VP of AI
Heven AeroTech
Samantha Hamilton is a leader in applied AI systems with more than a decade supporting defense and national security missions. Her background spans software engineering, machine learning implementation, and AI delivery leadership, with a focus on turning emerging technologies into operational capabilities for mission partners.
She previously led AI/ML teams at BigBear.ai, advancing solutions for the DoD and IC; ensuring that innovation translated into real‑world impact.
Samantha now serves as VP of AI at Heven AeroTech, where she guides the company’s AI and autonomy strategy, builds next‑generation AI capabilities for unmanned systems, and drives the joint innovation roadmap for thei hydrogen-powered drone product line. Her work centers on scalable autonomy, intelligent UAS platforms, and accelerating the path from breakthrough technology to fielded capability.
Innovation Showcase: Conductor and Arcas: expanding MDA capabilities from Edge to Enterprise
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM PT