BrashTech was founded in New Zealand by Brian Peace, Jim Mooney, Ashley Schroder and James Kutia who previously built and sold a highly successful software startup. BrashTech has developed a unique high precision infrastructure inspection solution based on their proprietary fusion technology that integrates the data streams of Continentals 3D Flash LIDAR™ with high resolution 3D Global Shutter™ cameras. This data capture platform is the most powerful drone based multi sensor fusion system in the world enabling users to generate extremely accurate 3D color models in real time. This will revolutionize the way that large infrastructure owners will maximize the value of their asset.
BRIAN PEACE
CEO
Brian Peace graduated with a BSc in Computer Science and MPhil in Management Science & Information Systems from Auckland University.
He founded Peace Software in 1984 which became a world leader in software for deregulating energy Utilities employing 500 staff in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. In July 2006, Peace Software was sold to NASDAQ-listed global entity First Data.
Previous to running Peace Software, Brian worked as a lecturer in Information Systems at Auckland University, and as a consultant on system acquisition and implementation. He was named Ernst and Young Technology Entrepreneur of the Year in 1999, and New Zealand Technology Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002.
Brian received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Auckland University in 2001.
JIM MOONEY
CTO
Jim Mooney graduated from Auckland University with a BSc in Computer Science, and MCom in Management Science and Information Systems.
He was member of the founding team and head of R&D at Peace Software for 22 years, building both new technologies and shaping the growth of primary product offerings.
He was responsible for the World’s First Web self-service for utility companies in 1995, years ahead of competing utility systems and ahead of most other customer service industries.
CRAIG WIPPERMAN
COO
Craig Wipperman graduated from the University of Alabama with Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration.
He has over 30 years of experience in various roles and industries ranging from program management, engineering and reliability in the aerospace industry to roles in sales and marketing in the semiconductor industry.
His career includes 17 years in various leadership positions in tower operations and engineering at a major telecom infrastructure and services provider. He played a key role in his company's evolution and growth and was a major contributor toward its $60B market value.
Throughout his career he has established a record of success and expertise in leading change at the highest levels of global business. He excels at building and leading high performance operations teams; improving people, processes, and systems; and instilling a world-class organizational focus on quality and continuous improvement.