Phil Stafford — CEO

I build AI security infrastructure and advise businesses on AI transformation strategies and cybersecurity tactics, both conventional and AI. Creator of Credence, the first AI open-source public attestation layer, using a structured dissent Chain-of-Debate agent swarm to apply both deterministic and probabilistic analysis to validate AI tools such as Openclaw skills and Model Content Protocol (MCP) servers. Creator of Thinktank, a multi-model, multi-agent debate swarm that utilizes epistemic roles to deliberate and analyze findings to present a full-fledged report that not only produces high quality advisories, but also publishes a minority report to give stakeholders a more complete big-picture view. Founded two businesses, creating IT infrastructure and databases for multiple sites. Handled compliance issues like PCI-DSS and corporate structures. IT Project Manager capable of gathering business requirements from stakeholders, and effectively cross-communicate between technical and non-technical staff. Legal framework experience with Corporate Structures and Compliance Member of both the Simply Cyber and Black Hills Information Services communities, with connections to both DC/Virginia area security colleagues and West Coast / San Francisco tech hubs. Rich network comprised of the best and the brightest of the Cybersecurity and AI worlds. #AIArchitect #AI #CybersecuritySpecialist #Cybersecurity-Specialist #CybersecurityEngineer #Cybersecurity-Engineer #AIResearcher #AISecuritySpecialist

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and AI Infrastructure Specialist with a strong focus on IT consulting.

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Experience: 11 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Cybersecurity
It Consulting
Video Production
It Infrastructure Management
Project Management
Leadership

Career Highlights

Built AI security infrastructure and transformation strategies.
Created Credence, the first AI open-source public attestation layer.
Grew revenue by 400% to over $1,000,000 annually.

Work Experience

The Multiverse School

Researcher, AI Programming and Development (1 yr 7 mos)

Hacker-Fu Brands

AI Toolchain / Post-Production (4 mos)

Singularity Systems (formerly Stafford Consulting)

Principal Consultant, Information Technology & Cybersecurity (6 yrs 4 mos)

Balanced Earth Professional Cleaning Solutions

Founder & CEO | Head of IT & Infrastructure (5 yrs)

Education

AI Programming and Deployment at The Multiverse School

Master of Science - MS at Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - BS at Western Governors University

Applied Mathematics at Fresno Pacific University

Music Theory and Composition at California State University, Fresno

Music Performance at Fresno City College

Phil Stafford

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States11 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Built AI security infrastructure and transformation strategies.
Created Credence, the first AI open-source public attestation layer.
Grew revenue by 400% to over $1,000,000 annually.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and AI Infrastructure Specialist with a strong focus on IT consulting.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityIt ConsultingVideo ProductionIt Infrastructure ManagementProject ManagementLeadership

Other Skills

Research SkillsFirewall solutionsAntivirus solutionsDatabase managementHRVendor negotiationSystem ArchitecturePrivacy ComplianceWritten CommunicationWeb Application SecurityCyber OperationsIT Security OperationsU.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Computer NetworkingOperating Systems

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Experience

11 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

6 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

The multiverse school

Researcher, AI Programming and Development

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Research Skills

Hacker-fu brands

AI Toolchain / Post-Production

Oct 2024 – Feb 2025 · 4 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

Video Production staff in a cybersecurity communication startup
Toolchain research and development for media production, internal communication, and infrastructure
Creative collaboration across multiple time zones with a diverse workforce
Technical SME for MacOS and MacOS related tools

Research SkillsVideo ProductionCybersecurity

Singularity systems (formerly stafford consulting)

Principal Consultant, Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Helped local and small businesses survive the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic by implementing remote strategies (remote pickup, digital payment, online calendaring, etc.)
Assessed IT systems and suggested advances and upgrades to protect infrastructure and data

Research SkillsCybersecurityIT Consulting

Balanced earth professional cleaning solutions

Founder & CEO | Head of IT & Infrastructure

Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 · 5 yrs · Metropolitan Fresno, California, United States · On-site

Orchestrated a secure network upgrade during office relocation, including the installation and monitoring of firewall solutions for all on-premises systems.
Enhanced system security by updating antivirus solutions, maintaining signatures, and hardening workstations/servers using Windows, MacOS, and Linux
Developed and maintained secure databases for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and payroll tracking, and implemented comprehensive staff training on security measures in compliance with PCI-DSS regulations.
Performed all Operations/Logistical project management for the operational side of the company – including physical routing, packaging, product testing, vendor and supplier negotiation, HR, recruitment pipeline, onboarding for over 100 employees with 25 concurrent employees based in small and large teams.
Provided company-wide communication, both written and verbal to large groups in public speaking role. Provided individual coaching and mentorship with empathy to improve readiness and results-oriented teamwork. Enabled employees to create buy-in for enhanced collaboration and cooperation. Ultimately grew revenue by 400% to over $1,000,000 annually.• Managed IT infrastructure across multiple sites, incorporating mobile users and VOIP systems, ensuring efficient connectivity and operations.
Developed and maintained secure databases for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and payroll tracking, and implemented comprehensive staff training on security measures in compliance with PCI-DSS regulations.
Created hiring procedures, employee handbook, job descriptions, and all documentation not directly pertaining to specific employee duties.
Led growing team of management through transitions, including office relocations, infrastructure design, and financial security procedures

IT Infrastructure ManagementProject Management