Rugged Robotics
Rey Virani has a diverse work experience, beginning with their role as CEO/Founder of SignalCheck Consulting in 2016. Rey also served as CEO/Co-Founder of 1Hunnid Studios in 2016. In 2017, they were a Software Developer and Software Engineering Intern at Versium. In 2018, they were a Chassis Engineer at Illini Motorsports. In 2020, they were a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op at GE Appliances, a Haier company and a Technical Hardware Engineer at Northrop Grumman. In 2021, they were a Technical Hardware Engineer at Northrop Grumman and a Design Engineer I at Brunswick Corporation. Rey currently serves as a Mechanical Engineer at Rugged Robotics, beginning in 2022.
Rey Virani attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2018 to 2022, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Highest Honors.
Rugged Robotics
Founded by a registered P.E. and a NASA engineer, Rugged Robotics is a Houston-based, construction technology company, aimed at improving labor productivity through the introduction of robotics and automation. Rugged builds hardware enabled solutions to real world problems and is developing a portfolio of robotic platforms for use on commercial construction sites. Each product they offer solves an existing pain-point, performs tangible work, and saves contractors time and money.