Leadership Team
Simon P. So
Wesley Alexander
Jeremy Adamson
Founder & CEO
Simon has an intentionally diverse career, starting in law enforcement and then investment banking, with telecom and entertainment in the mix, and also cybersecurity and fin-tech. He's been a successful entrepreneur, volunteers as a Fire Dept Captain, and this venture is the perfect culmination of all his experiences
Jeremy Adamson
Wesley Alexander
Jeremy Adamson
Chief Financial Officer
Jeremy is an accomplished leader with experience at smaller ventures as well as large enterprises like Symantec, WebRoot, and Intel. His global expertise includes forecasting & reporting, complex modeling, and M&A analysis. Jeremy has been responsible for revenue worth over $2B, and collaborates with the team at our US HQ
Wesley Alexander
Wesley Alexander
Nachi Periakaruppan
VP of Operations
Wes is a highly-credentialed FAA pilot & instructor with over 20 years experience from Japan Airlines, Korean Air, and most recently at Boeing as the Chief Test Pilot in their drone division. He currently leads our aviation logistics group with responsibility for safety, curriculum, and regulatory affairs. Wes is based in our Portland office
Nachi Periakaruppan
Nachi Periakaruppan
Nachi Periakaruppan
VP- Business Strategy
Nachi has the unique ability to connect the dots between customer needs and our GTM solutions. He holds 2 advanced degrees from Stanford University, and has held executive roles at Oracle, Intel, and Sun Microsystems. Nachi collaborates with our CEO and the leadership team at our Global HQ
Miharu Gold
Nachi Periakaruppan
Miharu Gold
VP- Business Development (US)
Miharu is highly experienced in the drone industry, most recently with DroneDeploy managing strategic alliances on a global basis. She attended the University of Maryland and has held executive roles at Extreme Networks, MasterCard, and Ingenico. Miharu is located at our Corporate HQ in CA
Ivan Lewis
Nachi Periakaruppan
Miharu Gold
VP- General Manager
(Europe/Middle-East/Africa)
Ivan Lewis was a Member of the United Kingdom Parliament for 22 years. He served as Minister for the Middle East, Minister for Africa, and Economic Secretary to the Treasury. Ivan manages our strategic expansion in EMEA from our London office
Andres Ballestas
Andres Ballestas
Andres Ballestas
VP- General Manager
(Latin America)
Andres is an experienced leader and entrepreneur, having worked at companies like Siemens, McAfee, and Nokia. He is highly familiar with business culture and strategies throughout South America, and manages our LTAM team from his location in Bogota
Peter Cheung
Andres Ballestas
Andres Ballestas
VP- General Manager
(Asia/Pacific Rim)
Peter is a successful business executive and entrepreneur. He grew up in Seattle and was with Intel for 20+ years. Most recently Peter covered the Shanghai region, and comes with a wealth of knowledge in managing all of APAC from our Hong Kong office
Advisory Board
Antonio Benavides
Antonio Benavides
Antonio Benavides
Contra Costa County Sheriff Department
Tony is on the command staff of a large sheriff's office in the San Francisco area, and has over 20 years experience with a focus on training. He also manages his department’s UAS Program with over 25 aircraft. Tony holds an MBA, and provides invaluable strategies and best practices on our solutions & curriculum to clients around the world
Sabina Zafar
Antonio Benavides
Antonio Benavides
City of San Ramon
Sabina currently serves as the Vice Mayor of the City of San Ramon. She is also a senior executive at Oracle overseeing technical consulting engagements for key clients globally. Sabina has always been intrigued by drone technology and we are fortunate to have her share expertise & guidance in delivering best-in-class solutions
Alexander Schubek
Antonio Benavides
Alexander Schubek
Fremont Fire Department
Alex headed-up the Office of Emergency Services for the City of Fremont, working closely with both the Fire & Police Chiefs. He holds a Masters in Emergency Management, and has integrated solutions within SWAT, HazMat, and Battalion Chief teams. Alex is now bringing that expertise to help us deliver UAS solutions to other agencies globally
Philip San Diego
Philip San Diego
Alexander Schubek
Intel Corporation
Phil joins us from Intel where he was an executive leading a global team of product managers assigned to the company's top partners. He provides important input on logistics and strategies to ensure long-term success. Phil currently works with several start-ups and investment projects in the Silicon Valley area
Arthur Mimnaugh
Philip San Diego
Arthur Mimnaugh
Adobe
Art brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at companies like AT&T, Adobe and Nokia. He is also a savvy investor and real estate expert. Our company is uniquely positioned because we have executives like Art looking after our broader corporate initiatives and opportunities, as well as our long-range strategic endeavors
Career Opportunities
Consulting Director (Enterprise)
Consulting Director (Public Safety)
Consulting Director (Public Safety)
LOCATIONS:
US | Latin America | Europe | Asia
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquire advanced knowledge of UAS solutions in commercial space
- Plan and develop GTM strategies & tactics based on assigned industry verticals and/or territories
- Engage enterprise prospects and strategically manage opportunity to closure based on assigned priorities
- Attend weekly team calls and in-person meetings as required
- Coordinate field demos with our flight team and prospects
- Maintain CRM system with updated opportunity info & follow-up
- Advise & assist in other areas
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years experience in sales, consulting, or equivalent
- Focused and results-driven mindset with a sense of urgency
- Excellent verbal, written, and in-person communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% in-region as needed
Email Resume/CV to: careers@flyAIG.com
Consulting Director (Public Safety)
Consulting Director (Public Safety)
Consulting Director (Public Safety)
LOCATIONS:
Nationwide (US)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquire advanced knowledge of solutions in emergency mgmt.
- Engage public agencies to share the efficiency & risk-mitigation benefits of using the latest drone solutions
- Attend weekly team calls and in-person meetings as required
- Coordinate field demos with our flight team and first responders
- Work with departments on budget allocation, grants, & fiscal cycles
- Maintain CRM system with updated opportunity info & follow-up
- Advise & assist in other areas
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 10 years experience in a first responder role (supervisory level preferred), or 3 years providing solutions to the public sector
- Retired or Secondary Employment OK (Referral Program available)
- Well-networked and respected in the community
- Excellent verbal, written, and in-person communication skills
Email Resume to: careers@flyAIG.com
Sales Development Representative
Sales Development Representative
Sales Development Representative
LOCATIONS:
Nationwide (US)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquire general knowledge of UAS technology and trends
- Execute direct outbound efforts to market verticals as assigned
- Liaison with marketing team to launch & manage campaigns, and track prospects/leads & related activities
- Maintain CRM system with updated opportunity info & follow-up
- Transition & introduce prospects to senior team members
- Explore other demand-generation tactics for deployment
- Assist in other sales or marketing related activities
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 1 year successful experience in tele-sales or related role
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to drive results
- Excellent focus, prioritization, and overall communication skills
Email Resume to: careers@flyAIG.com
Flight Operations (uas Pilot)
Sales Development Representative
Sales Development Representative
LOCATIONS:
Based in San Francisco Area
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquire general knowledge of UAS technology and trends
- Facilitate flight demos to articulate UAS functionality & benefits
- Perform UAS missions as required by management or customers
- Collaborate with partners & clients on various projects
- Act as VO or AirBoss in larger multi-aircraft operations as needed
- Aircraft setup/activation, and continued maintenance & support
- Attend weekly team calls and in-person trainings as required
- Coordinate field logistics with our business & management teams
- Manage & enforce flight safety protocols at all times
- Assist in other flight operations related activities
REQUIREMENTS
- FAA Remote Pilot License (Part 107) Required
- Minimum 2 years sUAS flight experience in a commercial role
- Candidates must be diligent, responsible, and detail-oriented
- Travel may be available/required based on client location
Email Resume to: careers@flyAIG.com