CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 2 2024 16 Located primarily in Quebec, global space company QSTC specialises in integrating additive manufacturing to the aerospace industry’s manufacturing processes for Having been in the space/defence industry for more than 25 years, in a variety roles and capacities from engineering to business development, QSTC Founder and CEO Gurvinder Chohan sits atop the relevant experience and unique, holistic industry understanding that enables his company to thrive. After such a long tenure in the field, Gurvinder felt it time to pursue a new endeavour, one specifically focused on seeking new, innovative solutions that are sure to define the future of the aerospace industry. Today, his start-up QTSC excels at providing advanced space engineering solutions that are designed to integrate satellite technologies, bolstered by the relevant disruptive business solutions that support both domestic and international business markets. the purposes of reducing costs, saving time, and developing structures of increasing complexity by mitigating the chances of human error. Through the demand for these expert products and services, the firm is simultaneously benefiting the Canadian economy, providing good jobs for citizens, hiring young and upcoming talent, and inspiring innovation on a global level, all while supporting an array of like-minded local businesses. In essence, the company offers the technologies, materials, and service solutions necessary to develop some of the world’s most pioneering space engineering solutions, thus solving the most critical challenges and bridging the gap between humanity and unparalleled access to space commercialisation and exploration. In doing so, QSTC remains steadfast in its commitment to defending space and guaranteeing freedom and democracy, for both the present and future of mankind. Across its solutions, the ultimate goal for the team is to integrate some of the world’s most advanced, next-generation technologies in the world into space exploration, speeding up humanity’s progress exploring the final frontier. QSTC already proudly possesses a plethora of proven intellectual properties and ready-to-build design systems, inclusive of commercial communication satellites, propulsion systems, and unmanned orbital spacecraft. In addition to Gurvinder, the firm is comprised of an exemplary senior management team of executives whose breadth and depth of information in the key areas of space, aerospace, logistics, security, and risk management serve to further distinguish the company. Determined to nurture prosperous, mutually beneficial relationships with other businesses in the space, QSTC already has a successful track record partnering with leading programmes in order to share invaluable knowledge and growth opportunities. Despite being headquartered in Vaudreuil, Quebec, with manufacturing, R&D, and global sales also undertaken in the same location, the worldwide presence of the company is too immediately apparent, through a series of satellite offices covering Floria, Berlin, Dnieper, and Sydney. With this worldwide covering in toe, Quebec serves as the ideal place for the company to use as its home location, as its robust business ecosystem of approximately 1200 businesses tied to the aerospace sector draws talent to the area, and thus there exists a talent pool of veterans, engineers, and academics that aid QSTC immeasurably in the achieving of its aims. In a complex and costly industry, QSTC is proud to offer unique technological solutions that are also some of the most cost effective in the market. Aided by a long, tenured history with the industry, Gurvinder has leveraged his position to secure requests and referrals that have enabled the company to achieve feats such as the building of one of the CubeSats for GEO, as well as providing services in orbit using specialist 16U CubeSat from GEO/MEO and LEO orbits. Moreover, the team are currently working on building several small, smart, and efficient satellites and payloads, in addition to preparing for the undertaking of deep space exploration missions. As Gurvinder explains, “if space was easy, everyone would do it.” This summary ultimately represents his thoughts on the state of the wider industry, which is currently hindered by external factors such as political conflicts, and more direct challenges such as limited launches and a decreased demand for satellites. This is why there is such a great emphasis placed on industry professionals working together, combining their knowledge to achieve the necessary technological breakthroughs that can elevate the industry to that next level. QSTC is certainly paving the way for others in this field, hoping its fellow companies will soon follow suit. In closing, Gurvinder Chohan states, “whether you want to launch a payload, build a satellite, analyse data from someone’s else’s satellite, build a new spacecraft, or undertake a confidential project, we can help you to get it done.” Contact: Gurvinder Chohan Company: QSTC Web Address: https://www.qstc. space/index.html Space Defence & Aerospace CEO of the Year 2023: Gurvinder Chohan
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