Nikhil Srivastava

Control Systems Designer @Stratotegic

Kingston, ON, CA

Algorithm Development- Designed and implemented a custom path planning algorithm for High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Systems using MATLAB, incorporating wind modeling and real-time decision-making- Developed a fault detection and isolation (FDI) system in Simulink to identify and classify sensor anomalies- Have extensive experience in MATLAB/Simulink developing, managing, and organizing simulation environments for various configurations of HALE UAS systems, supporting both hardware and algorithm testing- Conducted both Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing using microcontrollers integrated with the simulation environment.Proposal & Risk Documentation- Authored funding proposals for accelerator and incubator programs, clearly articulating technical value propositions and commercialization pathways- Created a comprehensive risk assessment framework in Excel to evaluate operational and technical risks for flight missions.Business Development, Marketing & Outreach- Represented Stratotegic at aerospace and defence conferences, identifying partnership opportunities and strengthening industry connections- Assisted with the creation of investor pitch decks and helped secure selection into Pegasus Ventures’ Regional Pitch Competition in Ottawa, Canada- Managed Stratotegic’s social media presence and led marketing efforts, crafting content and to increase brand visibility and communicate technical milestones to the public and stakeholders.

John McCrae Secondary School

High School Diploma

Carleton University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE