Lucas Wissmann
About Lucas Wissmann
Lucas Wissmann serves as the VP of Enterprise Business Services at Taqtile and is the Founder of Silent Returns. He has extensive experience in technology commercialization and product development across various sectors, including defense and aerospace.
Current Role at Taqtile
Lucas Wissmann serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Business Services at Taqtile, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's service offerings and driving enterprise-level solutions. His experience in the tech sector, particularly in augmented reality and robotic systems, informs his strategic direction for the company.
Previous Experience at Taqtile
Prior to his current role, Lucas Wissmann worked at Taqtile as the Vice President of Taqtile Federal from 2023 to 2024 and as part of the Defense and Aerospace Special Programs team from 2021 to 2023. His contributions during these periods involved developing specialized solutions for federal clients and enhancing Taqtile's capabilities in defense applications.
Founding Roles and Entrepreneurship
Lucas Wissmann is the founder of Silent Returns, a venture he established in 2022. Additionally, he co-founded HonuWorx, Ltd. in 2020. His entrepreneurial efforts focus on creating innovative solutions that utilize advanced technologies for various applications, including national defense and subsea habitat restoration.
Educational Background
Lucas Wissmann studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Industrial Engineering, a Master of Science in Engineering, and conducted doctoral research in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology commercialization and systems engineering.
Professional Background in Robotics and Defense
Lucas Wissmann has extensive experience in the fields of robotics and defense. He served as the Vice President of Global Commercialization at Olis Robotics from 2016 to 2019 and held various managerial roles at Sikorsky, including Proposal Operations Manager for the VH-92 Presidential Helicopter. His work has focused on designing and selling products for diverse operational environments, emphasizing sustainable and scalable systems.