John Burkey

John Burkey is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader with significant experience in generative AI and software architecture. As Founder and CEO of Stealth Startup since May 2024 and Brighten.ai since May 2016, John has been instrumental in developing AI platforms and tools that blend artificial intelligence with human intelligence. Prior roles include Chief Architect at Microsoft, where John facilitated the integration of Office for Apple platforms, and contributions to NASA in software architecture focused on geo-visualization. In addition to technical pursuits, John has been active in music and political organization, reflecting a diverse range of interests and community engagement.