Ryan Hittie
Innovation Specialist
Brasfield & Gorrie
Ryan Hittie joined the Innovation and Operational Technology Department at Brasfield & Gorrie in 2018 Hittie graduated from Auburn University in 2012 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Prior to joining Brasfield & Gorrie, Hittie was director of operations for a large regional drone services provider. He is working to scale Brasfield & Gorrie’s drone operations by applying his experience to training and daily operations across the southeast.
Andrew Wadsworth
Innovation and Operational Technology
Brasfield & Gorrie
Andrew Wadsworth serves as part of the Innovation and Operational Technology Department at Brasfield & Gorrie. He is the UAS regional lead in the company’s Atlanta office and performs flight duties and pilot training in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Wadsworth graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Brasfield & Gorrie in January 2019 with previous experience in commercial construction as a Field Engineer, Estimator, Superintendent, and Assistant Project Manager.
His experience in a variety of commercial construction roles has helped him analyze the needs of project teams and implement solutions produced by Brasfield & Gorrie’s Innovations Department. Wadsworth assists in managing the company’s UAS program and other innovative initiatives, including laser-scanning and 360-degree photo documentation.
Katie O'Leary
Director Product Marketing
DroneDeploy
Katie O’Leary is the Director of Product Marketing at DroneDeploy, driving go to market strategy and customer engagement. With 10 years of digital marketing experience, Katie has supported DroneDeploy’s international expansion while helping the company reach the 5,000 customer milestone. Katie grew up in the Bay Area where she currently lives with her husband and two children. Katie has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Bentley University.
Scott Seltz
Moderator/Publisher
Engineering News-Record