Our Team & Leadership
Steven House: Co-Founder, Software Architect, Tech Guru
Steven is a Software Architect and Tech Visionary, interested in many different aspects of research, development and management. Recently my focus has been on distributed apps and infrastructure, mobile development, and pretty much any [X]aaS. Strong interests towards Data Science systems running on the cloud, private and public - and aggregated logging and metrics for management. He is also Army National Guard Military Officer (Information Systems Management). - Read More
Josh Garrett: Co-Founder, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Expert
Josh has natural ability to understand cutting-edge solutions, and is a Technology Enthusiast and Futurist. He specializes in designing and construction of enterprise level architecture for prominent companies and prides himself on being a technology polyglot- able to work in and out of multiple languages/ frameworks/ architectures with ease. Josh started his career as an entrepreneur and graduate of the prestigious Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City. He was later recruited into several high pressure development environments with IBM & VML based on his architectures that he build for Strategic Internet Solutions and personal projects such as CINDI (Centralized Intelligence Network for Data Interaction). - Read More
Cloud / Network
Andrew Evans: Sr. Network Engineer
Andrew's Network experience reaches far and wide - back to the pre .com era of Enterprise Networks, up to todays advanced systems which helps provide AlphaStax whats needed for assisting client needs of any size. He provided migration paths from windows 3.1 - NT 3.51 to windows 95 and NT 4.0 (DEC Alpha Clustering). This included two datacenter and four offices- with DEC UNIX 4.0 clustering implementation at the datacenters. This included topology designs for CAT 5 / Fiber upgrades with Digital switches/hubs/routers. Andrew was also instrumental in providing Applebee's the framework for their first intranet application. This system was designed as a cost saving measure to replace/augment all printed material handed out to managers. - Read More
Robert Gilmore: Cloud / Network Engineer
Robert served as the Senior Local Area Network Manager for the C Co. 35th ID and HHB 1 Bn 129th FA; responsible for maintaining, managing and distributing all automation equipment for the brigade; responsible for the fielding of Command Post Platform (CPP) and the integration of the Command Post Communication System (CPCS) which provides voice and data communications for tactical command and control for Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS). Robert managed the creation and transition of users' accounts/mailboxes and network printers tactical and garrison environments. Robert also serves as Information Systems Security NCO for the 548th Transportation Company in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and supervises the deployment, installation, operation, and unit level maintenance of mufti-functional / multi-user information processing systems. - Read More
Web / Design
Chad Peppers: Senior Web Guru
Decorated Non-Commissioned Military Officer (Information Systems) Distinguished professional and military career, Chad’s performance varies in between outstanding and exceptional, exemplified by his many awards, including OMMA award for Website Excellence (Houlihans.com) in 2013. Chad has spent the last 3 years building large sites and web frameworks for VML, and recently became a Acquia Certified Developer. - Read More
Pash O’Connor: Senior Design Ninja
Pash approaches design from a client-centric direction. User experience is of utmost importance for him, with a focus on delivering a smooth and beautiful interface. His experience ranges from entrepreneurial (running a design & development company) to large enterprise front end development for one of the leading banks in Canada. Knowing full well what works for Web 2.0 and beyond, his goal is to provide a unique feel and flawless usability. - Read More
Advisory Board
Donna Russell: Member, Advisory Board
Dr. Russell is co-founder of Virtual Immersive Technologies for Learning (VITL) with Steven House and Josh Garrett. She is working with Dr. Kuensting and AlphaStax to develop a Walden University grant that funds the development of and research on a Virtual Nusing Center. The Center will be implemented with the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practioners and result in a book on the research results. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. in educational psychology with a focus on cognition and technology and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. - Read More
Not only does our highly experienced team work closely together, we also work closely with our valued clients. Check our some of the companies and organizations we are proud to have worked with.