Meet Our Lead AI Engineer

As a business owner, Daren has a proven track record in working with AI innovation since 2016. Daren leads Northern Beaches AI's technical vision, the development of the Lucent Edge sovereign AI platform, and the company's automation practice. As the founder of a successful Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) investigative interviewing solution for law enforcement agencies, he brings deep expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence for strict compliance and investigative environments. Beyond his commercial work, Daren has also developed in-house software at Northern Beaches AI that honours veterans around the world, transforming a lifetime of service into a cinematic keepsake that traces every posting and deployment across the globe - a lasting tribute that veterans and their families can treasure and share.

Daren's passion lies in making enterprise-grade AI accessible to Australian businesses - whether that means a fully sovereign compliance platform for regulated professionals, or intelligent voice and process automation that helps growing businesses operate more efficiently around the clock. He combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of both regulatory needs and practical business operations, along with a belief that technology should also be used to recognise and give back to those who serve.