GEODRONES AUSTRALIA - Key Persons


Akshay Vithal

Job Titles:
  • AEROSPACE ENGINEER
With a background in Aeronautical Engineering from The University of Sydney, Akshay is working as the lead aerospace engineer at Geodrones Australia, specialising in the aerodynamic design, flight performance and structural analysis of various Uncrewed Aerial Systems, consisting of multi-rotor, fixed wing, and rotary aircraft. Currently the Aerial Design Lead for Geodrones Australia's Next Generation Heavy-Lift LOG-UAS.

Callen Hardie

Job Titles:
  • MECHATRONICS ENGINEER
A recent Mechatronics Engineering graduate from Monash University, Callen led the university's student rocket research group, Callen will apply his project and engineering knowledge in Geodrones.

Giri Japendra

Job Titles:
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
  • Electrical Engineer With Specialisation in Power
Giri is an Electrical Engineer with specialisation in Power and Control systems and has a master's degree in Information Technology. Giri applies his knowledge in designing various power systems including Geodrones battery technology.

Glenn Alcock - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • CO - FOUNDER
Glenn is a Mechatronics Engineer with extensive Defence and Defence Industry experience. As co-founder and CEO, Glenn leads Geodrones' growth of genuine sovereign capability in the field of unmanned systems.

Jack Gooday

Job Titles:
  • ENGINEER
Jack is a mechatronics engineering graduate from the Australian National University in Canberra and specialises in uncrewed systems design. Jack is a key member of our Engineering Team and works across hardware design, flight testing and battery systems.

Jason Vella - Founder

Job Titles:
  • CO - FOUNDER
  • DIRECTOR
Jason is a Geomatics Engineer with a passion for Earth Sciences. Graduating from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Surveying, majoring in GPS and Geodesy Jason has worked in the Offshore Oil and Gas industry before working for the Australian Department of Defence. Jason combined his passion for the Earth Sciences and drones in order to bring innovative solutions to Australia's Defence Force.

Jenn Goh

Job Titles:
  • Designer
  • MECHATRONICS ENGINEER
Jenn, a Designer at Geodrones Australia, Jenn boasts a Master's degree in Design Strategy and specialises in Industrial Design. With expertise spanning graphical assets, UX/UI, and product design, he adeptly applies design thinking techniques to innovate solutions for Geodrones' challenges.

Shaun Lee

Job Titles:
  • INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
  • Mechanical Engineer
Shaun is a Mechanical Engineer who has continued his studies and is currently completing a Bachelor of Industrial Design. Shaun is currently our in house product design engineer and concept artist.

Terence Wiseham

Job Titles:
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Terence has a Bachelor of Mechanical and Materials System Engineering from the Australian National University with experience in building information modelling, design and manufacturing. Terence will lead a range of mechanical engineering projects with Geodrones.