Christopher Vela
Principal Data Scientist
Chris has 8+ years of experience creating rapid prototype data solutions for the DoD and DARPA and startups. His solutions have been used for the Australian Army, the British Army and presented to the US Joint Artificial Intelligence Center and at the I/ITSEC 2019 Conference. He has experience creating data science solutions for transportation departments and social media analytics for a variety of Fortune 500 companies such as the NFL and Verizon.
Chris currently resides in Austin with his wife Kasey, and his dog Pippa. He is a big Austin FC, US Men’s Soccer Team, and San Antonio Spurs fan!
Taylor is inspired to invent products that improve the human experience and how we interact with technology. As the leading pioneer of experiential technology’s NuRealism movement, Taylor has initiated and facilitated the R&D of an extensive list of technologies that until now never existed. He was also involved in the development of the holographic technology of major stage productions.
Taylor’s diverse scientific skill set and passion for progress are the fuel that drives IKIN’s innovation. He has invested 15 years in creating new technologies for mass-market application. His unquenchable thirst for knowledge is evidenced in a diverse educational background that includes biochemical engineering, organic chemistry, holographic technology, electronics engineering, and AI software analysis.
