Aaron Thompson is a seasoned professional in the field of engineering and technology, currently serving as Vice President of Research and Development for Autonomy at Trimble Inc. since July 2023. Previously, Aaron held various leadership positions at HARMAN International, including Senior Director of Platform Development and Director of ADAS Planning & Marketing. Additional experience includes serving as Systems Engineer at Dura Automotive Systems LLC, Technical Project Manager at Magna Electronics, and Validation Engineer at Takata. Aaron began a career as a Test Engineer at Magna Electronics after earning a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Kettering University in 2006.