Vijay Somandepalli

Vijay Somandepalli is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in the fields of drones, urban air mobility, and robotics. Currently serving as Co-Founder and CTO at Stealth Mode and UAS/AAM Director at MassRobotics, Vijay provides expert advice to legislators on UAS and offers mentorship to startups. Previous roles include Vice President of Technology Strategy at Ondas Holdings and Co-Founder & CTO at American Robotics, where Vijay successfully raised $11 million in venture capital and led a significant merger. Additional experience involves leadership positions at AUVSI New England and Exponent, as well as foundational roles in engineering consulting. Vijay holds a Ph.D. in Thermal Sciences from Stanford University and a B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.