navy Veteran, Justin has over 15 years of experience in the Navy with leadership in coastal security, cyber warfare, and readiness. Justin has a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Old Dominion University, a Dual Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Business Administration, a Master’s of Business Administration from MIT, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Louis University. He has experience as an attorney, a chief strategy officer, a managing partner for investment funds, an engineering department manager, and a chief executive officer for an architectural planning company.
Maryann NisperosChief Operating Officer
MaryAnn is a management professional who brings over 10 years of experience to her role as Chief Operating Officer. She uses her natural business and management sense to coordinate employee development, technology integration and solution development. An effective communicator and motivator, MaryAnn leverages assets in teammates to reach organizational goals. As a native San Diegan, MaryAnn enjoys tacos at the beach.
Brian Jae Austin IIContent Creator
Brian is a recent University of North Florida graduate with a degree in Digital Video Production. He has experience in large projects such as news productions as well as solo projects consisting of documentaries and promotional videos. Being behind the camera, he has excellent directing and communication skills to keep every project running smoothly. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, jiu jitsu, and boxing.
Shelby DemirtasAccount Executive
With 7 years in customer service and sales, and nearly 3 years of specialized experience in the photonics and vision industry, Shelby brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to the table. Shelby holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Indiana University. Shelby delivers top notch technical sales and custom development solutions to her clients. Her expertise is particularly tailored to meet the needs of engineers, scientists, top research institutes, government organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Shelby is also passionate about the outdoors. She enjoys paddle boarding, boating, and hiking with her dogs. She also loves traveling and exploring new places.
Olivia EstradaWeb Development, Marketing, Operations
Olivia has been in the vision industry for over 18 years. In her varied roles, she has built a depth of product knowledge and created strong vendor and client relationships that contribute to her efficiency and success in our team. Olivia has a Master's Degree in English from NU, a B.A. in Political Science from UC San Diego, and is currently working on a second master's degree. In her free time she enjoys game nights, gardening, snorkeling, reading, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and going to concerts.
Ireanna HaysAccounts Receivable & Administrative Assistance
Ireanna has a wealth of experience providing excellent customer service. She has several years of experience as a team lead that she’s found to be highly useful in adapting to her administrative role. She works fast and efficiently to ensure every client is always updated on order status and billing information. Outside of work, Ireanna enjoys church volunteer work on Sundays, cooking, trying any new food, and working on a Psychology degree.
Ezequiel MoralesEngineer
Ezequiel has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering and over six years of experience being a lead engineer for projects. Ezequiel has been part of the entire lifecycle of a project, from the beginning discovery phase, all the way to the final deliverables being handed over. He has a passion to help others find solutions to their needs. Some of his hobbie include spending time with family, photography, 3D printing, woodworking and binge watching TV shows.
Andre PaigeSales Representative
Andre K. Paige has a wealth of experience in sales and client relations in the electronics industry. He prides himself on his ability to be attentive to every client he works with and in his ability to find a solution for any application. Having gone through extensive machine vision training he is able to offer informed and researched solutions, and he still works tirelessly to be informed and educated on machine vision technology through ongoing technical training. Outside of work, Andre likes to spend time with family, workout, cook, push his clothing brand, and read self development books.
Neil PattonInside Sales
Neil Patton is a San Diego native with over 10 years of customer experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has a passion for understanding the details of everything he works on. Neil has a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in various industries, including automotive, gaming, and retail. He has excellent communication skills, enabling him to effectively engage with individuals at all levels of an organization. Neil's commitment to ongoing education and professional development has enabled him to stay ahead of industry trends and provide cutting-edge support to his customers. In his free time, Neil enjoys fishing, snowboarding, bowling, traveling, and working on cars.
Jennifer SousaPurchasing Agent
Jennifer has over 16 years of experience in client relations and customer service. Her positive attitude and upbeat outlook make her a pleasure to work with while strengthening vendor relations. Jennifer works to ensure stock levels are maintained, and always seeks to stay ahead of any part or global shortages. When she’s not busy at work, Jennifer finds joy in watching her kids play sports, doing puzzles with the family, reading historical fiction and thrillers, traveling, and being outdoors as much as possible!