Founder • Technologist • Artist
Zachary Neumann
Building the infrastructure for human transformation through AI. Creating sonic experiences that move millions as Akriza.
The Vision
Building What
Matters Next
I spent years engineering mission-critical systems for the U.S. Federal Government—building infrastructure that serves millions and leading technical teams across major state operations.
That foundation taught me how to build at scale. Now I'm applying it to something bigger: creating AI systems that fundamentally change how humans grow, connect, and understand themselves. The same discipline that automated federal workflows is now building the future of personal transformation.
On the creative side, I've performed for tens of thousands at the world's most transformative gatherings—Burning Man, Envision Festival, Lightning in a Bottle. Music and technology share the same goal: moving people.
The Portfolio
Audio Alchemy
An AI product studio focused on human transformation. One mission: unlock human potential at scale.
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Throne
The most advanced Vedic astrology platform on the market. Authentic Jyotish traditions meets frontier AI. Thousands of consultations delivered.
Coaching AI
AI-powered transformation coaching that actually works. Built on real frameworks from world-class coaches. Not another chatbot.
Cortex
Relationship intelligence for the connected age. Never forget a connection. Never miss an opportunity. Your network, amplified.
Audio Alchemy — Where ancient wisdom meets frontier technology
The Other Side
Performing as
Akriza
World-fusion bass music that bridges ancient traditions with frontier electronic production. Sitar, ney, oud, and duduk woven into heavy, cinematic soundscapes.
Signed to Gravitas Recordings, Odyzey, and High Vibe Records. Hundreds of thousands of streams. Music placed in global compilations.
Performed for tens of thousands at Burning Man, Envision Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Unison, and stages across the Americas.
Track Record
Background
Founder & CEO
2024 - PresentAudio Alchemy
Building an AI product studio focused on human transformation. Leading product development, go-to-market, and vision for three AI products in the personal development space. Scaling to thousands of users across platforms.
Technical Lead & Investor
2022 - PresentReal Estate Holdings — Sierra Nevada, CA
Building a portfolio of mountain properties in Northern California. Combining technical expertise with real asset investments. Long-term wealth building through strategic property acquisition.
Senior GIS Manager & Technical Lead
2022 - PresentConsultant — California & National Operations
Leading GIS operations across California and national projects. Managing technical teams, client relationships, and strategic direction. Executed complete technology modernization—transitioning legacy systems to modern infrastructure with 90% operational efficiency gains.
Lead Systems Architect & GIS Administrator
2016 - 2022U.S. Forest Service — Washington Office, Business Operations
Recruited to federal headquarters-level role straight out of university. Architected and developed the agency's entire GIS infrastructure system. Designed crowdsourcing platforms for national-scale geospatial data collection. Automated 50+ projects. Reduced deployment from 80 hours to 15 minutes. Managed systems processing 7,000+ public stakeholder inputs.
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