What We Do
Two product lines, one consulting practice. Built by the same people, to the same standard.
Aether
For businessA Corporation OS for governed autonomous AI work. Strategy in, researched opportunities and gated execution out.
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For consumersPrivacy-first AI iOS apps for everyday life — Nudge (AI planner) and RepForge AI (workout tracker).
Learn more ↓Consulting
ServicesEnterprise architecture, AI integration, embedded systems, and cloud-native platforms. 20+ years of cross-domain expertise.
Learn more ↓Aether
A Corporation OS for governed autonomous work
Aether turns business strategy into evidence-backed opportunities, product decisions, engineering execution, assurance gates, and finance discipline — with human judgment preserved at every gate.
- ✓Six operating seats: Executive, Product, Engineering, Operations, Security, Finance.
- ✓Governed handoffs with explicit human approval gates.
- ✓Auditable execution — every step has owners, evidence, and a trail.
Private beta · by invitation
LifeDasa
Privacy-first AI iOS apps for everyday life
LifeDasa
A VKB, Inc. subsidiary
LifeDasa builds AI-powered iOS apps for everyday life. The portfolio currently includes Nudge and RepForge.
Nudge
iOSYour AI life companion. Capture thoughts with voice, text, or photos. Nudge learns what works for you and helps you focus on what matters.
- ✓AI daily planner that builds your schedule
- ✓Mood, habits, spending, and tasks in one place
- ✓Discovers patterns you'd never notice
- ✓Photos and voice with AI processed on-device; deeper AI in the cloud
RepForge AI
iOSYour private hypertrophy coach. Real periodized programs, voice-logged sets, AI session summaries, and Apple Health readiness — all on-device.
- ✓Fully on-device — no accounts, no cloud, no analytics
- ✓Real periodized programming, not just a logger
- ✓Voice logging and on-device AI coach notes
- ✓Daily readiness from sleep, RHR, HRV
Core Competencies
Artificial Intelligence
Generative, Agentic, and Deep Learning Architectures. Integration of AI models (LLM, DNN) into enterprise and embedded environments.
Embedded & Industrial Control Systems
C/C++, PLC, Linux RT, AS-i, EtherNet/IP, MQTT. Motion control and industrial automation solutions.
Secure Software Systems
SCADA, OpenSSL, Intrusion Detection. Cybersecurity engineering for mission-critical systems.
Cloud & Microservices Architecture
AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes. Event-driven, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.
Systems Integration & Data Exchange
IoT, HL7/FHIR, REST/GraphQL, Kafka, Flink. Secure data exchange and real-time analytics.
AI Agent Orchestration
Multi-agent systems, governed autonomous execution, role-based handoffs, auditable agent workflows — the discipline behind Aether.
Why Choose VKB
20+ Years Experience
Cross-domain software architecture experience across AI, industrial, and secure systems.
Proven Leadership
Designing event-driven, distributed, and fault-tolerant software platforms.
AI Expertise
Deep expertise integrating AI models (Generative, LLM, DNN) into enterprise environments.
Reliability Standards
Strong record delivering systems meeting government, healthcare, and industrial standards.
US Citizen
Eligible for federal and defense contracts requiring US citizenship.
Full-Stack Capability
From embedded firmware to cloud architecture and AI integration.
Ready to Build Something Great?
Whether you need expert consulting for your next project or want to learn about our AI products, we'd love to hear from you.
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