Aditya Das

Research Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center and Co-founder of TechComb Inc.

Mountain View, California, United States

About

Over 14 years of hands-on experience in cutting-edge robotics and automation technology development, management, and transition. Known for focused and reliable approach with proven track record in limiting risk, creating lean teams, and establishing creative strategies for optimizing internal operations, financial returns, and external customer service. Brings in a unique combination of technological foundation and business acumen through formal training as well as in-field execution. Recognized as a dedicated and passionate mentor with engaging and application-oriented training style that has consistently increased audience participation and fostered STEM career interest.

Experience

  • NASA Ames Research Center (Full-time · 7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chief, Systems Modeling and Optimization Branch (AFO)
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Research Scientist
      Jul 2019 - Jun 2024 · 5 yrs

  • Co-Founder at TechComb Inc
    Sep 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

    TechComb Inc., an AI and Automation technology integration and translation company, works towards identifying and commercializing high efficiency market ready solutions through market analysis, product development, and customer outreach.

  • Senior Consultant at Cognizant
    Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 · 6 mos

    Provided technology consulting to large IT companies on utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning for better customer service.

  • Senior Research Scientist, Automation and Intelligent Systems at University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute
    Aug 2016 - Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Led a multidisciplinary team of research and development staff for product and process development in robotic automation, biomedical instrumentation, machine learning based artificial intelligence, and unmanned systems areas.

  • Adjunct Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington
    Sep 2015 - Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Taught graduate and undergraduate level robotics classes at the University of Texas at Arlington. Co-advised three PhD dissertations & five master’s theses, guided four undergraduates transitioning into fulltime engineers.