Team | Kellar AI Systems "KAIS"

Leadership

Building Autonomous Intelligence for Mission-Critical Operations

Kellar AI Systems (KAIS™) is led by CEO Carolina Kellar and VP Business Development Louis Kellar, combining Fortune 500 financial strategy with 20+ years of aerospace and AI systems expertise. Together, they lead the development and deployment of autonomous edge AI for spacecraft, federal operations, and commercial applications where connectivity fails.

Carolina Kellar

CEO & Managing Member, Kellar LLC

Carolina Kellar is CEO and majority owner of Kellar LLC, a woman-owned, minority-owned small business registered in SAM.gov and eligible for SBA certification programs. As a Latina business leader, Carolina qualifies the company for federal procurement set-asides and corporate supplier diversity programs, overseeing both Kellar Consultants and Kellar AI Systems (KAIS™) divisions.

Drawing on her Fortune 500 experience with Samsung and Electrolux, Carolina brings proven financial strategy expertise to technology companies navigating growth and international expansion. She develops robust multi-year financial frameworks that support investment decisions, accelerate performance, and drive sustainable growth—particularly for companies where traditional metrics fall short of capturing innovation value.

Carolina's leadership ensures both divisions maintain operational excellence while leveraging certified small business advantages for federal and commercial opportunities.

Core Expertise:

Financial Strategy & Multi-Year Planning
International Business Development
Federal Contracting & SBA Certifications
Strategic Operations & Process Optimization
Technology Company Investment Frameworks

Company Certifications:

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) - Eligible
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
SAM.gov Registered: UEIZBDVMLWCVU48 | CAGE 154M4
8(a) Application in Process

Contact: info@kellar.biz

Louis D. Kellar

Co-Founder & SVP Business Development

Louis Kellar is co-founder of Kellar LLC and leads business development for Kellar Consultants and Kellar AI Systems (KAIS™). With over 20 years of aerospace and technology expertise, he helps companies bridge government and commercial markets, delivering 40%+ year-over-year growth and 300% ROI across defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

At Kellar Consultants, Louis guides satellite, space, and AI technology companies through market expansion—whether transitioning from government to commercial or positioning commercial firms for federal success.

At Kellar AI Systems (KAIS™), Louis leads development of autonomous edge AI systems for spacecraft, federal tactical operations, and commercial applications where connectivity fails. Under his leadership, KAIS has advanced Space Force STTR proposals with independent validation, architected solutions for AWS GovCloud deployment, and established relationships with leading aerospace organizations.

Core Expertise:

Federal Business Development (SBIR/STTR, BAAs, Proposals)
Autonomous AI & Edge Computing Systems
Space Force Programs & Spacecraft Autonomy
Satellite Communications & Space Technology
AI/ML Go-to-Market Strategy
Revenue Growth & Strategic Partnerships
AWS Federal & Cloud AI Solutions

Contact: info@kellar.biz

Meet the Team

KELLAR AI SYSTEMS brings together aerospace engineers, AI researchers, and systems architects with decades of experience in spacecraft autonomy and mission-critical operations.

Donald W. Platt, Ph.D.

Spaceport Center Director | Space Systems Expert | AI & Neuromorphic Systems

Donald Platt is a leading space systems authority who helps technology companies transform complex aerospace innovations into scalable commercial ventures through advanced AI-enabled solutions and comprehensive systems engineering. With expertise spanning spacecraft design, propulsion systems, and neuromorphic computing, Donald has successfully delivered NASA SBIR programs and led spaceflight missions from concept through operation.

He directs Florida Institute of Technology's Spaceport Center while founding Micro Aerospace Solutions, where he has designed, developed, and flown science payloads for cubesats and ISS experiments. His pioneering work in AI and neuromorphic systems for satellite control represents the cutting edge of autonomous spacecraft technology.

Core Areas of Expertise:

Space Systems Design & Engineering
AI & Neuromorphic Computing for Spacecraft
Propulsion Systems (Bi-propellant & Advanced)
Mission Operations & Software Development
NASA SBIR Principal Investigator
CubeSat & ISS Experiment Developmen

Lee Wooldridge, M.S.E.

CEO/CFO Tensor Innovation Partners | Aerospace Systems Engineer | Performance Solutions Expert

Lee Wooldridge is a seasoned aerospace executive and industrial engineer who helps technology companies accelerate revenue growth by transforming innovative concepts into high-performing operational systems through proven methodology and systems engineering excellence. With deep expertise in aerospike propulsion, autonomous spacecraft, and neuromorphic systems, Lee has delivered winning NASA SBIR contracts and patented breakthrough rocket engine technologies.

Drawing on over 30 years of experience across space, defense, and technology sectors, he specializes in rocket systems design, mission planning, and business development while providing performance solutions through multidisciplinary approaches that encompass human factors, operations research, and advanced analytics for complex technical challenges.