Conrad Woermann

VP of Engineering @ IONA

About

Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Cape Town. Problem solving, maths, robotics - I like complex and fast-paced environments. 2x Founding Engineer in UAV start-ups, bringing concepts to reality. My background includes designing hybrid micro-propulsion systems at a Genius NY 2019-winning start-up, and leading the development of highly efficient eVTOL platforms and robotics systems for the logistics sector. Currently building autonomous drone logistics at IONA - the routes ground fleets can't serve effectively. Passionate about innovation, climate technology, and automation. Ironman athlete. Jack of all trades; master of some.

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Skill

Flight Control Systems, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Advanced composites, Team Management, Sales, Business Development, Communication, Leadership, ANSYS Workbench, Simulink, CATIA, Control Systems Design, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, LabVIEW, Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Experience

VP of Engineering

IONA

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Leading a team of engineers across aircraft, ground robotics, and flight control software - owning the full engineering stack for IONA's autonomous logistics platform. Reinventing the backbone of the economy for places where it doesn't work - how to move 'things' using an autonomous logistics network leveraging drones and robotics. White-label solution for logistics operators to launch profitable and scalable automated drone delivery services, already BVLOS (autonomous) and with real logistics specs: modular for up to 20 parcels, up to 100km range, and with a 95L cargo bay.

Head of Aerial Robotics

IONA

2022-12 - 2024-12 · 2 yrs 1 mo

London Area, United Kingdom

Led a growing engineering team across aircraft design and all robotic/mechatronic development for IONA's autonomous delivery system. Took the Sonnet Quad platform from concept through to patented, flight-tested eVTOL with 100km range and multi-drop capability

Bar Manager

Mark Warner

2022-1 - 2022-4 · 4 mos

Les Allues, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Bar management duties

UAV & Robotics Engineer

Sentient Blue Technologies

2020-1 - 2022-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Parma

First engineering team in a novel tech start-up (Genius NY 2019 winner) developing hybrid micro gas turbines. Joined during final year of studies at UCT, transitioned to full-time upon graduation. From fluid mechanical design to the software development for the engine control computer.