LAS VEGAS, NV, June 23, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michael J. Plaksin has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Plaksin has established himself as a visionary leader in the technology sector, currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Alchera X, Inc. ("AX"), an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Los Angeles. In this role, he is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions, including the FireScout.ai Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology program, which utilizes visual recognition to enhance fire detection capabilities.

He has had the privilege of hosting several international delegations and was honored to lead the AX team helping them get selected to represent the State of California on the world stage in Germany where several greats came together to discuss sustainability in a modern world, achieving global recognition. Mr. Plaksin's commitment to leveraging technology for safety and security is evident in his efforts to implement advanced facial recognition systems for various applications, such as banking, security, entertainment, etc.

Leveraging his former expertise, Mr. Plaksin rose through the ranks within sales and marketing. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in expanding each company's market presence and driving sales growth. His expertise in consumer electronics distribution channels was instrumental in achieving these objectives, even during his term with Motorola Mobility/Google/Arris Inc. In this capacity, he successfully managed sales operations across the region, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and market expansion efforts.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Plaksin excelled at ATP Electronics. He was integral in developing groundbreaking products, such as flash drives that revolutionized data storage. His collaboration with Sesame Street on indestructible USB drives, to his work in collaborating with the Susan G. Komen Foundation building The Pink Petito raising over $250,000 towards the charity, and even the very first Earth Drive, exemplifying his innovative approach to product development and marketing.

Mr. Plaksin's career began with Packard Bell/NEC, where he was instrumental in bringing personal computers into homes through QVC's 1st million dollar hour ever, and set the stage for selling PCs on air, significantly impacting the mass market for PC technology generating over $3 billion in sales revenue per year, for the next several years.

Mr. Plaksin's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Marketing from Syracuse University. His education has been foundational in his career success, providing him with the skills necessary for leadership and innovation, while underscoring his commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and enhancing his professional expertise.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Plaksin is deeply committed to education and community service. As the founding president of the Wyoming Valley West Educational Foundation for over a decade, he has made significant contributions to his alma mater by establishing a computer laboratory that transformed student educational opportunities.

Mr. Plaksin was also heavily invested in the Boy Scouts of America, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Plaksin has been recognized for his leadership and innovation throughout his career. Most notably, he was honored as one of the Visionary Chief Executive Officers of 2024 by the LA Times in their B2B Magazine, and was even nominated for the 2025 LA Times Executive Leadership Awards. Mr. Plaksin's vision for the future includes advancing facial recognition technology to enhance security and convenience, while embracing the power of AI across various sectors, demonstrating his ongoing dedication to technological advancement and societal benefit.

About AX
Founded in 2016, AX is an artificial intelligence Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that has developed award-winning proprietary technology in the areas of facial and visual artificial intelligence (AI) including facial recognition, wildfire detection, augmented reality, and more. AX develops and distributes innovative products that enhance safety and security across various industries worldwide.

AX's FireScout.ai product provides artificial intelligence to utilize visual recognition in real time on a 24/7/365 basis for wildfire detection. Their technology seamlessly integrates into existing camera/monitor systems. AX offers the most informative, effective, and supportive user interface system in the market today. Their artificial intelligence has been used on over 1,000 cameras throughout the Western United States and is considered to be the de facto standard in AI.

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