Jorge Heraud
About Jorge Heraud
Jorge Heraud is the CEO of Blue River Technology and currently serves as VP of Automation & Autonomy at John Deere. He has a strong background in engineering and business, with extensive experience in precision agriculture and autonomous solutions.
Work at Blue River Technology
Jorge Heraud serves as the CEO of Blue River Technology, a company he co-founded in 2011. Under his leadership, the company focuses on applying machine learning and robotics to enhance agricultural practices. Heraud has played a significant role in advancing precision agriculture technologies through innovative product development. He was instrumental in the company's acquisition by John Deere in 2017, which expanded the reach and capabilities of Blue River Technology within the agricultural sector.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Heraud has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He furthered his studies at Stanford University, where he obtained two Master of Science degrees, one in Electrical Engineering and another in Engineering Management. Additionally, he completed the Executive Development Center program at Santa Clara University and was a Sloan Fellow at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he achieved a Master in Management.
Background
Jorge Heraud has extensive experience in the technology and agriculture sectors. He began his career as an Electrical Engineer at IBM before moving to Trimble Navigation, where he held various positions, including Engineering Manager and Director of Business Development. His work at Trimble focused on precision agriculture, where he was the former head of precision agriculture and contributed to the development of key technologies in the field. He met his co-founder, Lee, while taking Steve Blank’s Lean LaunchPad course at Stanford.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jorge Heraud has made significant contributions to the fields of agriculture and technology. His leadership at Blue River Technology has led to advancements in autonomous solutions for agriculture and construction industries. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquired companies into larger organizations, showcasing his expertise in business development and strategic growth. His work has helped shape the future of precision agriculture through innovative product development.
Current Role at John Deere
Since 2021, Jorge Heraud has been working at John Deere as the Vice President of Automation & Autonomy. In this role, he focuses on developing autonomous solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity in agriculture and construction. His extensive background in engineering and business development supports his efforts to lead innovative initiatives within the company, furthering the integration of technology in these industries.