SkyTech 2025 Speaker Bio

Mark Palmer

VP Vision Systems

Shield AI

Mark has extensive experience in the defence and aviation industry both in Australia and internationally across all key regions. His focus is on digital transformation, unmanned aerial system (UAS), air traffic management, big data, and artificial intelligence. He is an aviation expert with more than 24 years’ experience in the aviation industry in technology roles. Notably, Mark began his career with BAE Systems Australia before spending time at BAE Systems UK, then moving to Thales in 2001. Mark joined Sentient Vision systems in 2020, which become part of Shield AI in 2024.