Kurt Izak M. Cabanilla— the founder and CTO of Ixean— is a distinguished mathematician with extensive expertise in AI and applied mathematics. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in applied economics, magna cum laude, at De La Salle University under full scholarship. He also holds master’s degrees in quantitative economics from the same university and applied mathematics from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Mathematics at the prestigious Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) as a salaried scholar, specializing in AI and Machine Learning – further solidifying his standing at a globally renowned institution in the field.

As the co-founder and CTO of Amica AI, Izak spearheaded the development of a proprietary large language model for Haven Chat emotional support chatbot, showcasing his ability to bridge cutting-edge AI research with practical, user-friendly applications.

At Ixean, Izak spearheads the development of the company’s flagship products: Vulture and Owl, which exemplify Ixean’s vision for AI-powered solutions that enhance autonomy, resilience, and efficiency in tactical operations.

With a proven track record of designing proprietary AI systems and seamlessly integrating them into market-ready products, Izak brings unparalleled technical expertise to Ixean, driving innovation and ensuring the company’s position at the forefront of AI-powered technologies.