Parag B.

Parag B. is a highly experienced robotics professional with significant expertise in autonomy and robotics technologies. As the founder of Neya Systems, LLC, since September 2009, Parag has led the company in developing advanced off-road autonomous driving solutions for a diverse array of Department of Defense and commercial clients. In addition to the CEO role at Innovation Works, Parag serves as a part-time Entrepreneur in Residence, focusing on fostering new business opportunities in the robotics sector. Parag is also an adjunct faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, teaching entrepreneurial skills in robotics, and has contributed to various organizations, including the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the National Advanced Mobility Consortium. Parag's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, an MBA from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, and a BS in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Southern California.