Built by operators and builders

Riz Maligaya is the Director of Operations at Airntell Aerospace Inc., where she supports project coordination, cross-functional execution, and client-focused solution alignment across engineering initiatives. She is passionate about building a career in the aerospace industry and contributing to innovative, safety-focused engineering programs.

Riz brings a strong foundation in technical coordination, documentation, and project delivery through internship and project experience spanning engineering consulting, energy R&D, and aerospace development. Her background includes scope coordination, stakeholder engagement, budgeting support, specification review, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and technical reporting.

In addition to her operations and coordination experience, Riz has hands-on experience in mechanical design, fabrication, and technical documentation, with proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CNC machining, and prototyping tools.

Outside of work and academics, Riz enjoys playing volleyball, crocheting small stuffed animals, and baking.

Aayushman "Ash" Srivastava is a Mechanical Designer at Airntell Aerospace Inc. Originally from New Delhi, India, Ash moved to Canada to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has built a strong multidisciplinary foundation through participation in three student design teams, two startups, and four work terms across diverse organizations and environments. These experiences have shaped his practical approach to engineering and strengthened his passion for mechanical design and problem-solving.

At Airntell, Ash brings curiosity, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset to the development process, with a strong interest in designing effective, real-world engineering solutions.

Outside of engineering, he enjoys wood carving, playing the flute, sports, and hiking.

Luca Mason is an Embedded Designer at Airntell Aerospace Inc. and a Mechatronics Engineering student at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Luca brings a strong hands-on engineering background shaped through student design teams, research, and industry experience. His experience includes mechanical and PCB design work, product development support, and prototyping across academic and professional environments. He has contributed to projects involving drone payload mounting systems, sensor-interface PCBs, autonomous vehicle development, and test hardware and enclosures, with experience using tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Onshape, and Altium.

At Airntell, Luca contributes a practical design mindset, strong technical curiosity, and a collaborative approach to solving real-world engineering problems.

Outside of engineering, he enjoys reading, crocheting, playing video games, hiking, spending time by lakesides, and being with friends.

Nicholas Noel is the Controls and Automation Lead at Airntell Aerospace Inc., where he helps to develop and refine dynamic aircraft modelling as support for the validation of mechanical design and product objectives. Initially a part of the mechanical design team, Nick branched to controls and automation to help facilitate the design and implementation of necessary control systems to achieve strategic aircraft goals.

Nick brings a strong foundation in research, mechanical design and MATLAB/SIMULINK, where the majority of dynamic modelling is performed. With a background in Life Sciences research and Reliability Engineering, Nick prides himself on his willingness to tackle new challenges outside of his existing scope and learn new skills required in the fast-paced world of Aerospace Engineering.

Shakib Miri is the Mechanical Engineering Lead at Airntell Aerospace Inc., bringing experience in project management, mechanical design, and experimental testing. With an aptitude for physical systems and a drive to produce quality work, Shakib uses physical validation and prototyping to drive iterative improvement of designs.

Shakib's background spans project management and teammate mentorship through extracurricular design projects and prior professional work, applying the engineering design process, systems thinking, and lean manufacturing principles. Producing CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and final fabricated parts himself, alongside selecting and integrating off-the-shelf components for various systems, has given Shakib a broad foundation of experience to strengthen his ability to oversee projects and support staff.

Shakib holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op) in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is currently enrolled in a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at MUN. He brings expertise in industry-standard CAD software, drawing standards, and design of experiments methodology.

Opportunities to develop technologies that solve problems and fill market gaps are a major driver for Shakib as an engineer.

Inusha De Silva is a Mechatronics Engineering student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, originally from Sri Lanka, who enjoys building things that are both technically challenging and actually real. His work spans mechanical design, PCB design, and software, with a current focus on embedded systems, especially low-level software and the boards that power it.

He likes projects that force different areas of engineering to come together, whether that means designing hardware, debugging firmware, or figuring out how to make a system work reliably outside of a lab. What draws him in most is the process of turning an idea into something tangible through iteration, testing, and a lot of problem-solving.

Timny "Tim" Li is a UI Developer at Airntell Aerospace Inc. with a strong passion for aerospace systems, robotics, and advanced machinery. Born and raised in Canada, Tim's interest in complex industrial and mechanical equipment began early and later expanded into rocketry and aerospace, shaping his long-term commitment to contributing to Canada's aerospace sector.

Tim primarily works on the software and interface side of engineering, with programming experience dating back to middle school. His background includes UI and software development, web development, ROS2-based simulation environments, and computer vision support for autonomous systems. He has also contributed to software reliability improvements, deployment coordination, and technical troubleshooting across team projects and professional roles.

In addition to his technical work, Tim has applied his skills in engineering competitions such as MATE ROV and is preparing for the Canadian International Rover Challenge (2026).

At Airntell, Tim brings a multidisciplinary mindset, strong technical curiosity, and a thoughtful approach to building intuitive interfaces that support next-generation aerospace technologies.

Daayim Asim is a Hardware Verification Engineer at Airntell Aerospace Inc., bringing deep experience validating complex, next-generation silicon and embedded systems. Naturally analytical, Daayim enjoys improving systems — whether that's refining hardware architecture, strengthening verification coverage, or streamlining workflows and automation.

Daayim's background includes professional ASIC design verification work on high-performance SoCs and PHY subsystems, where he has built and maintained UVM-based verification environments, developed directed and constrained-random tests, driven coverage closure, and automated regression flows using Python and scripting. He has also worked closer to hardware on embedded bring-up and diagnostics, including firmware/debug work on prototype platforms and development of tests and drivers across common serial interfaces.

He holds a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and brings a strong toolset spanning SystemVerilog/Verilog, C/C++, Python, UVM, and industry-standard simulation and debug environments.

Outside of day-to-day engineering, Daayim is especially interested in the bigger questions behind technology — how it shifts incentives, how societies adapt, and where it all might be headed.

Umama Rahman is a Software Technical Adviser at Airntell Aerospace Inc. and a Computer Engineering graduate with a passion for building intelligent, reliable systems that connect software to the physical world.

His experience spans backend development, cloud infrastructure, and systems programming, with a strong interest in how AI and real-time computing can enable next-generation drone technologies. Umama enjoys tackling complex technical problems, designing clean and maintainable architectures, and continuously improving how systems scale, perform, and stay dependable under real-world constraints.

Outside of work, he's often exploring low-level systems concepts, experimenting with emerging technologies, or diving into strategy-driven games that challenge how he thinks.

Humayra Kabir is a Mechanical Designer with the mechanical design group at Airntell Aerospace Inc.

Humayra contributes to the development of practical, detail-driven engineering solutions, with interests at the intersection of design, analysis, and real-world implementation. She has a growing focus on aerospace systems and is especially interested in how thoughtful engineering transforms concepts into reliable hardware.

Through academic projects and hands-on experience, Humayra has built a strong foundation in mechanical design and fabrication, including experience with CAD tools and manufacturing processes through both coursework and project work. As she progresses through her degree, she remains motivated by continuous learning, collaboration, and refining ideas through iteration.

Outside of engineering, Humayra enjoys reading, talking through ideas, and staying curious about just about everything.

Thakshila Thilakanayake is the Machine Vision lead at Airntell. He is currently a PhD candidate at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where his research focuses on multi-sensory perception for robust navigation of aerial vehicles in adverse weather conditions.

His expertise includes radar perception, LiDAR and camera-based sensing, and advanced sensor fusion techniques for real-world autonomous systems. His work addresses challenges such as degraded visibility, sensor noise, and environmental uncertainty, with an emphasis on developing reliable perception frameworks for safety-critical aerial applications.

Riyana is working on design, implementation, and testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) architectures for Airntell's UAV. She is the Founder and Team Captain of Horizon Aerospace, the only rocketry club in the province, leading multidisciplinary teams in developing high-power rocket systems. She also serves as the ADCS Lead for MUNStar-1, contributing to the Attitude Determination and Control System of a CubeSat under the Canadian Space Agency's CUBICS initiative. Riyana is also a former member of the Board of Directors at SEDS-Canada, Canada's largest student-led non-profit in the space sector. She is driven by a strong interest in spacecraft and aircraft dynamics, autonomy, and real-world system integration.

Robert Lush is a Software Technical Adviser at Airntell Aerospace Inc. and a Computer Engineering graduate. He enjoys building modern applications that combine clean interfaces with robust backend systems. His work focuses on designing practical solutions that provide intuitive real-world functionality.

His experience spans full-stack development, from backend services and data processing pipelines to real-time dashboards and interactive control interfaces. Robert is particularly interested in building reliable systems that support applications such as autonomous technologies and fleet management, where scalable architecture, responsive interfaces, and real-time data all come together.

Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, listening to music, and exploring new technologies through personal projects.