At the Intersection of
Technology and Defense
SETEC Astronomy was built by someone who has operated at the edge of technology and national security — and knows what it takes to deliver systems that work when it matters most.
// Founder
Travis Martin
Founder & Principal Architect
Travis Martin is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Signals Intelligence analyst (MOS 2621 — Tactical Cryptologic Interceptor and Signals Intelligence Analyst), 25-year senior solutions architect, and the inventor behind SETEC Astronomy's patent-pending autonomous defense platforms.
His career spans the full arc of modern computing — from early enterprise infrastructure and HPC cluster design to GPU/CUDA acceleration (2011), edge AI architecture, multi-modal sensor fusion, and autonomous fleet management. He brings operational SIGINT experience directly to bear on the sensor, targeting, and intercept architectures at the core of SETEC Sphere and SETEC Sentry.
MIT xPRO certified in Quantum Computing and Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity. Top 50 finish at MIT's iQuHACKATHON among 1,500+ global competitors. His post-quantum cryptography work addresses the NIST 2030 migration challenge facing every defense and enterprise organization.
SETEC Astronomy's 82-claim patent application — covering 12 claim families across two platforms — represents the culmination of that career: autonomous, intelligent, and quantum-ready systems built by someone who has operated on both sides of the intelligence equation.
25+ Years
Senior Solutions Architecture & Enterprise IT
USMC
Signals Intelligence Analyst — Decorated Veteran
MIT xPRO
Quantum Computing & Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity
Top 50
MIT iQuHACKATHON — 1,500+ Global Competitors
82 Claims
Patent Pending — SETEC Sphere & Sentry Platforms
Norman, OK
Headquarters — SETEC Astronomy LLC
// Core Expertise
Technical Domains
Defense & Intelligence
- SIGINT / COMINT
- RF Signal Analysis
- Tactical Cryptology
- Intelligence Operations
- Maritime Domain Awareness
Autonomous Systems
- Multi-Domain Drone Architecture
- Edge AI Command & Control
- Sensor-to-Striker Targeting
- FALCL Tethered Platforms
- Underwater AUV Systems
AI & Computing
- Edge AI (8 TOPS)
- Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion
- GPU / CUDA (since 2011)
- HPC Cluster Design
- STANAG 4586 / UCS
Quantum & Security
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- CRYSTALS-Kyber / Dilithium
- NIST 2030 Migration
- Quantum Algorithm Design
- MIT xPRO Certified
// Mission
Why SETEC Astronomy Exists
The threats facing maritime operators, defense contractors, and enterprise organizations are evolving faster than most organizations can respond. Autonomous systems are no longer theoretical. The quantum threat to current encryption is no longer distant.
SETEC Astronomy exists to close that gap — delivering autonomous sensor platforms, post-quantum security architecture, and AI-driven infrastructure to the organizations that need them most. Built by someone who has been on both sides of the intelligence equation.
// Background
Career Timeline
1995–1999
U.S. Marine Corps — Signals Intelligence Analyst
MOS 2621 — Tactical Cryptologic Voice Interceptor
Served as a decorated SIGINT analyst with MOS 2621 — Tactical Cryptologic Voice Interceptor. Conducted communications intercept, signals analysis, and intelligence operations in support of national security missions. Developed foundational expertise in RF signal environments, threat identification, and real-time intelligence reporting that directly informs SETEC Astronomy's sensor fusion and targeting architectures today.
1999–2005
Early Enterprise IT & Infrastructure
Systems Administration, Network Engineering
Transitioned from military service into enterprise IT, building expertise in systems administration, network engineering, and large-scale infrastructure deployment. Developed early proficiency in Linux, Windows Server, and enterprise networking — skills that would anchor two decades of solutions architecture work.
2005–2015
Senior Solutions Architect — HPC & GPU Infrastructure
High Performance Computing, CUDA, GPU-Accelerated Compute
Designed and deployed HPC clusters and GPU-accelerated compute environments for enterprise and research clients. Early GPU/CUDA work dating to 2011 — years before it became the industry standard for AI and ML workloads. Architected multi-node parallel compute systems, storage fabrics, and high-bandwidth networking for demanding scientific and financial applications.
2015–2020
AI Infrastructure & Autonomous Systems Architecture
Edge AI, Sensor Fusion, Autonomous Fleet Management
Expanded into AI infrastructure design, edge computing, and autonomous systems architecture. Built expertise in multi-modal sensor fusion, real-time data pipelines, and AI-driven decision systems. Began applying autonomous systems thinking to maritime and defense problem sets — laying the groundwork for the SETEC Sphere concept.
2021–2022
MIT xPRO — Quantum Computing Certification
Quantum Computing | Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity
Completed MIT xPRO certifications in Quantum Computing and Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity. Competed in MIT's iQuHACKATHON — finishing in the top 50 among 1,500+ global competitors including PhD candidates and quantum researchers from leading institutions. Applied quantum algorithm research to post-quantum cryptographic migration planning.
2022–Present
Founder & Principal Architect — SETEC Astronomy LLC
Patent-Pending Autonomous Defense Platforms
Founded SETEC Astronomy to bring autonomous systems, post-quantum security, and AI infrastructure expertise to maritime defense and commercial applications. Developed SETEC Sphere (82-claim patent-pending maritime drone sentinel) and SETEC Sentry (patent-pending land perimeter defense system) from concept through full patent application — 82 claims across 12 claim families covering underwater hot-swap battery, FALCL tethered platform, kinetic intercept doctrine, and Sorcerer AI command stack.
// Recognition
Awards & Achievements
U.S. Marine Corps
Good Conduct Medal
Awarded for exemplary conduct during active service
MIT
Top 50 — iQuHACKATHON
Quantum computing competition — 1,500+ global competitors
USPTO
82-Claim Patent Application
SETEC Sphere & Sentry — 12 claim families, patent pending