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Vedant

CTO, aerospace engineer, and computer scientist building across space systems, simulation, and applied AI.

Current lens

Spacecraft simulation, embedded systems, AI products, and the technical work that turns early ideas into working systems.

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Overview

Building where aerospace, software, and product execution meet.

I study Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science at UNSW, and work across simulation, embedded systems, AI tooling, and early-stage product buildout.

Focus

Space systems and applied AI

Works across

Simulation, embedded systems, product buildout

Education

UNSW Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science

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Portfolio

Selected technical work

A snapshot of aerospace, AI, and systems work from industry, research, and student engineering teams.

2023-2027

UNSW Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science.

10,000 ft

Rocket builds with UNSW Rocketry, contributing toward a 50,000 ft vehicle.

RGD 2026

Accepted research abstract on DSMC simulation methods.

Saber Astronautics / Nov 2025 - May 2026

Spacecraft simulation and modelling

Built subsystem simulations inside an open-source NASA mission-grade framework, enabling representative testing of flight software.

  • Designed a multi-zone environmental simulation with closed-loop control logic.
  • Integrated telemetry and command interfaces for scalable mission development.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

Aerodynamics research and DSMC simulation

Developed AI-driven optimisation models for aerodynamic nose cone design and validated concepts with CFD and DSMC simulation under extreme aerodynamic conditions.

UNSW Rocketry / 2023 - 2025

Rocket systems and airbrake control

Co-led aerostructures work and developed a closed-loop airbrake system using EKF sensor fusion for apogee control.

  • Designed and built vehicles reaching 10,000 ft.
  • Led test planning and engineering documentation for industry-reviewed design validation.

Current work

Engineering leadership and active builds

Current work spans venture buildout, applied AI systems, teaching, and student engineering leadership.

Crucible Ventures / Jan 2026 - Present

CTO and Co-Founder

Leads technical strategy and product development across early-stage ventures, taking products from concept to deployed systems.

  • Works with founders to validate ideas and define technical roadmaps.
  • Establishes development workflows, infrastructure, and engineering standards.

Backpro AI / Sep 2025 - Nov 2025

AI systems engineering

Built RAG pipelines, real-time analytics interfaces, and containerized services across React, Node.js, FastAPI, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.

UNSW / Jul 2024 - Present

Teaching, projects, and community work

Delivers mechanical engineering tutorials and labs, with a 9.63/10 teaching rating, while helping organise aerospace, data, and research communities.

Toolbox

Python C Java React Node.js FastAPI Docker Linux Git CI/CD SolidWorks Fusion 360 ANSYS OpenFOAM FORTRAN