Executive Leadership Team

Adrian Wong
Executive Director
Fourth year Electrical Engineering and Computer Science student. Adrian has previously held positions as a Sponsorship team member, Lead Ground Control Engineer and DAQ lead Engineer in Project Wattle. 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.

Jack Hughes
Systems Engineer
Third year Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science student. Jack has previously worked as an Aerostructures Engineer. As the Systems Engineer, he is responsible for overseeing the team’s safety, documentation, systems engineering and ensuring that all technical projects run smoothly.

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 Director
Girisha Puri
Logistics Director
Suvrat Jain
Finance Director
Sophia Wood
Media Coordinator
Ethan Lowinger
Sponsorship Coordinator
Ellie Chia
Events & Outreach CoordinatorProject Leads
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