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:
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Financial Strategy & Multi-Year Planning
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International Business Development
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Federal Contracting & SBA Certifications
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Strategic Operations & Process Optimization
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Technology Company Investment Frameworks
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Company Certifications:
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Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) - Eligible
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Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
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SAM.gov Registered: UEIZBDVMLWCVU48 | CAGE 154M4
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8(a) Application in Process
Contact: CKellar@kellar.biz | 954-465-1272
Louis D. Kellar
VP Business Development | Principal Consultant
Louis Kellar is co-owner 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 secured Space Force STTR funding and established partnerships with AWS and leading aerospace organizations.
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Federal Business Development (SBIR/STTR, BAAs, Proposals)
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Autonomous AI & Edge Computing Systems
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Space Force Programs & Spacecraft Autonomy
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Satellite Communications & Space Technology
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AI/ML Go-to-Market Strategy
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Revenue Growth & Strategic Partnerships
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AWS Federal & Cloud AI Solutions
Contact: LKellar@kellar.biz | 954-465-1272
Meet the Team
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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:
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Space Systems Design & Engineering
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AI & Neuromorphic Computing for Spacecraft
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Propulsion Systems (Bi-propellant & Advanced)
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Mission Operations & Software Development
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NASA SBIR Principal Investigator
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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 fractional leadership. 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.
Core Areas of Expertise:
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Aerospike Rocket Engine Design & Patents
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Autonomous Spacecraft Systems
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Neuromorphic Computing Applications
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Performance Management & Analytics
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Business Development & Strategic Planning
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Training Systems Development & Implementation