President & CEO: Frank J. Zinghini, Jr.
Frank founded Applied Visions with the goal of building a software development company focused on the power of visual applications – where skilled developers, researchers and designers could create cutting-edge software in a supportive environment tailored to their needs. Frank has led the organization’s growth from its basement-office beinnings to the multi-location commercial and government-focused solution provider it is today. His passion for the power of technology and the idea of making the complex simple remains as strong today as it was when he initially created the organization in 1987.
Prior to founding AVI, Frank directed the software development team for the Video Products Division of the Chyron Corporation, an industry-leading maker of computer graphics equipment for television and video production. At Chyron, Frank was responsible for the development and delivery of software for a newly formed Video Products Division that provided low-cost, high-quality versions of the company’s flagship product.
Frank holds a MS in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Additionally he serves on multiple boards, focused on the technology industry on Long Island.
Director, Secure Decisions Division: Anita D’Amico, Ph.D.
Dr. D’Amico is the Director of Secure Decisions, a division of AVI. She is both a human factors psychologist and an information security specialist. Her specialty is cyber defense situational awareness, particularly improving cyber defense decision-making through visualization.
Prior to joining AVI, Dr. D’Amico was the founder and head of Information Warfare at Northrop Grumman, the fourth largest defense contractor in the US. She led a major activity to develop a system for forecasting coordinated cyber attacks on military networks. She also led the Electronic Industries Association study of future Information Warfare tactics to be used in 2010 warfare.
Dr. D’Amico holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Adelphi University, with a focus in Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology. She is a published researcher and a frequent speaker at both industry events and government meetings on cyber security.
Vice President, Engineering: Ken Doris
Ken joined AVI in 1995 as Vice President of Engineering, responsible for the management and successful execution of AVI’s software development activities. He brings thirty years of experience developing and managing large, complex systems built around software and computer technology.
In 1997 Ken combined AVI’s expertise in 3D visualization with the then-emerging field of cyber security to win the first of several government contracts that led to development of our SecureScope product. He currently acts as Principal Investigator on research contracts with the US Army and US Navy, exploring the use of PC gaming technology for battlefield visualization.
Prior to joining AVI, Ken held engineering development and technical management positions at Gould Corporation, Hazeltine Corporation and Northrop-Grumman. He has served as Co-Chairman of two IEEE subcommittees on Network Protocols, holds a US Patent (No. 4,823,127) on radar systems design, and has published numerous technical papers dealing with subjects such as artificial intelligence, computer game technology, command and control, and military network traffic analysis.
Ken received his BS in Electrical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
