Team

Veteran of 3 photonics startup companies and former CTO of Velodyne LiDAR, Mathew led the Velodyne team developing  the groundbreaking LiDAR technologies that enabled Velodyne to go public. Mathew has now turned his experience in creating value and technical expertise to create novel sensing solutions for the emerging UAS and eVTOL industry.

A Cofounder of the pioneering diode pumped laser company Lightwave Electronics; Tom is a world-renowned expert in the field of solid-state lasers. Currently he is supporting NASA as it develops the laser for the LISA gravitational wave detector. At Fathom Light, Tom has brought his expertise to bear on creating the most optimal and economical laser source for Fathom Lidar.

Over 20 years of experience in the analytical instrumentation industry with roles spanning BD, R&D, strategic planning, market analysis, M&A, and early-stage corporate ventures. Most recent position was at Lumentum, where Ian focused on strategy and M&A for commercial lasers and industrial metrology. 

An early pioneer in the solid-state laser “revolution,” John is an expert not only in laser technology but also in IP creation and prosecution. John lends his expertise in the creation of Fathom Light’s IP portfolio.

Founder of Vayu Robotics, former CEO of Velodyne Lidar, and engineering director at Rambus, Anand lends his expertise in business and technology to help Fathom Light chart a path in this rapidly evolving marketplace.