Hi, I'm Rob Waters - Co-Founder, CTO at Kanawai AI
I am driven by the challenge of solving impossible problems through resilient AI architecture. I thrive in high-stakes environments where security meets scale, helping teams bridge technical gaps to deliver value.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Engineered secure AI and infrastructure at Google for six years, serving public sector and defense clients.
Currently leads the development of an enterprise operating system designed to automate complex legal sector workflows.
Provides expertise in cybersecurity, AI architecture, and sales strategy to founders and graduate students.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Systems Engineering
Built deep expertise in network architecture and systems security while working with federal defense contractors.
✦ Systems Security
✦ Network Engineering
Big Tech Innovation
Scaled complex AI infrastructures and transitioned into leadership roles managing public sector growth at Google.
✦ AI/ML
✦ Sales Management
Entrepreneurial Venture
Co-founding a high-growth startup to revolutionize AI automation within the legal industry.
✦ CTO
✦ Founder
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of Secure Intelligence
Designing resilient AI infrastructure for high-stakes environments
✦ Engineering secure AI solutions across diverse hardware ecosystems
✦ Integrating cybersecurity standards into scalable Generative AI architecture
✦ Deploying robust technical foundations for edge-compute applications
Strategic Market Catalyst
Bridging technical innovation with public sector procurement requirements
✦ Scaling technical solutions for DOD and National Security partners
✦ Leading complex sales pipelines for transformative AI and analytics
✦ Aligning advanced product capabilities with specific regulatory needs
Academia & Growth Mentor
Fostering the next generation of business analytics talent
✦ Guiding USC Marshall graduate students in business analytics applications
✦ Demystifying AI/ML trends through large-scale technical knowledge sessions
✦ Advancing strategic curricula as an active Board Member
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships to scale AI applications in new enterprise sectors.
✦ Connecting with fellow founders navigating the complexities of legal-tech innovation.
✦ Identifying opportunities to contribute advisory expertise to high-potential AI ventures.
I can help with
✦ Advising on cybersecurity compliance for Generative AI implementations.
✦ Mentoring early-stage technical founders on scaling products for the public sector.
✦ Sharing tactical frameworks for bridging technical delivery with enterprise sales.
I would love your help on
✦ Navigating growth-stage operational challenges within the legal-tech landscape.
✦ Connecting with industry veterans experienced in scaling AI-driven B2B SaaS.
✦ Learning best practices for board governance in rapidly evolving startup environments.