The people operating Ad-It
Ad-It is operated by a small team spanning technology infrastructure, product leadership, and software development.
Founder & CEO
Gaven Day founded Ad-It around a vision for creator-led advertising that helps brands and creators connect without relying on intrusive advertising. His background includes law enforcement, cybersecurity, content creation, and product vision. As Founder and CEO, Gaven guides the company's mission, business direction, and creator-centered approach.
Co-Founder & COO
Trevor Davidson brings experience in law enforcement, real estate, operations, and process development. His work emphasizes clear communication, accountability, and disciplined execution. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Trevor helps shape Ad-It's operating systems and turns product direction into organized company activity.
Co-Founder & CIO
Henry Shinas is a longtime collaborator of Gaven Day and brings experience in information systems, data strategy, and operational intelligence. As Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer, Henry contributes to the systems and information practices that support Ad-It's product and company development.
Chief Technology Officer
Willie Flint brings more than three decades of experience in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, and high-performance computing. He spent nearly nine years at Oracle as a Principal Member of Technical Staff, helping design global data center infrastructure and launch cloud storage systems. As CTO, Willie leads Ad-It's technical architecture and infrastructure strategy.
Head of Product
Kevin Gallo brings more than 30 years of technology and product leadership at Microsoft, including roles as Chief Technologist for Windows and Corporate Vice President of the Windows Developer Platform. His career spans Windows, Xbox, HoloLens, DirectX, and Microsoft's broader developer ecosystem. As Head of Product, Kevin leads Ad-It's product strategy and development.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Vance Graham brings more than twenty years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, networking, cloud systems, and technical education. He has led enterprise technology work, cloud migrations, and hands-on training. At Ad-It, Vance contributes to infrastructure strategy, security-minded systems design, and technical operations using provider-neutral cloud services.
Developer
Originally from Ukraine, Vlad Boiko is a University of Washington Computer Science graduate with experience in full-stack development, AI, automation, and distributed systems. His background also includes entrepreneurship and teaching web development, robotics, and AI. At Ad-It, Vlad helps build and scale the software behind the platform.
Developer
Originally from South Korea, Kyle Boo brings a background in software engineering and leadership developed through service in the Republic of Korea Army. He studied Computer Science at the University of Washington's Paul G. Allen School before joining Ad-It. Kyle applies his technical skills, discipline, and adaptability to developing Ad-It's platform.