Aptima

We’re proud to share that Aptima Founder, Daniel Serfaty, was recently featured in Authority Magazine’s “Meet the Disruptors” series, highlighting leaders who are redefining their industries through innovation and impact. In the interview, Daniel reflects on the principles that have shaped Aptima’s approach from the beginning, from engineering systems around human strengths (not limitations) to advancing the future of human-AI teaming. His insights reinforce a core belief at Aptima: meaningful disruption isn’t about replacing people, but about designing systems where humans and technology perform better together. From embracing constructive disagreement to focusing on problems that truly matter, Daniel outlines five key ideas for driving lasting change in complex, high-stakes environments. As we continue advancing human performance in mission-critical settings, we’re inspired by leadership that challenges assumptions and builds what’s next. Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gadRJiKD #FutureOfWork #DefenseTech #HumanPerformance #AptimaInc 

We’re proud to see this perspective shared by our Chief of AI, Svitlana Volkova, PhD at #PhoenixChallenge2026. The future of information operations isn’t reactive—it’s predictive, testable, and grounded in simulation. At Aptima, we’re building the infrastructure to move from observation to action: human digital twins, fine-grained cognitive assessment, and agentic AI that helps decision-makers stay ahead of emerging threats. Grateful to be part of this critical conversation on the evolving cognitive battlefield.

Aptima’s Chief of AI, Svitlana Volkova, PhD, is featured in Military.com, sharing insights on the evolving landscape of cognitive warfare. Her work focuses on modeling human behavior at scale, from individuals to entire populations, using advanced AI systems that go beyond traditional approaches. As highlighted in the article, this includes: • Human digital twins • Large-scale social simulations • Autonomous agents that adapt and interact These capabilities are shaping how organizations understand influence, decision-making, and complex human systems. We’re proud to see Svitlana’s work recognized as part of this broader conversation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g72zzxvz #ArtificialIntelligence #AptimaInc #CognitiveWarfare #Innovation

Innovation in robotics isn’t just about movement, it’s about adaptability when things don’t go as planned. Aptima has been selected as a finalist in the Army PIT xTechHumanoid competition, advancing an adaptive locomotion autonomy core designed to help humanoid robots recover from slips, obstacles, and complex terrain without human intervention. As Aptima Research Engineer Jordan Coker explains, the goal is to enable robots to recognize the unexpected and respond in real time, strengthening human–machine teaming in high-risk, mission-critical environments. Read more in our feature on Military.com: https://lnkd.in/gjPJdH4t #Robotics #AI #DefenseTech #MilitaryInnovation #AptimaInc

Kudos to Laura Cassani for organizing and chairing the SynRDinBAS workshop at WACV 2026, and to the broader community contributing to this critical work. As synthetic content continues to evolve, collaboration like this is essential to developing solutions we can trust. We’re grateful to be part of a community pushing this work forward. 👏 #WACV #AIResearch #SyntheticMedia #AptimaInc

The future of training is adaptive, integrated, and AI-enabled. At the National Defense Industrial Association - (NDIA) Human Systems Conference, Aptima’s Enzo Paradiso will present a systems approach to integrating AI into personalized training and assessment across DoD learning environments. His session explores how aligning curriculum development, scenario generation, adaptive delivery, and assessment can create more effective proficiency-based training. 📅 March 17 | 2:30–2:50 PM 📍 Van Metre Hall If you’re attending, be sure to add this session to your schedule. #DoD #NationalSecurity #DefenseTech #HumanSystems #NDIA

Human-AI collaboration is not about choosing one over the other. At Aptima, it’s about recognizing that humans and AI excel at different things and designing systems where they work together. When paired thoughtfully, human judgment and AI capabilities can outperform either working alone, especially in complex, data-rich environments. Watch this video to see what our Director of Intelligence Performance Analytics, Robert McCormack thinks of what “human AI” means to Aptima. #HumanAI #AIandHumans #DefenseAnalytics #AIwithPurpose #AptimaInc

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Jean Macmillan, Aptima’s former Board Member and Founding Chief Scientist. Jean joined Aptima’s founding Board of Directors in 1997 and served as our most senior scientist until her partial retirement in 2013, continuing on the Board through 2025. For nearly three decades, her insight, leadership, and mentorship helped shape both our company and the broader field of human performance science. A highly respected researcher in human performance measurement and team training, Jean’s work advanced the integration of emerging technologies with deep understanding of human behavior and cognition. Just as meaningful as her scientific contributions was the role she played as a mentor and guide to so many within Aptima and beyond. ���We are heartbroken by Jean’s passing,” said Aptima co-founders Meg Clancy and Daniel Serfaty. “Her impact on our company culture, its employees, her field of expertise, and her loving friendship will be felt for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.” Her legacy will continue through the people she inspired and the innovations her work made possible.

Aptima is honored to be selected for panel participation at Phoenix Challenge 2026, hosted by the United States Department of War and the Office of Information Operations Policy. On March 24th, our Chief of AI, Dr. Svitlana Volkova, will represent Aptima on the panel: “Determining Acceptable Risk for IO” She’ll join experts from Arizona State University, the American Foreign Policy Council, and CACI International Inc to explore one of the most pressing questions in today’s Information Operations landscape: how organizations define, assess, and manage risk in complex information environments. We’re proud to contribute to this important dialogue and to help advance rigorous, evidence-based approaches to Information Operations. If you’re attending Phoenix Challenge, we look forward to connecting. #AI #NationalSecurity #RiskManagement #AptimaInc

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