Meet the Leadership
At Karanadyn, our strength lies in our exceptional team of innovators and experts. We are a diverse group of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering groundbreaking solutions. Our collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence drive us to achieve remarkable results and make a lasting impact in the tech industry. Together, we are shaping the future with creativity, precision, and a shared vision for success.
Nikhil Jain
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Nikhil is a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in global operations. He has successfully scaled products and organizations at top tech companies like Samsara and Apple, driving innovation and efficiency. Nikhil holds Master's degrees from MIT and SUTD, as well as a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. He is passionate about technology, sports, and outdoor adventures.
Dr. Abhinandan Jain
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST & Co-FOUNDER
Dr. Jain is a leading researcher in the field of multibody dynamics, and formerly a Senior Research Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He founded and led JPL's DARTS Lab for the development of  advanced modeling and simulation capabilities for space and robotics missions. He is also the inventor of the Spatial Operator Algebra methodology for multibody dynamics. He has been a recipient of NASA's Exceptional Engineering Medal, and the NASA Software of the Year award.
Dr. Carl Leake
SENIOR TECHNICAL STAFF
Carl Leake is a passionate aerospace engineer skilled in flexible body modeling and multibody dynamics simulation. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and a B.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), he advanced multibody dynamics simulations and flexible body modeling, contributing to projects like a snake-like robot for Enceladus, a next-gen rotorcraft for Mars, and servoelastic modeling for the Space Launch System (SLS). His research interests span flexible multibody dynamics, the Theory of Functional Connections, and the intersection of Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. Outside of work, he enjoys climbing, biking, backpacking, and the outdoors.
Aaron Gaut
Senior TeChNical Staff
Aaron is a versatile software engineer with expertise in JavaScript, Python, Go, C++, and more. He has significant experience in both open source projects and high-profile organizations like NASA JPL, where he developed multi-mission software simulators. Aaron holds dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics from Cal Poly Pomona, and actively contributes to various FOSS projects in his spare time.
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