TerraBlasterChief Executive Officer
Mar 2025 — Present
Jorge Heraud is CEO of TerraBlaster and co-founder of Blue River Technology, where he served as CEO before and after its acquisition by John Deere. He previously led automation and autonomy at Deere and held engineering and business leadership roles at Trimble. He also served on GPR's board from June 2024 to August 2025.
Jorge Heraud is CEO of TerraBlaster and co-founder of Blue River Technology, where he served as CEO before and after its acquisition by John Deere. He previously led automation and autonomy at Deere and held engineering and business leadership roles at Trimble. He also served on GPR's board from June 2024 to August 2025.
Career
Dogtooth TechnologiesChairman of the Board
Jan 2025 — Present
Gravis RoboticsBoard Member
Aug 2024 — Present
RootWaveBoard Member
Apr 2024 — Present
AgtonomyBoard Member
Apr 2024 — Present
FORT RoboticsBoard Member
Apr 2024 — Present
Heraud ConsultingDirector, Advisor, Consultant
Mar 2024 — Present
John DeereVP Automation & Autonomy
Nov 2021 — Mar 2024
Blue River TechnologyCEO and Co-founder
May 2011 — Mar 2024
Trimble NavigationEngineering and Business Unit Leadership
Jul 1996 — Aug 2010
Engineering Manager, Mobile Solutions (Jul 1996–Oct 2002); Director of Engineering, Agriculture (Sep 2002–Oct 2008); Director of Business Development (Nov 2007–Aug 2010); Business Unit Manager (Oct 2008–Aug 2010).
Digita SALead Engineer
Jun 1992 — Sep 1994
IBMElectrical Engineer
Jul 1991 — Jun 1992