MCLEAN, Va. ,
July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Stack AI, Inc.,
the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
solutions for automated detection of man-made vertical obstructions
(VO), is pleased to announce the appointment of CW3 (Ret)
Mario Contreras as a strategic
advisor. With over three decades of distinguished service in the
Intelligence and Special Operations community, Chief Contreras
brings extensive expertise in data strategy, data-driven solutions,
and big data initiatives to Foundation Stack AI.
Mario Contreras currently serves
as the Chief Data Officer at Exovera, where he is responsible for
developing and implementing the company's data strategy, including
overarching data governance and data management efforts. His
leadership at Exovera is instrumental in transforming data
utilization to enhance customer capabilities and drive innovation
in data products.
Prior to his role at Exovera, Mario
Contreras held significant positions in the U.S. Special
Operations Command (USSOCOM), including Chief of Operations within
the Command Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. In this
capacity, he developed policy and led capabilities sponsorship for
USSOCOM's SOF Digital Ecosystem program of record. Mario also
pioneered the establishment of the first OSINT/PAI Program for
Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), securing critical funding
through the Program Objective Memorandum to advance data-driven
capabilities within USSOCOM.
Mario Contreras retired as a U.S.
Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 after 20 years of exemplary service as
an intelligence professional within multiple special operations
units. His career included numerous combat deployments across
multiple theaters, demonstrating his commitment to mission success
and operational excellence.
"We are excited to welcome Mario
Contreras to our advisory team," said Foundation Stack AI,
Inc. Co-Founder Omeed Jafari.
"Mario's deep expertise in data strategy and his extensive
background in the Special Operations and Intelligence Community
will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver advanced
AI solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers."
Chief Contreras shared his enthusiasm about joining Foundation
Stack AI: "I am excited and humbled to be part of the Foundation
Stack advisory board. The VO capability is unique, wide ranging,
and already supporting requirements for the Warfighter. I look
forward to working with this amazing team and contributing to their
capability."
Mario Contreras' appointment
underscores Foundation Stack AI's commitment to integrating
top-tier expertise with cutting-edge technology to drive
transformative AI solutions. His leadership will support the
company's mission to harness AI for strategic advantage across
defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.
About Foundation Stack AI, Inc.
Foundation Stack AI
provides automated vertical obstruction (VO) data solutions to
increase mission success and survivability of low-altitude aviation
operations. Foundation Stack's GlobalVO™ solution is the world's
only machine learning solution that detects, curates, quality
controls, and accelerates the end-to-end human workflow for VO data
production for mission planning.
For more information about Foundation Stack AI and its
innovative technologies, please
visit www.foundationstack.com
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