VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – June 2 , 2026 – Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI), a leader in reliability engineering, sustainment solutions, and mission-critical software systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Proto to its Board of Directors.
With more than four decades of experience founding, scaling, and advising technology companies, Proto brings extensive expertise in entrepreneurship, strategic growth, corporate governance, and technology innovation to ASI as the company continues its expansion across defense, government, and commercial markets.
ASI Chairman John Kobelski welcomed the appointment stating, “Following our military service, John Henson and I co-founded ASI with a vision of building a technology company focused on reliability, readiness, and sustainment. Joe has been a trusted advisor to our organization bringing his strategic insight. As defense priorities evolve and technological innovation accelerates across the globe, we are delighted to welcome Joe to ASI’s Board of Directors.”
Proto commented, “ASI is an established success story. As global defense spending reached multi-trillion dollars in 2025 ASI is well positioned to accelerate our growth as nations invest in advanced digital capabilities, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, and integrated mission systems. ASI is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and operational readiness, helping organizations transform data into actionable insights that improve performance, reliability, and mission outcomes. As the proud son of a Korean War Veteran, I am especially honored to join the Board and look forward to supporting the company’s continued development and innovation.”
ASI Chief Executive Officer John Henson added, “Over the past two decades, ASI has grown into a company of more than 500 dedicated professionals serving government and commercial customers worldwide. As we continue expanding our software, analytics, and sustainment capabilities, Joe’s experience building successful technology businesses and guiding high-growth companies will be an important asset. His perspective will help us capitalize on emerging opportunities while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
As governments and defense organizations increase investment in next-generation technologies including artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, digital engineering, and advanced sustainment solutions, ASI remains focused on bridging innovation with mission readiness and operational excellence.
About Joe Proto
Joe Proto’s career spans over 40 years at the intersection of financial technology, enterprise software, strategic investment, and corporate governance. Throughout he has founded, led, and advised multiple technology companies from startup through successful acquisition, establishing a reputation as a builder of enduring, market-leading businesses.
From 2022-2025 Proto served on Google Cloud’s Executive Advisory Board. His entrepreneurial ventures include Transactis, a leading digital billing and payments platform acquired by Mastercard in 2019 after scaling to serve many of the largest financial institutions in the United States. Earlier in his career, he founded REMITCO, which served over 100 of the top 500 corporations in the U.S. and was acquired by First Data. His first company that he co-founded, Financial Telesis, was subsequently acquired by what is now Wells Fargo. Proto also served as Chairman of DadeSystems, a B2B receivables automation company acquired by Versapay, a Great Hill company.
In 2002, he co-founded Windham Capital Partners, making innovative investments in life sciences and health care technologies. Today, Proto serves as Board Director and Strategic Advisor to a number of emerging technology companies, helping management teams accelerate growth, strengthen governance, and execute successful market strategies. He is also a frequent speaker on artificial intelligence, fintech innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship.
About Andromeda Systems Incorporated
Andromeda Systems Incorporated (ASI) provides advanced reliability engineering, sustainment, logistics, software, and analytics solutions that help government and commercial organizations improve readiness, optimize performance, and reduce lifecycle costs. ASI serves customers across defense, aerospace, maritime, and industrial sectors through innovative technologies and mission-focused expertise.