About Us

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Engineered by Experts. Built to Scale.

Javelina DNS is built by a team of seasoned engineers and strategists united by a shared mission: to reinvent DNS for the modern internet.

Our team brings decades of combined experience from organizations such as the Wikimedia Foundation, Shell, Logitech, and Schlumberger, and many other technology firms blending open-source innovation with large-scale operational expertise.

Wence Gutierrez, who architected critical Unix and DNS infrastructure for global enterprises, now leads systems administration at Javelina.

Eduardo Gutierrez directs business strategy and operations, drawing on his background in finance and telecoms from J.P. Morgan, Omnes, and Cable & Wireless.

Jason Hrncir, an investor in Javelina DNS and a seasoned enterprise network engineer, brings deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure design and optimization.

Kenneth Benavides leads technology operations and delivery teams focused on building and supporting Javelina DNS. Leveraging his experience from Fortune 500 enterprises.

We are not just colleagues, we are long-term collaborators. Wence, Eduardo, Jason, and Kenneth have worked together at multiple organizations and are bringing Javelina DNS product to the world.

Javelina DNS is where open-source roots meet enterprise performance. A next-generation DNS platform built for speed, visibility, and the internet's future.

Meet the Team

Wence Gutierrez

Chief Executive Officer

Wence Gutierrez is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Irongrove LLC, a technology firm dedicated to architecting resilient and intelligent enterprise systems. As the visionary behind the company's flagship product, Javelina DNS, Wence leads with a focus on innovation, scalability, and reliability in global IT infrastructure. Developed in collaboration with Brandon Black, the creator and principal engineer behind Javelina DNS, the platform reflects their shared commitment to building secure, high-performance systems that redefine the boundaries of modern network architecture. Wence's leadership at Irongrove represents the culmination of a lifelong journey from hands-on engineering to visionary executive strategy.

Kenneth Benavides

Chief Technology Officer

Long before stepping into his role as Chief Technology Officer of IronGrove LLC, Kenneth Benavides began his journey as a curious innovator driven by a fascination for how technology could transform human potential. From his early years as a software developer to leading multi-million-dollar modernization programs, Kenneth built a career defined by foresight, execution, and transformation. His passion for blending artificial intelligence with practical business outcomes became the hallmark of his leadership philosophy.

Ed Gutierrez

Chief Finance Officer

Eduardo Gutierrez's journey from the financial services sector to the executive suite of a cutting-edge technology firm is one defined by discipline, foresight, and innovation. As the Chief Financial Officer of Irongrove LLC, Eduardo has built a career at the intersection of finance, technology, and leadership, where strategic insight meets operational execution. His path reflects a rare blend of analytical rigor and entrepreneurial vision, a combination that has enabled him to architect growth for organizations navigating complex financial and technological landscapes.

Jason Hrncir

Investor

For over 25 years, Jason Hrncir has been at the heart of Schlumberger's global technology evolution. His journey isn't just a career, it's a chronicle of innovation, resilience, and transformation in one of the most demanding industries on earth. From the earliest days of enterprise networking to the modern challenges of DNS security, Jason's work has shaped how a Fortune Global 500 company connects, collaborates, and protects its digital world.

Our Mission

Optimization

To deliver innovative, resilient, and customer-centric DNS solutions that enhance operational excellence, ensure unparalleled uptime, and adapt to the evolving needs of businesses worldwide. Through cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, we aim to redefine the standard for DNS reliability and optimization.