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Leadership
NE Space Technologies
To Boldly Go...
Andrew Somar - SVP of Engineering & Manufacturing
Nick Sanchoo - Founder, Chief Engineer
Andrew is a licensed aeronautical engineer who began his career 33 yrs ago at Cox & Company (NYC) testing commercial and military systems. He has established and configured a number of aerospace MRO facilities (AMI, GA Telesis etc.) with a focus on repair and overhaul of airframe / engine components, composite structures, nacelle systems, flight surfaces and other advance composite applications. Andrew holds a Masters of Engineering from New York University.
Nick has more than 25 years experience in engineering and finance. He began his career on Wall Street developing and testing various trading systems. He co-founded NE Systems LLC (est. 2010) which provides financial support to aerospace distribution companies and manufacturers. He has built strong relationships with airline operators and their Quality Assurance teams to deliver aerospace components with the best costs, quality (zero defect), and traceability. Nick holds a BS in Nuclear Engineering and Business / Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Darren Raj - VP, Business Development
Darren Raj attended Florida State University with a BS in Information Technology, and a minor in Computer science and entrepreneurship. He also served as a level 3 technician with NetcomSolutions a small network communications company that specialized in managed services for small to medium businesses. He Founded Agribugs which specializes in mapping and photogrammetry of Agriculture research plots using drone technology. His partnership with University of Florida provided the ability to understand the barriers of entry for commercial adaptation.
Keith Sandell - Director of Geospatial Hardware and Software Development (GIS Specialist)
Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) with proven background in Geospatial Hardware & Software Engineering and Full Stack development. He has combined institutional knowledge of Geospatial Technology and broad-based operational applications to deliver innovative solutions to many industries. He has driven drone technology program design to optimize infrastructure efficiency, improve user experience, maximize cost savings, and returns on investments. Served honorably as US Navy Veteran.
Creative Credits:
Ryan J Thompson - Founder VFX Productions
World Renowned UK Based short filmmaker and visual effects artist.
Worked on several award winning short films, promotional trailers for motion pictures, and Visual Effects.
Benjamin Squires
Composer for film, TV, advertising, and the gaming industries. Original music written for HSBC, Heineken, Bupa and many other commercial clients.
Photo Credits:
NASA
Teams at Northrup Grumman, JPL, and those dedicated to the James Webb Space Telescope.