Riley Schutt

Riley Schutt is the Head of Technology for the US Sailing Team, a position he has held since September 2021. He previously served as an Innovation, Research & Development Performance Analyst for the team from November 2017 to September 2021. His professional background includes significant experience in fluid dynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) across various roles in the sailing and aerospace industries.

Education and Early Career

Schutt earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2008. He later obtained both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering, specializing in Fluid Dynamics, from Cornell University.

Professional Experience

• US Sailing Team: Head of Technology (2021 - Present), Innovation, Research & Development Performance Analyst (2017 - 2021)
• CLEAR SCIENCE CORP.: Research Scientist (2016 - 2017), focusing on modeling techniques for NASA and the USAF.
• Artemis Racing: Held roles as Head of Hydrodynamic CFD and CFD Engineer, contributing to America's Cup projects.
• Cape Horn Engineering: CFD Engineer, specializing in yacht design for competitive sailing events.

Honors

Schutt has received several accolades, including an Honorable Mention from the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program and recognition as a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow from the Department of Defense.

Skills and Languages

He is proficient in English and has professional working proficiency in Spanish, further enhancing his capability to work in diverse environments.1