DCI Next is the marketplace of ideas where aspirational vision meets future capability gaps. We stand in the void between industry experts and government entrepreneurs to build relationships that accelerate research and development for the Department of Defense.
We are dedicated to creating strategic momentum and collaborative markets that unlock emerging technology through iterative design, co-creation, and human inspiration.
Brandon spent his career in the Marine Corps maneuvering against the bureaucracy to unlock emerging technology for both installations and the battlefield. His success stories are numerous and unmatched in the world of agile R&D. From 5G to Unmanned Logistics to Counter-Intrusion to Energy Resilience to Electric Vehicles and beyond, Brandon has been on the forefront of smart city technology for dual-use applications. His track record in agile R&D is based on the Design Create Inspire Methodology he developed while in uniform. Brandon was one of the first advisors to Saronic and helped pivot Anduril into the Department of Defense while still in uniform, both of which went on to become defense tech unicorns. At DCI Next, Brandon serves as CEO, leading strategy and growth by applying his agile R&D methodology to bridge commercial innovation with defense opportunities.
With over 23 years of experience in robotics and autonomy, Eddie is a nationally recognized subject matter expert who has consistently delivered results across complex, high-stakes environments. He played a central role in securing a $228 million Series A capital raise and has built a reputation for scaling operations, forging high-impact partnerships, and delivering disruptive technologies to market.Previously, Eddie was the COO of RRAI, where he oversaw daily operations during a phase of rapid expansion - growing the company from 80 to over 300 employees, standing up critical business infrastructure, and spearheading the commercialization of autonomous transit systems. His leadership was instrumental in landing major partnerships with New Flyer and Gillig and producing North America’s first fully autonomous electric transit bus. Earlier in his career, Eddie led high-profile autonomy programs at General Dynamics Robotic Systems and helped push Robotic Research into the global commercial market, deploying autonomous shuttles in 11 countries.He holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and dual B.S. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from West Virginia University. Eddie is a published expert on unmanned systems and co-inventor on multiple patents. His career continues to be defined by forward-thinking execution at the intersection of technology, operations, and strategic growth.
