Kristian Gaylord

Kristian Gaylord is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of a Y Combinator-backed startup, where he is currently building artificial intelligence technology for air traffic control. Previously, he served as a Computer Vision Engineer at Pilot AI, a startup that was subsequently acquired, focusing on embedded computer vision systems for satellites. His earlier professional experience includes specialized technical roles as an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Vanguard and a Data Engineer at a private aviation firm. Gaylord holds academic degrees in Statistics and Computer Science from Columbia University and is a certified Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot. He also previously founded The Kyrium Group and co-founded Dynalect Analytics, developing deep expertise in high-frequency trading using Rust and advanced data analytics. His current professional focus centers on leveraging machine learning and embedded systems to modernize aerospace infrastructure and aviation safety.