Jesse Kallman

Jesse Kallman is the Founder and CEO of Danti, a role they began in February 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Mentor in Residence at the Georgia Institute of Technology starting in November 2020. From April 2021 to February 2023, Kallman was the VP of Commercialization & Strategy at Xwing, where they led go-to-market and commercial activities, engineering support, and partnerships.

Before joining Xwing, Kallman served as President of North America for Airbus Defence and Space - Intelligence from July 2019 to February 2021. During their time there, they led the US team, providing satellite data, analytics, and services to commercial and government customers. Additionally, Kallman previously held the position of President at Airbus Aerial, a business unit focused on leveraging drones, satellites, and analytics for customer problem-solving.

Prior to their roles at Airbus, Kallman was the Director of Customer Engagement & Regulatory Affairs at Airware, where they led sales, business development, and engagement with regulatory bodies. Jesse also served as President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and was the CEO of the Small UAV Coalition.

Kallman's career began at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they held positions as an Associate and Senior Consultant. Jesse worked on projects focused on the integration of unmanned aerial systems, particularly within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD).

In summary, Jesse Kallman has a diverse background in the aviation and technology industries, with experience in leadership, commercialization, strategy, regulatory affairs, and advocacy.

Jesse Kallman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which they completed from 2004 to 2009. Jesse also has a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Systems Design and Optimization, which they obtained from the same institution in 2009-2010. Additionally, Jesse has received certifications as a Private Pilot and Remote (UAS) Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration.