Our Team

At bonsAI, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly skilled professionals who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for harnessing AI to solve the most challenging problems in science and engineering. Our team is composed of thought leaders, innovators, and hands-on practitioners who work collaboratively to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.

Michael Hartnett
Co-Founder & AI Researcher

Michael Hartnett is a visionary AI researcher with extensive experience in data science, deep learning, and machine learning applications. As the founder of bonsAI, Michael brings a proven track record of successfully managing and executing cutting-edge AI projects. His expertise spans areas like generative AI, trustworthy AI, and the integration of AI into complex scientific domains. Michael’s leadership and technical insights shape the direction of every project, ensuring that our solutions are not only innovative but also impactful and ethically grounded.

Prativa Hartnett
Co-Founder & AI Researcher

Prativa Hartnett is an AI researcher and consultant with expertise spanning machine learning, deep learning, and applied statistics. Her work focuses on developing novel algorithms for complex, real-world problems — including few-shot learning, twin networks, Spiking Neural Networks, and Bayesian methods. She has conducted research across various domains such as chemical threat detection, neuromorphic computing, and rail system optimization, with work published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national defense conferences. What sets her apart is an interdisciplinary foundation. A background in English Literature alongside a Master's in Statistics & Data Science means she brings both analytical rigor and clear thinking to research problems — skills that matter in collaborative, proposal-driven environments where communication is as critical as the science.

Our Collaborative Experts

Behind every breakthrough at bonsAI is a talented group of researchers, engineers, and developers who are experts in their respective fields. From AI and machine learning specialists to data scientists and domain experts, our team is united by a commitment to excellence and a shared goal of transforming how AI can be applied to drive meaningful change. Together, we are dedicated to continuously evolving our knowledge and expertise to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly advancing world of AI.