Shami Johnson is Chief Executive Officer of ApexKAI, leading the company’s vision, strategy, and growth.

He guides the development of an intelligence platform combining IIoT sensors, condition monitoring, fluid analysis, and AI to help manufacturers reduce unplanned downtime, manage equipment risks, and improve performance.

A collaborative leader, Shami works with strategic partners, industry executives, and investors to deliver practical technology that empowers frontline teams and advances manufacturing, workforce development, and digital transformation.
 

Yessenia Johnson is an entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer at ApexKAI, leading the deployment of AI-powered industrial technology that helps manufacturers improve asset management, reduce downtime, and act on predictive intelligence.

An advocate for representation and future leaders, she combines strategic vision with a collaborative approach to building partnerships across technology, workforce development, and modern infrastructure.
 

Luis Garza is Chief Technology Officer of APEX KAI with more than 12 years of experience building and scaling software for critical operations.

His background spans construction technology, telematics, enterprise mobility, field operations, and industrial software. He has led global engineering teams of 70+ people, modernized legacy platforms, and guided organizational transitions and integrations.

Luis combines engineering, product strategy, data, and AI to deliver reliable products that solve real operational challenges and scale with the business.
 

David D. Dalton is the Chief Information Officer of APEX KAI, with more than 20 years of experience architecting infrastructure, communication systems, and security for enterprise-scale platforms. He has a track record of scaling IoT and telemetry systems from early-stage growth into high-availability, production-grade operations processing real-time data at massive scale.

He leads technology strategy and platform development, connecting operational data, maintenance workflows, and AI to create secure, practical tools that help teams make informed decisions.

A curious, creative problem solver, David enjoys drawing, painting, and sculpting, while walks and exercise keep him active and inspired.