Engineers who build gas detection for the real industrial world.

Mike is an innovation and business transformation executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, operational improvement, and technology-enabled transformation across industrial, high-tech, aerospace and defense companies. As CEO of Safeguard Analytics, Mike is leading the company's evolution into a connected industrial technology business focused on gas detection, emissions and combustion monitoring, and operational intelligence. His focus is expanding Safeguard's portfolio of smart sensors, connected monitoring systems, edge technologies, and analytics platforms that help customers improve safety, reliability, compliance, and operational performance. Prior to Safeguard, Mike spent more than two decades leading large-scale business and digital transformations across product development, sales, service, operations, and technology. He brings deep experience in connected products, digital data continuity, enterprise SaaS, and intelligent systems, and building the organizational capabilities required to turn strategy into measurable results. Mike is passionate about solving complex industrial problems through innovation and building businesses that combine differentiated technology with real-world operational value. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering, golf, and water sports.

Ryan serves as Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience in technology, operations, business systems, and organizational leadership. Over the past 10 years, he has been responsible for overseeing operational strategy, business infrastructure, technology, and the processes required to support organizational growth. Prior to his role as COO, Ryan served for approximately 10 years as Director of Information Technology for an established organization in the gas detection industry. In this role, he led enterprise network infrastructure, ERP systems, business applications, and multi-company systems integration, while gaining extensive experience in the technology and operational requirements of gas detection manufacturing. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years as an IT consultant, developing and implementing technology solutions across a wide range of business environments. His career has been defined by bridging technology and business operations - using systems, data, processes, and organizational structure to improve efficiency, integrate operations, and support scalable growth.

Colt Wilkins is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in industrial product design, engineering, and advanced sensor technology. He began his career in the oil and gas industry designing downhole tools, including packers and cluster valves, before joining Safeguard Analytics in 2017. At Safeguard, Colt initially focused on mechanical design and helped develop the company's early sensor housing prototypes. His role expanded into production development, product architecture, electrical system oversight, firmware architecture, and the integration of engineering disciplines across the entire product development process. Colt leads much of Safeguard's sensor research and development, with a particular focus on sensor chemistry, physics, characterization, applications, and emerging sensing technologies. He has also played a key role in developing Safeguard's production platform and the architecture of its next-generation sensor platform and related products. With a Mechanical Engineering degree from Texas Tech University, Colt brings a systems-level perspective to Safeguard's technology, connecting mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and sensor development into cohesive, field-ready products. His work is central to Safeguard's mission of developing next-generation gas detection technology engineered for real-world industrial applications.

Jeremy leads sales and business development at Safeguard Analytics, working with customers, distributors, integrators, and engineering partners across industrial safety, gas detection, and combustion monitoring. He focuses on turning complex technology into solutions teams can actually deploy, and on using intelligent automation, data, and connected systems to help customers build safer, smarter, more connected operations.

Alexander is an embedded and firmware engineer with 30+ years in system design and development, building robust, high-reliability solutions for nuclear power, gas detection, safety systems, access control, and video surveillance. Over the past 15+ years he has focused on embedded firmware and FPGA design, working with RTOS, wireless, Ethernet, and industrial communication protocols. His core strengths span low-level firmware and hardware design, FPGA development and integration, sensor integration, and scalable industrial IoT platforms that perform reliably in mission-critical environments.

Kim brings more than 35 years of international experience in the H₂S safety and gas detection industry, with a career spanning the Middle East, Far East, and Africa. His extensive background encompasses both operations and sales, where he has helped customers implement gas detection solutions and comprehensive safety programs in some of the world's most demanding industrial environments. Throughout his career, Kim has driven growth through gas detection rentals, new system installations, and comprehensive safety support, helping customers strengthen their safety infrastructure while expanding company footprints and building sustainable, long-term growth. With decades of firsthand industry experience, deep international market knowledge, and a strong understanding of customer needs, Kim brings a unique ability to identify challenges, deliver practical safety solutions, and build lasting relationships. His experience and leadership provide tremendous value to customers and the team alike.

Nick brings nearly 30 years of fixed gas detection experience spanning manufacturing, testing, repair, field service, and customer training. He started at DETCON in the Mechanical Department while studying Electrical Engineering Technology, then moved through testing, repair, and service supervision - giving him a deep, hands-on understanding of gas detection systems from the component level through installation and operation. At Safeguard Analytics, Nick bridges product design with real-world field challenges to help deliver practical, reliable customer solutions.

Lance is a seasoned embedded hardware and firmware specialist with over 30 years of experience. Since the early ’90s, he’s designed PCBs and firmware for industrial sensors and communication protocols, working with 8081, ARM, and Microchip MCUs. He blends analog sensing, like gas detection, with digital control. He has adapted to evolving programming languages, including Assembly, BASIC, C, Perl, and Python. He has participated in certifications with CSA, UL, and SIL, and works alongside other teams to ensure successful solutions.