Our Team
Our associates are our greatest asset. We value a high-quality working environment where creativity thrives. We encourage teamwork and reward individuality within a cohesive team.
Manuel Miranda is a visionary technology leader with over 40 years of experience driving business growth, innovation, and customer success in federal IT. As Chief AI & Growth Officer at A P Ventures (APV), he leads the company’s artificial intelligence strategy, accelerating innovation and scaling AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable impact across government missions. By showcasing the art of the possible in AI, he delivers real-world solutions that drive meaningful, measurable gains for the customer.
At the forefront of AI advancement, Manuel spearheads initiatives within APV’s Emerging Technology Lab (ETL), transforming concepts into operational capabilities. He has led the successful integration of multiple AI use cases into mission delivery and is widely recognized for his ability to align cutting-edge technologies with real-world federal challenges.
A standout achievement includes co-developing the AI-driven AR Incident Commander/AI Mentor platform with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)—a pioneering training solution that earned both the 2025 ACT-IAC Innovation Champion Award and the 2025 FORUM Innovation Award for its transformative approach to emergency response preparedness.
Prior to APV, Manuel served as President of a cybersecurity firm and as COO of InfoZen, where he led the company’s growth from 50 to 700+ employees, establishing it as a major player in the Full and Open federal market.
Manuel holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and completed post-graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at George Washington University. He is known for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and unmatched ability to bridge emerging tech with mission-driven results.
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