The Team Behind Espada
KognoKraft builds Espada — an open-source software infrastructure automation platform that transforms how teams manage cloud infrastructure through conversational AI.
Our Mission
Simplifying infrastructure management through conversation
We believe infrastructure management shouldn't require specialized expertise. Espada bridges the gap between complex cloud operations and everyday team communication — enabling anyone to deploy, scale, and manage infrastructure through natural language commands sent via the messaging platforms they already use.
Our Vision
To make infrastructure management as simple as sending a message. We envision a world where any team member can safely manage cloud resources, containers, and deployments without memorizing CLI commands or navigating complex dashboards.
What We Build
- Espada Gateway — local-first control plane
- Multi-cloud orchestration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Container & Kubernetes management
- Infrastructure as Code automation
- Companion apps (macOS, iOS, Android)
Open Source
Espada is open source under the MIT license. We believe in building in the open, with a plugin architecture that lets the community extend Espada with custom channels, tools, and integrations. Built with TypeScript for modern tooling.
Our Core Values
Principles that guide how we build and operate
Local-First Architecture
Espada runs as a local gateway on your infrastructure. Your data, sessions, and credentials stay under your control — no cloud middleman required.
Extensibility
A plugin architecture where extensions can register agent tools, gateway methods, and channel handlers. Build custom integrations for your unique infrastructure needs.
Engineering Excellence
Built with strict TypeScript, comprehensive test suites, and automated linting. We hold ourselves to the highest standards — code that is battle-tested and built to scale.
Multi-Channel, Multi-Cloud
16+ messaging channels and 3 major cloud providers. Meet your team where they are, manage infrastructure wherever it runs — one conversation at a time.
Continuous Innovation
From IDIO (Intent-Driven Infrastructure Orchestration) to OpenProse workflow language, voice wake commands, and browser automation — we keep pushing boundaries.
Community Driven
Open source means open collaboration. Skills, hooks, and extensions from the community make Espada better for everyone. Your contribution matters.
Our Founders
The team driving KognoKraft's mission forward
Dr. Ehab Abdelrahim Ali
CEO & FounderVisionary leader and founder of KognoKraft, Dr. Ehab brings deep expertise in technology strategy and business leadership to steer the company's direction and growth.
ConnectSaif Al-Din Ali
Technical Implementation LeadLeads the end-to-end technical implementation of Espada. Full-stack engineer with deep experience in TypeScript, cloud infrastructure, AI systems, and distributed architectures.
ConnectHanan Awaad
Business Operations LeadDrives KognoKraft's business operations, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market execution — ensuring the company runs as reliably as the infrastructure it automates.
ConnectKamal Ali
Legal & Compliance LeadOversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters — ensuring KognoKraft and Espada meet the highest standards of governance and enterprise readiness.
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Explore Espada, contribute on GitHub, or get in touch to learn how conversational infrastructure management can transform your team's workflow.