Athena Forge Technologies is a female veteran-founded defense technology and engineering company dedicated to building advanced software, cybersecurity, systems engineering, aerospace engineering and mission-focused technologies for the United States military and national security community.

We combine deep technical expertise with a mission-first approach to develop secure, resilient, and innovative solutions for complex defense environments. Our work spans areas such as secure communications, zero-trust architectures, artificial intelligence, advanced software systems, space and aerospace technologies, cybersecurity, data engineering, and emerging defense capabilities.

Athena Forge Technologies was built with a simple purpose: forge technology that strengthens the warfighter, protects critical missions, and advances American technological superiority.

From developing proprietary defense products such as AegisLock to supporting government and industry partners with highly skilled engineering talent, Athena Forge Technologies is focused on turning difficult national-security challenges into deployable, mission-ready solutions.

Founder & CEO | Athena Forge Technologies:

Colene Copeland-Kruszynski is the Founder and CEO of Athena Forge Technologies, a defense-focused engineering and technology company specializing in advanced software development, cryptography, and cybersecurity solutions.

A U.S. Army veteran, Colene served on active duty as a Geospatial Engineer, developing expertise in geospatial intelligence and mission-critical technologies. She holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Tennessee, with a research focus on software engineering and cryptographic technologies.

Combining military experience, advanced engineering education, and technical innovation, Colene founded Athena Forge Technologies to develop secure, next-generation software and cryptographic solutions that strengthen national security and support the evolving technological needs of the U.S. defense community.