Uddit Patel

About Uddit Patel

With over 10 years of experience in program management, operations, and engineering, I am a versatile and effective leader who can deliver complex and innovative products in the fast-growing aviation/ drone industry. As the Program Manager for Asia-Pacific (APAC) at Skydio, I am responsible for managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle for the regional market, from ideation to launch and beyond.I leverage my strong technical background and cross-functional skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams, as well as customers, partners, and regulators. I translate the requirements and long-term goals from various sources into detailed and actionable product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the company\'s vision and strategy. I also monitor and communicate the progress, performance, and feedback of the products, and implement data-driven solutions to optimize user satisfaction and mission effectiveness.

Experience

1. Program Manager, International (Asia-pacific) & National Security

   Skydio

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Lead cross-functional teams in managing long-term strategies for large-scale programs, overseeing multiple interconnected projects to achieve company-wide objectives- Oversee U.S. and international federal accounts, including APAC, USAF, and leading defense vendors such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, ensuring customer success with Skydio’s cutting-edge AI-enabled sUAS solutions- Manage R&D programs to drive innovation, deliver customized solutions for government and enterprise customers, and advance Skydio’s technological capabilities- Act as the primary customer liaison, ensuring the successful execution of contracts, including cost, performance, scheduling, project planning, technical delivery, contract compliance, and risk management- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders—Product, Engineering, Legal, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Sales—to align operational activities with business needs and deliver industry-leading autonomous solutions- Translate complex customer contract requirements into actionable plans for Skydio’s agile product and engineering teams, driving milestone achievement and ensuring on-time delivery- Establish and maintain strong relationships with international government customers, partners, and channel distributors across APAC to meet demand while adhering to contractual, legal, and regulatory standards- Proactively inform Skydio leadership and customers of risks and opportunities within contract management, ensuring a unified approach to program execution and product delivery- Spearheads the development of predictive maintenance solutions for USAF Aircraft Maintenance, logistics, reducing downtime and improving readiness.

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  Master of Science - MS, Engineering/Industrial Management

  2014 — 2016

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Systems Engineering - Information Systems

  2009 — 2013

• Aviation Career and Technical Education High School

  High School Diploma, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

  2004 — 2009

Skills

• Program Management
• Air Force
• Operational Planning
• Systems Engineering
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Microsoft Office
• Security Clearance
• Command
• Military
• Dod
• National Security