Krishna Swaminathan
About Krishna Swaminathan
Krishna Swaminathan serves as the Head of Camera Hardware at Skydio, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and has previously held positions at Intel Corporation and Apple.
Current Role at Skydio
Krishna Swaminathan serves as the Head of Camera Hardware at Skydio, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the development and integration of camera hardware systems within the company’s drone technology. His expertise in camera systems contributes to Skydio's advancements in autonomous flight and imaging capabilities.
Previous Experience at Apple
Prior to his current role, Krishna worked at Apple as a Camera Module Design Lead from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he was responsible for the design and development of camera modules for various Apple products. His work focused on enhancing the performance and functionality of camera systems.
Experience at Intel Corporation
Krishna Swaminathan held multiple positions at Intel Corporation from 2012 to 2017. He worked as a Photonics Researcher for two years and then as a Product Development Engineer in Perceptual Computing (RealSense) for three years. His roles involved research and development in advanced imaging technologies and product engineering.
Educational Background
Krishna obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras. He furthered his education at the University of Delaware, earning a Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering. He completed his academic journey with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.