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Sundar Sankaran

Controller · DISC type CI
VP, Connectivity at Skydio
📍 Saratoga, California, United States

Sundar Sankaran is the VP of Connectivity at Skydio, recognized as a thought leader in wireless systems with deep expertise in Wi-Fi and 5G-NR. An engineering leader with a Ph. D. from Virginia Tech, he has a track record of guiding global teams at Qualcomm and Ruckus to deliver groundbreaking products.

Colleagues describe him as a thoughtful, data-driven, and knowledgeable partner who excels as a patient mentor and teacher. He is respected by both technical and business teams for his ability to articulate complex architectures and proactively address challenges, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

He is the co-author of the book "Wi-Fi 6: Protocol and Network" and holds a patent for contact tracing technology using wireless networks.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
VP, Connectivity
Job Level
Senior
Location
Saratoga, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Sundar shows up

Persuasive & Assertive
Late Adopter
Informal Yet Blunt

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Sundar cares about

Wireless Innovation
As an expert in Wi-Fi and 5G, he spearheads advanced connectivity solutions for autonomous drones at Skydio and previously led Wi-Fi chip development at Qualcomm.
Autonomous Drones
His current role is centered on solving tough connectivity challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with autonomous flight technology at Skydio.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
VP, Connectivity
Skydio
7-2024 - 2-2025
Making Comms Work
E-Space
4-2021 - 5-2024
Vice President Engineering
Verana Networks
10-2015 - 3-2021
Vice President Engineering
Ruckus Networks
5-2011 - 10-2015
Senior Director
Qualcomm
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Education
M.S. & Ph.D.
Virginia Tech
B.E.
College of Engineering, Guindy
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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