OroraTech appoints Dr Ignacio Zuleta as Chief Technology and Product Officer

OroraTech appoints new chief technology and product officer

OroraTech has appointed Dr Ignacio Zuleta as chief technology and product officer (CTPO), the company announced on 17 February 2026 in Munich.

In the role, Zuleta will lead the company’s technology strategy and execution as it continues work on persistent thermal activity monitoring.

His remit includes end-to-end technology deployment spanning thermal sensor and product deployment, edge data processing, and real-time connectivity.

Zuleta said: “Earth Observation is finally entering a defining moment. Persistent, purpose-built, thermal-first systems are no longer optional if we want to understand, predict, and manage extreme events like wildfires, resource conflicts, and climate change at a planetary scale.

“OroraTech is uniquely positioned to lead this transition by building dedicated thermal infrastructure for persistent observation and operational focus.

“As CTPO, my vision is to build the most trusted, most capable thermal intelligence platform in the world – one that turns raw measurements into real-time decisions that protect lives, land, and critical infrastructure.”

Experience and technical background

OroraTech said Zuleta has more than a decade of experience designing, deploying, and operating large-scale Earth observation systems.

It said his work has included contributing to distributed satellite constellations and turning raw sensor data into operational intelligence used at a global scale.

Before joining OroraTech, he worked on what the company described as the first large-distributed Earth observation constellations, including the world’s first daily high-resolution land-monitoring mission.

The company said his career has included senior technical and product leadership roles across the Earth observation ecosystem, with experience in instrument design, payload operations, remote sensing science, and commercial data products.

It said he holds a doctorate in physical chemistry from Stanford University.

Technology priorities and company focus

OroraTech CEO Dr Martin Langer said Zuleta will apply his experience across sensors, constellation operations, and product strategy.

Langer said: “Ignacio brings a rare depth that he will apply to our sensors, constellation operations, and product strategy.

“Paired with a clear vision for how thermal intelligence must evolve to meet the realities of risk faced by governments and industries across the globe, his leadership strengthens our ability to scale advanced thermal technology while staying relentlessly focused on impact for our customers.”

OroraTech said it operates a network of dedicated thermal sensors for infrared data accumulation and wildfire monitoring, providing near-real-time intelligence to governments and businesses.

It said Zuleta’s appointment will support further work across its thermal Earth observation capabilities and its aim to act as a reference information layer for activity monitoring.