Summary
Jacob Jeppesen is a seasoned technology founder and geospatial ML researcher who leads Atla.ai as CEO and Co-Founder. With a background spanning geospatial data infrastructures, machine learning for satellite imagery, and open cloud platforms, he builds end-to-end analytics solutions from data sources to end customers. He previously conducted postdoctoral research at Aarhus University and earned a PhD in Computer Engineering, focusing on open cloud infrastructure for geospatial data management and analytics, including scalable use of open satellite data from NASA and ESA to reduce analytic costs. At Atla.ai, he combines academic rigor with hands-on product execution to deliver advanced analytics services for satellite and aerial data. Based in Denmark, he brings nine years of experience across industry and academia to drive scalable, cloud-native solutions. His work reflects a practical blend of research-driven insight and entrepreneurial grit, turning complex geospatial challenges into deployable platforms.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Aarhus University
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics, 9.6 / 12, Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics, 9.6 / 12 at Engineering College of Aarhus
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics, Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics at UNSW Australia
Danish, English, German