October 29, 2024 – 

Decision-Zone, Inc., a pioneering technology company based in Ontario, Canada, today announced the formation of its U.S. subsidiary, Decision-Zone USA, with the appointment of Dr. Starnes Walker as Chairman of the Board and Dan Fata as Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move aims to directly engage with U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense, to address the pressing need for advanced autonomous technology solutions in national security.

Dr. Walker, currently serving as a Global Strategy Officer for Defense and Homeland Security, brings a wealth of experience to Decision-Zone USA. He is also a Standing member of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) for the National Academies. His distinguished career includes roles as Chief Technology Officer for cyber in the U.S. Navy, where he was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and the U.S. 10th Fleet, and as Director of Research at the Department of Homeland Security. 

Following the appointment of our new Chairman, Decision-Zone USA is also proud to introduce Mr. Dan Fata as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fata brings over 25 years of distinguished experience in defense, government, and strategic advisory roles. Previously, Mr. Fata served as Vice President for Policy and Strategy Engagement at Lockheed Martin, where he directed initiatives in defense and industry strategy. His past government roles include Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO Policy, and he has been an advisor to two Secretaries of Defense on policy for Canada, Europe, Russia, Eurasia, NATO, and the EU. As President of Fata Advisory, LLC, he has continued to provide insight to government and private sector clients, and he is actively engaged with leading think tanks, including the American Enterprise Institute, Council on Foreign Relations, and CSIS. His strategic vision and expertise will be invaluable as he leads Decision-Zone USA into a new era of innovation and growth.

Joining Mr. Fata on the Decision-Zone USA board is Dr. Nathan Kutz, whose expertise in applied mathematics, AI, and engineering will bring an invaluable perspective to our strategic initiatives. Dr. Kutz is a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington. As Director of the AI Institute in Dynamic Systems, he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and complex systems. Dr. Kutz is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, and a Visiting Professor at both The Alan Turing Institute and Imperial College London, where he contributes to advancements in aeronautical engineering and mathematics. Dr. Kutz’s technical insight will greatly enhance Decision-Zone USA’s capabilities and mission alignment as we continue to push the boundaries of technological innovation.

Decision-Zone USA will spearhead the deployment of the company’s groundbreaking DADA X platform, an autonomy platform that leverages a new method of computation called Event Computation. This innovative approach enables real-time decision-making at the edge of operations, revolutionizing multi-domain integration and command and control capabilities.

The DADA X platform is event-driven, programmed using an advanced language developed for DARPA at Stanford University. This language incorporates causal operators, enabling a level of speed, precision and explainability previously unattainable.

Decision-Zone USA is poised to play a crucial role in advancing U.S. military and intelligence capabilities. The company’s technology promises to address the integration of highly complex defense systems, accelerate decision cycles, and provide unprecedented levels of autonomy.