Vijay Pradeep

Vijay Pradeep is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in robotics and software development. Currently serving as CTO and Chairman of the Board at Virtana since October 2017, Vijay focuses on engineering challenges following the transition of daily operations to new leadership. As the founder and CEO of Virtana, a Caribbean-based robotics and software outsourcing firm, Vijay leads a 20+ team in delivering innovative robotic systems. Additionally, Vijay is a Board Member at Trinidad and Tobago IFC, providing strategic guidance on digital financial ecosystem advancements, and is the Managing Partner at S7 Ventures LLC, concentrating on robotics and deep-tech investments. Previous roles include senior positions at Google, including leading the sensor calibration division for VR and Tango, and co-founding hiDOF, which was later acquired by Google. Vijay holds both an MS in Mechanical Engineering and a BS in Computer Systems Engineering from Stanford University.