About AetherVision LLC
AetherVision LLC is a formally verified 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) established to address critical national security challenges through the agile development and delivery of disruptive technologies. Founded and led by Dr. Sunil Kukreja, a service-disabled U.S. Air Force and Army veteran with extensive leadership experience at the forefront of defense and aerospace R&D, AetherVision operates at the crucial intersection of advanced research and mission-driven application.
We specialize in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) system enhancement, cutting-edge neuromorphic (event-based) vision sensors, and integrated sensing solutions tailored for the complex operating environments faced by the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.
As a verified SDVOSB registered in SAM.gov, AetherVision offers government partners streamlined acquisition pathways and benefits from contracting preferences designed to support veteran entrepreneurs. Our lean operational structure, based in Avon, CT, combined with our registration as a Delaware LLC, ensures agility, client responsiveness, and efficient resource allocation, allowing us to scale effectively to meet demanding mission requirements.
Mission: To develop and deliver groundbreaking technologies that enhance national security, improve intelligence capabilities, provide warfighters with a decisive advantage, and safeguard U.S. interests in an ever-evolving global threat landscape.
Vision: To be the premier SDVOSB technology partner for the IC and DoD, recognized for disruptive innovations in AI/ML, ISR, and neuromorphic systems, unwavering commitment to mission success, and exceptional service built on integrity and technical excellence.
Our Core Values:
- Patriotism: Unwavering dedication to serving the United States and protecting its security through technological superiority and mission focus.
- Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, and maintaining absolute accountability in all operations and interactions.
- Innovation: Relentlessly pursuing and developing novel, groundbreaking technologies to overcome the nation's toughest technical and operational challenges.
- Excellence: Committing to delivering exceptional results, consistently exceeding expectations, and ensuring the success of our clients' missions.
- Collaboration: Fostering strategic partnerships with government, industry primes, small businesses, and academia to achieve shared national security goals.
- Agility: Responding rapidly and adapting effectively to dynamic mission needs, evolving requirements, and emerging technological advancements.
- Inclusion & Veteran Support: Actively committing to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, prioritizing the hiring, development, and support of fellow veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Our Founder: Dr. Sunil Kukreja – Visionary Leadership, Proven Results
AetherVision is led by its founder, Dr. Sunil Kukreja, a highly accomplished senior executive, Ph.D. biomedical engineer, and service-disabled veteran of both the U.S. Air Force & U.S. Army. With over 20 years of impactful experience spearheading high-consequence research and development programs across the defense, aerospace, and federal sectors, Dr. Kukreja brings a rare combination of deep technical mastery and proven strategic leadership to the company.
Prior Leadership Experience: Before establishing AetherVision, Dr. Kukreja held significant roles demonstrating his ability to deliver results in complex environments. As Associate Director of AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics at Raytheon Technologies Research Center (RTRC), he managed large, mission-critical DoD program portfolios (valued at $60M+ annually) focused on AI/ML platforms for autonomous systems and advanced sensing. Notably, he conceptualized, successfully pitched to DARPA, led the internal technical council approval process influencing the BAA release, and subsequently directed the high-impact $5.5M DARPA FENCE program execution. This effort exceeded all technical milestones (average 20% margin) and delivered a TRL-6 neuromorphic camera prototype, demonstrably reducing operator cognitive load (by 30%) and significantly enhancing sensitivity (60% improvement). His tenure at RTRC included managing large multidisciplinary teams (up to 87 personnel, achieving 95% employee satisfaction), overseeing Profit & Loss (P&L) for substantial engineering budgets, architecting secure cloud systems (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) for multi-INT ISR data analysis, and directing AI-powered robotic inspection systems that realized significant cost savings ($15-20M annually). He implemented robust technical oversight adhering to ITAR and cybersecurity standards (NIST/RMF), drove successful Agile transformations (Scrum/Kanban) resulting in significantly reduced development cycles (e.g., 35% reduction) and increased team velocity (20% increase), championed Infrastructure as Code (IaC using Terraform) for scalable cloud deployments (achieving 30% reduction in provisioning time), and ensured rigorous risk management (FMEA) for high-consequence operations. His leadership consistently resulted in on-time, on-budget delivery (100% on managed $60M portfolio), exceeding customer expectations (90%+) and securing follow-on contracts.
As a Senior Principal Research Scientist at NASA, Dr. Kukreja led teams developing critical AI/ML models for flight safety, including F/A-18 flutter prediction systems that achieved a 100% success rate in preventing flutter incidents in tests and improved control effectiveness by 15-20%. He also contributed to astronaut health monitoring systems, improving predictive accuracy by 25%. He established gold-standard data governance frameworks for sensitive astronaut data (achieving 100% compliance and zero breaches) and championed the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), significantly increasing divisional capability (40% increase).
Prior to his industry and government roles, Dr. Kukreja directed a world-renowned Neuromorphic Engineering & Robotics research center at the National University of Singapore (NUS). There, he secured over $10 million in competitive international funding (including ONR Global) and led pioneering advancements in neuromorphic tactile sensing (achieving 100x density, 90% power reduction in prior NUS work), surgical robotics (achieving 40% increase in precision), and cognitive performance analysis (improving accuracy by 25%).
Dr. Kukreja's career is marked by an exceptional ability to manage complex technical programs from concept to delivery, lead large, diverse teams effectively, secure significant funding (over $30M+ in competitive research grants throughout career), deliver cutting-edge technology resulting in tangible impact (7+ patents filed/granted, 100+ publications), foster cultures of technical excellence and inclusion, and maintain a strong commitment to mentoring (65+ individuals) and veteran hiring. His extensive technical expertise spans AI/ML, robotics, autonomous systems, neuromorphic engineering, sensor fusion, systems engineering (MBSE), secure cloud computing (AWS/Azure/GCP), edge computing, cybersecurity (NIST/RMF/CMMC principles), and data governance.
Connect with Dr. Kukreja on LinkedIn.
AetherVision LLC operates with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct, rigorous quality management practices (aligned with ISO 9001 principles), and robust cybersecurity protocols architected to meet stringent U.S. government requirements. This includes proactive alignment with NIST guidelines (SP 800-171), DFARS cybersecurity clauses (252.204-7012), and preparation for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance as dictated by contract needs.
We ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for handling export-controlled technologies and data. Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and mission-sensitive data is integral to our operations.
Furthermore, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. We actively prioritize veteran hiring initiatives and promote opportunities for individuals with disabilities, reflecting the core values of our founder and our dedication to the nation we serve.