Meet the Team
DefAgent is led by a multidisciplinary team of cybersecurity engineers, AI researchers, and mission technologists with decades of experience supporting U.S. defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure programs.
About DefAgent Technologies
DefAgent Technologies Inc. is the leader in autonomous cyber deception, delivering next-generation defense capabilities by fusing autonomous systems with live intelligence to enable tactical decision superiority across mission-critical environments.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we develop a patent-protected, AI-powered cybersecurity platform that integrates deception, behavioral analytics, and immutable blockchain logging, all securely built on Kubernetes for scalable, real-time protection at the edge.
We empower defense, government, and critical infrastructure sectors with precision tools that transform adversarial reconnaissance into actionable advantage — replacing passive detection with active threat disruption.
At DefAgent, we don't just detect threats — we outmaneuver them.
The Cybersecurity Reality Check
Reactive by default
Most cybersecurity platforms wait for an alert. By then, it's too late.
Adversaries accelerate
Advanced threats including APTs, ransomware groups, and state-sponsored actors now operate with stealth, speed, and global coordination.
Legacy falls behind
Legacy detection systems are reactive. DefAgent flips the model.
Anticipate, don't react.
We don't wait for threats — we anticipate and neutralize them before they strike.
Mission-driven cybersecurity company.
DefAgent Technologies Inc. is a mission-driven cybersecurity company focused on national security, built to help government agencies, defense alliances, and critical infrastructure operators detect, simulate, and disrupt cyber threats before they cause harm.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DefAgent is led by a cross-functional team of AI engineers, defense technologists, cyber operations veterans, and mission planners with deep experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence community, and high-assurance sectors such as energy, financial systems, and public health.
Three foundational technologies.
DefAgent's core platform integrates three foundational technologies.
Autonomous Cyber Deception Engine
- ▸Deploys dynamic decoy assets, fake identities, and synthetic services
- ▸Enables trap-based telemetry, adversary engagement, and behavior mapping
- ▸Supports red/blue teaming and mission rehearsal in real and emulated networks
AI-Driven Behavioral Simulation
- ▸Trains agents to emulate attacker tactics, adapting to threat evolution
- ▸Uses synthetic behavioral profiles for anticipatory defense and SOC enrichment
- ▸Combines multi-modal intelligence (HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT) into threat narratives
Secure Audit & Attribution Layer
- ▸Integrates blockchain-grade logging (FireFly/Hyperledger)
- ▸Ensures non-repudiation of decoy activations and adversary interactions
- ▸Enables compliance-ready forensics across ATO, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks
Built for Mission Success
Built on a Kubernetes-native microservices architecture, DefAgent is hardened for deployment across hybrid cloud, on-prem enclaves, air-gapped OT networks, and tactical edge environments — even under Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited Bandwidth (DDIL) conditions.
Meet the Team.
With over 100 issued security patents and 30+ peer-reviewed publications, our team has contributed to leading conferences including USENIX, Black Hat, and CCC. We bring together researchers, former red team operators, military technologists, and product innovators from DARPA-funded labs, FAANG companies, and leading defense contractors.
Matias Baglieri
Chief Technology Officer
A serial founder and infrastructure architect, Matias has launched three startups at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and secure systems. With deep expertise in confidential computing, infrastructure automation, and battlefield communications, he leads DefAgent's technical vision to deliver resilient, mission-critical technologies for defense and intelligence operations.
Rafael A Pinedo
Chief Innovation Officer & Advisor
An American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and national security advocate, co-founder of multiple cutting-edge defense technology companies. With a focus on innovation at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resilience, plays a key role in shaping the future of national defense and public-private collaboration.
Carolina Fogliato
Chief Administrative Officer
An accomplished legal strategist and compliance expert, Carolina has founded two startups in regulated sectors. Her focus on operational integrity, risk mitigation, and governance ensures DefAgent meets the highest standards in mission-critical and high-security environments, aligning legal frameworks with advanced defense technology innovation.
Crawford Richardson
Chief Revenue Officer
Seasoned defense technology executive with 20+ years driving enterprise sales at Technomeca Defense, achieving $250M ARR growth across US/UK markets. Already engaged and actively contributing to CAMG compliance frameworks critical for defagent.io's government contracts pipeline. Spearheading SF/London revenue expansion with proven $150M+ multi-year defense contract closure expertise.
Affan Dadi
Software Architect
A veteran software architect with a specialization in enterprise systems, SharePoint, and Microsoft's Power Platform. Affan leads the design of scalable, secure, and automation-driven architectures that bridge frontend usability with robust backend integrations. His expertise spans SPFx, Angular, .NET, and Azure Logic Apps — enabling seamless workflows, secure data handling, and operational efficiency across mission-critical environments.
Moises Apaza
Mobile Security Engineer (iOS & Android)
A mobile security engineer with deep expertise in developing and hardening cross-platform applications for iOS and Android. Moises focuses on building secure, resilient mobile solutions that operate reliably in high-risk and low-connectivity environments. His work integrates encrypted communications, secure storage, biometric access, and runtime protections — ensuring that DefAgent's mobile systems meet the stringent requirements of defense and intelligence operations.
Build the future of tactical AI with us.
We're a mission-driven team of AI engineers, research scientists, and systems architects pushing the boundaries of autonomous agentic systems, post-training model optimization, and high-assurance defense technologies.