Bryan Kaye, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of CrossnoKaye, an industrial control system and AI software company. CrossnoKaye and its solutions grew out of Bryan’s lifelong fascination with simplifying and optimizing complex systems, a passion that previously led him to study physics.

After obtaining his PhD from Harvard, Bryan sought to apply physics-based machine learning and AI to physical systems in heavy industries, a sector that historically lacked the infrastructure needed for software solutions. Thus, ATLAS was born – the only control system built on modern architecture to allow the deployment of applications at scale..

While Bryan’s main passion is CrossnoKaye and bringing AI into heavy industries, he is also an enthusiastic musician. He’s played drums in many bands, including Nekrogoblikon, arguably the world’s foremost goblin-themed melodic death-metal band.

Jesse Crossno, PhD, is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at CrossnoKaye, where he works to deploy AI and advanced process control to solve highly technical, complex real-world problems in heavy industries. Jesse discovered his passion for problem-solving within complex systems as an undergraduate, studying physics and computer science. He then obtained his PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University, where he conducted research in collaboration with DARPA and Raytheon Technologies.

Jesse, along with co-founder Bryan Kaye, was inspired to start CrossnoKaye by a drive to transform heavy industry’s efficiency and output at scale. Jesse leads the product and science teams, integrating physics-based machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics into ATLAS for the highest standards of reliability, safety, performance, and control.

Raphael Simon serves as Chief Technology Officer at CrossnoKaye, where he is responsible for leading the company’s technology vision and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions to clients including cold storage industry leaders and food processing companies. He oversees the applications, installations, and software teams at the company, driving continued innovation and creating value for customers.

Raphael has previously held several leadership positions, including at Flexera and Rightscale. While serving as CTO of RightScale, the company was recognized by Forester as the leader in cloud management and cloud cost optimization – the only company to lead in both categories. An industry thought leader, Raphael routinely speaks at conferences, including those sponsored by technology giants including Amazon and Microsoft.

In his free time, Raphael enjoys surfskiing, an extreme form of kayaking.

Erik Philipp is Chief Operating Officer at CrossnoKaye, leading all operations, including the installation and service of the ATLAS platform. He is responsible for physical implementation, onboarding, service, company refrigeration and controls teams, ensuring that ATLAS is always deployed optimally and functioning as intended. Erik and his team are the bridge between CrossnoKaye’s software and the hardware it controls, including providing 24/7 support to the business’s clients.

Erik brings a diverse background to CrossnoKaye, having previously worked in consulting and private equity portfolio companies. He also served seven years in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of Captain. At his core, Erik is an engineer by both trade and by training, holding a professional engineer license for over two decades. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering as well as a Masters in Environmental Engineering Systems Design, both from Johns Hopkins. He additionally earned his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

When he’s not working, Erik enjoys traveling and hiking with his wife, two kids, and their dog, Winston.

As Chief Revenue Officer at CrossnoKaye, Jon is a client-focused leader dedicated to driving sustainable revenue growth. He specializes in achieving product–market fit and building go-to-market strategies that align customers, product, and investors—ensuring both impact and scalability. He also brings extensive fundraising experience to fuel long-term growth and profitability.

Jon’s career blends leadership, technology, and sales. In 2008, he founded a technology company that leveraged the rise of location-aware phones and IoT devices to deliver geospatial solutions. He spearheaded the adoption of location-based applications, secured Fortune 500 clients such as AT&T and Verizon, and expanded the company’s enterprise footprint.

Across his career, Jon has consistently gravitated toward mission-driven, early-stage companies. His focus remains on delivering exceptional value to customers while aligning growth, profitability, and investor success.

Outside of work, Jon channels his competitive drive into sailing and was previously a multiple time world champion and member of the BMW Oracle Racing team competing for the Americas Cup. These days, he spends his time adventuring with his wife and two kids.