Leadership Team

ROBERT J ZWERLING

Co-founder

Robert leads engineering and company growth. He founded Aurora Predictions, pioneering AI-driven forecasting, and has held leadership roles in tech-focused companies, showcasing his strategic and innovative expertise.

Jonathan Morgan

VP Supply Chain

Jonathan specializes in strategic planning and supply chain. He established the Operations Center of Excellence at Palo Alto Networks, driving efficiency and meeting financial targets. His leadership in S&OP and inventory planning enhances corporate performance and profitability.

Michael Ciatto

Financial Advisor

A seasoned leader in finance and technology, Michael led a 10,000+ person supply chain consulting firm, driving growth with AI solutions. He has helped Fortune 100 companies optimize forecasting and launched ventures in real estate, and private equity

VENKAT SHASTRI, Ph.D.

Engineering Advisor

Chair, Department of Electrical Engineering and De Sanctis Professor of Engineering & Entrepreneurship at University of San Diego. He was a visiting fellow at Yale University, following his tenure as Member of Technical Staff at JPL. Holding 4 patents in controls, robotics, Bio-MEMS, and artificial muscles he focuses across sustainability, automation and robotics.

Daniel Oropeza

He is globally recognized and award-winning sculptor, best known for his larger than life, otherworldly fusions of glass and metal. This combined with his creativity makes him uniquely suited to contribute to innovations in materials and design. 

Cleantech San Diego

Fosters collaboration across the private-public-academic landscape to support Cleantech entrepreneurs through its more than 130 business, university, government & nonprofits committed to advancing sustainable solutions.

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