We bridge the gap between complex IT operations and strategic business goals.

Komodo Eye is designed for unmatched scale and interoperability. ​

20 +Years

Critical Infrastructure Expertise

Operational Efficiency

Single Source of Truth

18,000+

Native Support Device Types

Komodo Eye features one dashboard to monitor, manage, and optimize your hybrid environment.

Icon of a target with three concentric rings and an arrow hitting the bullseye.

Our Mission

To provide total network visibility and proactive intelligence through AI-powered monitoring, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains resilient, secure, and always-on.

01

Icon of an open eye with light rays above representing vision or visibility.

Our Vision

To create a world where network disruptions are a thing of the past, empowering organizations to innovate with absolute confidence in their digital infrastructure.

02

Origin Story

Two software developers seated at a shared desk with five widescreen monitors displaying code and diagrams, one younger man typing and an older man holding a coffee mug.
In 2004, Conxx Inc. was formed to bridge the digital divide found in rural communities. Born of the frustration with the tools available at the time for managing critical infrastructure for public safety and government networks, co-founders Jeff Blank and Dave Kartchner realized that existing vendor tools were too shallow, not comprehensive enough, and lacked support for complex hybrid environments. These tools were also difficult to implement.
They developed GridObserver (now Komodo Eye) to solve these problems. Today, the solution supports large enterprise customers’ critical network infrastructure with breadth (from edge PLCs to core DWDM) and depth (collecting all available data) for devices on these complex networks.

Our Philosopy

We believe that the most critical networks in the world deserve the most advanced tools—without compromising privacy. We are dedicated to helping those who manage power, water, and communications infrastructure stay ahead of failure through air-gapped innovation and predictive analytics.
We don't just monitor the network; we secure the future of infrastructure.
LEADERS  WITH  DECADES  OF  EXPERIENCE

Management Team

Middle-aged man with short salt-and-pepper hair, beard, and glasses wearing a beige blazer and blue shirt outdoors with mountains blurred in the background.

James Childs

CEO

25+ years as a telecom executive and spectrum expert, across wireless, broadband, and IoT ecosystems

linkedin
Professional headshot of a middle-aged man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie, smiling slightly against a plain light background.

Russ Warner

President & COO

35+ years global experience in enterprise software sales, biz dev, operations, and management

linkedin
Portrait of a man with short hair and a goatee wearing a white shirt and black blazer against a plain light background.

Jeff Blank

CTO & Founder

30+ years in network engineering and architecture, developing smart grid and advanced network software

linkedin
Middle-aged man with brown hair wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a gray jacket, smiling slightly outdoors.

Dave Kartchner

EVP Engineering & Founder

30+ years experience in enterprise sofware development and management

linkedin
Middle-aged man with glasses wearing a dark suit and white shirt against a plain gray background.

Scott Rutherford

SVP - Business Dev.

30 years leadership and sales management in telecom and investment real estate

linkedin
Smiling woman with long dark hair resting her chin on her hand against a blurred brick wall background.

Nicole Wigfield

VP Finance

20+ years experience in administration, business operations, marketing and finance in technology and telecom

linkedin

Milestones

2004
Conxx Inc. founded to develop comprehensive enterprise software to manage complex hybrid network environments
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2006
Public safety multi-service network built with patent-pending architecture in Cambria County, PA, including GridObserver.
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2008
Upgraded the ATM backbone in Allegany County, MD to MPLS
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2013
Wireless Waterways project in Pittsburgh, PA, including GridObserver
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2015
GridObserver (later renamed Komodo Eye) was installed in three major utilities in IL, MD, and PA.
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2018
U.S. Patent Granted – Network monitoring software and QoS (Patent No. US-10015069-B)
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2020
Komodo Systems was awarded a 4-year,  $6M contract for network engineering and ROP implementation
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
Abstract 3D sculpture with spiraling blue and orange elements representing 'hybrid environments,' 'critical networks,' and 'comprehensive enterprise software,' with the year 2004 at the base.
2004
First county-wide public safety multi-service wireless network built with ATM backbone in Allegany County, MD
Man in a white shirt and tie excitedly reacting with mouth wide open during a conversation at an office table.
2007
Deployed city-wide Wi-Fi network in Cumberland, MD
Abstract 3D sculpture with spiraling blue and orange elements representing 'hybrid environments,' 'critical networks,' and 'comprehensive enterprise software,' with the year 2004 at the base.
2010
US Patent Granted - Method and Apparatus for Implementing & Managing a Network Architecture (US Patent 7720050)
Abstract 3D sculpture with spiraling blue and orange elements representing 'hybrid environments,' 'critical networks,' and 'comprehensive enterprise software,' with the year 2004 at the base.
2014
County-wide public safety multi-service network built in Lackawanna County, PA
Abstract 3D sculpture with spiraling blue and orange elements representing 'hybrid environments,' 'critical networks,' and 'comprehensive enterprise software,' with the year 2004 at the base.
2016
Public safety multi-service network built with patented architecture in Allegany County, NY, using GridObserver
Abstract 3D sculpture with spiraling blue and orange elements representing 'hybrid environments,' 'critical networks,' and 'comprehensive enterprise software,' with the year 2004 at the base.
2019
Merger of Komodo Systems Inc. and Conxx Inc. to focus on GridObserver and professional services
Abstract 3D sculpture with spiraling blue and orange elements representing 'hybrid environments,' 'critical networks,' and 'comprehensive enterprise software,' with the year 2004 at the base.
2025
GridObserver renamed to Komodo Eye

Careers

Join the Team and disrupt the Network Management Software industry.
If you have a passion for doing great work, disrupting an industry, making a difference, and working with an exceptional team, apply now! Each employee counts and every employee's contribution is vital.
Komodo Eye is used by large enterprise customers who have millions of devices to manage.
Our mission, vision, and values are the foundation for our unique workplace. Each person contributes beyond the software developed and salary earned.
Many positions are based in Utah, but working remotely is an option. Candidates who receive and accept employment offers may be required to undergo a background check before being hired.
Two young adults, a man and a woman, looking at a laptop covered with various stickers while sitting in a modern office.
careers@komodosystems.com

Komodo Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HomeSolutionsPartnersCompany
ProductsBlogKnowledgeContact
‍info@komodosystems.com
© 2026 Komodo Systems Inc.  All rights reserved.
End User License AgreementPrivacy Policy