# AstreaX

> AstreaX builds government and enterprise software, specializing in DMV modernization, citizen portals and secure digital identity. Its work includes Arizona’s MAX motor vehicle platform and AX Wallet, a state-controlled digital credential platform. It is a Michael Baker International company following a 2024 acquisition by DC Capital Partners.

- **Headquarters:** Tempe, United States
- **Founders:** David A. Knigge (Co-founder and President), Stefano Esposito (Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)
- **Products:** MAX DMV Modernization, AX Wallet, Portals & Digital Identity, Custom software development and integration
- **Notable:** Helped develop Arizona’s MAX platform and AZMVDNow.gov services launched in 2020., Company-reported Arizona results include 70% online portal adoption, 89% ease-of-use feedback and a 75% reduction in metropolitan door-to-door wait times., Arizona publicly launched its AstreaX-powered state-controlled wallet in March 2026 and added vehicle documents in May.

## Products & services

- **MAX DMV Modernization** — Cloud-based motor vehicle platform developed with Arizona; shared-source code is offered to other states at no cost, with state ownership and choices of implementation and support model.
- **AX Wallet** — State-controlled mobile digital wallet for driver licenses, IDs and other verified credentials, with vehicle-document and renewal integrations. Arizona publicly introduced its implementation in March 2026.
- **Portals & Digital Identity** — Custom citizen, customer and partner portals with multi-factor authentication, biometric verification, and device- and behavior-based fraud detection.
- **Custom software development and integration** — Architecture, development, modernization, integration and implementation for government, enterprise and nonprofit organizations.

## Achievements

- Helped develop Arizona’s MAX platform and AZMVDNow.gov services launched in 2020.
- Company-reported Arizona results include 70% online portal adoption, 89% ease-of-use feedback and a 75% reduction in metropolitan door-to-door wait times.
- Arizona publicly launched its AstreaX-powered state-controlled wallet in March 2026 and added vehicle documents in May.
- Selected with Kyndryl in August 2023 for Wyoming’s approximately $20 million driver services upgrade.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — West Virginia announced cancellation of the DMV modernization award after cost and executive-input concerns; reporting put AstreaX’s proposal at approximately $63.5 million. AstreaX argued for proceeding or adjusting the existing award.
- **2026-06** — AstreaX announced expanded AX Wallet vehicle credentials, renewal functionality and alerts on June 29.
- **2026-06** — Eric Jorgensen was named CEO on June 22; co-founder David Knigge is President.
- **2026-05** — ADOT announced Arizona Wallet support for vehicle registration and title documents and links to registration renewal on May 18.
- **2026-03** — ADOT introduced Arizona Wallet on March 11.

## Links

- Website: https://astreax.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astreax/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23