Meet the Team
Kevin padilla
Founder/ CEOKevin Padilla is the Co-Founder and CEO of AeroVis, bringing over 20 years of global aviation operations and leadership experience across military, interagency, and multinational environments. A U.S. Army Veteran and former Standardization Pilot, Kevin has led complex missions requiring precision planning, operational discipline, and coordination across diverse teams and stakeholders.
His background includes more than 1,700 flight hours in demanding operational settings—ranging from urban and mountainous terrain to jungle and austere environments—supporting senior military, diplomatic, and interagency leadership. Kevin is certified in both Traditional and Agile Project Management (PMP) and is known for translating operational complexity into structured, scalable execution.
At AeroVis, Kevin focuses on shaping the company’s vision, operational foundation, and technical direction—bringing aviation-grade rigor to the development of photogrammetry, aerial data workflows, and emerging drone-enabled capabilities. His leadership philosophy centers on responsible growth, mission clarity, and building systems that scale with integrity.
Brian Johnson
Director of Research & DevelopmentBrian Johnson serves as Head of Research & Development at AeroVis, where he leads innovation across aerospace systems, advanced materials, and emerging manufacturing technologies. With a multidisciplinary foundation in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and IT systems integration, Brian specializes in bridging traditional engineering rigor with forward-thinking, data-driven development.
His experience spans aerospace design, structural analysis, propulsion concepts, advanced materials, and systems prototyping. By integrating computational simulation, automation, and next-generation modeling tools into the R&D pipeline, Brian helps accelerate development cycles while maintaining performance, reliability, and scalability.
At AeroVis, Brian leads cross-functional teams in exploring hybrid manufacturing methods, rapid prototyping, and advanced simulation techniques to deliver practical, high-impact aerospace solutions aligned with the company’s strategic vision. He is dedicated to building a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning—positioning AeroVis at the forefront of modern aerospace research and development.
Shane Manning
UAS Mitigation LeadShane Manning leads AeroVis’s Counter-UAS (C-UAS) detection and mitigation efforts, bringing over 15 years of U.S. Army experience in Electronic Warfare and counter-unmanned systems. His background spans aviation, airborne, and light infantry units, with deep expertise in RF-based solutions, rapid product iteration, and cloud-enabled system integration.
Shane has trained U.S. and multinational partners on C-UAS, electronic warfare, and communications, and has designed and supported mitigation efforts across complex environments—including dense urban areas, jungle, desert, forest, and littoral regions. His experience includes protecting airfields, fixed sites, and mobile VIP operations. He is a certified RQ-20 PUMA and RQ-11 RAVEN Master Trainer and brings a pragmatic, low-risk approach to scalable C-UAS system development.