About
Leadership
The people guiding Tesseract's mission to transform how government technology is built and delivered.
Grandville Ricks
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Grandville Ricks leads Tesseract with a steady hand and a clear sense of purpose, shaped by more than fifteen years of experience building technology that serves complex institutions. A seasoned engineering and product leader, he has guided cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of scalable, secure systems that meet real operational demands.
Grandville brings a deep understanding of government and enterprise environments, including procurement rigor, regulatory expectations, and the importance of trust earned over time. His leadership is grounded in discipline, collaboration, and accountability, with a firm belief that innovation succeeds best when it is practical, reliable, and aligned with mission outcomes.
Under his direction, Tesseract advances modern solutions that help organizations move forward with confidence and integrity.
“Innovation succeeds best when it is practical, reliable, and aligned with mission outcomes.”
Kevin Schultz
Strategic Advisor
Kevin Schultz brings to Tesseract a strong commitment to building data ecosystems that organizations can trust and rely on in mission-critical environments. With deep experience in leading data strategy, governance, and analytics at scale, Kevin has helped complex institutions turn disparate information into reliable insight that drives sound decision making and powerful outcomes.
Kevin's work is rooted in a belief that data must be trustworthy, accessible, and aligned with the operational realities of enterprise and government environments. He has guided cross-disciplinary teams through the design, implementation, and management of robust data architectures that uphold quality, privacy, and integrity while enabling actionable visibility across the organization.
Kevin understands the importance of rigorous process, thoughtful governance, and clear communication when serving stakeholders with diverse priorities and high expectations. His leadership is defined by practical judgment, collaborative spirit, and a focus on outcomes that strengthen organizational capability and confidence.
At Tesseract, Kevin applies his expertise to help partners modernize their data foundations and unlock measurable value while advancing mission assurance and strategic insight with trust at the center of every solution.
“Data must be trustworthy, accessible, and aligned with operational realities.”
Our Leadership Principles
Discipline
Rigorous execution and attention to detail in everything we build. No shortcuts, no excuses.
Collaboration
Working alongside agencies as true partners, not vendors. Shared goals, shared accountability.
Accountability
Standing behind our work. When we commit to an outcome, we deliver it.
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We're building the future of government technology. If you share our values, we'd like to hear from you.