Andrew (Devon) Stephenson

Andrew "Devon" Stephenson is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, and a father who leads with a mission-first heart. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Zera TechBridge, he leverages 18 years of specialized experience to bridge the gap between traditional tradecraft and emerging technology. His company provides high-level technical talent and workforce management in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, with a heavy operational focus on platforms like Palantir Foundry and Maven Smart Systems. Devon currently serves as a Data Engineer for the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) AI/ML Branch and a strategic technical integrator at U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). In these roles, he modernizes how large organizations manage complex data to ensure mission readiness and situational awareness. His professional journey includes 18 years of service in the Army National Guard across Michigan, Arkansas, and Georgia, and now the United States Air Force Reserve. With over a decade of support in Afghanistan, Devon has been recognized for excellence by NATO Special Operations and the Asymmetric Warfare Group. He holds a Master of Science from Nova Southeastern University. By combining technical authority with a commitment to integrity, he is dedicated to Enriching the next generation of technical leaders in the national security sector. Dual Use + Defense Tech, Entrepreneurship + Scaling, Florida Innovation, Quantum, National Security, Space Tech, AI, Deep Tech