Karl Schultz

Karl Schultz has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Karl began their career in 1993 as a Naval Aviator in the US Navy. After leaving the Navy, they worked at Honeywell for nearly a decade, holding various positions including Vice President of Global Technical Operations and Senior Director of Product Support Engineering. In 2015, they joined MD Helicopters as the Chief Technology Officer, where they were responsible for leading the Research and Development and Product Engineering functions. Karl then moved on to Titan Industries as the Chief Technology Officer, leading the development of a strategic technology plan. Schultz also holds a role as a Professor of Practice and Industry Research & Development Liaison at Arizona State University. In 2018, they joined Axon as the VP and Head of Professional Services, and later served in various roles such as VP and Head of TASER Platform Products and VP and Head of Taser Robotics.

Karl Schultz attended the United States Naval Academy from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. Karl then pursued a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1993 to 1995. Later, Schultz completed their education with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University, which they earned from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, it is mentioned that they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Old Dominion University, although the specific timeline for this degree is not provided.