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Sovereign technology in the age of data wars

We work at the bleeding edge so anyone can put the most advanced technology to work safely, on their own terms, without becoming a captive to others.

Technology should belong to the people who depend on it.

Technology is the most powerful force shaping humanity, yet much of it is controlled by a few. People and organizations alike run on platforms they don't own, licensed on terms that change overnight and are arbitrarily priced.

Once your data lives inside another's system, leaving becomes nearly impossible. Your most valuable asset is mined for profit, and you become the product. Enslaved to licenses, fees and often no way to fight back.

We believe the way out is to build.

Build systems, platforms, and enterprises that put power back in the hands of humanity. Anyone should be able to use the knowledge of our time to create for themselves, own their data, their tools, and the value they generate.

The meaning behind the name

Our name comes from the fundamentals of programming.

virtual a blueprint waiting to take form.

malloc allocates fresh memory, ready to be used.

Executive

The leadership team setting our direction and guiding every engagement.

  • Headshot of Ridwan Syed

    Ridwan Syed

    Chief Executive Officer

    Ridwan sets vision and strategy, partnering with clients to turn complex missions into systems they fully own.

  • Headshot of Jin Sun Choi

    Jin Sun Choi

    Chief Operating Officer

    Jin Sun runs day-to-day operations, aligning delivery teams and processes so every engagement moves from concept to production with clarity.

Leadership

The leaders who keep our people, practices, and partnerships running.

  • Matthew Chesser

    General Counsel

    Matthew guides legal strategy, contracts, and compliance, protecting our clients' data rights and keeping every partnership on solid ground.

  • Headshot of Uriel Salas

    Uriel Salas

    VP, Civil Infrastructure

    Uriel leads our civil infrastructure practice, delivering resilient systems for the public works and utilities communities depend on.

  • Headshot of Andrew Kim

    Andrew Kim

    VP, Federal Solutions

    Andrew leads our federal solutions practice, aligning technical capabilities and delivery teams with the complex missions of government clients.

  • Headshot of Cole Nelson

    Cole Nelson

    VP, Finance

    Cole leads financial planning and operations, supporting disciplined growth and investment across our people, capabilities, and client engagements.

  • Chris Brooks

    VP, Human Resources

    Chris leads our people strategy, supporting recruiting, development, and operations across a growing multidisciplinary workforce.

  • Headshot of Oladapo Olarinde

    Oladapo Olarinde

    Medical Advisor

    Dr. Olarinde brings clinical perspective grounded in patient care, medical practice, and the realities of healthcare delivery.

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