Viken Detection
Peter Rothschild has a diverse work experience in various industries. Peter is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Viken Detection, a security technology company based in the Boston area. Prior to this, they were a founding partner at Vaucluse Partners, a hedge fund specializing in trading volatility and fixed income derivatives using advanced algorithms. Peter also served as the Chief Scientist at American Science & Engineering and Director of Research & Development at the same company. Additionally, Peter worked as the Director of Technology at Sahajanand Technologies. Peter took a sabbatical in Paris, France from July 2012 to January 2013. Overall, Peter has proven experience and expertise in technology, security, and finance.
Peter Rothschild holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to that, they obtained a B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics from The Australian National University. Peter completed their high school education at Hawker College.
Viken Detection
Viken Detection is a research and technology development company focusing on X-ray physics and the design of analytical devices. It was formerly known as Heuresis. Last Feb 1, 2019, it announced it is rebranding the company as Viken Detection. It is already the recognized leader in handheld imaging used by law enforcement to uncover contraband suchas opioids, cash, and explosives hidden in vehicles, cargo containers, boats, buildings, and other concealed areas. It has assembled a strong, experienced management team with expertise in product and business development, sales and marketing, service, product quality, regulatory affairs, finance, and business operations.Viken was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.