Alex Kushleyev

Alex Kushleyev is a seasoned engineer and technical advisor with extensive experience in autonomous systems and UAV technology. At ModalAI since July 2019, Alex has contributed to the development of advanced drones utilizing the SWAP-optimized Blue UAS Framework. Prior experience includes a role as Principal Engineer at Qualcomm, focusing on autonomous car system integration and RTK positioning. As a Senior Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, Alex transitioned UAV flight controllers to Qualcomm DSPs and developed motor controllers. Co-founding KMel Robotics involved design and testing of UAVs before the company was acquired by Qualcomm. Earlier roles include robotics research at the University of Pennsylvania, contributing to DARPA's Urban Challenge vehicle, and serving as a test technician at JBT Corporation. Alex holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.