Al Herron, MSEE

Serve as chief architect and executive lead for a high-efficiency "Virtual Skunkworks" operating as a Prime Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) R&D provider. • Oversee the integration of four firewalled internal core subsidiaries spanning physical mechatronics, rapid commercialization, and civic STEAM advocacy. • Direct the cross-functional deployment of the Ozayatech Autonomous Trust Infrastructure (OATI), a proprietary cryptographic governance layer for autonomous systems. • Originally founded as Ozayatech LLC in August 2020, structurally transitioning to the R&D Group in 2025 to begin dedicated incubation for the laboratory rollout. ► Ecosystem Gateway: www.ozayatech.com (Lab-specific platform: www.ozayatechlabs.com)

Serve as a key pillar of ORDG’s Strategic Alliance Perimeter, directing market expansion and defense/commercial alliances for high-performance tactical UAS hardware. • Provide corporate governance, risk assessment, and technical foresight as an active member of the Board of Directors. ► Corporate Portal: www.xcraft.io

Operationalize strategic aerospace collaborations within the ORDG Perimeter layer, driving transitional executive leadership and organizational scaling. • Align advanced aerial and autonomous technology systems with commercial business development objectives to accelerate market readiness. ► Corporate Portal: www.alphaskycorp.com

Deploy high-level fractional CTO, CBDO, and executive advisory frameworks across technology-heavy ecosystems. • Establish regional sub-entities and forums to promote small business innovation, tech incubation, and local economic resilience. ► Consulting Group Link: www.ivcgcorp.com

The Greer Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to helping new leaders and inspiring future innovators via the 21st Century Leadership and Innovation Model™. 

The Greer Institute is organized for educational research and scientific application of Managing Director Melvin Greer’s theories on leadership and innovation. It develops and promotes solutions to society’s complex leadership and innovation problems.

Founded and operated Aisha Enterprises, a company that provides IP management, new business and technology concept development, and technology consulting services to organizations of all sizes. Xwebfusion Technologies, an IT solutions organization, was added as a subsidiary in 2000.

Founded and led STEMTAC, a consulting firm that develops and provides innovative programs for STEM education and training. Developed programs that touched on a wide range of STEM disciplines, with an eye to creating tangible results. The organization joined forces with Eastside Psychology Services, a psychological evaluation and assessment company launched in 2008, to create a synergistic value proposition.

Direct operational strategy, capital allocation, and hands-on STEM/STEAM curriculum implementation to drive equity in underserved communities. • Architect strategic corporate, community, and educational partnerships to deploy practical, experiential technology training programs. ► Foundation Portals: www.stemtacfoundation.org / www.stemtacacademy.org

A Product of Stemtac Foundation & NuTerraRDC collaboration, Project BEACON is a transformative initiative designed to empower historically marginalized communities by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges through the development of Resilience Hubs. These hubs provide access to tailored technology, education, and resources, ensuring long-term sustainability, equity, and community-driven development. By integrating cutting-edge solutions with community engagement, Project BEACON aims to dismantle systemic barriers and create a more equitable future.

NuTerra RDC is an advance concept, Micro-National Laboratory, looking to make a major impact in Science & Technology fields. As Co-Founder and Managing Director, I aspire to raise awareness of the contributions of Black, and other BIPOC communities to STEM based Research & Development. www.nuterrardc.org