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Charles Howard

Co-Founder and CTO

Charles Q. Howard is a Full-Stack Developer and AI innovator, serving as CTO and Co-founder of Ginkgo-AI. He specializes in Retrieval- Augmented Generation (RAG) AI, secure data pipelines, and DevOps. Previously, he managed vendor relations and operations at Virginia ABC and led business strategy at Boudreaux’s. He holds a BA in English from Virginia Tech and IT certifications in cybersecurity and networking. With expertise in AI-driven solutions and IT operations, Charles bridges technology and business strategy to drive efficiency and innovation.

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Jim Patterson
Jim Patterson

Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Verbeck

Managing Partner, Trident Advisors

George Geno

Principle Consultant, AWS

Elizabeth Bacon

CIO | Partner, Fortium Partners

about us

At Ginkgo Development Corporation, our vision is to revolutionize the way people interact with knowledge by harnessing the power of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Artificial Intelligence.
Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number: 117736748

Contact us

  • Address:
     4210 Electric Road, Suite 1149 Roanoke, VA 24018

  • Bus:
     540-346-3469

  • Fax:
     540-340-6587

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