Fernando Gama has received a Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (2020), and an M.A. in Statistics from the Wharton School (2017). He had postdoctoral stints in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences department at the University of California, Berkeley (2020-21), and the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Rice University (2021-22). He has also been a research intern at Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research in Montréal (2018), and a visiting scholar at TU Delft in the Netherlands (2017). Before joining Pendulum, he worked as a Machine Learning Researcher at Morgan Stanley (2022-23). The core of his published research is related to machine learning and signal processing for graph-structured data, with applications in power grids, sensor networks, multi-agent robotics, and distributed control. He has a background in statistics, time series analysis, and signal processing.
Mesay is highly skilled in image processing techniques aimed at establishing resilient and streamlined supply chain systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technology from the University of Trento, Italy. His research is primarily centered around the application of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and domain adaptation methods, specifically for the classification of multispectral/hyperspectral images. With a wealth of experience, Mesay has played a crucial role in the development of sophisticated deep learning models tailored for the analysis of remote sensing images.
Laila is an Android developer with more than a decade of experience designing, implementing, and supporting creative solutions across several domains such as smart home, IoT, cloud, and healthcare. She holds a degree in Informatics and Linguistics and is passionate about developing user-friendly software that improves people's lives and experiences.
LTG (R) Ostrowski is a well-known figure on Capitol Hill, with extensive experience in Congressional and Government relations. He has a strong background in federal acquisition and contracting strategies, as well as strategic planning for major defense research, development, test, evaluation, and procurement programs. Notably, he served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Supply, Production, and Distribution for Operation Warp Speed/Countermeasures Acceleration Group, playing a critical role in managing efforts related to pandemic response. LTG (R) Ostrowski graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds a Master of Science in Systems Acquisition Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, as well as a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces/ Eisenhower School.
Kevin has served in senior executive roles in industry and the government, including as the Army’s first director of the Assured PNT Cross-Function Team and Direct Reporting Program Manager for PNT. Kevin’s industry experience ranges from senior executive roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, engineering roles across the aerospace and defense industry, and founder of a technology startup.
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