Jason Lee

Co-founder

Jason Lee is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of leadership in cybersecurity and operating large-scale, mission-critical platforms. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Security Officer at Splunk, following his role as CISO at Zoom during the height of the global pandemic. Prior to that, he was SVP of Security Operations at Salesforce, where he led end-to-end security programs including threat intelligence, data protection, incident response, identity and access management, and offensive security.

Jason began his career at Microsoft, where he spent 15 years in senior leadership roles — including Principal Director of Security Engineering for the Windows and Devices division and Senior Director of Developer Services, overseeing public key infrastructure across the company’s global product suite.

Jason brings deep expertise in enterprise security, operational resilience, and strategic risk leadership to HYVForge. He holds a B.A. from Washington State University.

Co-founder

Brandon Sene brings a unique blend of grit, discipline, and technical expertise to HYVForge. A former Marine Scout Sniper and Season 7 contestant on The Ultimate Fighter, Brandon spent over five years in Iraq as a DOD security contractor, honing his skills in some of the most high-risk environments in the world.

After returning stateside, he served as an executive protection agent for Microsoft, eventually transitioning into cybersecurity. Over the past eight years, Brandon has worked as a Cybersecurity Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in threat mitigation, security operations, and risk management.

A passionate outdoorsman and adventurer, Brandon is never far from the mountains, trails, or the next adrenaline-fueled challenge. He co-founded HYVForge LLC alongside his long-time friend and mentor Jason Lee, with the vision of building a platform that brings people together in real-world, meaningful ways.

Driven by mission, fueled by innovation, and grounded in loyalty—Brandon leads HYVForge with the same relentless focus and integrity that have defined his career.

Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer

Head of Marketing

 Alexandra Archuleta is a marketer and community builder with over a decade of experience helping brands show up where it matters most, in real life. Before joining Hyv, she spent 7 years at GitHub leading campaigns and large-scale activations that connected millions of developers worldwide.

Passionate about bridging the gap between digital and physical spaces, Alexandra blends strategy and storytelling to create moments that spark connection. At Hyv, she’s focused on shaping the brand, building growth strategies, and making sure every feature feels as thoughtful as the communities it serves.