Technology leader with 18 years of experience in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics,specializing in delivering advanced autonomous systems from conception to deployment. Track recordof building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams and delivering cutting-edge autonomysolutions.• Over 8 years of experience leading and growing large engineering teams; currently managing fourteams (Perception, Localization & Mapping, Sensor Fusion, Motion Planning & Control) consistingof 30+ engineers.• PhD in 3D object recognition with 18 years of professional experience in Computer Vision and ML.• Architected and led the development of UGV and USV autonomy systems, overseeing full-stackautonomy solutions (perception, localization, mapping, planning, control, multi-sensor integration,and real-time embedded processing), ensuring alignment with customer needs.• Led the development of autonomy algorithms for UGV and USV projects from scratch, overseeingmultiple projects that are in the final stages of delivery to customers.• Extensive expertise in perception and navigation algorithms such as Lidar-Inertial Odometry, SLAM,LIDAR-based drivable area and traversability analysis, 3D environmental mapping, obstacle detection,and deep learning-based 2D/3D object detection/classification.• Broad experience in developing computer vision and AI solutions for UAVs and surveillance systems,integrating advanced perception, detection, and tracking capabilities.• Extensive experience with embedded AI platforms (8+ years with Nvidia Jetson) and wide rangeof robotic sensors (RGB/RGB-D/NIR/LWIR/MWIR cameras, mechanical and solid-state LIDARs,automotive RADARs, IMUs, INSs).