Founder & CEO

Stephen Buchanan is a CPA, Green Beret, and Harvard MBA. After letting go of his dream to become a professional basketball player, Stephen began his career as a CPA in Chattanooga, TN. Seeking a greater sense of mission, he joined the U.S. Army. Stephen spent two years as a paratrooper stationed in Italy before earning a place among the U.S. Army Special Forces. As a Green Beret, he spent time throughout the Middle East, working closely and developing relationships with partner nation special operations forces.

Following his military service, Stephen began his MBA at Harvard Business School and will graduate in May 2026. Building on a family legacy of entrepreneurship, Stephen is the founder and the CEO of Bandelier Technologies.

Stephen currently lives in Boston with his wife and their two daughters, and they are making plans to move to northern New Mexico in the near future. Together, they share a love for the outdoors and active adventures.

Head of Growth

Josh Heebner serves as Head of Growth at Bandelier Technologies, where he leads commercialization strategy, partnerships, and business development. As a former U.S. Army Special Forces Medic (18D) and Duke MBA, Josh brings operational and leadership experience to Bandelier’s mission of advancing quantum sensing technologies for defense and healthcare.

Josh and Stephen first served together in the 5th Special Forces Group, completing multiple combat deployments together. He spent ten years on active duty before transitioning off active duty.

Outside of work, Josh is a black belt in Judo, husband, and father of three.

Staff Scientist

Savannah Cuozzo is a Staff Scientist at Bandelier Technologies with over eight years of experience in quantum sensing and science communication. 

She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from William & Mary, where her research focused on quantum imaging using squeezed light and inertial sensing based on nonlinear optics. Savannah previously served as a postdoctoral appointee at Sandia National Laboratories, leading work on quantum-enhanced spectroscopy and distributed quantum sensing using frequency-entangled light. At Bandelier, she focuses on scientific project development and technical communication. 

Outside of work, Savannah enjoys baking, painting, and spending time with her energetic toddler.

Staff Scientist

Jose Catalan is a Staff Scientist at Bandelier Technologies, where he conducts experimental research in quantum optics, photonics, and sensing technologies. Jose earned his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University, with a focus on lasers and optical engineering. His graduate research centered on the hands-on development and alignment of optical and laser-based systems, spanning nonlinear and quantum optics, spectroscopy, and applications in biomedical imaging, reflecting a multidisciplinary background at the intersection of physics and engineering.

Prior to joining Bandelier, Jose led laboratory and field experiments involving advanced instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and energetic materials testing programs.

Jose is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Outside of work, he enjoys photography, hiking, and exploring new places, often drawing inspiration from the landscapes and cultures of the Southwest.