Miguel A. PereiraDirector of Engineering, Sierra SpaceMr. Pereira joined Sierra Nevada Corporation (now Sierra Space) in 2013. He currently leads the Flight Software, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C), and Simulations groups. Mr. Pereira holds undergraduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. |
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John Russell PhDChief of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Structures Technology BranchIn his role as the Chief of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Structures Technology Branchm, he is the senior manager of an 18 person team that develops and transitions new airframe structures technology for safety, reliability, affordability, and efficiency in current and future Air Force weapon systems. |
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Jackie DujmovicChief Executive Officer, Hover UAJackie is a commercial RePL Pilot, experience Chief Remote Pilot and the founder / CEO of Hover UAV. Jackie's strength lies in creating strong dialogue and procedures with regulators on a local, national and international level to ultimately implement drone system integration to everyday life with a focus on safety, compliance and complex operational approvals. |
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Sarah McSwineySenior Manager of Engineering Strategy and Operations, Boeing Defence AustraliaSarah McSwiney is the Senior Manager of Engineering Strategy and Operations for Boeing Defence Australia. Prior to this Sarah held various engineering and management roles for the past 17 years at Boeing, most recently as the Composites Technology Manager at Boeing Research and Technology Australia, leading a team in Resin Infusion material and process development and helping guide the Enterprise Resin Infusion Roadmap. |
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