As the Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer of Akina Technologies PBC, Jarvis Addison leads the company’s technology vision, product development, and AI innovation. He oversees the architecture and implementation of AkinaAI, ensuring it delivers a seamless, culturally competent experience for users. His role includes building and scaling the engineering team, driving product strategy, and integrating advanced machine learning solutions to enhance the platform’s impact.
Before Akina, Jarvis founded a successful app and web design firm that helped businesses of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 100 companies like AT&T Foundry and Harman/Kardon—bring their digital products to market. He also co-founded YAMS (Your App Management System LLC), a fintech company that utilizes machine learning to enhance alumni donor engagement at HBCUs through seamless financial routing technology.
A true full-stack developer, Jarvis has extensive experience in native iOS development with Objective-C and Swift, backend frameworks like Node and Express, and frontend technologies including Angular and React. He is also a skilled UI/UX designer proficient in tools like Sketch, Adobe XD, and Figma.
Beyond technology, Jarvis is an accomplished classical flutist, having played since the age of 10. His diverse skill set, innovative mindset, and passion for building transformative technology make him a driving force behind Akina’s mission.