Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a seasoned professional in aerospace engineering and software development, with a career spanning over 15 years. Currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Pictorus since May 2022, Chris previously held various leadership positions at Saildrone Inc, including Vice President of Software Engineering and Team Lead for Vehicle Command, Control & Navigation. Prior experience includes significant roles at DroneDeploy and Matternet Inc, where Chris developed advanced software systems for UAVs and real-time mapping initiatives. Earlier work involved designing flight dynamics models for NASA and the Missile Defense Agency at Millennium Engineering and integration, alongside contributions to next-generation air traffic management simulations at NASA Ames Research Center. Chris's foundational research in autonomous robotics at the University of California, Davis culminated in a BS in Aerospace Engineering.