Our Board of Advisors brings exceptional depth and strategic value to UltiSim. Years of experience in interactive 3D simulation and interface technologies, excels in creating innovative business models and driving product commercialization — the extensive leadership across the team showcases a proven ability to envision and implement cutting-edge technology in emerging markets. The board's expertise spans the critical domains where we operate — from simulation technologies to business strategy — providing the strategic guidance necessary to advance our position as a trusted partner to defense, federal, and enterprise clients.

Advising on human performance optimization, spaceflight medical operations, and high-risk mission readiness in extreme environments.
Bio: Dr. Anil Menon recently launched the new Rollins Institute for Management and Executive Leadership, where he has been named the founding CEO. He is also the George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Dean of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, bringing global leadership experience from academia and industry. He has led initiatives at IBM, Cisco, Sharecare and the World Economic Forum, advancing innovation, strategic growth and future-focused business education.

Advising on joint training analytics, modeling and simulation policy, and data-driven readiness assessment frameworks for defense transformation.
Bio: Annie Patenaude is Managing Director at AMP Analytics, leading strategic analytics and operations research for defense and enterprise clients. A retired Army Field Artillery Officer and mathematician, she brings deep expertise in modeling, simulation policy, strategic planning, and joint training effectiveness, advising government and industry on complex analytical solutions.

Advising on large-scale digital learning transformation, quality performance systems, and workforce-aligned education innovation.
Bio: Bryan Setser is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Setser Group, leading strategic innovation in learning and the future of work. He’s a seasoned executive edupreneur with over three decades of experience across K-12, higher education, and workforce sectors, previously serving as teacher, principal, and CEO of North Carolina Virtual School.

Advising on strategic site selection, commercial real estate negotiations, and market positioning to accelerate mission-aligned growth.
Bio: Charles Hayes is a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Lead Associate for Location Strategy Services at Adcock & Associates Real Estate Services. With decades of economic development leadership, including 20 years as CEO of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, he delivers strategic site selection and market insights to help clients thrive.

Advising on synchronized, massively scalable real-time 3D collaboration infrastructure and human-centric computing architectures for immersive simulation platforms.
Bio: David A. Smith is a pioneering computer scientist and technologist who has spent more than three decades redefining interactive 3D, collaborative virtual worlds, and human-centric computing. As CTO of Croquet Corporation and former Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow, he has architected breakthrough real-time collaboration platforms, built elite innovation teams, and delivered advanced 3D systems spanning simulation, telepresence, AR, and enterprise-scale immersive environments.

Advising on enterprise-scale joint training modernization, data analytics integration, and agile technology transition across defense simulation ecosystems.
Bio: Frank “D9” DiGiovanni is the Founder and CEO of D9 Disruptioneering, a strategic innovation and tech leadership firm. A retired Senior Executive Service/Colonel and Wharton-educated leader, he drives disruption, transformation, and high-impact solutions across government and industry ecosystems. He’s known for blending mission-driven vision with operational excellence.

Advising on global public sector data cloud strategy, innovation-driven market expansion, and technology-enabled policy transformation.
Bio: Jeff Frazier is Operating Partner at Digital Alpha Advisors and a Strategic Advisor to Netskope, blending deep technology leadership with public sector and private equity expertise. A former FBI special agent and senior tech executive, he drives growth, strategy, and digital transformation across cybersecurity, cloud, and AI markets.

Advising on strategic narrative architecture and editorial integrity in synthetic media."
Bio: Jim O’Shea is a transformative media executive who led newsroom operations at the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times, steering major investigative coverage and large-scale editorial teams through industry disruption. A founder and CEO of a digital news startup with ties to The New York Times, he is also the author of three acclaimed books and a respected voice on media, business, and crisis-era journalism leadership.

Advising on intelligence-driven analytics, crime and threat analysis frameworks, and strategic innovation across education and technology ecosystems.
Bio: Robin Lobb is an industry leader and advisor with deep expertise in intelligence, data analytics, and strategic innovation. He serves on Seneca Polytechnic’s Program Advisory Committee for the Crime & Intelligence Analysis program, guiding curriculum relevance and industry alignment while consulting and lecturing across higher education and technology sectors.