Team

Pano brings together a diverse team of technology and business experts with experience in data management, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the deployment of technology solutions into organizations of all sizes—from start-ups to global enterprises, from regional organizations to national government agencies.

Our team is passionate about working with clients and stakeholders to build innovative technology solutions that combat the threat of wildfires. Environmental sustainability and resilience are core team values, and we are committed to supporting the dedicated professionals in the utility and fire industries in their efforts to protect lives, property, and livelihoods from the impact of wildfires in communities across the globe.

Sonia Kastner

Co-Founder & CEO

Climate tech veteran, hardware blitzscaler, former NYC city planning.

Arvind Satyam

Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer

IOT & Smart Cities veteran, public private partnerships, Aussie explorer.

Brad Ferkol

VP of Operations

Lev Pevzner

Technical Program Manager

Tech nomad. Install manager. Seaweed forager.

Sean Donohue

Embedded Systems Engineer

Wizard of embedded, mountain biker, metalhead.

Kat Williams

Director of Government Development

Former Wildland Firefighter. Adventure junkie. Easy-button facilitator.

Corey Axelowitz

Hardware Architect

Hardware expert, DFM innovator, EE lead, Communicator.

Seva Safris

Software Architect

20+ year veteran of startup and enterprise.

Tom David

Director of Supply Chain

Skilled supply chain, business relationship and solutions pro.

Lesley Freeman

Executive Assistant

Admin maven, from startups to rock operas.

Mark McVay

Advisor

Stanford Energy Scholar, Climate Solutions innovator, Passionate rainmaker, Mentor.

Jim Kapsis