Beginning business operations in 2020 from Dr. LaVonda Brown’s Downtown Atlanta loft, EyeGage recently expanded operations in August 2021 to the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) located on Georgia Tech’s campus. Because of EyeGage’s pre-seed raise that closed in April 2021, growth of the technology team was possible. This team now includes an Acting Chief Technology Officer, Alonzo Patterson, Jr. and two research interns, Madi Gajula and Zihui Qian.

Research is an essential part of EyeGage’s mobile application development. In order to understand how the characteristics of the eye works, studying the difference of pupil size, eye color, and reaction time assists in determining key indicators of alcohol consumption.

In the United States, 15 million Americans have an alcohol use disorder and 69% of substance abusers are employed full or part time. With the construction industry having one of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse across sectors and transportation having a large impact on public safety, drug screening programs are essential to keeping employees and businesses safe.

As EyeGage’s Substance Abuse Advisor, Dr. Jasmine U. Jones’ expertise in substance abuse, trauma and depression influences how EyeGage can save lives. As the current Chief Psychologist at the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Founder of Unique Choice Psychological Services LLC, Jones’ distinct experience in substance abuse assists the EyeGage team in understanding how the application can be utilized for individuals experiencing substance abuse and professionals who work within the field.

As marijuana becomes legalized and decriminalized in the United States, understanding the effects of marijuana usage is important for staying safe while operating a motor vehicle or heavy machinery.

With a breadth of knowledge within law enforcement, Tim Adams’ criminal law and police practices expertise guides the development of EyeGage through real-life scenarios to make our technology reliable. Formerly a police officer and detective with the Gulfport Police Department in Gulfport, Mississippi, Adams currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas.