Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
by Ravi Athale, PhD

Since mid-20th Century, DARPA has profoundly influenced
development of modern Information Technology and its impact
on everyday life. Ravi worked with DARPA for over 35 years in
various capacities. He will share his perspective and
experiences with this unique organization.

● What is DARPA?
● How does it work?
● What has it done for us?
● Why Putin and Biden BOTH love it?

Brief Bio:
● PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1980
● Specializes in optics and photonics as:

● Researcher
● Educator
● Research Manager
● Entrepreneur

● Fellow, Optical Society of America (now Optica)
● Received Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service
● Received Leadership Award from the Optical Society of America