We’re excited to welcome Nicholas Toscano, as our Head of AI at Zaden Technologies!
Nick brings 20+ years of defense and intelligence experience, paired with deep AI/ML expertise from organizations like Oracle and MITRE. His background spans classified operations, national-scale data science, and enterprise AI platforms built for mission outcomes—not just theory.
What He Brings
➤AI platform delivery for DoD/IC customers at Oracle
➤Geospatial AI leadership at ODNI
➤Operational intelligence across JSOC, SOCOM, and NSA systems
➤Cloud & data engineering in secure and commercial environments
What sets Nick apart is his ability to align strategic vision with real-world applications. His work bridges AI research, productization, and deployment in high-consequence environments—ensuring AI doesn’t just work in the lab, but in the field.
Why It Matters
As we scale platforms like Icarus™, our AI-powered MBSE engine, Nick’s leadership ensures we’re designing solutions that reflect the complexity—and urgency—of today’s defense missions.
“The future of defense AI isn’t about replacing people—it’s about empowering them with technology that works where it counts.”
Welcome aboard, Nick. Let’s build what’s next. Zaden Technologies is hiring. Curious about where you fit in? Let’s connect.