Minimize risk.
Maximize efficiency.
About us
Kinectify is an AML risk management technology company. Our modern AML platform empowers clients to efficiently manage their risk with real-time intelligence so they can focus on growing their businesses instead of being bogged down by compliance. By connecting AML data in one platform, we break down silos, eliminate blind spots, and surface insights. Our unique approach centralizes customer information, automates workflows, uses advanced analytics, and integrates with leading providers of global intelligence.
We’re revolutionizing how compliance is managed in the gaming industry.
Our advisory services
Kinectify’s advisory services enhance client’s capacity with industry experts who can design and test programs, help clients meet their compliance deadlines, and even allows clients to outsource the day-to-day administration of their compliance programs.
The team
Top technologists and compliance experts converge
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Joseph Martin is an anti-money laundering analyst at heart. He has AML experience in cannabis, gaming, and banking. Prior to founding Kinectify, Joseph led the compliance function at Hypur, a leading cannabis compliance and payments software company. He’s had a vision for a new generation of modern risk management software designed by AML practitioners and he is thrilled to see it come to life!
Prior to jumping into AML risk management, Joseph served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2009. He received a B.A. in International Studies from the University of North Texas, an M.A. in Middle East Studies from The George Washington University, and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with a designation in Counter-Terrorist Financing and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Michael Calvin is a technology leader driven to deliver great software through high-performance engineering teams. Prior to joining Kinectify, Michael led the development of multiple cloud-first SaaS solutions in the construction technology, identity-proofing (KYC), and financial services markets. He has also delivered both on-premise and cloud solutions in the highly regulated healthcare and education spaces.
Michael is a technologist, and enjoys the everyday challenge of solving real-world problems with technology. He is constantly expanding his skillset, learning new languages, and finding new ways to deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions faster.
Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008. After his enlistment, he completed a BS in Information Technology Web Development and an MS in Management Information Systems while working full-time as a programmer. He has completed the High Performance Leadership course from Cornell University, the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification, and is a Certified ScrumMaster. Away from work, Michael enjoys traveling, wine-tasting, cooking, and enjoying the perks of California living.
Derek has extensive experience in the compliance and financial intelligence fields, and has brought his expertise to both the public and private sectors, providing him with a unique and well-rounded perspective to business challenges. Prior to joining Kinectify, Derek served as the Director of Anti-Money Laundering at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, where he led the agency's AML regulatory oversight initiatives in the gaming, horse racing, liquor and cannabis industries. Derek was previously the Managing Principal at MT>Play, an advisory venture of McCarthy Tetrault that provided strategic advice to gaming organizations and governments around the world. He has also held senior roles at Canada's federal financial intelligence unit (FINTRAC), the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, and was the chief anti-money laundering officer at one of North America's largest independent investment management firms. He was also appointed by the Government of Bermuda to serve as a Commissioner on the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Sean Topchi is a seasoned AML professional in the gaming industry. Sean has functioned in multiple compliance management roles, including being the BSA Officer for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, a large tribal casino in Southern California. As part of RSM, he also consulted with dozens of casinos in the US and internationally. His projects included independent reviews, risk assessments, training, policy writing, and data analytics implementations. He is beyond excited to bring advanced software and risk management to gaming professionals throughout the industry.
Before starting his AML career, Sean attended UNLV and obtained his BS in Accounting. He also received his MBA, obtained his certifications in Fraud Examination (CFE) & Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS).
Perry is a lifer in gaming most recently as AML Manager II at Caesars Sportsbook overseeing all nationwide AML operations including 20 AML analysts.
Perry Ablan spent his career in gaming most recently as AML Manager II at Caesars Sportsbook overseeing all nationwide AML operations. Perry joined the gaming industry just after turning 21 and has held supervisory and managerial positions in slot operations, regulatory compliance, and AML compliance.
Perry helped build the Caesars AML program in 2015 including drafting the company’s suspicious activity review standards and SAR filing procedures as well as overseeing a team of transaction monitoring analysts conversing the majority of the company’s properties in the US.
In 2021, Perry transitioned to managing AML for Caesars Sportsbook operations building the company’s AML program by creating various standard operating procedures, internal review processes, and transaction monitoring reports. He oversaw a team consisting of 20 analysts and effectively trained them in SAR, CTR, and KYC review standards.
Outside of work, Perry enjoys volunteering and all things outdoors. He’s often found on the tennis court or out fishing or hiking in his spare time.
Yury began her career in banking and compliance over 10 years ago. She pivoted to a marketing focus shortly after and quickly became an expert in digital marketing strategy. Yury’s expertise spans digital, product and content marketing across multiple digital marketing channels including social and paid search channels.Yury has helped launch and scale multiple startups. In the past, she has worked with well renowned TV personalities and celebrities, including real estate investors Pace Morby and Jamil Damji from Triple Digit Flip and New York Times Best Selling Author Gabby Bernstein. She’s currently the owner and founder of Marketing Fems, where she coaches and mentors up and coming female marketing leaders in all areas of digital marketing and hosts marketing workshops for small business owners.Yury holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago and brings added value with certifications in Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Blueprint, and more.
Joseph Martin is an anti-money laundering analyst at heart. He has AML experience in cannabis, gaming, and banking. Prior to founding Kinectify, Joseph led the compliance function at Hypur, a leading cannabis compliance and payments software company. He’s had a vision for a new generation of modern risk management software designed by AML practitioners and he is thrilled to see it come to life!
Prior to jumping into AML risk management, Joseph served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2009. He received a B.A. in International Studies from the University of North Texas, an M.A. in Middle East Studies from The George Washington University, and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with a designation in Counter-Terrorist Financing and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Jill Kelley is an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in the gaming, technology, and sports industries. She has expertise in commercial, taxation, gaming/sports betting, and data privacy matters. Most recently, Jill was General Counsel and VP of Legal Affairs for the New York Jets, overseeing all legal matters. Before that, she served as General Counsel at PointsBet USA, managing U.S. sportsbook operations and gaming partnerships. Earlier in her career, she was senior legal counsel for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation at Foxwoods Resort Casino and worked as an international tax attorney at Withers LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Jill holds a B.A. from Villanova University and law degrees from Suffolk University (J.D.) and Boston University (LL.M.). She has taught law at the University of Connecticut and was recognized as a 2021 Leader in Law by NJBIZ magazine.
Craig Toner is the Chief Financial Officer andExecutive Vice President of Operations for Aristocrat Gaming, anindustry-leading global gaming content and technology company. He oversees operationaland financial strategy to ensure current and future needs of the organization arebeing met to maintain profit, especially in a rapidly growing industry likegaming.
Craig’svast expertise has been accumulated over a career spanning more than twodecades, where he has demonstrated great success in leading large teams todeliver transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives thatcreate value and grow customer engagement.
Prior to joining the Aristocrat executive team in 2018,Craig enjoyed a nearly 20-year career at Lion, a Sydney-based global beveragecompany with a market-leading portfolio, where he had prominent positions that straddledfinancial services as well as Lion’s Transformation Program. Through theTransformation Program, Craig was responsible for understanding how thebusiness would operate in the future and quickly pivoting to meet thoseobjectives, while making high-quality decisions, and building future analyticstrategy to leverage new capabilities.
Craig recently relocated from Australia to Aristocrat’sU.S. headquarters in Las Vegas, where he continues to be driven by his passionfor leveraging technology and team engagement to deliver an exceptional peopleand customer experience.
Craig holds a Bachelor of ManagementStudies, Accounting and Finance from The University of Waikato in New Zealand. He has been a member of the CharteredAccountants Australia & New Zealand for 25 years.
Tim Clark is a business strategy and cloud solutions expert with over 15 years of experience driving global programs at Microsoft and AWS. He specializes in scaling enterprise services, cloud architecture, and delivering impactful growth across industries. Tim is known for leading high-impact initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Dan Fetters is a Co-FoundingPartner and Co-CIO of Acies Investments, a venture capital fund thatspecializes in partnering and funding companies in the sports betting, iGaming, esports and sports technology industries. Prior to founding Acies Investments, Dan was a Founder and Co-CEO of Acies Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company that consummated a merger with a mobile gaming company, Playstudios, in June 2021. He has over 20 years of experience at Morgan Stanley leading complex strategic transactions around the globe, including cross-border mergers in North America, Europe and Asia. His diverse experience includes advising domestic and international companies and Boards of Directors on a broad range of public and private M&A transactions. Over the course of his career, Dan also has represented numerous companies in public and private equity and debt offerings and has extensive experience in a variety of industries, including gaming, real estate, sports, media, entertainment, consumer, retail, industrial, and telecommunications. Dan served as a Managing Director in Morgan Stanley’s Mergers and Acquisition Group and as the Head of Western Region M&A. Before moving to Los Angeles and ultimately leading Morgan Stanley’s Western Region M&A Group, Dan spent five years with the organization in New York focused on the Media & Communications sectors in both a financing and M&A capacity. Dan received a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Seth Young is an internationally known gaming expert with nearly 20 years of experience and a successful track record of continuously being at the forefront of new online gaming technologies and strategies. Young is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Fifth Street Gaming Digital, Managing Partner at The Strategy Organization, a full service gaming consultancy, and a Non Executive Director for numerous companies in the gaming ecosystem. Prior to joining FSG Digital, Young served as Chief Innovation Officer at PointsBet (ASX: PBH) where he was responsible for strategic corporate development efforts. Prior to joining PointsBet, Young served as the Executive Director of Online Gaming at Foxwoods Resort Casino, where he was responsible for the strategic development and oversight of Foxwoods’ existing and emerging interactive gaming initiatives. Prior to joining Foxwoods, Young helped pioneer the daily fantasy sports industry in the USA as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Flower City Gaming, where he was responsible for the strategic development of Star Fantasy Leagues’ technologies and oversight of all aspects of the company’s development. Young also operated his own consulting firm, SY Ventures, from 2009 to 2012 where he offered clients in the iGaming vertical a full range of services, and served as the Director of Strategy for TexasHoldem.com from 2005 to 2009. Young won the Innovation Group's 2018 Emerging Leaders of Gaming Award and was named to Global Gaming Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list in 2018. Young holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a double minor in Internet Studies and Legal Studies, from Brandeis University, and attended Harvard Business School for Mergers and Acquisitions, strategy, execution, and post-merger management. Young is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law.
Bart is an experienced CFO and investor. He co-founded RevRoad in 2017 and supported portfolio companies by leading RevRoad’s Finance and Capital Services. Leveraging his decades of experience in startups, corporate finance and venture capital, Bart imparts his wisdom to the startups he advises.
Previously, Bart worked as an economist for Texas Instruments where he also helped to create an in-house venture fund and later a VC fund on his own.
