Ryan Hornung
About Ryan Hornung
Ryan Hornung is an Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio, specializing in embedded software development for autonomous vehicles. He has previously held positions at Cornell University, Uber, and Aurora, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Cornell University.
Work at Skydio
Ryan Hornung has been employed at Skydio as an Embedded Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing embedded software specifically for autonomous vehicles. His work contributes to advancing the capabilities of Skydio's drone technology, enhancing the performance and reliability of their autonomous systems.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Hornung studied at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in embedded software development, particularly in the context of autonomous vehicles. He possesses expertise in embedded operating systems and micro-controllers, which are essential for his current role.
Background
Before joining Skydio, Ryan Hornung gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked at Cornell Autonomous Systems Lab for three months in 2017, contributing to projects related to autonomous systems. Additionally, he completed multiple internships at Uber, including roles in the Advanced Technologies Group in 2015 and 2016. He also interned at Aurora in 2017 and 2018, focusing on software and hardware engineering.
Achievements
Ryan Hornung has made contributions to the autonomous vehicle industry through his work in embedded software engineering. His experience across different organizations, including Uber and Aurora, has equipped him with a diverse skill set that supports the development of advanced autonomous systems. His role at Skydio continues to build on this foundation, furthering innovation in the field.