Sneha Iyer
About Sneha Iyer
Sneha Iyer is a Technical Program Manager at Zipline, where she leads the perception data strategy. She has a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering, with experience in various roles including engineering and program management across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Zipline
Sneha Iyer currently serves as a Technical Program Manager at Zipline, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the perception data strategy, which encompasses the entire data pipeline. This includes responsibilities for data collection, annotation, quality assurance, model introspection, and managing data volume and performance requirements. Her work focuses on integrating hardware, software, and operations to solve complex issues in the field.
Previous Experience at Zipline
Prior to her current role, Sneha Iyer worked at Zipline as the Mechanical Systems Lead - Perception from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of perception systems, enhancing the company's capabilities in autonomous operations and data management.
Educational Background
Sneha Iyer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in the areas of hardware and software integration.
Experience with Engineers Without Borders
Sneha Iyer has a significant history with Engineers Without Borders - Princeton University. She served as Director of Finance and Public Relations for six months in 2019, and as Technical Lead from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Project Manager from 2018 to 2019. Her involvement in this organization reflects her commitment to sustainable global development and community-focused engineering.
Diverse Professional Background
Sneha Iyer has held various roles across multiple organizations, including a position as a Launch Engineer at Virgin Orbit in 2018 and as a Product Manager at Microsoft in 2019. She also worked as a Data Analyst at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in 2017 and as a Photographer for the Atlanta Humane Society from 2013 to 2016. This diverse experience has equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to technical program management and engineering.