Uddit Patel
About Uddit Patel
Uddit Patel serves as a Program Manager for International (Asia Pacific) and the US Air Force at Skydio, where he focuses on optimizing user satisfaction and mission effectiveness through data-driven solutions. He has extensive experience in technical program management and has held various roles within the United States Air Force.
Work at Skydio
Uddit Patel serves as the Program Manager for International (Asia-Pacific) and the US Air Force at Skydio since 2023. In this role, he manages the end-to-end product development lifecycle for the Asia-Pacific regional market, overseeing the process from ideation to launch and beyond. He is responsible for monitoring and communicating the progress, performance, and feedback of products. Patel implements data-driven solutions aimed at optimizing user satisfaction and mission effectiveness. His position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams.
Experience in the US Air Force
Patel has extensive experience with the United States Air Force, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Technical Program Manager for 5th Generation Aircraft from 2019 to 2021 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. He also served as Engineering Manager at the NGA Engineering Office from 2017 to 2018 and as Lead Cloud Engineer at the NGA from 2016 to 2017, both in Springfield, Virginia. Additionally, he was the Director of Operations for 5th Generation Aircraft from 2021 to 2023 and currently holds the position of Director of Operations for the 944 AMXS in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Educational Background
Uddit Patel has a solid educational foundation in engineering and technical management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering - Information Systems from the United States Air Force Academy, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from Southern Methodist University, studying from 2014 to 2016. Earlier, he graduated with a High School Diploma in Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician from Aviation Career and Technical Education High School, where he studied from 2004 to 2009.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Skydio, Patel gained valuable experience in the aviation industry. He worked as an Engineering Intern at JetBlue Airways for eight months in 2008-2009 in Long Island City, New York. Additionally, he served as a System Integration Engineer in the United States Air Force from 2013 to 2016 at Robins AFB. His diverse roles have equipped him with a strong technical background and cross-functional skills, which he leverages in his current position.