Our Team
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Dale D’Alessio (USA)
Chairman & CEO
Former CEO of Mellanox's US Federal Business and former VP of NVIDIA's US Federal Business. Dale has a significant background in establishing profitable technology companies. His responsibilities at DTS include all corporate operations.
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Andrew Kelly (UK)
Founder & Chief Product Officer
Andrew has pioneering expertise at the confluence of AI, Cloud, IoT, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). At DTS, he oversees product management, strategy, delivery, and partnerships.
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Nick Heiliger (USA)
Chief Technology Officer and Head of Delivery
Nick is a senior delivery leader & client partner with 15+ years’ experience in secure cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and open-source development. Nick recently spent 2 years as Strategy Architect and Head of Delivery for key programs at DHS and CISA (US Cyber & Infrastructure Security Agency).
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Jeff Pawlak (USA)
Chief Revenue Officer
Jeff is experienced and well-versed in Critical National Infrastructure. At DTS, he drives and oversees sales, marketing, and customer success, aligning strategies across teams to maximize revenue, accelerate growth, improve retention, and ensure sustainable business performance.
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Brad Collier (UK)
Head of Business Development, EMEA
Brad has worked in security and intelligence innovation since 9/11, during which he established a powerful transatlantic network. At DTS, he leads global business development, forging strategic partnerships and channels to amplify company growth.
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Gareth Hughes (UK)
Head of Corporate Development
Gareth has been raising corporate development capital and advising on sustainable business growth for over 4 decades. As a former senior insurance executive, he has a keen understanding of risk management and a first-class network in the finance & corporate worlds.
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Giles Kyser Colonel, US Marine Corps (Retired) (USA)
Federal Markets
Giles is an exceptional public sector sales and business development leader who is widely known and respected across key Federal Agencies. He has transferred his military experience, training, and skills to the commercial world with demonstrable success.
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Beth Heider (USA)
Head of Communications and Sustainability
Beth spearheads sustainability discourse with thought leaders, decision-makers, regulators, and lawmakers, advocating for policies that drive positive environmental change and safety in the built environment.
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Emily Durand (USA)
Head of Analysis & Research
With a strong background in Life Sciences, Emily directs analysis and research. Her insights drive strategic decisions, fostering innovation and ensuring the company remains competitive and adaptable in an evolving landscape.
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Dr. Jamie Saunders
Chair, Technical Advisory Board
Dr Jamie Saunders is a senior security and intelligence practitioner with extensive operational experience across UK Government and the private sector. He held senior roles at GCHQ and served as Director of Cybercrime at the National Crime Agency, where he was also a main board member. Since leaving Government in 2017, he has provided strategic security counsel to large public and private sector entities in the UK and internationally, as well as advising technology start-ups in the cybersecurity space. Jamie is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford and is a Non-Executive Board Advisor to NHS England, where he chairs the Cyber Security and Risk Committee. He is an active contributor to the World Economic Forum’s cybersecurity agenda.
