OUR TEAM

The 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

Dr. Yilmaz is a Professor of GeoInformatics with appointments in Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. He leads the nationally recognized Photogrammetric Computer Vision Lab at OSU (https://u.osu.edu/pcvlab/).

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 is the Chief Executive Officer and head of Government Programs for Ubihere. Prior to joining Ubihere, he worked at Ohio State University where he oversaw commercialization of new innovations and supported the successful launch of over 22 successful technology start-ups.

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

Michael Karnes

Chief Technical Officer

Michael Karnes leads the development of AI-driven geospatial solutions for real-time tracking and situational awareness. With expertise in AI, computer vision, and embedded systems, he drives innovation in localization and asset tracking across logistics, defense, and smart infrastructure.

Previously, he developed edge-based multi-modal rapid learning AI for the U.S. Air Force, enhancing autonomous navigation and intelligence. At Ubihere, he has successfully led $5M+ in SBIR grants, advancing AI-driven situational awareness and edge computing for both military and commercial applications.

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 Fair

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

Michael Popov

Software Engineer

Michael is a Software Engineer Intern at Ubihere. Michael is on the Ubivision Camera Network team, which is using computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyze and process detections. He is eager to continue exploring the fields of computer vision and artificial intelligence, utilizing them to create innovative solutions. Michael is a third-year student at the Ohio State University, majoring in Computer Information Science with a specialization in Software Engineering.

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.