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Roopa Vasan

Director of AI and Autonomy for Leidos Defense Sector

Ms. Roopa Vasan, Director of AI and Autonomy for Leidos Defense Sector, has over 20 years of industry experiencing applying AI. Her experience ranges from design to test of AI for both emerging research and quick-react mission needs, regularly testing AI-enabled solutions in the field. She led development of the Framework for AI Resiliency and Security (FAIRS) to address AI risks and strengthen resilient implementations. She also leads the Adaptive Edge campaign, focused on deploying high-fidelity AI models in resource-constrained environments, optimizing network utilization, and advancing swarm orchestration.