Edge Autonomy has officially welcomed Allen Gardner as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
With two decades of experience in the aerospace sector, Gardner specializes in the growth of unmanned aircraft, autonomy systems, and artificial intelligence. Before his tenure at edge Autonomy, he held significant roles at various aerospace firms, including serving as CTO at Skydweller Aero Inc., Chief Architect for Special Programs at Northrop Grumman, and Chief Engineer at both Lockheed Martin and AME Unmanned Air Systems.
Gardner earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Utah State University, followed by a master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
“We are thrilled to have Allen on board as our CTO at Edge Autonomy,” stated john Purvis, CEO of Edge Autonomy. “His extensive experience in pioneering innovations within the unmanned systems sector will be invaluable in addressing our clients’ most pressing challenges. Allen’s profound knowledge of emerging technologies in autonomous systems will keep our company at the forefront of technological progress.”
