Meet the engineers, advisors, and developers driving Raider Technologies.
Aaron founded Raider to advance mission-critical sensing and autonomy technologies from concept to fielded capability. He directs the company’s technical vision, strategic direction, partnerships, and culture, drawing on a PhD in electrical engineering and multiple patents in technologies central to Raider’s mission.
Dr. Alex Batts is the signal processing lead at Raider Technologies, designing novel architectures and signal processing algorithms for Raider's radar systems. He graduated with a BSEE from Cedarville University in 2021, an MSEE from University of Dayton in 2023, and a PhD in electrical engineering from University of Dayton in 2026.
Olivia is an Embedded Systems Engineer specializing in real-time data processing and controls for distributed, heterogeneous digital systems used in prototype FDA radars. She holds degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and gained experience at MIT Lincoln Laboratory developing real-time processing systems for airborne LiDAR data before joining the Raider Technologies team.
Matthew is an Associate Software Engineer at Raider Technologies, contributing to radar and embedded systems development across PCB design, software tools, and mechanical and electrical integration. He is the design lead for Raider's system health monitor SignalSentry. In addition to his work at Raider, Matthew studies Computer Engineering at Taylor University.
Jimmie is an Associate Software Engineer at Raider Technologies, supporting software development across radar user interfaces and front-end web development. He is the design lead for Raider's airspace-awareness platform SkySweep. He earned his BSCS from Wright State University in 2025 and is currently pursuing his Master's degree at Wright State University.
Dr. Brian Rigling is an IEEE Fellow and radar subject matter expert who provides Raider with strategic technical guidance on modern signal processing approaches for multi-function radar systems. He helps ensure Raider’s research and technology direction reflects current best practices, emerging methods, and rigorous engineering judgment. Dr. Rigling earned a B.S. in Physics-Computer Science from the University of Dayton and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.
As an Executive in Residence through the Entrepreneurs’ Center, Emily M. Fehrman Cory, Ph.D., brings over a decade of expertise in DoD technology commercialization to accelerate dual-use growth. A former Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) leader and Chief Technology Advisor for the $500M America Makes Institute, she specializes in guiding advanced manufacturing and aerospace startups from early-stage research into high-impact defense contracts. As a founder who has successfully raised millions in capital herself, Emily provides the strategic, hard-won insight needed to navigate complex federal pipelines and scale defense innovations.
Dr. Matt Markel provides Raider with strategic guidance in executive leadership, advanced sensing technologies, and technology commercialization. A former CEO, CTO, and senior engineering executive at Waymo, Raytheon, and the Air Force Research Laboratory, he has led the development and deployment of advanced radar, autonomous sensing, and defense technologies. Founder and Managing Partner of Red Advantage Management, he advises organizations on technology strategy, commercialization, and growth while investing in companies that advance innovation and improve society. He is also the author of Radar for Fully Autonomous Vehicles.