About Us

Parag Batavia, Ph.D., MBA
President, Neya Systems, LLC

Dr. Batavia is the founder of Neya Systems, LLC. His areas of expertise include computer vision, navigation, machine learning, and systems integration. His research interests include operation of outdoor mobile robotics, particularly in unconstrained natural environments. Prior to founding Neya Systems, he was Director of Projects and Operations for Applied Perception, part of Foster Miller and the QinetiQ North America Technology Solutions Group. At API, he led multiple small-scale and large-scale projects and managed technical staff on these projects. Dr. Batavia was the technical manager for API’s FIRRE effort, and led the development of the autonomous navigation software used in that program. In addition, he successfully managed Phase II SBIRs, along with numerous National Center for Defense Robotics efforts directed towards developing novel capabilities for EOD systems, and an NCDR effort for developing a new platform for EOD use. He also serves on the JAUS/SAE-AS4 Executive Committee, and is chairman of the AS4 Experimentation Task Group.