Our Science, Your Safety
We are dedicated to creating a safer environment on a planet facing unprecedented hygiene and health risks. Taking advantage of recent innovations in sensor hardware, AI and machine learning, we deliver advanced, easy-to-use, miniaturized multimode spectroscopy systems to solve problems across industries. SafetySpect products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
SafetySpect Core Team
SafetySpect’s team of executives and advisors brings together recognized members of the science community, government regulators, the business community, and food/agriculture industries. We apply our team’s expertise and proven successes to a deep understanding of the SafetySpect Service.
Kenneth Barton
President & CEO
Kenneth Barton has spent over 25 years in technology-sector in business development and senior management positions, specializing in growing new companies from concept to commercialization. Read more...
Kenneth Barton
President & CEO
Kenneth Barton has spent over 25 years in technology-sector in business development and senior management positions, specializing in growing new companies from concept to commercialization. Read more...
Dr. Fartash Vasefi
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Fartash Vasefi is the Co-founder and CTO of SafetySpect and a biophotonic engineer with 20+ years of experience in multimode spectroscopy and medical imaging. Read more...
Dr. Fartash Vasefi
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Fartash Vasefi is the Co-founder and CTO of SafetySpect and a biophotonic engineer with 20+ years of experience in multimode spectroscopy and medical imaging. Read more...
Joseph Vacek
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Vacek oversees various operations, including product commercialization, applied research, and industry exploration. Read more...
Joseph Vacek
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Vacek oversees various operations, including product commercialization, applied research, and industry exploration. Read more...
Stanislav Sokolov
EVP Software Development
Mr. Sokolov brings a wealth of expertise in embedded firmware and signal processing, along with extensive experience in software development for various platforms. Read more...
Stanislav Sokolov
EVP Software Development
Mr. Sokolov brings a wealth of expertise in embedded firmware and signal processing, along with extensive experience in software development for various platforms. Read more...
Roman Prigozhin
Senior Project Manager
Mr. Prigozhin is a technical leader with 25 years of experience delivering enterprise-level solutions for startups and large enterprises. Read more...
Roman Prigozhin
Senior Project Manager
Mr. Prigozhin is a technical leader with 25 years of experience delivering enterprise-level solutions for startups and large enterprises. Read more...
Kaylee Yaggie
Medical Projects Manager
With a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Kaylee brings invaluable insight into the usability of SafetySpect's devices. Read more...
Kaylee Yaggie
Medical Projects Manager
With a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Kaylee brings invaluable insight into the usability of SafetySpect's devices. Read more...
Shea Olson
Business Strategy
Ms. Olson is responsible for coordinating grant applications, financial transactions, marketing, and business development for SafetySpect. Read more...
Shea Olson
Business Strategy
Ms. Olson is responsible for coordinating grant applications, financial transactions, marketing, and business development for SafetySpect. Read more...
Mitchell Sueker, PhD
Product Manager
Dr. Mitchell Sueker is a Research Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Dakota and a Product Manager at SafetySpect.
Mitchell Sueker, PhD
Product Manager
Dr. Mitchell Sueker is a Research Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Dakota and a Product Manager at SafetySpect.
Dr. Benjamin Tehrani
Medical Director
Dr. Benjamin Tehrani is a podiatric physician and surgeon with extensive experience in clinical medicine, advanced wound care, and medical technology integration. Read more...
Dr. Benjamin Tehrani
Medical Director
Dr. Benjamin Tehrani is a podiatric physician and surgeon with extensive experience in clinical medicine, advanced wound care, and medical technology integration. Read more...
SafetySpect Advisors
Anahita Dua
Advisor
Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, is a vascular surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Read more...
Anahita Dua
Advisor
Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, is a vascular surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Read more...
Bob Goodwin
Advisor
Bob Goodwin shares a long family history of service in journalism, community leadership, and civil rights. Read more...
Bob Goodwin
Advisor
Bob Goodwin shares a long family history of service in journalism, community leadership, and civil rights. Read more...
Brian Hibbeln
Advisor
Mr. Hibbeln previously served as the Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Special Capabilities, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). He managed over $2B in resources as the Director of the OSD - Special Capabilities Office (SCO). Read more...
Brian Hibbeln
Advisor
Mr. Hibbeln previously served as the Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Special Capabilities, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). He managed over $2B in resources as the Director of the OSD - Special Capabilities Office (SCO). Read more...
Chuck Packard
Advisor
Chuck has served as CFO and Vice Chairman of the Board for U.S Ambassador George Argyros, and has led several distressed corporate acquisitions and successful turnarounds. Read more...
Chuck Packard
Advisor
Chuck has served as CFO and Vice Chairman of the Board for U.S Ambassador George Argyros, and has led several distressed corporate acquisitions and successful turnarounds. Read more...
Andrew Pitman
Advisor
Mr. Pitman has spent the past 25 years in management positions within three major communications companies. Read more...
Andrew Pitman
Advisor
Mr. Pitman has spent the past 25 years in management positions within three major communications companies. Read more...
Edward Reno
Advisor
Ed has spent his career working both in government and for corporations to develop policy strategies related to Global and U.S. federal and state law/ regulations. Read more...
Edward Reno
Advisor
Ed has spent his career working both in government and for corporations to develop policy strategies related to Global and U.S. federal and state law/ regulations. Read more...
Jose Arrieta
Advisor
Jose Arrieta is the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS. He brings over 17 years expertise in technology management, innovation, policy, small business and acquisition/ procurement solutions. Read more...
Jose Arrieta
Advisor
Jose Arrieta is the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS. He brings over 17 years expertise in technology management, innovation, policy, small business and acquisition/ procurement solutions. Read more...
Larry Steenson, PhD
Advisor
Larry Steenson, Ph.D., is a food microbiologist who has spent the past 40 years in the food industry. Read more...
Larry Steenson, PhD
Advisor
Larry Steenson, Ph.D., is a food microbiologist who has spent the past 40 years in the food industry. Read more...
Michael Hsieh, PhD
Advisor
Dr. Michael Hsieh is an advisor and investor in the technology domain. Read more...
Michael Hsieh, PhD
Advisor
Dr. Michael Hsieh is an advisor and investor in the technology domain. Read more...
Dr. Bijan Najafi
Advisor
Dr. Bijan Najafi is a Full Professor of Surgery at UCLA, specializing in digital health and biotechnologies. Read more...
Dr. Bijan Najafi
Advisor
Dr. Bijan Najafi is a Full Professor of Surgery at UCLA, specializing in digital health and biotechnologies. Read more...
Dr. David G. Armstrong
Advisor
Dr. Armstrong is Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery with Tenure at the University of Southern California. Read more...
Dr. David G. Armstrong
Advisor
Dr. Armstrong is Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery with Tenure at the University of Southern California. Read more...
Dual Use Platforms
Leveraging government grants & contracts to:
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Advance prototypes to commercialization
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Test & validate our technology/innovation
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De-risk commercialization
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Identify & address gaps
Awarding Agencies
