Early Foundation & Education
Born and raised in Edgard, Louisiana, my early exposure to the Mississippi River's industrial corridor and mechanical trades fueled my curiosity about science and engineering. As a gifted student, my childhood inventions included models for imaging devices that paralleled real-world medical scanners, foreshadowing my later innovations.
I attended Grambling State University and the University of New Orleans, where I launched my first tech venture while studying computer science and industrial design. This educational foundation prepared me for the next crucial phase of my development.
Naval Service & Technical Foundation
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where my technical foundation was significantly strengthened through work in electrical and technical systems. My naval career focused on energy and automation systems, providing hands-on experience that would prove invaluable in my later innovations. The military's emphasis on precision, reliability, and systematic problem-solving became core elements of my approach to complex challenges.
Early Entrepreneurship: PREMARC Era
Following my military service, I entered the industrial energy sector, quickly advancing into project controls, safety, and refinery construction. I founded PREMARC Turnkey Systems, specializing in safety protocols and workflow design for Gulf Coast chemical and petroleum refineries. This experience gave me deep insights into large-scale industrial operations and the critical importance of systematic approaches to complex technical challenges.
The Energy-to-Tech Transition
The pivotal transition came in 2009 when I moved from industrial energy into high technology. One of my breakthrough innovations was the Unattended Telemetry Monitoring Device (UTMD)—a smart computing device that enabled electric utility companies to wirelessly monitor pole-top transformers using RF scavenging, predicting and preventing power outages. This invention addressed frequent blackout issues in storm-prone areas and garnered significant attention, though I chose to remain independent despite lucrative offers from major tech corporations.
China Chapter: Building Global Scale
In 2012, I became a pivotal figure in Shenzhen's rise as a global manufacturing hub. As cofounder of Shenzhen SIECOM Communications & Technology Co., Ltd, I helped shape ODM (original design manufacturing) strategies for mobile electronics and wireless products. Under my leadership, SIECOM rapidly became one of China's largest ODM companies, with my teams designing products for major brands including Alcatel, TCL, RCA, and Sony's Xperia line.
My early breakthroughs included the Mobile Companion Connectivity Suite, a precursor to screen sharing protocols like MiraCast. By 2014, the volume of mobile phones my team engineered exceeded Apple's iPhone sales in the U.S. market. This success earned me global recognition, establishing me as "China's and the Asian market's top designer of consumer electronics," and led to my keynote presentation at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
My trajectory was interrupted in late 2016 by a serious mountain-climbing accident in China that led to severe injuries. Following multiple surgeries and a challenging recovery in 2017, I made the decision to return to the United States to continue my work on home soil.
Returning Home: The Tulsa Vision
After over a decade abroad, I re-established my operations in the U.S. with a new mission centered on Tulsa, Oklahoma's historic Greenwood District. While I had initially founded Noitavonne in 2011 as a Houston-based design startup, it was in Tulsa that the company truly scaled. Within three years of setting up operations there, Noitavonne launched 32 independently financed tech product brands, established multiple manufacturing sites, and created an estimated 1,300 jobs in the region.
This expansion brought significant international investment to Tulsa and represents more than just business—it's part of my broader effort to revitalize Black Wall Street's legacy by fostering high-tech industry and entrepreneurship in the community.
Scientific Research & Breakthrough Theories
My scientific work focuses on the role of nitrogen as a foundational element in quantum optics, environmental remediation, and photonic energy manipulation. I've developed the Nitrogen Lens Theory, Nitrogen Constant, and Gliff (Generated Localized Ionizing Frequency Field) concept, which form the backbone of a new class of atmospheric tuning and air separation technologies enabling carbon capture, pollutant isolation, and resource reuse from ambient air.
I'm actively developing Quantum State Tomography systems, gas-phase quantum error correction protocols, and next-generation processors including the ALEX-Q chipset for ambient computing. This research represents a fundamental shift in how we understand elemental forces and their applications to modern technological challenges.
Academic Leadership & Institution Building
Beyond industry, I've been deeply committed to education and institutional development. I founded the Global Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), originally established with programs in China and India, focusing on hands-on STEM curriculum that bridges theoretical science with real-world application. I later expanded GIST to include a campus in Tulsa, integrating it into my vision for Greenwood's rebirth as a center of excellence in education and technology.
Through GIST and my role as an educator, I mentor young innovators and develop curricula that emphasize entrepreneurship alongside science. I'm frequently sought as a guest lecturer and keynote speaker, sharing insights from my unique journey across academia and industry.
Comprehensive Venture Portfolio
Beyond Noitavonne, I lead an extensive ecosystem of interconnected ventures:
- SiloCloud (Silo Secured Data LLC): A digital sovereignty platform with over 250,000 beta testers and $7.8M in development investment, providing encrypted server architecture and blockchain platforms
- Nuairs: Advanced air sterilization and environmental technology solutions
- Kanobe Triss: Sound stage, film, and lighting systems for entertainment industry
- Inland Micro Fuels: Alternative fuels and rural electrification strategies
- Urban Edge Network: Co-founded this media and technology company, which operates HBCU League Pass+, a streaming platform for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Minority Startups Incubator: Mentoring and investing in emerging tech entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities
- American Industrial Development Association (AIDA): Economic and workforce development, especially in Opportunity Zones, advocating for modular housing, job creation, and equitable infrastructure development
- Wizard's Almanac Educational Publishing: Comprehensive educational content series with university partnerships and profit-sharing models
I've also served on Amazon's Black Business Advisory Board, been a principal investor in the Penguin & Rook Fund, and developed blockchain systems for major institutions including the Pentagon and European financial institutions like Credit Lords Bank and HSBC.
Patents & Intellectual Property
As a prolific inventor, I hold multiple patents spanning consumer electronics, communication systems, and utility technologies. Notable patents include innovations for multi-functional point-of-sale tablet devices and smart phone companion systems. My U.S. Patent D702145 covers utility sensor housing design. I've also developed 13 patents for quantum diagnostic systems currently being tested at Bell Labs. Beyond formal patents, I've developed proprietary theories in emerging areas like wireless power and advanced energy systems.
Recognition & Awards
My work has earned numerous industry distinctions including the CES Innovation & Engineering Award (2014), "Techpreneur of the Year" (2017), Telecom Industry Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2018), and Shenzhen Top Design House Honor. These honors span multiple countries and years, reflecting sustained excellence in technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
Indigenous Knowledge & Personal Philosophy
As a father of eight with Khoisan heritage, I frame my work as a reclamation of indigenous knowledge systems. My life's mission is to unlock the elemental forces of the universe for human upliftment and ecological balance. This approach combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science, viewing my scientific breakthroughs not merely as innovation, but as rediscovering fundamental truths about how the universe operates.
My spiritual advocacy for African ancestry and identity reclamation infuses my work with deeper purpose beyond technological advancement—it's about restoring humanity's connection to elemental forces and natural systems that indigenous peoples have understood for millennia.
Comprehensive Published Works
I am the author of over 30 books spanning scientific research, educational materials, memoirs, and philosophical works:
Building Blocks Educational Series
- A Beginner's Guide to PHP
- A Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT
- A Beginner's Guide to React
- A Beginner's Guide to Node.js
- A Beginner's Guide to Full-Stack Blockchain
- A Beginner's Guide to HTML & CSS Essentials
- A Beginner's Guide to Python
- A Beginner's Guide to Java
- Advanced Guide to Python Syntax
Scientific & Research Titles
- Periodic Table 2.0: The Nitrogen Influence
- The Nitrogen Lens Theory
- Quantum Chemistry: The Introduction of Gliffs
- The Nitrogen Constant
- Material Evolution: The Age of Boron
- Nitrogen to Molybdenum: Quantum Futures
- Symbiotics
- Celestial Blueprint
- Mastering the Elements
The Wizard's Almanac Series
- The Wizard's Almanac: Elemental Mastery
- The Wizard's Almanac: Periodic Table of Wizardry
- Elements of Life sub-series: Calcium, Iron, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Carbon
- The Wizards of Emerald City: The Legacy of Greenwood and the Promise of Tomorrow!
Memoirs & Cultural Reflections
- Born in America – Made in China
- I Am Khoisan: A Journey of Identity, Legacy, and Survival (2025)
- Curiosity: The Relentless Pursuit of Innovation and Identity
- If a Bee Had an Opinion, There Would Be No Honey!
- The Wizard: The Story of Lael Alexander (Autobiography)
Business & Strategy
- Passport to Tomorrow
- Liberation Day
- Building a Better Patent: Patent Strategy and Innovation Readiness
Media Recognition
My work has garnered significant media attention, including a feature in OWN's docuseries "Rebuilding Black Wall Street" (2023), where I appeared as a tech innovator offering solutions to Greenwood community leaders. I've been profiled in publications from L'Observateur to the Black Chronicle, and interviewed by tech platforms like The Tech Ranch, sharing insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Community Impact & Legacy
Beyond technology development, I've made tangible investments in economic development, particularly in Tulsa's Greenwood District. I've personally invested millions into land acquisition and facility development, creating jobs and reviving this historic community. My initiatives represent a unique blend of social investment with business growth, positioning me as both a technology innovator and community builder committed to fostering shared prosperity and human flourishing.
Through AIDA and my modular housing initiatives, I advocate for equitable infrastructure development in historically underserved communities, demonstrating that advanced technology and indigenous wisdom can work together to solve humanity's greatest challenges.
