meet the team
Gary Gayle
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Gayle is a systems builder focused on making advanced AI practical, reliable, and accountable in everyday environments.
With a background in Information Systems from Purdue University Global and more than 15 years of hands-on experience in appliance systems, he brings together operational discipline and applied engineering to bridge physical infrastructure with intelligent software.
He founded Value Intelligence Solutions (ValueIO) to explore how governed AI systems can integrate responsibly into real-world environments — beginning with the home.
Rather than pursuing rapid scale through speculation, Gary builds methodically — validating architecture, strengthening reliability, and aligning innovation with real operational constraints.
His current initiatives include:
Smart-I-Shelf™ — a hardware-enabled smart shelving system designed as ValueIO’s initial go-to-market wedge. It captures real-world weight telemetry, introducing physical state awareness into AI-driven environments.
HomeSphere AI™ — an evolving IoT management platform structured to unify device telemetry, intelligent automation, and user oversight across smart appliances.
R.E.T.N.A™ — a developing evaluation and governance framework intended to strengthen accountability and reduce decision risk in AI systems.
A.R.M.S™ — an agent-coordination architecture exploring safe, transparent collaboration among specialized AI services.
Together, these initiatives form a layered exploration of how physical telemetry, intelligent orchestration, and governance controls can operate cohesively — an approach that continues to evolve into what is known as “Decision Infrastructure Stack for Autonomous systems” (D.I.S.A.S)
Gary’s approach to innovation is steady and systems-oriented — building pilots, refining governance models, and working with early collaborators who prioritize reliability over hype. His focus remains consistent: to design AI infrastructure that earns trust through performance, validation, and disciplined execution.
He believes the long-term future of AI will not be defined by speed alone, but by integrity, governance, and responsible integration into daily life.
Dr. Shevan Howard
Chief Operation Officer
Dr. Shevan Howard is a visionary leader with over two decades of success in educational leadership and strategic operations. Known for driving innovation and achieving excellence in complex environments, he blends a deep understanding of technology with a passion for education.
As a champion for accessible and sustainable solutions, Dr. Howard leverages AI technology to create transformative impacts in learning and organizational effectiveness. His career is marked by a dedication to building strong, collaborative cultures and executing strategies with precision—qualities that continue to inspire the team at Value Intelligence Solutions.
Dr. Howard holds multiple academic credentials, including a degree in Decision and Information Science from the University of Florida and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University. With expertise at the intersection of technology and education, he remains committed to advancing the integration of artificial intelligence to elevate educational outcomes.
Dr. Anis Zaman
Chief Technology Advisor
Dr. Anis Zaman is an experienced Applied Research Scientist and technical advisor with over six years of industry expertise across eBay, Snapchat, Microsoft Research, and early-stage startups. He specializes in applied machine learning, A/B experimentation, and search and ads optimization at scale.
With deep hands-on experience in building production-grade ML models, leading cross-functional initiatives, and mentoring research and engineering teams, Anis brings both strategic and technical insight into product and data science challenges.
He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Rochester and is passionate about translating cutting edge research into real-world impact through thoughtful experimentation, system design, and collaborative innovation.