Daniel Vicario

Daniel Vicario is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Optiphase Drive Systems, Inc. (ODS), a company he established in September 2022.1 With an extensive background in aerospace, technology, and leadership, Vicario brings a wealth of experience to his current role.

Professional Background

Optiphase Drive Systems, Inc.: Vicario co-founded ODS with inventor Dr. Siavash Sadeghi. The company is developing a multiphase drive system aimed at revolutionizing the electric motor drive industry.1

Previous Roles: Before founding ODS, Vicario held several notable positions:

• Program Management Office Lead at Eaton (2019-2022)
• Portfolio Manager at Parker Aerospace (2016-2019)
• Program Manager at Capstone Turbine Corporation (2011-2012)
• Senior Project/Product Manager at Rockwell Collins Inc. (2006-2011)

Military Service

Vicario served as a Naval Aviator and Naval Officer in the U.S. Navy from 1997 to 2006. During his service, he held various leadership roles, including Executive Officer and Operations Officer.1

Education

Vicario's educational background includes:

• Executive Masters in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management (2017-2018)
• MBA from the University of West Florida (2004-2006)
• BA in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from Boston University (1993-1997)
• Masters of Cybersecurity from The University of Dallas (2019-2020)1

Key Achievements

Throughout his career, Vicario has demonstrated leadership and innovation:

• At Eaton, he managed a $4.5 billion portfolio of products across multiple divisions.1
• At Parker Aerospace, he was responsible for managing an aftermarket portfolio with annual sales exceeding $200 million.1
• During his naval service, he participated in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, leading a helicopter detachment that delivered 150 tons of supplies and rescued over 1,000 civilians.1

Daniel Vicario's diverse experience in aerospace, technology, and leadership positions him well to lead Optiphase Drive Systems in its mission to transform the electric motor drive industry.