Kevin Zachow
Acoustic Intelligence SME
Kevin L. Zachow is a distinguished manufacturing leader and decorated U.S. Navy veteran who brings over 23 years of international experience in leading mission-critical operations. As an Acoustic Intelligence Subject Matter Expert at SPEAR AI, Kevin leverages his extensive background in naval intelligence and SONAR systems to support cutting-edge product development and customer solutions. His military career culminated as a Master Chief and Senior Acoustic Intelligence Specialist at the Office of Naval Intelligence, where he deployed for 800 days supporting 18 submarines across 24 national security missions and managed the worldwide Acoustic Intelligence Specialist Program for 56 specialists. Following his military service, Kevin transitioned to civilian defense contracting, successfully securing three contracts valued at over $250,000 and providing quality assurance for U.S. submarine systems. At SPEAR AI, Kevin manages Harbinger installations and training while contributing to proposal writing and serving as an acoustic analyst for new product development initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and an Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies, is pursuing an MBA expected to graduate in Fall 2025.