A focused group of builders and government-sector technologists delivering secure, responsible AI infrastructure for government.
Advisor roster available upon request.
Townary collaborates with advisors and partners across security, policy, and government operations.
Tekmonks
Heartland Community Network
Second Foundation AI
Tekmonks is a global software and AI engineering company that designs and builds scalable digital platforms for enterprises, governments, and mission-driven organizations. We specialize in turning complex ideas into secure, production-ready systems through practical engineering, automation, and applied artificial intelligence. Beyond consulting, we actively architect, build, and support long-term technology solutions across industries worldwide.
Rohit Kapoor
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Technology entrepreneur, AI researcher & enterprise architect with 23+ years of experience in AI-driven software, enterprise platforms, and digital transformation. Former IBM Master Inventor with 48+ patents; ex-Red Hat enterprise architect; leading AI, cybersecurity, and distributed systems innovation at TekMonks.
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Townary is consolidating an entire state’s economic activity onto one connected digital platform. By integrating directly into small and mid-sized business websites, we enable AI functionality, shared visibility, and centralized coordination without disrupting existing infrastructure. Each business added increases platform value for the next. Each city activated strengthens the ecosystem. Revenue scales through subscriptions and localized advertising, while municipal partnerships lower acquisition costs and accelerate adoption. At scale, the platform becomes the primary gateway through which businesses, residents, and governments interact — positioning it as foundational infrastructure for state-level commerce.
Ryan Miller
President
President
Strategic IT planning | Digital & cloud AI transformation | Business partnering & collaboration | Infrastructure & applications management
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Brett Patterson
Founder & CEO, Townary
Founder & CEO, Townary
Brett Patterson is a strategic, innovation‑focused executive who has spent more than 2 decades helping organizations adopt and operationalize emerging technologies across the US, LATAM, and Europe. As the Founder and CEO of Second Foundation AI, he leads the company’s vision to transform AI from a collection of disconnected tools into a true intelligence layer—one that unifies data, modernizes workflows, and empowers leaders to run clearer, faster, and more resilient operations. Brett’s career spans global AI sales leadership, enterprise consulting, and large‑scale go‑to‑market execution. Before launching Second Foundation AI, he served as Strategy Lead for Fujitsu’s Data & AI Division, where he built the AI GTM plan for Retail+ and led US commercialization for Human Motion Analytics. Prior to that, he was Global VP of AI Sales at F33.AI, where he surpassed revenue goals by 250% and built strategic alliances with AWS and Google that accelerated adoption across retail and manufacturing. Today, Brett brings that same blend of strategic clarity, commercial discipline, and technical fluency to Second Foundation AI. He works directly with business and government leaders to design AI‑driven operating models, integrate intelligent systems, and build long‑term partnerships that unlock measurable impact.
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Bilal Shahzad
Technical lead | Customer support systems | Software development management
Technical lead | Customer support systems | Software development management
Technical lead with 7+ years of experience delivering customer support systems, specializing in software development management and platform integration. Experienced in workflow optimization, system architecture, and tech–business alignment. Leads enterprise-scale initiatives with a strong focus on execution and business impact.
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Gohar Ashraf
Team lead | Senior staff engineer | Senior software engineer | Mobile app developer
Team lead | Senior staff engineer | Senior software engineer | Mobile app developer
Senior software engineer with 6+ years of full-stack experience specializing in TypeScript, React, React Native, Next.js and NestJS. Experienced in software architecture, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes. Leads enterprise-scale development, system design, and delivery with strong Agile/SCRUM execution.
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Shaheer Ahmed
Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Developer
Shaheer Ahmed is a skilled full stack developer with over 5 years of professional experience in building modern, scalable, and high-performance web applications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master’s degree in data engineering & IT from NED University of Engineering & Technology (NED UET).
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Misbah
UI/UX & Graphic Designer
UI/UX & Graphic Designer
Misbah is a creative UI/UX and graphic designer with experience crafting user-friendly digital experiences and visually engaging designs. She specializes in modern interfaces, branding, and web design that help businesses stand out and connect with users.
LinkedInHeartland Community Network (HCN) is a nonprofit that helps small businesses and rural communities across Southern and Central Indiana grow through practical, affordable technology support. We do not just advise or train. We also build.
Prajwal Kaushal
CEO
CEO
Prajwal Kaushal is the CEO of Heartland Community Network (HCN) and Archelon Solutions, leading mission-driven digital transformation and advanced tech consulting. With a Data Science Master’s from Indiana University, he builds AI applications, solar-powered IoT devices, and scalable platforms for communities and businesses.
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Professor Keith Dayton
Security & Governance
Security & Governance
Oversees expanding technology in Southern Indiana
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Ashtavinayak Pande
Project Manager
Project Manager
Data Science graduate from Indiana University specializing in transforming complex data into actionable insights. Experienced in building scalable ETL pipelines, machine learning models, and analytics solutions that drive measurable business growth. Passionate about using AI, big data, and visualization tools to solve real-world problems.
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The standards we uphold when delivering solutions for government.
We believe in accountability, transparency, and building technology that earns government trust.