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Aptima, Inc.

Engineering the future of national security through AI and human innovation. Aptima, Inc.

For over 30 years, Aptima has delivered proven solutions that advance readiness, decision advantage, and defense performance. is a leading human-centered research, development, and engineering company that works primarily for the military research labs, DARPA, and NASA. We optimize the fit between people, the technology they use, and the organizations in which they work. Aptima’s innovative approa

ch integrates social science and engineering to produce new knowledge and new technologies that ensure mission success.

05/18/2026

Great conversations last week at The Eagle Institute, part of Air University, on the future of AI-enabled education.

Kent Halverson, Bob McCormack, and Alexxa Bessey shared practical examples of how AI can support learning and training, from accelerating curriculum development to creating more dynamic training experiences and improving instructor-supported feedback.

We appreciated the opportunity to connect with educators, innovators, and industry leaders focused on turning emerging technology into practical learning solutions.

05/14/2026

The Aptima team had an amazing time at SIOP 2026 in New Orleans!
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We showcased our commitment to impactful training and effective evaluation through:
🔹 Kirkpatrick’s training evaluation model with our Leadership Interventions team.
🔹 Liam Stalker's research on LLM-scored responses for open-ended SJTs.
🔹 Our engaging “Aptima Training Session” featuring our talented team.
🔹 Reconnecting with Aptima Alumni at our happy hour.
🔹 Julia Brown's collaboration with HumRRO on competency models for tech proficiency.

Thank you to everyone we connected with! Let’s keep the conversations going.

05/08/2026

We’re growing our team and looking for mission-driven engineers to work on complex, real-world challenges across AI, data science, and advanced analytics.

Open roles:
• Senior Cloud Engineer
• Senior Software Engineer, Productization & AI Systems
• Senior Software Engineer, Advanced AI Research & Prototyping

If you’re passionate about solving hard problems, working with advanced technologies, and being part of a collaborative team—we’d love to have you join us.

Apply here:
https://vist.ly/53ix3

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03/11/2026

Human AI is about partnership, not replacement.

Our Director of Intelligence Performance Analytics, Bob McCormack, shares how pairing human judgment with AI leads to better results than either alone.

02/26/2026

In January, we celebrated team members stepping into key leadership, technical, and operational roles across program management, science, engineering, cybersecurity, and division leadership.

By promoting from within, we strengthen our teams, retain critical knowledge, and expand our impact in AI, research, and human performance.

Congratulations to our January 2026 promotees! 👏

02/20/2026

At Aptima, our strength comes from the people behind the mission.

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Alexxa Bessey, Senior Scientist at Aptima, for her recent feature in Authority Magazine's “Lessons From Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech” series. Fresh off being honored with the NTSA Top Under 40 Award for her leadership and impact in the modeling, simulation, and training community, Alexxa continues to exemplify excellence in both research and innovation.

In the interview, Alexxa shares five leadership lessons that have shaped her journey in STEM from embracing challenges to learning through failure and lifting up those around you. Her story reflects the collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to impact that define our team.

Join us in congratulating Alexxa, and read the full feature here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-stem-dr-alexxa-bessey-of-aptima-on-the-5-leadership-lessons-she-learned-fro-20e22944d310

02/17/2026

Human AI works best when it’s designed around people.

Our Chief Architect, Gabriel Ganberg, explains how a human-centered approach to AI supports performance without replacing human judgment.

02/12/2026

ForceGen is changing how complex training scenarios are built.
Our CEO, Michael Garrity, shares why reducing timelines without sacrificing realism is so critical for the future of training.

02/03/2026

Human-AI starts with understanding how people actually work.

Our Deputy Group Lead for Business Operations, Kent Halverson, explains how designing AI around human workflows leads to better decisions and stronger performance.

02/02/2026

At Aptima, readiness starts with insight.

We apply data, science, and AI-enabled intelligence to understand how people learn, adapt, and perform in complex, mission-critical environments.

From Sidekick-TA and PROPEL to proficiency-based training systems like PETS and LNCS, our solutions translate deep human performance insight into faster skill development, adaptive learning, and sustained operational advantage.

Explore our full suite of training capabilities:
https://www.aptima.com/

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Woburn, MA
01801

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http://www.aptima.com/

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