FROM NAVIGATING THE MOON TO NAVIGATING YOUR BUSINESS.
Ubi (Latin: “where”) + Here (English: “this location”) = UbiHere “Where is Here?” drives everything we build.
WHERE WE STARTED, AND WHERE WE ARE TODAY…
From NASA-funded research to enterprise scale AI innovation, our journey reflects a single vision bringing spatial awareness and real-world intelligence to every environment we touch. Ubihere began at The Ohio State University under Dr. Alper Yilmaz, translating NASA-grade research into products that work in everyday environments. Early traction came through Air Force and Army SBIR programs and municipal pilots. Ubivision powers real-time awareness for industrial sites, smart-city initiatives, defense environments, and more scaling from single sites to multi-location deployments.
UBIHERE
Pioneering GPS-Denied Navigation & AI Innovation Since 2018
Our Team
UBIHERE CREATIVE GENIUSES
Ubivision is a computer vision system that utilizes camera networks to gather critical data and provide real-time alerts and updates based on observed activities and patterns. Designed to adapt to a wide range of scenarios, the system is capable of recognizing various events, such as identifying potential safety incidents, monitoring traffic, detecting groups, tracking objects, and providing insights into crowd dynamics.
We’re more than just brilliant minds—we’re creative visionaries who refuse to be confined by conventional thinking. Our team thrives on innovation, constantly pushing boundaries and exploring dimensions others haven’t even considered. We don’t just think outside the box; we reimagine what the box could be. With a natural ability to see problems in 3D, we craft solutions that are as imaginative as they are intelligent. At Ubihere, creativity isn’t just a skill—it’s our superpower.

Dr. Alper Yilmaz
Founder + Chairman
He was awarded the Outstanding Service Award in 2022 by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, and OSU’s Innovator of Year award in 2020. Dr. Yilmaz has published over 180 journal and conference papers, and is listed among the top 2% most cited researchers in the fields of “Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing” and “Geological & Geomatics Engineering” Article

Eric Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Eric has a B.S. in Computer Science (with honors) and Executive MBA (salutatorian) from The Ohio State University.

Mike Minihan
Chief Financial Officer
Leveraging over 30 years of experience as both a lawyer and a financial consultant, Mike is a recognized thought leader in tax law and corporate structure. As the Founder of BX3 Capital and Co-founder of WTP Advisors, they specialize in providing strategic financial planning and structuring for growth-stage companies

Hannah Gleason
Chief Marketing Officer
Hannah Gleason serves as Chief Marketing Officer at UbiHere, where she leads marketing strategy with overseeing product positioning, demand generation, and strategic partnerships, focusing on accelerating enterprise adoption of the company’s patented AI-driven tracking technology across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, defense, and logistics sectors. Hannah brings over a decade of experience building brands and driving growth for technology companies. She specialized in helping emerging tech startups translate complex innovations into compelling market narratives and scale their market presence.

Heather FitzGerald
Director of Customer Relations
Heather combines her background in social services and legal assistance to foster exceptional client relationships. She mentors college interns, assists the CEO with strategic initiatives, and leverages her unique blend of compassion and energy to deliver outstanding service while helping develop the next generation of professionals.

Kerry Beckwith
Director of Finance

Bushra Clark
Senior Software Engineer

Jake Riffel
Computer Vision Engineer
Jake is a computer vision and machine learning fellow who is currently leading the UbiVisNav project at Ubihere. Jake is responsible for the primary development of the UbiVisNav project, which aims to develop methods for tracking objects using only images from a camera stream. Previously, Jake worked on implementing AI models within mobile devices and developed tools to enhance specialized machine learning model training. Jake finished his Master’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering at The Ohio State University.

Jacob Fain
Software Engineer
Jacob is a software engineering at Ubihere, working on the Ubivision project to enhance tracking and performance through innovative computer vision solutions. He’s completing his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Capital University and presides over its ACM Chapter, leading educational events in Computer Science. Jacob is keen on machine learning, computer vision, and database systems.

David Harden
Software Engineer
David is a Software Engineer at Ubihere, actively working on the UbiVision project. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Franklin University and an Associate degree in Software Development from Columbus State Community College. David is focused on computer vision, machine learning, and DevOps, contributing to the development of methods for object tracking through camera stream images.

Kyle Kauffman
Software Engineer

Yuci Han
AI Engineer Intern
Yuci is a Ph.D. student at the Photogrammetric Computer Vision Lab at The Ohio State University, advised by Dr. Alper Yilmaz. My research is supported by Army Research Office.
Some of his current projects are deploying a comprehensive monitoring system to track inventory levels, customer interactions, and trade data in real-time. He also is developing 3D grounding and provide reasoning for a super-intelligent camera system using an AI agent, reinforcement learning, and generative models.

Yasemin Ozkut
Computer Vision Engineer Intern
Yasemin is a M.S. student at the Photogrammetric Computer Vision Lab at The Ohio State University, advised by Dr. Alper Yilmaz. Her work focuses on artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning. At Ubihere, she contributes to the development of AI-powered tracking and analytics capabilities within the UbiVision system, including object tracking and LLM-driven insights for interpreting visual data in real-world camera environments.

Sahiti Reddy Annem
Marketing Intern
Sahiti is currently pursuing her master’s in Marketing Analytics at Wright State University and supports Ubihere as a Marketing Intern. She plays a key role in developing UbiVision’s digital presence, contributing to website structure, designing website layouts, content development, visual storytelling, marketing strategy, and overall website visibility. Her work helps ensure every page reflects clear messaging, a cohesive brand story, and a polished, modern design.

Sailesh Karkheli
Marketing Intern
Working directly with leadership to define, structure, and deploy comprehensive marketing strategies for strategic partnerships. Designing and perfecting pitch decks that transform complex offerings into simple, powerful sales propositions. Innovating with AI-generated videos to create scalable, personalized, and engaging visual assets.

Jacob Cohen
Software Engineer Intern
OUR ADVISORS
Jay Arcata brings two decades of legal expertise to guide UbiHere through complex regulatory landscapes and contractual matters as we scale our GPS-free location intelligence platform across defense, healthcare, and commercial markets. Tushar Kulkarni, Technology Director and CEO of Big Kitty Labs, provides strategic technical oversight to ensure our Ubivision technology remains at the cutting edge of AI-powered tracking solutions. Ric Moore, Business Strategy Advisor and Owner of RHM Consulting, leverages his extensive consulting experience to help us optimize our go-to-market strategies and accelerate growth across our five key verticals.

Jay Arcata
Law Offices of Joseph J. Arcata III, LLC.
SENIOR LEGAL COUNCEL

Tushar Kulkarni
CEO Big Kitty Labs
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Ric Moore
President, RHM Consulting, Co.
BUSINESS STRATEGY