Larry Butler is a veteran software engineer and systems architect with over 30 years of experience in embedded systems, secure communications, and mission-critical aerospace software. As Founder and Chief Engineer at AKM Cyber Corp., Larry plays a pivotal role in advancing the core codebase of AKM SecureKey and supporting its integration across military and industrial platforms.
Throughout his career, Larry has built software for real-time operating systems including VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux, contributing to systems such as the F-16 Center Pedestal Display,, F-35 weapons simulation, and C-17 Heads-Up Display. His deep knowledge spans C/C++, assembly, and Ada, with development across platforms from ARM and Intel to Altera NIOS2 and PowerPC. He has also contributed to major telecom and network infrastructure projects through roles at AMCC, TelStrat, and Ascom Timeplex.
Larry’s extensive credentials include DO-178C-certified flight software, military operational flight programs, and patented avionics display systems. His work bridges the technical depth of embedded systems with the compliance rigor of aerospace-grade cybersecurity. At AKM, Larry ensures the platform’s performance, portability, and readiness for deployment in regulated and high-assurance environments.