
ABOUT PACIFIC IMPACT ZONE
When the mission problem is complex, the solution is rarely off the shelf.
Pacific Impact Zone (PIZ) solves the complex, recurring problems impeding large organizations from adopting deep technology solutions.
From mission ambiguity to field-validated solution
DoD leaders often understand the mission gap before they know the optimal technical solution.
PIZ thrives in that gap.
We bring problem decomposition, deep-tech solution architecture, multi-vendor integration, contract execution, and field validation in one mission-focused effort.
Decompose
We translate the mission challenge into defined needs, constraints, interfaces, risks, and measures of success.
Architect
We design an intentional solution around the complete mission problem—not around a predetermined product or vendor.
Integrate
We assemble the right technologies, vendors, specialists, and mission stakeholders, then turn their separate capabilities into one coherent solution.
Validate
Working with the DoD sponsor and requirements owner, we conduct controlled field experiments under mission-relevant conditions—generating evidence to inform transition and fielding decisions.

Our capabilities are not defined by geography, but our headquarters in Hawaii is intentional.
Hawaii sits at the operational and strategic center of the Indo-Pacific, where distance, contested logistics, coalition interoperability, infrastructure constraints, and emerging technologies converge into consequential mission problems.
A Team Built Around The Complete Problem
Our team brings together expertise in mission execution, solution architecture, engineering, acquisition, contract compliance, field experimentation.
One team. One integrated effort. Accountability from mission ambiguity through field validation.
Senior Leadership Team

Kevin Miyashiro
Founder & CEO
1X exited deep tech founder

COL LJ Jordan,
US Army (Ret.)
Defense Innovation OnRampHub
Hawaii Executive Director
Indo Pacific CEMA Chief, CENTCOM CEMA Lead

Patience Lowery
Vice President of Administration
8(a), CAS covered contract expertise
Principal leaders

Stephen Brennan
Director of Business Development

Naz Ahmed
Defense Innovation OnRampHub Managing Director

Joshua Baghdady
Director of Solutions

Melvin Visitacion
Director of Innovation
Executing team

COL Shirlene Ostrov,
US Air Force (Ret.)
Defense Innovation Ecosystem Engagement Lead

Ka’ilihiwa Kane
Project Manager

Brandy Renee
Recruiter

COL Christina Logan,
US Army (Ret.)
Accountant

Kurt Katayama
Project Manager

Seamus Talosa
Computer Systems Administrator & Software Developer

Charlene Tom
Events Manager

Jake Castillo
DevSecOps Engineer

Dustin Fleming
Program Administrator

Susanna Bloem
Admin & Events Specialist

Maile Look
Commercial Innovation Associate
Bring us a problem without an obvious answer.
If the mission is consequential and the optimal technical solution is not yet known, that is where the conversation with PIZ should begin.


