Jayakumar Venkatesan

Jayakumar Venkatesan is a highly experienced aerospace professional with an extensive background in various leadership roles across multiple space agencies and organizations. Currently serving as an External Advisor at the Paraguayan Space Agency since August 2023, Jayakumar is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Harpy Aerospace, as well as the Founder and CEO of Cygnus Space UK, where the focus is on spacecraft simulation training. Key positions include Partner and CTO at Synergy Moon, LLC, overseeing the development of a Google Lunar XPRIZE Lunar Rover, and Founder and CEO of Valles Marineris International, specializing in space exploration missions. Additionally, Jayakumar is involved as a Partner and Director of Human Spaceflight Research at the Analog Astronaut Training Center and serves on the Visionary Board of UpGreat Technology Contests, among other roles. Jayakumar's educational credentials include degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Space System Engineering from various prestigious institutions.