Our Story
Our journey began with three engineers, a shared ambition and a conversation after graduation. Together, we founded SNL Robotics with a mission to transform underwater maintenance through innovative robotic technologies.
Our Story
From a shared engineering journey to building underwater robotics.
CAD Award
Won the CAD Award at the IMechE Railway Challenge.
Founders Connect
An informal conversation at our graduation celebration.
Big Pitch Winners
Won Anglia Ruskin University's Big Pitch.
Growth Forge
Joined Tech South West's accelerator.
Joined MAIC
Marine Autonomy Investor Catalyst by Steampunk Ventures.
Vision
To be the world leader in multifunctional Underwater Robotics swarm systems
Mission
To make maritime operations safer and more productive worldwide.
Leadership Team
Meet the Founders
The team behind SNL Robotics combines engineering leadership, robotics expertise and hands-on project delivery to develop practical underwater maintenance technology.
Zayeem Sahib Mitayeegiri
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Zayeem is a mechanical engineer and engineering team leader with experience across product design, manufacturing and multidisciplinary project management. He leads SNL Robotics' strategy, partnerships and commercial development.
View Achievements
- Project Manager, ARU Team Heron — IMechE Railway Challenge 2025 CAD Award winners
- Vice Chancellor’s Student Leadership Award
- CMB Technical Mechanical Engineering Prize
- Founder and President, ARU STEM Society
- Expandable CubeSat structure, CFD and FEA engineering projects
Leadership · Engineering delivery · Partnerships
Santiago Rubio
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Santiago is an electronics and robotics engineer specialising in embedded systems, motion control and robotic integration. He guides the electronics, sensing and control architecture behind SNL's technology development.
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- Best Performing Student Electrical Award
- Electronics Team Leader — IMechE Railway Challenge
- Modular UAV framework with hot-swappable electronic modules
- Electronics lead for a tree-climbing robot
- LoRa-enabled motion-controlled robotic arm
Embedded systems · Controls · Sensors
Aiden Stagg
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Aiden is a mechanical engineering graduate with practical experience in design, manufacturing and team-based engineering projects. He supports the planning, coordination and day-to-day delivery of SNL Robotics' activities.
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- ARU IMechE Railway Challenge team — CAD Award winners
- Wheel and axle design for the Railway Challenge locomotive
- The Edge startup programme — problem validation, MVP development and pitching
- Team leader on university engineering live briefs
- Practical CNC machining, fabrication and engineering drawings
Operations · Mechanical design · Project coordination
Our Partners
Selected for the Tech South West Growth Forge programme, supporting SNL Robotics through business development, mentorship and connections across the regional technology ecosystem.
Tech South West
Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy
Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy
Supported by Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy through entrepreneurial guidance, early-stage business support and access to innovation opportunities to help develop SNL Robotics.
Steampunk Ventures
Engaged with Steampunk Ventures through the Marine Autonomy Investor Catalyst (MAIC), exploring opportunities for investment readiness, industry connections and growth within the maritime technology sector.
Work with Us
We're always looking to connect with industry professionals, research institutions, investors and potential partners who share our vision for the future of underwater robotics.
Whether you're interested in collaboration, technology development or future pilot opportunities, we'd welcome a conversation.