The people on this page have written the doctrine, led the units, built the technology, and made the calls that others study. They come from Special Forces, the FBI, NASA, the Navy, Axon, McKinsey, IBM, and the front lines of public safety. Whatever the threat, whatever the environment, this team has seen it, solved it, or built the standard response to it. That is the edge Deus X Defense puts on your side.
Meet Deus X Defense
Pat MaddenFounder & CEO
Marine Force Recon leader and former Head of Taser at Axon who scaled mission-critical technologies globally and founded DXD to close real-world awareness gaps.
ross stinsonHead of Drone Operations
Law enforcement leader who built and ran the largest public safety drone program in the U.S. at Dallas PD, proving drone operations at scale in one of the country's most demanding environments.
Natesh raoBusiness Development & Partnerships
Navy aviator with 250 combat missions and NATO senior aide experience, building partnerships that scale under real-world pressure.
rob chadwickGM, Public Safety & Defense
Former FBI tactical leader who built national training doctrine and led the FBI Tactical Training Unit. He brings 20 years of high-risk, high-visibility mission experience and the protection planning that performs when failure is not an option.
Rory O’FlahertyGM, Enterprise Security
Built and scaled national security operations for decades, delivering consistent execution across complex enterprise environments.
michael eganCFO
Wharton-trained Green Beret and BCG consultant who has built and scaled ventures across defense, finance, and technology.
winston gamsoSolutions Architect
Former Green Beret and D1 college football quarterback, Winston brings elite tactical training and high-performance leadership to client solution architecture. He works directly with clients to match their security needs with the right expert capabilities.
Kevin HillStrategic Partnerships & Projects
Army veteran and enterprise tech executive who has delivered billion-dollar public sector programs with precision and scale.
Rob robertsonDrone Regulatory & Operations
Public safety UAS visionary and DFR/BVLOS leader with extensive NFL, MLB, and NCAA operational experience. Known for achieving first-of-their-kind milestones by translating FAA complexity into real-world capabilities.
Nick GilmourProduct
Former Skydio DFR product lead and Axon and GoPro product launch veteran with end-to-end hardware and software integration experience. He builds products shaped by mission reality and the voice of the operators who depend on them.
Jon BealHead of Training
Co-Founder of LEDA with hands-on operational history at LAPD and Gresham Police, Jon architects UAS training programs that move agencies from zero to fully operational, compliant, and field-ready.
Tyler BayneOperations
Global security operations executive who has managed 70 personnel and multimillion dollar budgets across GSOC and field operations at scale. He leads the integration of robotics and guarding into hybrid security programs that are fully operationalized.
tyler morrisRemote Operations Manager
Former Dallas PD helicopter pilot and UAS operator who trained over 70 drone pilots and integrated live aerial feeds into real-time crime centers. He brings tactical law enforcement experience across covert operations, federal taskforce support, and large-scale public safety events.
danny grittiCustomer Success & Drone Operations
Former Axon Air Customer Success Manager and ERT drone pilot with experience onboarding agencies, training pilots, and deploying to disaster zones. He combines operational drone credibility with the communication discipline built across six years at Axon, Apple, and Nike.
Serge G.cUAS & Advanced R&D
Green Beret and SOTF veteran with a degree in applied mathematics and computer science who has led teams from 10 to 1,200 across international environments. He combines asymmetric threat expertise with the technical depth to both design and build advanced solutions.
james nguyenRemote Pilots Manager
Former Dallas PD officer and top-performing drone pilot, James combines frontline law enforcement experience with advanced UAS expertise to lead remote aerial operations with precision and operational discipline.
Jeff VentrellaGSOC Operations
Marine infantry officer and PSP-certified security professional with deep executive protection and red team experience. He brings structured threat assessment and proactive risk mitigation to every environment he operates in.
erik larsonDrone Operations & Research
US Navy veteran and NASA Aeronautics Research Engineer with FAA certifications as a Private Pilot, Instrument Rated Pilot, and Remote Pilot UAS. He supports Air Traffic Management research across simulation and live flight, bridging advanced airspace concepts with real-world drone operations.
Dean PrattSolutions Engineering
Enterprise AI and cloud architect designing secure, scalable systems built to withstand scrutiny and emerging threats.
ward aultIntegrations
Marine infantry veteran and former Axon Chief of Staff with HBS and private equity operating experience. He ensures complex integrations scale without losing cadence or mission focus.
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Threats are evolving. The systems meant to stop them are not.
We deliver a new kind of safety through robotics, real-time response, and elite defense minds working as one.
