Lawrence Ibarria

lawrence ibarria is the founder and CEO of Nighthawk Robotics, where they utilize robotics, AI, and automation to modernize agricultural practices. Prior to founding Nighthawk Robotics, they were the Co-Founder and COO of Verdant Robotics, where they spearheaded the technical execution of precision spray robots and coordinated efforts across hardware, software, and field operations. Additionally, they have held various managerial and leadership positions at companies like Cruise Automation and NVIDIA, leading teams in embedded software graphics, automotive technology, and product development. Lawrence holds a PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology, along with a MS in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.