The X-lumin Corporation

As a company, X-lumin seeks to enable the widespread use and implementation of optical wireless communication products that enable others to digitize, secure, and exchange data “from light.”  Our aim is to bring telecommunications reliability and costs to optical wireless communications systems.  As trusted advisors to our customers and partners, our goal is to help devise, deliver, and execute the best solution to meet their needs. By focusing on commercial drivers such as open standards, use of telecom components, compatibility with existing systems, future add-on capability, ease of use, and cost, we are positioned to bring much of the precision optical pointing and tracking technology that was once complex, cost-prohibitive and out of reach, to the commercial optics and photonics market.  Our state-of-the-art solution integrates diverse third-party hardware into innovative, turn-key optical communication and imaging solutions.

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Special Expertise

X-lumin brings 25 years of experience in long range (>1000km) atmospheric propagations of lasers for LADAR, Laser Imaging, SSA and Laser Communication and over 30 years’ experience in turbulence mitigation and laser safety.  

Why You Should Choose Us?

Our Strategy

X-lumin is driven to push the boundaries of emerging technology in the wireless optical communication space, a desire to reduce costs and build an effective and efficient bridge between existing communications technology and the need for a high-speed data highway to meet exploding IoT demands. Our innovative and cutting-edge solutions incorporate state-of-the-art optical and photonic components and systems which come from over 25 years of experience in the design, development and integration of optical technologies, laser systems, tracking and surveillance, atmospheric propagation, and video and image processing.  While the early foundations of our products and solutions focused on universities and government agencies, our solutions today allow us to bring that leading-edge technology to the commercial marketplace creating new standards and solutions that have broader market impact.

Our Purpose

In Latin, “ex lumin” means “from light,” a reference to the core of our business!  Our purpose is to enable the widespread use and implementation of optical wireless communication products that enable others to digitize, secure, and exchange data “from light.”

Our drive to push the boundaries of emerging technology in the optical communication space; to reduce costs and size to make existing technology viable for the commercial market; and to help meet rising demand for bandwidth to support the Internet of Things (IoT), make our solutions not only relevant, but urgently needed. Our company is eager to keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Our History

While the early foundations of our products and solutions focused on universities and government agencies, our solutions today allow us to bring these leading-edge ideas to the commercial marketplace creating new standards and solutions that have broader market impact.  X-lumin was incorporated in early 2019 as a spin-off from Vision Engineering Solutions LLC.  X-lumin was formed as it became clear that many of the optical and laser technology solutions being developed for government had commercial application potential with additional attention and focus, free of encumbrances. 

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The Management Team

Diana LaTour

Diana is Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of X-lumin Corporation.  Diana’s management and leadership experience include starting and building several new ventures, repositioning under-performing companies, restructuring organizations for planned growth, identifying and negotiating mergers and acquisitions, and restarting failing businesses.  Her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions comes not only through mergers and acquisitions of her own companies, but also through her work assisting client companies in identifying and negotiating strategic acquisitions for their own growth and market position.

With a keen interest in business innovation and a refined business acumen, Diana typically wears multiple hats.  In addition to her role at X-lumin, she is the Founder and Managing Partner of LaTour & Associates, a consulting firm of senior level business executives focused on assisting emerging companies to build effective and efficient organizations positioned for rapid growth and improved profitability through innovative business strategies.  Additionally, Diana serves as an Operating Partner for LFE Capital, a private equity firm providing growth capital for second stage companies in the health and wellness sector.  She is also a community Board Member of Factur and Rollins College’s Crummer School of Business in Orlando, FL.

Throughout her career, Diana has held the position of President & CEO for several healthcare, high tech and software-related companies. She has also served as a Board Member for multiple organizations.  Immediately prior to X-lumin, Diana served as interim CEO and Board Member for eMindful, Inc., an LFE portfolio company and is a Board Member of other LFE portfolio companies.

Diana LaTour
CEO, Co-founder, & Chairman of the Board

Diana LaTour

Diana is Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of X-lumin Corporation.  Diana’s management and leadership experience include starting and building several new ventures, repositioning under-performing companies, restructuring organizations for planned growth, identifying and negotiating mergers and acquisitions, and restarting failing businesses.  Her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions comes not only through mergers and acquisitions of her own companies, but also through her work assisting client companies in identifying and negotiating strategic acquisitions for their own growth and market position.

With a keen interest in business innovation and a refined business acumen, Diana typically wears multiple hats.  In addition to her role at X-lumin, she is the Founder and Managing Partner of LaTour & Associates, a consulting firm of senior level business executives focused on assisting emerging companies to build effective and efficient organizations positioned for rapid growth and improved profitability through innovative business strategies.  Additionally, Diana serves as an Operating Partner for LFE Capital, a private equity firm providing growth capital for second stage companies in the health and wellness sector.  She is also a community Board Member of Factur and Rollins College’s Crummer School of Business in Orlando, FL.

Throughout her career, Diana has held the position of President & CEO for several healthcare, high tech and software-related companies. She has also served as a Board Member for multiple organizations.  Immediately prior to X-lumin, Diana served as interim CEO and Board Member for eMindful, Inc., an LFE portfolio company and is a Board Member of other LFE portfolio companies.

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John Stryjewski, Ph.D.

Dr. John Stryjewski is CTO and co-founder of X-lumin Corporation.  John has over 30 years of experience designing, building, and deploying optical laser systems and solutions.  He has designed, built and deployed numerous long-range optical laser systems, including: laser communication systems, LADAR systems, laser imaging systems, and laser weapons systems.

X-lumin, formed in early 2019, represents John’s second commercial venture.  In 2012, John and a partner started Vision Engineering Solutions, an engineering services company that built numerous custom long-range laser systems and related optical technology solutions.  As Vision Engineering became a successful company, the majority of its business revolved around government service contracts.  Recognizing a growing need in the marketplace for cost-efficient, commercial products in the optical laser communications market, John co-founded X-lumin.  X-lumin is a spin-off of the commercial business segment at Vision, specifically aimed at pursuing opportunities in wireless optical communications - especially the emerging ground-to-space laser communications and optical wireless communications markets.

John’s technical expertise in the field of laser system design began with his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1989.  Afterward, he worked as a postdoc with CNRS - The French National Centre for Scientific Research.  Upon his return to the U.S., John joined the Nichols Research Corporation (NRC) as a Research Physicist, eventually rising to the position of Technical Fellow.  Following the merger of NRC with Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC), John was recognized as a Technical Fellow with CSC.  

John has written numerous papers and performed research in the areas of laser sensing, laser communications and the atmospheric propagation of lasers.  He is a recognized expert in the atmospheric propagation of lasers and has collaborated with the University of Central Florida on research on the effects of optical turbulence on laser communications.

John resides in Merritt Island, Florida with his wife and two children.  He is active in the community and is the Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 343.  In his spare time, he enjoys camping, hiking, skiing and ice hockey.  

John Stryjewski, Ph.D.
CTO, Co-founder, & Board Member

John Stryjewski, Ph.D.

Dr. John Stryjewski is CTO and co-founder of X-lumin Corporation.  John has over 30 years of experience designing, building, and deploying optical laser systems and solutions.  He has designed, built and deployed numerous long-range optical laser systems, including: laser communication systems, LADAR systems, laser imaging systems, and laser weapons systems.

X-lumin, formed in early 2019, represents John’s second commercial venture.  In 2012, John and a partner started Vision Engineering Solutions, an engineering services company that built numerous custom long-range laser systems and related optical technology solutions.  As Vision Engineering became a successful company, the majority of its business revolved around government service contracts.  Recognizing a growing need in the marketplace for cost-efficient, commercial products in the optical laser communications market, John co-founded X-lumin.  X-lumin is a spin-off of the commercial business segment at Vision, specifically aimed at pursuing opportunities in wireless optical communications - especially the emerging ground-to-space laser communications and optical wireless communications markets.

John’s technical expertise in the field of laser system design began with his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1989.  Afterward, he worked as a postdoc with CNRS - The French National Centre for Scientific Research.  Upon his return to the U.S., John joined the Nichols Research Corporation (NRC) as a Research Physicist, eventually rising to the position of Technical Fellow.  Following the merger of NRC with Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC), John was recognized as a Technical Fellow with CSC.  

John has written numerous papers and performed research in the areas of laser sensing, laser communications and the atmospheric propagation of lasers.  He is a recognized expert in the atmospheric propagation of lasers and has collaborated with the University of Central Florida on research on the effects of optical turbulence on laser communications.

John resides in Merritt Island, Florida with his wife and two children.  He is active in the community and is the Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 343.  In his spare time, he enjoys camping, hiking, skiing and ice hockey.  

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Rick Lyons XLumin

Rick Lyons

Rick is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer for X-lumin Corporation. He is a thought leader and revenue generator with more than 25 years of experience as a highly valued executive within the data and telecommunications markets. He has worked extensively with operators and service providers to expand and improve Internet access around the world (both on and off the planet).

He had earlier served at PureWave Networks as Vice President of Sales, responsible for implementing solutions-based selling of hardware/network infrastructure equipment, cloud-based software, RF planning and professional services.  He has held executive management positions with full P&L responsibility for both public and private companies, including Alvarion (ALVR) and Arescom Inc. where he led global sales, marketing, business development and systems engineering teams.

Rick has a passion for technology and sits on the Board of multiple companies including one who developed the industry’s first patented real-time power management solution which applies Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to deliver a fast and tangible return on investment.

Rick is an active participant with the MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) with a specific focus on AI and the implications it can have on business strategies.

He also has a creative side and is a wine enthusiast, which led him to become the Co-Founder of San Francisco based Bay Area Wine Cellars.

Rick has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 30 years and in his spare time, he enjoys music, golf, motorcycle riding, cooking and traveling with his wife.

Rick Lyons
Chief Revenue Officer, Co-founder

Rick Lyons

Rick is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer for X-lumin Corporation. He is a thought leader and revenue generator with more than 25 years of experience as a highly valued executive within the data and telecommunications markets. He has worked extensively with operators and service providers to expand and improve Internet access around the world (both on and off the planet).

He had earlier served at PureWave Networks as Vice President of Sales, responsible for implementing solutions-based selling of hardware/network infrastructure equipment, cloud-based software, RF planning and professional services.  He has held executive management positions with full P&L responsibility for both public and private companies, including Alvarion (ALVR) and Arescom Inc. where he led global sales, marketing, business development and systems engineering teams.

Rick has a passion for technology and sits on the Board of multiple companies including one who developed the industry’s first patented real-time power management solution which applies Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to deliver a fast and tangible return on investment.

Rick is an active participant with the MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) with a specific focus on AI and the implications it can have on business strategies.

He also has a creative side and is a wine enthusiast, which led him to become the Co-Founder of San Francisco based Bay Area Wine Cellars.

Rick has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 30 years and in his spare time, he enjoys music, golf, motorcycle riding, cooking and traveling with his wife.

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Louise Potter

Louise is the Director of Finance and Administration at X-lumin Corporation.  Louise brings years of practical experience in corporate finance, audit oversight, and tax preparation.  Immediately prior to her work at X-lumin, Louise served as a Staff Accountant for eMindful, Inc., a health-and wellness technology company that raised over $13.3M in venture capital.  Her proficient organizational abilities, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills quickly set Louise apart at eMindful, moving her into increasingly responsible and trusted roles in both finance and administration.

Managing her career and a family of six, Louise is an expert at juggling multiple tasks and creating efficient organizational systems.  Early in Louise’s career she served as the Business Manager at Alamonte Christian School where she demonstrated her organizational and planning capabilities in both the accounting and administrative arena, effectively managing payroll, daily accounts, insurance policies, tax preparation, personnel files, employee-onboarding, and the coordination of audits and all banking activities.  

Louise Potter
Director of Finance and Administration

Louise Potter

Louise is the Director of Finance and Administration at X-lumin Corporation.  Louise brings years of practical experience in corporate finance, audit oversight, and tax preparation.  Immediately prior to her work at X-lumin, Louise served as a Staff Accountant for eMindful, Inc., a health-and wellness technology company that raised over $13.3M in venture capital.  Her proficient organizational abilities, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills quickly set Louise apart at eMindful, moving her into increasingly responsible and trusted roles in both finance and administration.

Managing her career and a family of six, Louise is an expert at juggling multiple tasks and creating efficient organizational systems.  Early in Louise’s career she served as the Business Manager at Alamonte Christian School where she demonstrated her organizational and planning capabilities in both the accounting and administrative arena, effectively managing payroll, daily accounts, insurance policies, tax preparation, personnel files, employee-onboarding, and the coordination of audits and all banking activities.  

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Jay Freeland

Jay Freeland is a Board Member, Private Investor, Volunteer and the retired President, CEO and Director of FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:  FARO).  During his eleven-year tenure at FARO, Jay grew the Company’s revenue by 5x and quadrupled their market capitalization to $1.1 billion.  In 2014 FARO was named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies, in 2013 was one of Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and in 2011 was one of Popular Science’s Most Innovative Companies.  Prior to FARO he spent twelve years as an executive at GE.  During his career, Jay has worked in more than 50 countries and has been a guest on both CNBC and Fox Business.

Jay remains active in his retirement.  He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim President & CEO for Perceptron (NASDAQ:  PRCP), a global leader in precision measurement and inspection systems.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for X-lumin, a leader in free-space laser communication and long-range imaging solutions.  In addition, Jay is an Angel Investor and Advisor to companies and organizations that are meaningfully improving the lives of others.  He is a Series A Investor in torchlight, an Angel Investor in NBZ Apparel and Silivhere.  

Jay is on the Board of Trustees and is Secretary for the National Down Syndrome Congress as well as the Board of Directors and Treasurer for the Down Syndrome Association of Brevard.  Jay serves on the President's Council for his alma mater, Union College, and is a former National Judge and State Judge for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year program where he was a winner in the Technology Category in 2008.

In his spare time, Jay is a coach for Tim's Kids, an organization that provides free equipment, ice time and instruction for children with disabilities who want to learn to play ice hockey.  Jay also continues to play competitive ice hockey, including on a team attached to Patrick Air Force Base that plays games around the U.S. to raise money for charity and, on teams in USA Hockey’s Over 40 and Over 50 Nationals.  Jay's other free-time interests include running, kayaking, biking, golfing, traveling and reading.

Jay Freeland
Board Member

Jay Freeland

Jay Freeland is a Board Member, Private Investor, Volunteer and the retired President, CEO and Director of FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:  FARO).  During his eleven-year tenure at FARO, Jay grew the Company’s revenue by 5x and quadrupled their market capitalization to $1.1 billion.  In 2014 FARO was named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies, in 2013 was one of Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and in 2011 was one of Popular Science’s Most Innovative Companies.  Prior to FARO he spent twelve years as an executive at GE.  During his career, Jay has worked in more than 50 countries and has been a guest on both CNBC and Fox Business.

Jay remains active in his retirement.  He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim President & CEO for Perceptron (NASDAQ:  PRCP), a global leader in precision measurement and inspection systems.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for X-lumin, a leader in free-space laser communication and long-range imaging solutions.  In addition, Jay is an Angel Investor and Advisor to companies and organizations that are meaningfully improving the lives of others.  He is a Series A Investor in torchlight, an Angel Investor in NBZ Apparel and Silivhere.  

Jay is on the Board of Trustees and is Secretary for the National Down Syndrome Congress as well as the Board of Directors and Treasurer for the Down Syndrome Association of Brevard.  Jay serves on the President's Council for his alma mater, Union College, and is a former National Judge and State Judge for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year program where he was a winner in the Technology Category in 2008.

In his spare time, Jay is a coach for Tim's Kids, an organization that provides free equipment, ice time and instruction for children with disabilities who want to learn to play ice hockey.  Jay also continues to play competitive ice hockey, including on a team attached to Patrick Air Force Base that plays games around the U.S. to raise money for charity and, on teams in USA Hockey’s Over 40 and Over 50 Nationals.  Jay's other free-time interests include running, kayaking, biking, golfing, traveling and reading.

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The Senior Engineering Team

William ‘Alec’ Kennedy

In his role as X-lumin’s Lead Software Engineer, Alec is focused on developing API-level architecture, leading the design and function of new software, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the X-lumin Operating System (XOS) – the company’s premiere operating platform.  Alec’s creative skills have contributed to the development of X-lumin’s software in smaller ‘atomic’ drivers that can be deployed as native apps or as web-based applications with a single code-base. 

Prior to joining X-lumin during its early formation in late 2019, Alec worked with Vision Engineering Solutions as a Software Engineer II; there, he brought in windowed UI and added the ability to control native software from remote locations and multi-user support.  Alec’s career as a software engineer began in 2015 at Scientific Games where he worked on several premium video games and collaborated with a team for the release of “World of Wonka.”  Following nearly two years in Chicago, Alec joined a team of 20+ gameplay programmers at Nerd Kingdom to create the “TUG 2”; there he worked on development of networking and multiplayer capabilities, android deployment, continuous integration, and quest and dialog systems.

Alec obtained his B.S. in Computer Science from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL where he specialized in C++ video game development and was present Course Direct Awards for DirectX and Engine Development.

 

 

William ‘Alec’ Kennedy
Lead Software Engineer

William 'Alec' Kennedy

In his role as X-lumin’s Lead Software Engineer, Alec is focused on developing API-level architecture, leading the design and function of new software, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the X-lumin Operating System (XOS) – the company’s premiere operating platform.  Alec’s creative skills have contributed to the development of X-lumin’s software in smaller ‘atomic’ drivers that can be deployed as native apps or as web-based applications with a single code-base. 

Prior to joining X-lumin during its early formation in late 2019, Alec worked with Vision Engineering Solutions as a Software Engineer II; there, he brought in windowed UI and added the ability to control native software from remote locations and multi-user support.  Alec’s career as a software engineer began in 2015 at Scientific Games where he worked on several premium video games and collaborated with a team for the release of “World of Wonka.”  Following nearly two years in Chicago, Alec joined a team of 20+ gameplay programmers at Nerd Kingdom to create the “TUG 2”; there he worked on development of networking and multiplayer capabilities, android deployment, continuous integration, and quest and dialog systems.

Alec obtained his B.S. in Computer Science from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL where he specialized in C++ video game development and was present Course Direct Awards for DirectX and Engine Development.

 

 

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Andrew Clear

Andrew has held a critical role in the development of the X-lumin software suite behind the X-lumin Operating System (XOS) which supports the company’s optical laser communications products.  He has built Linux drivers for various devices, as well as frontends for those devices.  Using PAM files and ADSB, Andrew has helped take the company’s Laser Safety Solution (XLSS) to the next level.  Andrew has 5+ years of programming experience in a variety of professional environments, as well as an additional 5+ years working in gaming design. 

Prior to joining X-lumin in late 2019, Andrew served as a Software Engineer at Vision Engineering Solutions where he was focused on laser safety software and on fixing bugs and refactoring the code base using C++, Linux, GTK, OpenGL, and GIT.  Andrew also worked on a special project, an aircraft maintenance simulator for training military on refueling aircraft; during this project he created the simulation logic for the flight system controls.  Prior to his stint with Vision, Andrew enlisted his talents at Nerd Kingdom as a game designer, working on gameplay systems such as Questing, UI, and Interactable Objects.  There, Andrew was responsible for improving and sustaining communications between the client and the account server. 

No stranger to the gaming industry, Andrew’s first professional position in gaming/simulation began at Cubic where he worked on a Mission Bay Trainer (MBT) simulator for the U.S. Navy.  For the training simulator, Andrew created the AI procedures and AI dialogue system, as well as the Avatar possession and assignment systems; he also developed character-related code, set up animation graph, and interfaced with their custom software – writing both server and client code.  Following his service in 2016, Andrew joined Lockheed Martin and worked on a F15SA Maintenance training simulator for the Saudi Air Force, where he scripted training tasks and added functionality to the simulation model and debugged and tested tasks. 

Andrew obtained his Bachelor of Science in Game Development from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL.  He is prolific in C++, C#, Linux, Eclipse, GTK, ImGui, XML, GIT, Visual Studio, Unreal 4 and Perforce.  In his free time, Andrew has been working on an open-world RPG-style game creating a battle system similar to FFXI and developing an environment that responds dynamically to change the world based on random events.

Andrew Clear
Senior Software Engineer

Andrew Clear

Andrew has held a critical role in the development of the X-lumin software suite behind the X-lumin Operating System (XOS) which supports the company’s optical laser communications products.  He has built Linux drivers for various devices, as well as frontends for those devices.  Using PAM files and ADSB, Andrew has helped take the company’s Laser Safety Solution (XLSS) to the next level.  Andrew has 5+ years of programming experience in a variety of professional environments, as well as an additional 5+ years working in gaming design. 

Prior to joining X-lumin in late 2019, Andrew served as a Software Engineer at Vision Engineering Solutions where he was focused on laser safety software and on fixing bugs and refactoring the code base using C++, Linux, GTK, OpenGL, and GIT.  Andrew also worked on a special project, an aircraft maintenance simulator for training military on refueling aircraft; during this project he created the simulation logic for the flight system controls.  Prior to his stint with Vision, Andrew enlisted his talents at Nerd Kingdom as a game designer, working on gameplay systems such as Questing, UI, and Interactable Objects.  There, Andrew was responsible for improving and sustaining communications between the client and the account server. 

No stranger to the gaming industry, Andrew’s first professional position in gaming/simulation began at Cubic where he worked on a Mission Bay Trainer (MBT) simulator for the U.S. Navy.  For the training simulator, Andrew created the AI procedures and AI dialogue system, as well as the Avatar possession and assignment systems; he also developed character-related code, set up animation graph, and interfaced with their custom software – writing both server and client code.  Following his service in 2016, Andrew joined Lockheed Martin and worked on a F15SA Maintenance training simulator for the Saudi Air Force, where he scripted training tasks and added functionality to the simulation model and debugged and tested tasks. 

Andrew obtained his Bachelor of Science in Game Development from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL.  He is prolific in C++, C#, Linux, Eclipse, GTK, ImGui, XML, GIT, Visual Studio, Unreal 4 and Perforce.  In his free time, Andrew has been working on an open-world RPG-style game creating a battle system similar to FFXI and developing an environment that responds dynamically to change the world based on random events.

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Traci de Wid

Traci de Wid is X-lumin’s Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships & Marketing.  Traci comes from an 18-year career focused on establishing partnerships on behalf of the U.S. Government, with individuals, companies, organizations, and foreign governments.  Serving 14+ years in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, Traci gained valuable skills as an international negotiator, communicator and representative for U.S. policy interest.  Post government, Traci co-founded PAI Strategic Management A.S., a Turkish corporation aimed at helping entrepreneurs in high-tech industries evaluate their market position.  By late 2016, Traci returned to the U.S. to grow Project Abundance Inc., a U.S.-based consultancy gathering competitive market intelligence for second-stage ventures in the high tech and photonics industries. 

Since 2017, Traci has served as a volunteer Mentor with the Camaraderie Foundation’s Mentor Leadership Program, a program aimed at assisting Veterans transition into civilian life and build support networks.  Traci holds a MA in International Development from the American University in Washington, DC, and a BA from Florida International University.

 

Traci de Wid
Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships & Marketing ​

Traci de Wid

Traci de Wid is X-lumin’s Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships & Marketing.  Traci comes from an 18-year career focused on establishing partnerships on behalf of the U.S. Government, with individuals, companies, organizations, and foreign governments.  Serving 14+ years in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, Traci gained valuable skills as an international negotiator, communicator and representative for U.S. policy interest.  Post government, Traci co-founded PAI Strategic Management A.S., a Turkish corporation aimed at helping entrepreneurs in high-tech industries evaluate their market position.  By late 2016, Traci returned to the U.S. to grow Project Abundance Inc., a U.S.-based consultancy gathering competitive market intelligence for second-stage ventures in the high tech and photonics industries. 

Since 2017, Traci has served as a volunteer Mentor with the Camaraderie Foundation’s Mentor Leadership Program, a program aimed at assisting Veterans transition into civilian life and build support networks.  Traci holds a MA in International Development from the American University in Washington, DC, and a BA from Florida International University.

 

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