We build what others depend on

From satellites to autonomous systems, our customers build the future of defense, aerospace, and advanced technology. Ironflow gives them the operational backbone to move faster, build smarter, and deliver with confidence.

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Our mission & approach

Our mission is to forge intelligent tools that empower those building the future. We believe enterprise software should amplify human capability, not replace it. We created Flow to be:

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AI-powered

Built from the ground up around AI. No bolt-on models. Our agents learn your workflows, know your policies, and adapt to your operation—they’re yours.

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User-centric

Created by operators, for operators. We’ve lived the pain of legacy ERPs and designed Ironflow to eliminate it.

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Scalable

Grows with your business, from startup to enterprise, without losing speed or precision.

What we value

This mission demands more than technical excellence. It requires discipline, clarity, and shared values that guide how we work, decide, and lead—especially when the path is unclear and the stakes are real.

People-first culture

We believe great products come from great teams. That's why we invest heavily in creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

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Think on your feet

Act with urgency. Be bold. Make smart decisions. Adapt fast. Question assumptions. Step beyond your comfort zone—and take smart risks when it counts.

Hit what you’re aiming at

Show grit under pressure. Focus on what matters most. Be rigorous, outcome-oriented, and accountable. Deliver.

Lead with integrity

Set the example. Act with honor. Do the right thing—even when it’s hard.

Play for the team

Bring energy. Show kindness. Share credit. Uplift others. Find joy in the work—and help others do the same.

Be curious

Think in systems. Explore the edges. Create new paths—and don’t wait to be told how.

Meet some of our teammates

We're an elite team taking on a massive industry—and we're looking for builders who want to make an impact.

Andrew Dimitruk

Andrew Dimitruk

CEO, Co-founder

Former Shield AI COO. McKinsey consultant. Marine Corps Cobra pilot. MIT MBA, Vanderbilt Astrophysics and History.

Jim Carlson

Jim Carlson

President, Co-founder

Former Shield AI General Counsel, CIO, and head of product management. Founder & CTO of biometric startup DFL Technology, acquired in 2023. Retired Marine pilot, Stanford BA/JD/MBA.

Alan Chirls

Alan Chirls

VP of Product & Market Development

Shield AI VP of Business Development. Amazon Global Sales Team Lead. Three-time Comcast President's Club winner and #1 sales executive nationally.

Janet Hwu

Janet Hwu

UX Designer

Led UX at Shield AI and Rill Data. Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios Japan, LUNAR, Stanford Product Design.

Anthony Martino

Anthony Martino

Software Engineer

Apple engineer for five years, specializing in infrastructure, consensus, and C++. PhD in Mathematics from University of Oklahoma.

Nathan Meek

Nathan Meek

AI and Data Engineer

Led AI and data engineering at First Resonance. Principal Engineer for Digital Operations at Northrop Grumman (F35 and Special Programs). BS/MS Engineering from University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Vayd Ramkumar

Vayd Ramkumar

AI and Data Engineer

MIT MEng AI and BS Math/CS. Graduate researcher at MIT CSAIL on knowledge graphs and embeddings. Software engineering at TikTok.

Jake Timothy

Jake Timothy

Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Data Science Lead who built $1B+ factory analytics platform. Crypto CTO at Dinari. USC MS Astronautical Engineering, dual BS.

Evan Tomita

Evan Tomita

Customer & Product Engineer

Led Customer Success at First Resonance supporting 60+ manufacturers. Deloitte M&A and Technology Strategy lead. Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering lead for missile & satellite systems. University of Michigan Engineering alumnus.

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Work with us

Apply your skills to a mission that matters. We're waiting for you.

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Interested in bringing Ironflow AI to your team?

We're happy to speak with you.