Hunter Ray

About Hunter Ray

I\'m currently CEO & Founder of a pre-seed startup, Odin Autonomy, with a PhD in Aerospace AI and years of experience in defense operations at Draper. Volunteer rescuer trained for wildland firefighting, dive operations, vehicle extrication, swiftwater rescue, and aircraft operation. With direct experience operating and leading teams in complex public safety operations, I know how important perspective is to completing the mission. Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Drones) can provide that perspective, but too often become another tool to manage, taking up training and resources. Drawing from my years of experience in spacecraft system design and PhD research in autonomous aerospace systems, I started Odin Autonomy with a vision to make these capable tools into reliable teammates for first responders and military operators.

Experience

1. CEO and Founder

   Odin Autonomy

   Jan 2025 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   Building autonomous aerial systems that augment human decision-making for public safety and mission-critical operations.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

• Brown University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering w/ Focus on Aerospace

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Tutoring
• Teaching
• Research
• Social Media
• Aerospace Engineering
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management
• Engineering