Speaker Bio

Fabrice has a unique combination of deep technical and regulatory expertise, along with experience launching and leading new technology ventures. In his role of Chief Product Officer of SkyGrid, he focuses on the identification of technology and market trends and how those trends could be harvested for the benefit of the company.

Prior to joining SkyGrid, Fabrice led a cross-functional team in corporate venturing and technology incubation endeavors at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI). He currently serves on RTCA, ICAO, EUROCAE and NATO industry committees, leading the standardization activities of key systems required to enable automation and operational improvements for piloted and unpiloted aircraft worldwide.

He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Dakota and holds both Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also holds an FAA Commercial Pilot’s License with an IFR and Multi-Engine Rating, as well as a Swiss Private Pilot’s License.