Mr. A.J. Piplica is a founder and the CEO of Hermeus where he leads a team focused on accelerating the global human transportation network through development of hypersonic aircraft.

Prior to founding Hermeus, Mr. Piplica served as the CEO of Generation Orbit Launch Services, Inc. where he led the inception and development of the X-60A, a US Air Force hypersonic X-plane. He has a strong background in aerospace systems design, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, and hypersonic aircraft.

Mr. Piplica holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology focused in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, supplemented by a certificate in entrepreneurship.