Atif Syed

Atif Syed, as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Wootzano Ltd since May 2018, has made significant strides in the robotics industry, particularly in the post-harvest sector. His leadership has led to the development of the world's first highly dexterous robots equipped with electronic skin, capable of mimicking human interaction. Under his guidance, Wootzano has not only expanded its operations globally with lucrative contracts in the US, Malaysia, Canada, and other countries but also dramatically increased production capacity. His efforts have culminated in securing over £4 million from Innovate UK, underpinning the innovative edge and financial health of the company.

Besides his remarkable achievements at Wootzano, Atif Syed has also been recognized as an Export Champion by the Department for Business and Trade since April 2024, underscoring his influence in international trade. His academic contributions are noteworthy as well, with an ongoing affiliation since March 2018 as a Fellow with the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering's Enterprise Hub. These roles highlight his commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in engineering, aligning with his professional endeavors to push the boundaries of technology and its applications in the real world.

• Wootzano Ltd, Chief Executive Officer & Founder: May 2018 - Present
• Department for Business and Trade, Export Champion: Apr 2024 - Present
• Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, Fellow: Mar 2018 - Present
• Royal Academy of Engineering, Member of the Enterprise Hub: Mar 2018 - Present
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Member of the Executive Committee: Oct 2014 - Present
• STEMNET, STEM Ambassador: May 2012 - Present
• Netrologix Ltd, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder: Aug 2017 - May 2018
• BG Research Ltd, Software Engineer: Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
• The University of Edinburgh, Researcher: Nov 2013 - Dec 2016
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Young Professional: Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
• York Centre for Complex Systems Analysis, Researcher: Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
• ShockSoc (Electronic Society), President: Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

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