Randy Robert founded AVA Labs, bringing together a background in engineering, applied research, and business leadership. His expertise spans product and systems architecture, mechanical and electronic design, embedded firmware, backend systems, and web and mobile applications. His experience extends across academia, government, and private industry, from early research and prototypes to commercial product development.
Before founding AVA Labs, Randy built and led businesses, gaining experience in team leadership, operations, and bringing products to market.
A published author and inventor, Randy has co-authored peer-reviewed research and contributed to patented technologies in medical devices, sensor systems, robotics, and machine perception. He is a member of IEEE and ASME.
Randy also founded Launchpad Academy, where he serves as President and Chair, supporting hands-on STEM education, mentorship, and monitored access to frontier AI models.