The Executive Team

David de Hilster is a computer scientist in the area of artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP). David holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Linguistics, both from Ohio State University, and has been working in industry as a computer scientist for four decades in the areas of artificial intelligence, online gaming, and supercomputers.

David is renowned for his pioneering work in natural language processing, having co-authored the computer language NLP++ and the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) VisualText. He has given lectures at universities and mentored students from around the world on intelligent programming using NLP++, and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University in Miami. He is founder and director of the Natural Language Understanding Global Initiative, whose objective is the transfer of human knowledge to computers using NLP++.

David is also an accomplished artist, filmmaker, and theoretical physics aficionado. His artworks have been sponsored by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Rental Gallery, and he is president of the John Chappell Natural Philosophy Society. He produced and directed the feature-length documentary "Einstein Wrong – The Miracle Year."

Amnon has more than three decades of cutting-edge experience in the area of natural language processing, leading the creation of innovative systems and approaches in aerospace and in the university. He is the co-creator of NLP++ and the creator of the Conceptual Grammar — the two components of the current NLP Engine.

His background includes an MS in Computer Science and an MS in Organic Chemistry from UC Berkeley, and a BS in Biology from MIT. He spent eleven years in aerospace NLP R&D (McDonnell Douglas & TRW) and five years at the UC Irvine AI Lab on DARPA/Navy projects. Amnon is currently CEO of Conceptual Systems LLC (California) and participates in the open-source projects NLP++, VisualText, and the Conceptual Grammar.

In a historical note, Amnon's VOX system, built for DARPA/NOSC from 1983–1988, directly gave rise to the well-known MUC (Message Understanding Conference) NLP evaluation workshops.

Zac Cohen is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with nearly a decade of experience in Web3 and blockchain technology, complemented by over 15 years in Web2 infrastructure and cloud solutions. As Co-Founder and former COO of Filebase, Zac spearheaded the creation of a pioneering platform integrating decentralized storage networks through an accessible, S3-compatible API, effectively bridging traditional cloud services with decentralized blockchain storage networks.

His extensive career includes strategic roles at prominent companies such as Western Digital, Citrix, and Dell, where he gained deep insights into enterprise infrastructure, product strategy, and business growth. Passionate about innovation and the practical applications of emerging technologies, Zac is dedicated to guiding the next generation of technology leaders.

Matthew Stroul is a seasoned technology executive and consultant known for seamlessly blending technical expertise with strategic vision to drive digital transformation. With key roles as CTO, CIO, and Solutions Architect at organizations like Future Tech, he has led innovative initiatives ranging from smart city feasibility studies to blockchain-protected intellectual property projects.

Recognized as FractionalMateo, his forward-thinking approach continues to help organizations stay agile and competitive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Javier de Torres is a jack of both trades in Natural Language Processing (NLP): after finishing his B.A. in Linguistics at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Spain, he went on to read the Speech and Language Processing M.Sc. at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, where he learned the most cutting-edge advancements in NLP. Thereafter, he has worked as a software developer for half a decade, building NLP solutions for private and public entities. Apart from NLP, he's also done work in other IT branches, such as DevOps or backend.

As a linguist, Javier knows language is rules, and as a programmer, he knows how to encode them; this led to him taking interest in NLP++, because of its alignment of how language works and its ability to create powerful, reliable and auditable NLP systems. His unique hybrid background and expertise in statistical NLP, together with his experience in how NLP systems are built and deployed in production environments, enable him to build NLP++ systems and to design solutions that combine it with statistical methods to get the best of both rules and statistics.