Executive Leadership Team
Ethan Englund
Executive Director
Fourth year Aeronautical Engineering and Computer Science student. Ethan has previously worked on the media team, before moving onto the work as the Test Infrastructure Lead and then the Ground Support Equipment Lead. As the Executive Director, he is currently responsible for managing and coordinating all operational and technical aspects of the team. His role is to ensure team values are upheld and the overarching goals are continually achieved.
Sahaj Mand
Technical Director
Sahaj is a third-year Mechatronics (Space) Engineering student with prior experience as a Recovery and Avionics Engineer and Team Lead. In his current role, Sahaj oversees the design, manufacturing, and testing of the team’s latest project. He is also responsible for maintaining rigorous safety standards and ensuring that project deadlines are met efficiently.
Gigi O’Rourke
Project Manager
Gigi is a third-year Mechanical (Space) Engineering student with prior experience as an Aerostructures Engineer. As Project Manager, she oversees project timelines, team coordination, and operational efficiency, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
Matt Spiritosanto
Project Director
Fifth year Aeronautical Space Engineering student. Matt previously worked as an Aerostructures engineer for Project Bluewren and the Aerostructures Lead on Project Rosella. After taking on his current role, Matt supervises the design, manufacture and testing of our new project. He also ensures that project safety is upheld and deadlines are met.
Girisha Puri
Logistics Director
Third year Aeronautical Space Engineering Student. Girisha joined the team in 2022 and worked as a Logistics Officer before commencing her role as the Team’s Logistics Director in 2023. Her role involves coordinating off-site testing for the team, facilitating communication with regulatory bodies, and supervising launch activities to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations.
Suvrat Jain
Finance Director
Second year Software Engineering Student. Suvrat joined the team in 2023 and worked as a Sponsorship Officer before commencing his role as the Team's Finance Director in late 2023. His role involves overseeing finances, budgeting, fundraising, and inventory management, ensuring URT's financial stability.
Operations Leads
Frida Perez
Operations DirectorGirisha Puri
Logistics DirectorSuvrat Jain
Finance DirectorSophia Wood
Media CoordinatorEthan Lowinger
Sponsorship CoordinatorProject Leads
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