ThisWay Global: Pioneering AI Enterprise Solutions
ThisWay Global builds sovereign AI infrastructure for enterprises, governments, and research institutions. From GPU orchestration to workforce development.
2015
FOUNDED
500+
CLIENTS
Austin, TX
HEADQUARTERS
Innovation Through Technology
At ThisWay Global, we're revolutionizing how businesses leverage AI technology. Founded by Cambridge graduate Angela Hood, we combine deep expertise in AI, HR technology, and high-performance computing.
Since our inception, we've been dedicated to developing solutions that address critical business challenges. Our suite of products, Amalgamy.ai, Sovereign Blueprint, and Workforce Development, represents our commitment to innovation and practical application of advanced technology.
Our Core Values
We believe in the transformative power of AI technology when applied thoughtfully and purposefully.
Innovation
Pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and enterprise technology solutions.
Excellence
Delivering high-quality, reliable solutions that drive real business value.
Accessibility
Making advanced technology solutions accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Impact
Creating meaningful change through practical application of cutting-edge technology.
Leadership in AI and Enterprise Technology
Our team combines expertise in AI, HR technology, and enterprise solutions.
Stephan Fabel
Chief Executive Officer
Stephan Fabel
Stephan Fabel is the Chief Executive Officer of ThisWay Global, a Google-accelerated, VC-backed leader in AI-powered high-performance cloud computing. With more than 30 years in the technology industry and a distinguished background in computer engineering, robotics, and cloud AI infrastructure, Stephan brings significant executive experience to driving product strategy, organizational growth, and large-scale digital transformation for global enterprises. Before joining ThisWay Global, Stephan held senior leadership roles at NVIDIA and other leading Silicon Valley technology companies, where he led cross-functional teams at the forefront of artificial intelligence, open-source cloud computing, and enterprise platform development. Originally from Germany, Stephan's career has spanned both Europe and the United States since 1998, integrating deep technical expertise with a passion for driving innovation.
Angela Hood
Founder & Executive Chairwoman
Angela Hood
Angela Hood is the founder and CEO of ThisWay Global, an award-winning AI and high-performance computing (HPC) technology company revolutionizing industries with innovative solutions and seamless AI adoption strategies. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University's College of Architecture (Construction Sciences), Angela has been recognized as a Texas A&M Outstanding Alumni for her global contributions to innovation.
Her groundbreaking work in AI has earned her a place on Forbes' 50 Over 50, as well as Inc. Magazine's Most Innovative Founders in 2024, among numerous accolades from technical and scientific publications worldwide.
Under her leadership, ThisWay Global was selected for the prestigious Google Accelerator program in 2021, building on R&D incubated at the University of Cambridge's ideaSpace from 2012-2016.
Initially focused on talent selection technology, ThisWay Global now serves hundreds of organizations and leads in providing advanced AI and HPC solutions through strategic partnerships with NVIDIA, Amazon Web Services, TD Synnex, Microsoft and IBM.
Alex Shmelev
CInO and CTO (Chief Innovation and Technology Officer)
Alex Shmelev
Alex Shmelev, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at ThisWay Global, where he leads the development of AI, machine learning, and data integration technologies to enhance unbiased job and candidate matching solutions. Since joining ThisWay in 2017, he has advanced AI and NLP innovations, launched AI4JOBS and Sully's Sandbox (LLM adoption), and integrated ThisWay's technology into IBM's watsonx core AI platform. Prior to joining ThisWay, Alex served as Chief Enterprise Architect at NerdWallet, designing AI-driven personalization systems, and at CORT/Berkshire Hathaway, developing serverless IoT solutions. His career includes impactful projects for global leaders like KPMG, Disney, and MobiTV, where he built distributed analytics and real-time messaging platforms. As VP of Pharmacy Systems at Drugstore.com, he developed the infrastructure for the first nationwide online pharmacy. With over 40 years of experience, Alex holds multiple patents in secure data transmission, big data analytics, and customer experience optimization, earning prestigious awards such as SHRM's Innovative Technology Award and the Smithsonian Software Technology Award.
Justin Hood
Chief Operating Officer
Justin Hood
Justin Hood, Chief Operating Officer for ThisWay Global, is a seasoned operations professional with a diverse, global business acumen encompassing military, construction, and corporate leadership roles. After earning his B.S. in Construction Science from Texas A&M University, he accepted a commission in the US Marine Corps. He served as an F/A-18 fighter pilot and managed aircraft, material, and personnel, culminating in his being selected as Executive Officer of his fighter squadron and achieving the rank of Lt Colonel.
Following his active duty, he continued his service in the USMC Reserve while also pursuing a career in land development as Vice President of Operations.
He later transitioned back to the defense sector, managing US Air Force combat training operations in Europe (UK, Germany, Italy) and providing subject matter expertise for the Marine Corps and Navy.
Since 2016, he has leveraged his extensive operational experience to oversee Legal, Compliance, HR, and Finance at ThisWay.
His having held top secret security clearance with the US Department of Defense provides ThisWay Global with strong positioning in governmental discussions and will provide extraordinary advantages when negotiating public sector deals across the globe.
Christian Kennedy
Distinguished AI/HPC Architect
Christian Kennedy
Chris Kennedy, Distinguished AI/HPC Architect for ThisWay Global, is a seasoned technology leader with over four decades of experience architecting and implementing advanced software systems across industries including machine intelligence, FinTech, agriculture, energy/utilities, and biotech. His leadership roles range from Vice President of Engineering to Chief Technology Officer, specializing in high-performance computing, distributed systems, secure architectures, and machine intelligence.
Currently serving as Distinguished AI/HPC Architect at ThisWay Global, Chris oversees the integration of AI technologies with a strong emphasis on ethical and responsible use. Known for his expertise in trusted systems and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and ISO standards, he has driven business process reengineering in both startups and large enterprises.
Chris's pioneering work includes developing the first distributed operating system to undergo B2-level evaluation, the first relational database evaluated at the B1 level, leveraging AI for image analysis, and advancing eventual consistency and agent-based systems.
A passionate mentor and hands-on leader, Chris is committed to fostering high-performance virtual teams and delivering innovative, secure, sustainable solutions, while prioritizing scalability.
Lionel Branscomb
Director of ADCAP
Lionel Branscomb
Lionel Branscomb leads the AI Data Center Acceleration Platform (ADCAP) at ThisWay Global, driving strategy and execution for accelerated AI and data center infrastructure deployment.
Craig Peters
VP of Product
Craig Peters
Craig Peters is a passionate Chief Product Officer at ThisWay Global who is energized by finding and building connections in technology. With extensive experience in cloud computing, open source software, and product development, Craig specializes in bringing innovative solutions to market. His expertise in product management and technology strategy helps drive Amalgamy.ai's product vision and market success. Craig's ability to bridge technical capabilities with customer needs makes him a valuable leader in shaping the future of AI/HPC orchestration.