Seegrid Corporation, a leading manufacturer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for palletized material handling, proudly announces that its Chief Technology Officer, Tom Panzarella, has been named CTO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council during the annual PGH CIO of the Year & Tech Titan awards celebration.
The award honors visionary technology executives who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across their organizations and the broader tech community. Panzarella’s recognition underscores his transformative leadership at Seegrid, where he has redefined the company’s technology stack to meet the evolving demands of modern industrial manufacturing and warehousing.
As CTO, Panzarella has spearheaded advancements in 3D LiDAR integration, HD mapping, and deep learning-based perception systems—positioning Seegrid’s AMRs as the most intelligent and reliable in the industry. His strategic guidance and commitment to engineering excellence have not only strengthened Seegrid’s market leadership but also helped customers achieve greater efficiency, safety, and long-term ROI.
“Tom’s ability to align cutting-edge technology with business growth is truly exceptional,” said Abe Ghabra, COO of Seegrid. “His leadership continues to not only drive Seegrid’s technical strategy and progress, but also drives the future of industrial autonomy. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to his impact on both our company and the broader robotics community.”
Under Panzarella’s leadership, Seegrid has also joined the Open Source Robotics Alliance, furthering its commitment to industry collaboration and the development of next-generation robotics solutions.
“I’m incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Pittsburgh Technology Council,” said Tom Panzarella. “This award reflects the dedication of the entire Seegrid team—we’re building powerful technology that’s not just visionary, but real-world ready. I’m proud to be part of a company that’s shaping the future of autonomous material handling.”
The PGH CIO of the Year and Tech Titan awards celebrate the region’s top technology leaders who are making a lasting impact. Seegrid congratulates all of this year’s winners and nominees for their contributions to Pittsburgh’s thriving tech ecosystem.
