Dr. Lys is a renowned pioneer in LED lighting technologies. In 1997, he co-founded Color Kinetics (sold to Royal Philips in 2007 for $800m). He has published more than 200 patents and his groundbreaking work in advancing LED technology has shaped and propelled the LED lighting industry over the last two decades. In 2001, The Smithsonian Institution honored his work by adding Color Kinetics’ intelligent digital lighting technology to the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History. He thrives most when he is in his Lab perfecting a digital design that uniquely solves a problem. Dr. Lys received his Ph.D from Carnegie Mellon University.

Nick has over 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry with a proven track record of designing and building world-class systems and grow chambers.
He is most comfortable when he can roll up his sleeves and overcome design and operational efficiency challenges for his clients.

Jordan is a veteran in the high tech supply chain automation industry and has spent 23 years in key leadership roles within the OEM, Distribution and Integration Channel Ecosystems.
Prior to joining Agnetix, he served 9 years as Sr. Director Enterprise Sales for a $4B business unit of Honeywell International.

Elisa is a seasoned Operations professional with over 30 years corporate experience. Her expertise is in Accounting, Finance, and Business Operations specializing in Strategy, Metrics & Analysis, Budgeting & Expense Management, Forecasting, and Risk Assessment. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting, Master in Public Administration (MPA), Certification in Project Management (CPM), and Certification in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Cristina is a seasoned marketer with over 22 years of experience in building global brands and developing award-winning product platforms. She thrives most when building marketing strategies for fast-growing start-ups that are driving world-class industry improvements. Ms. Rodrigues earned a BS from Providence College and an MBA from Babson College.

Troy is a cultivation expert with over 10 years of industry knowledge including hands-on experience as a Master Grower for Memorable Trees, a boutique cultivation facility in Los Angeles. Troy has 25 years’ experience in program/account management, client services, and multichannel optimization that spans across multiple industries including the Public Sector, Energy and Utilities, Distribution, Telecommunications, and Media/Entertainment. Troy is also a Board Member and former Executive Director of the Los Angles League of Arts, a charitable organization focused on fostering community by helping facilitate the creative process through public art, education, and events.

With over 20 years of electrical, firmware and software engineering experience and a background in developing acoustic instruments used for scientific measurements and military navigation, Paul brings a unique perspective on data collection that will drive innovation for horticulture. He has a proven track record in leading systems engineering teams and in deploying customer-centric, cutting-edge technologies to market. Paul will work closely with global cultivators to develop new insightful solutions for robust and efficient horticultural plant growth.

Dr. Sanaz Jarolmasjed has over five years of experience applying image processing and data analysis to solve challenging problems in agriculture. She is an established contributor to phenomics research with nine peer-reviewed publications accumulating ~300 citations and frequent presentations at national conferences.

Eric is a cannabis entrepreneur at heart. He has designed, developed, entitled, and operated four successful commercial indoor cannabis facilities. He draws upon 24 years of cannabis cultivation experience, including 15 years as a lead/principal in the commercial indoor cannabis setting. Eric also founded ButterBrand in 2014 becoming one of the first companies to package and brand flower in jars in California. Prior to founding ButterBrand, he enjoyed entrepreneurial success in the Real Estate & Construction sectors. Eric attended Purdue University majoring in Building Construction Technology.

Mr. Bernhardt has over 25 years of development experience in mobile computing, consumer, telecommunications, and wireless systems. Keith has held senior management positions at multinational corporations as well as startup companies. He holds a BSEE from The Ohio State University and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Phillip has been a professional Cultivator of cannabis since 1994 and has constructed over 50 growing operations large and small. He is highly experienced in Deep Water Culture, Hydroponic all types, Aeroponics, and Aquaponics. Phillip's cultivation success has garnered him numerous awards and he's been featured in industry publications (Nug magazine & High times).

Derek earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Redlands and a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Southern California. He supports the entire team with both in-field and behind the computer knowledge of the Agnetix system.

Bella is a San Diego State University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and over six years of experience in the cannabis industry. She aims to use her knowledge in both business and growing experience to help make Agnetix thrive.

Robert’s IT career began in the buyer’s seat as a Network Administrator at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Now, after more than 25 years in IT sales roles, it’s that experience from the customer’s perspective which has helped him succeed. A specialist in industrial automation and computer systems, Robert’s focus at Agnetix is to help design and implement advanced horticulture lighting systems. Robert is a UCLA graduate and a Southern California native.

With a focus in commercial lighting and cannabis cultivation, Lane brings over 12 years of experience in client management, sales, and consulting to the Agnetix team. His experience in managing large and small accounts in the cannabis and environmental sectors is a huge asset for the organization. Lane’s desire to connect with and understand the customer enables superior customer satisfaction. He holds a BS from the University of South Carolina.

David has more than 15 years of sales and strategy experience in financial services and more than 5 years of consulting experience in the Cannabis industry. He is a results-driven leader with a passion for superior customer service and a great sense for new business development opportunities. David adeptly combines his product knowledge and quick assessment skills to determine the ideal solution for each diverse client in search of their goals.

David has 30 years of experience in account management and sales that span the real estate, hospitality, and agriculture industries. He has been a plant cultivator for more than 25 years and has a B.S. degree in Horticulture from the University of Florida. With 15 years of nursery and greenhouse management experience, David lives in Colorado’s Front Range and has been actively involved in the management of commercial Hemp and Cannabis production.