https://www.a2b-robotics.com/core-services daily 0.75 2020-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596255887276-OCM7LDDF7DRI0C0PX136/Rail%2BBased%2BAutomation.png Core Services RAIL BASED ROBOTICS Transforming how rail is used for the transference of raw goods to and from manufacturing facilities, direct linking distribution hubs, connection of distribution hubs to last-mile delivery, and integration of Artificial Intelligence into rail process control is the newest venture for A to B Robotics. Our multi-patent pending systems will completely transform speed and efficiency of rail globally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596256097383-59D8F7F7BCA2K242JGUC/Underground%2BMine.jpg Core Services UNDERGROUND MINE AUTOMATION A to B Robotics has been providing underground mine automation services since 2015 and is proud to announce its latest innovation, Rapid Retreat. The Rapid Retreat system allows for remote sensing (thermal, infrared, and sonar) via a rail-mounted robotic unit and post-accident recovery of trapped underground miners. All electronics are certified as permissible by MSHA certification standards for underground electric components. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596256139495-HVDD3DKU08WFU8FDDX1U/AI.jpg Core Services ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - CONTROL SYSTEMS Process management and control have been strictly the domain of humans for thousands of years. A to B Robotics is at the forefront of tipping the scale towards the efficient use of Artificial Intelligence that complements and enhances the capabilities of humans. Achieving this balance is an often overlooked psychological necessity required to maximize efficiency of any human/robotic system. https://www.a2b-robotics.com/team daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1602620621686-RTZ7IQBF4SBX4JUCZ1E3/Jeremiah Team - Jeremiah Heaton - President Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1602620395076-NL9XMYLN6ZLM8UZJHTQX/Sawsan Team - Sawsan Gad Sawsan Gad is a Geospatial Data Scientist with nine years of experience in sectors of Development Data, Disaster Risk Management (DRM), and Monitoring and Supervision for Fragile and Post-conflict Countries at the World Bank Group, UNDP, and the Egyptian Ministry of State for Administrative Development. She is also a co-founder of HarassMap.org, an online platform for combatting sexual harassment. Her project was featured in the UNESCO 2020 Best Apps Created by Women for Women. Sawsan holds an M.A. in Demographic and Social Analysis from the University of California, Irvine (2008), and is a current Ph.D. student of Earth Systems and Geoinformation Science at George Mason University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/15fd7e15-348a-4b11-b46a-d903f5313b66/9A359779-F0DB-4348-A21F-7B12531F3D7D.jpeg Team - Samir Patel Samir is our Chief Corporate Strategy Officer and is focused on A2B corporate development both in terms of investment and finance, as well as developing projects. Samir is based in Asia. He started his career as an Aerospace Engineer at NASA. In the technology and projects space he has led large public sector projects in 12 countries, including Saudi Arabia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596240085475-GQX1IXOPCV8GQVY3X9XL/Baker.jpg Team - Dr. James Baker Dr. James Baker earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Vanderbilt in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning in Genetic Algorithms) with a minor in Electrical Engineering, after graduating Magna Cum Laude with honors in research (Astrophysics) from prestigious King University with a triple major in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. As a computer software R&D scientist for Bell Labs during the Cold War, he personally designed custom neural networks to automate tracking and identification of deep-sea “targets of interest”. With that resolved, he was hired by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he designed and lead numerous “proof-of-principle” research projects, applied Machine Learning to automatic sensor understanding for autonomous robotics guidance control systems, and was assigned to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, ITER, project as an software designer. His programming experience spans over 40 years; includes fluency in over 20 languages; has 25+ publications (peer-reviewed articles, journals, book chapters, etc.); given invited presentations to MIT, George Mason, Carnegie Mellon, and various international conferences; and currently serves as a Professor on the Virginia Governor’s Cyber Security Advisory Board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1599609421323-B1CLSHG3IGW2919LGP9B/Mr.+Ford Team - John Y. Ford, IV John Ford’s international exposure began as a contractor with the US State Department in Cairo, Egypt in 1985 and has expanded more than 30 years of military and civilian service on four continents. Through several military and civilian contingency and combat operations, Mr. Ford has established a worldwide network of logistical experts covering ground, air, and seaport operations. From 2007 to 2012 John was assigned with the US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (the command in charge of the wholescale movement of military personnel and equipment both into and out of combat zones). John coordinated the movement and tracking of thousands of containers and heavy military equipment by sea, land, and rail in association with two of the world’s largest commercial carriers. From 2013 to 2015 as a private contractor based in Afghanistan, John utilized the latest SAP management and tracking software to coordinate the redeployment of large Army units as well the movement of hundreds of tons of non-appropriated funded goods supporting Service members in the entire theater. Mr. Ford also brings over 20 years of security and law enforcement experience ensuring the safety and security of both personnel, equipment, and bases within the United States and abroad. https://www.a2b-robotics.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-07-30 https://www.a2b-robotics.com/home daily 1.0 2025-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596241649485-JCR484AT8ZU0JUPBW5VJ/Rail+Tracks.jpeg Home - Rail Based Robotics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596242274567-A76N1VN6IC0RUMSPSP1X/Aro+Ha_0010.jpg Home - Shrinking the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1625697799556-RD7Y1QDC4A22FRQRWWSY/containers Home - Logistics Automation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596242300836-Z4MCJLBZ6VXX54NJVONW/Aro+Ha_0010.jpg Home - Underground Mine Robotics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596240779380-0X20MDGX5LJ7LIAHPZFM/Jeremiah%2Bhigh%2Bres.jpg Home https://www.a2b-robotics.com/about daily 0.75 2020-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1596256846900-C7S9UJYC4D4ABNHTV7KL/A%2Bto%2BB%2BRobotics.jpg About https://www.a2b-robotics.com/advisors daily 0.75 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/8ca3b298-9310-4c44-a673-c751fb352c08/ET_13.jpg Advisors - Eric Topp Eric Topp is a top-performing Global Transportation & Logistics Executive with a documented record of delivering multimillion-dollar revenues, creating solutions and managing large-scale programs across multiple industries. He has 30 years of experience in the Transportation & Logistics space leading Operations, IT Transformations and Sales/Business Development. He worked for the U.S. Army, IBM Consulting, a RTTVP startup in Silicon Valley, APL Lines (Ocean), Bollore Logistics (3PL), Crowley (Jones Act Carrier) and Longbow Advantage (WMS/LMS/TMS) before joining Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the Worldwide Transportation and Logistics Business Development Lead. Eric traveled extensively for his previous roles working/living in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific. He attended the University of Tennessee (B.S., Transportation & Logistics) and the Pennsylvania State University (M.B.A., Supply Chain/Digital Business). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/ccea562f-2f04-4560-8deb-ef079c26a0d8/General.jfif Advisors - Brigadier General Blaine D. Holt (Ret.) Brigadier General Blaine “Blaino” Holt, boasting over 28 years of distinguished service, is a seasoned leader in aerospace, logistics, and strategic planning. Notably, as the U.S. Deputy Military Representative to NATO, he wielded significant influence, shaping U.S. foreign and defense policy while championing military interests within the alliance. His tenure as Director of Logistics for the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) saw him orchestrating vital logistical operations, facilitating the movement of forces, equipment, and supplies throughout the European Theater. His leadership was further underscored by his historic appointment as Chairman of the NATO Multinational Logistics Coordination Center (MLCC), positioning him as one of the Department of Defense’s top logistics authorities. Transitioning from military service, General Holt assumed the role of President at Million Air and American Jet International, where he engineered initiatives to stabilize and expand the company’s footprint, securing $150 million in investments for future growth. Currently, as CEO of Alchemai, he pioneers AI-driven supply chain risk management solutions across defense, commercial, and non-profit sectors while also offering strategic guidance to emerging technology startups through Irascible Strategic Advisors. General Holt’s multifaceted contributions extend to the realm of foreign policy discourse, where he shares his insights as a Military Fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations and a regular commentator on Newsmax, reflecting his enduring commitment to informed dialogue and global engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/121502e4-c635-4685-b9c7-9701f65ce003/Fogg.jpg Advisors - Rodney D. Fogg Rodney is a 35-year veteran of the United States Army, having deployed multiple times to support a variety of operations, including combat, humanitarian, and peacekeeping missions in Iraq, Kuwait, Haiti, and Somalia. Rising to the rank of Major General, he took on leadership roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in his position as the Deputy Chief for Operations (G3) at the Headquarters of the U.S. Army Materiel Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Rodney holds a Bachelor's degree from King University in Bristol, Tennessee, in History, a Master's degree in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. After retiring from the Army, Rodney served as a 2023 Executive Fellow with the Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) and founded a consulting firm that offers strategic planning, supply chain management, and government contracting support. An active member of his community, Rodney serves on the King University Board of Trustees, engages with the local military community, acts as an elder at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, and supports various volunteer efforts. Originally from Castlewood, Virginia, he has returned to his roots in the Appalachian Mountains and now resides in Abingdon, Virginia, with his wife of 36 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/c8565bb2-4a51-4ff7-8507-a07637a95ea9/Harry+Kerames Advisors - Harry Kerames Harry has over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry. He has served on the Dry Ships Board of Directors as the Chairman of the Audit & Nominating Committee since 2009. Previously, he has been the Managing Director of Global Capital Finance, where he was responsible for the firm's shipping practice. Prior to joining Global Capital Finance in 2006, he was the Chief Marketing Officer at Charles R. Weber Company Inc., where he brokered the freight derivative business, and co-founded Azimuth Fund Management, a freight derivatives hedge fund. Harry has also held various directorships, senior-level marketing positions, and consultative roles with Illinois Central Railroad, Genstar Corporation, Motive Power Industries, Hub Group Distribution Services, ITEL Rail Corporation, IBM, and was a director at OceanFreight Inc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1607041202005-E2EU2PLIWYKF9JBVU5U0/Rod+pic Advisors - Rodrigue Saab Rodrigue is a serial entrepreneur, engineer at heart, business visionary, technological innovator and global sales & marketing authority. He is founder and CEO of US based, hi-tech company, SAAB RDS Inc., together with additional trailblazing entrepreneurial developments in technology commercialization, digital transformations and emerging technologies. Rodrigue is passionate about creating transformative opportunities and innovative hi-tech companies with social impact. He believes in people that dare to think big and are willing to invest time and effort in order to succeed. Rodrigue is a former regional leader at National Instruments, a pioneer in the technology sector; and brings extensive experience in international business development, technology landscape and global ecosystem, leadership, sales & marketing strategies, and in building high performance teams. In his early career, Rodrigue founded an advanced CNC machine building firm and built medical research machines, tool machining, and quilting machines. In addition to his business career, Rodrigue is actively involved in numerous philanthropic and public organizations, initiatives in the areas of social and economic development, education, and entrepreneurship. Rodrigue holds a Senior Executive Leadership from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Engineering (AI and industrial controls) from University of Technology of Compiègne, and Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from the Lebanese University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1599608255303-3IR40UOUK55Z0ODFNPPP/nie-yu Advisors - Yu (Marco) Nie Marco is interested in research to better understand and predict the behavior of transportation networks, and to formulate new design and control strategies to improve mobility, reliability and sustainability of these systems. Unlike other networks such as communication and social networks, the behavior of a transportation network depends on the interactions between human activities (travel choice and driving behavior), physical characteristics of the infrastructure and network topology. As a result, his analyses of transportation systems take an interdisciplinary approach that draws on tools from optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics. Ph.D. Civil Engineering: Transportation University of California, Davis, CA M.S. Civil Engineering: Transportation National University of Singapore, Singapore B.S. Civil Engineering (cum laude) Tsinghua University, Beijing, China https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1599608216599-VMTJI7WHAAHCXPGKLVR3/Godwin Advisors - Derek B. Godwin Mr. Godwin is the President of Railroad Consultants, PLLC and is responsible for management of day to day operations, engineering calculations, specifications and plan development. He utilizes a "hands-on" approach and coordinates with field inspectors and owners daily to insure their needs are being met. M.S. Civil Engineering: Tennessee Technology University, Cookeville, Tennessee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/efa23de8-8c1a-4225-a97b-9af82dd0d2c7/Mohammad+S.+Bajba.PNG Advisors - Mohammad S. Bajba Mohammad is a passionate Business leader with over 20 Years of experience in development and implementation of mega projects with current focus on energy and technology projects. First class communication skills and a long track record of successful management. Mohammad is the founder and managing director of RIWAQ Industrial Development Company, Director of EV Metals (UK) and board member of Dimeglobal company & Emcan engineering-consultant company. He played an instrumental role in execution of mega projects both with Sabic & Ma’aden in Saudi Arabia. Mohammad has a special interest in the business culture dimension with a successful case to implement the “Institute Innovative Culture in a petrochemical organization ” program serving 600 employees case. He is a certified facilitator for leadership programs. Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Electrical Engineering from “King Fahad University for Petroleum and Mining”. MBA in Business Management from “Hull University - UK”. https://www.a2b-robotics.com/board daily 0.75 2025-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/1602620621686-RTZ7IQBF4SBX4JUCZ1E3/Jeremiah Board - Jeremiah Heaton - President Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/d8eb8e60-d11b-4071-9fa9-c41a98030b69/Sawsan+G.png Board - Sawsan Gad Sawsan Gad is a Geospatial Data Scientist with nine years of experience in sectors of Development Data, Disaster Risk Management (DRM), and Monitoring and Supervision for Fragile and Post-conflict Countries at the World Bank Group, UNDP, and the Egyptian Ministry of State for Administrative Development. She is also a co-founder of HarassMap.org, an online platform for combatting sexual harassment. Her project was featured in the UNESCO 2020 Best Apps Created by Women for Women. Sawsan holds an M.A. in Demographic and Social Analysis from the University of California, Irvine (2008), and is a current Ph.D. student of Earth Systems and Geoinformation Science at George Mason University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/c9f8c72e-e476-42aa-85b2-7ce2f106df24/Pooja.jpg Board - Pooja Chawla Pooja is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and strategist with 18 years of experience spanning private wealth management, logistics, and private investments. She began her career advising high-net-worth families, individuals, and institutions on investment strategy, risk management, and multigenerational wealth planning. Her ability to build trust and navigate complex financial landscapes established her as a valued advisor in the industry. Driven by entrepreneurship, Pooja founded and operated a successful trucking company for over seven years, gaining deep expertise in logistics, operations, and supply chain management. This venture reinforced her conviction in resilience, innovation, and hands-on leadership. Today, she focuses on private investments across logistics, technology, healthcare, wellness, and lifestyle sectors, while advising founders on strategy, growth, and business development. She is especially committed to empowering women and underrepresented entrepreneurs, amplifying diverse voices, and aligning profit with purpose to foster sustainable and inclusive growth. Pooja contributes to thought leadership at industry events, including the Opal Group Family Office & Private Wealth Legacy Summits, Markets Group, Punjabi Chamber of Commerce, and the Indian American Women Entrepreneurs Association. She often speaks on generational wealth transfer, diverse perspectives in investing, and the evolving role of women and next-generation leaders in global capital markets. Known for connecting people, ideas, and capital, Pooja remains dedicated to building bridges between innovation and impact—redefining success at the intersection of business and humanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f24a9ed10a0d7350fbe0bc9/0ea742b3-c27f-4a1c-b9d1-2cabaec21b43/DS3_0847_SueSpradley.jpeg Board - Sue Spradley Ms. Spradley has served as a partner in TAP Growth Group, a senior executive consulting firm, since April 1, 2023. From January 2018 to September 2022, Ms. Spradley was the Chief Executive Officer of Motion Intelligence, a privately held software-as-a-service company. She was principal of Spradley Consulting LLC, a consulting firm that she founded, from February 2017 until January 2020, and a partner in TAP Growth Group, from August 2017 to June 2019. From January 2013 until January 2017, she served in various roles at Viavi Solutions Inc. (formerly JDS Uniphase), most recently as Executive Vice President and General Manager–Network and Service Enablement. Prior to joining Viavi Solutions Inc., Ms. Spradley served as executive director at US-Ignite from April 2011 to December 2012. Prior to that, Ms. Spradley was President of the North America region at Nokia Siemens Networks from 2007 to 2011, responsible for regional profit and loss, sales and service. From 1997 to 2005, she held executive positions at Nortel Networks Corporation. Ms. Spradley is a board member of the nonprofit organization Catalyst Campus, focused on advancing start up technology for the U.S. Government. Ms. Spradley has a CERT certificate in Cybersecurity through NACD and a certificate in AI Ethics & Board Oversight from Diligent.