Bryan Ware

Chief Executive Officer

Chief company strategist, lead designer, and primary developer of Digital Sandbox’s patented terrorist risk algorithms, Bryan is also responsible for designing the breakthrough Risk Analysis Center (RAC) security risk management product line and its underlying predictive analytics platform. He has been at the forefront of national innovation in risk analytics for over 15 years, leading threat mitigation technologies for terrorist attacks and helping identify and overcome military vulnerabilities, protect against bio-terrorism, boost infrastructure protection, contend with drug trafficking, and address Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs). A frequent speaker, he is consulted regularly by Congress and at the Cabinet level on security and analytical risk management. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Optics from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Anthony Beverina

President

Anthony is responsible for setting the company’s strategy for existing and emerging analytic threat and risk management markets.  He was the driving force behind the establishment of Digital Sandbox’s Risk Analysis Center, creating the integrated product and managed services strategy for this unique offering.  Anthony is a well-known authority on risk management, having pioneered analytic risk management solutions for Federal, state, and local agencies.  He has an 18-year track record of leading clients through the transformation from patchwork tools and inconsistent consultation into results-driven, technology-enabled analytic risk management programs.  Anthony has orchestrated the application of risk analytics in high-intensity operational environments for the military, Special Forces, law enforcement, and first responder organizations.  As a recognized industry expert, he is a regular speaker and advisor to government and corporate organizations on risk management, preparedness, and risk-based funding allocation strategies.  Prior to founding Digital Sandbox, Anthony established and led multi-million dollar Modeling and Simulation business units at Sonalysts, Inc. and Kaman Sciences Corporation.  He holds a Master of Science degree in Material Science from the University of Virginia and a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Andrew Hoddick

Chief Financial Officer

Andrew is responsible for all activities related to the company’s finances, as well as management of administrative, legal, tax and accounting concerns.  He has more than 20 years of indispensible financial and operational experience in start-ups and new initiatives, including serving in similar positions in two other technology companies.  He has raised several million dollars in venture funding and has extensive experience in intellectual property issues.  Andrew earned his MBA from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College.

Robert Kerr

Chief Technology Officer

Robert drives the Digital Sandbox technology roadmap and coordinates the efforts of the R&D, product and field engineering teams in the firm to drive new technology, features and capabilities into the company’s products. Robert works with Digital Sandbox’s partners and clients to develop innovative solutions to their most demanding technical challenges. Robert’s experience includes more than 18 years leading analysis, design, and implementation of large-scale software engineering efforts in risk analysis, physics-based simulation, and high-fidelity flight simulation domains. He is a published author of papers on software engineering and simulation technology. Robert holds a Master of Engineering Management from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Jaffrey Ali

Vice President of Products

Jaffrey oversees the company’s product management and product marketing functions and is responsible for Digital Sandbox’s overall product strategy. He brings over 15 years of enterprise software experience for high-growth markets, with expertise in new product development and introduction of innovative industry solutions. Prior to joining Digital Sandbox, Mr. Ali held a series of increasingly responsible product management and product marketing positions with software developers Centrifuge Systems, Norkom Technologies, Digital Harbor, and MicroStrategy. Jaffrey graduated with a Master of Science degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts with Special Honors in Economics from the University of Texas in Austin.

Michael Sherman

Vice President of Product R&D

Michael leads the development of main platform and research products at Digital Sandbox. Michael has recently led efforts in R&D to establish a mobile application suite as well as development of research programs for DHS S&T and IARPA.  He has always had an interest in advanced computing, 3D computer graphics rendering, and general tinkering with new technologies. Michael holds degrees in both Computer Science and Physics from Carnegie Mellon University.

Jay Lodge

Vice President of Client Operations

Jay Lodge is Vice President of Client Operations for Digital Sandbox, where he manages the Client Services Management and Technical Client Services organizations.  He is responsible for all aspects of client implementations and on-going maintenance support to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.  He has more than 20 years of experience in implementing and supporting mission critical information technology solutions in the federal, state and local, and commercial marketplace.  He has authored several articles associated with maximizing operational efficiencies through the use of technology.  Jay holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia.