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Co-Founder
Education & Training
Dr. Robert J. Neal is a distinguished figure in golf biomechanics, renowned for his expertise in 3D motion analysis and biofeedback training. He co-founded Golf BioDynamics (GBD) in 2000, aiming to provide top-tier biomechanical services to golfers and teaching professionals.
Dr. Neal's extensive experience in biomechanics and 3D motion analysis is invaluable to ELVA Golf. His expertise enhances ELVA's capabilities in providing precise swing measurements and tailored training programs.
By integrating Dr. Neal's methodologies, ELVA Golf can offer advanced, data-driven insights to golfers, promoting more effective skill development and performance improvement.
Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO and co-founder of ELVA Golf, Helgi Hjálmarsson, MSc Mechanical Engineering, applies his extensive experience in technology and innovation to the sports industry. As an entrepreneur and inventor he has a proven track record in bringing innovative technologies to market which is a very valuable asset in the journey to build an outstanding company that will be in the forefront of building advanced golf training solutions.
Helgi's proven track record in bringing innovative technologies to market positions ELVA Golf as a leader in golf training solutions, promising significant advancements in how golfers and coaches approach skill development.
Co-Founder
Customer Service & Education
Arnar brings decades of experience in golf coaching, team leadership, and education management. His leadership roles at various prestigious clubs and organisations showcase his ability to develop players at all levels. As a co-founder of ELVA Golf, Arnar combines his passion for the sport with his commitment to advancing golf training technologies, making him an invaluable contributor to the team's mission of revolutionising golf performance.
As a co-founder of ELVA Golf, Arnar brings invaluable insights into golf training methodologies. His extensive experience ensures that ELVA's swing analysis technology is tailored to meet the practical needs of golfers and coaches, enhancing the effectiveness of training programs.
Co-Founder
Customer Success Manager
Grétar Eiríksson, MSc in Sport Technology, is a seasoned PGA golf professional and co-founder of ELVA Golf, bringing extensive experience in golf coaching and biomechanics to the company.
As a co-founder of ELVA Golf, Grétar leverages his expertise in golf instruction and biomechanics to contribute to the development of innovative training solutions. His practical experience ensures that ELVA's technologies are tailored to meet the needs of both coaches and players, facilitating effective skill development and performance improvement.
Co-Founder
Chief Technical Officer
Jaldert has a deep background in AI, robotics, and machine learning, with extensive experience developing scalable and practical technology solutions.
Earned a Ph.D. from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2009–2015), focusing on reinforcement learning in neural networks, with research published in leading journals and conferences such as NeurIPS.
His involvement in ELVA Golf is reflected by his ability to apply the newest research knowledge in to real-world applications, aligning with his expertise in software development and vision-based systems.
Co-Founder
Chief Science Officer
Eyrún Eyjólfsdóttir combines her academic rigor in computer vision and machine learning with years of practical experience in leading AI and perception research. Her work has spanned cutting-edge roles in robotics, synthetic data generation, and scalable computer vision systems.
Earned a Ph.D. in Computer Vision and Machine Learning from Caltech (2010–2016), conducting advanced research focused on developing innovative machine learning frameworks.
As a co-founder of ELVA Golf, her expertise directly contributes to the innovation of markerless motion capture technology, ensuring the system's precision and reliability for golf performance analytics.
Marketing Manager
Luc Breuer combines an extensive background in competitive golf, having competed at the highest amateur levels, with a degree in business entrepreneurship in his role as Marketing Manager at ELVA Golf. As a former member of the German National Team and a Division 1 college golfer, Luc has firsthand insight into the challenges players and coaches face in achieving peak performance.
His collaboration with Dr. Rob Neal and the GBD system deepened his understanding of golf biodynamics and the pivotal role of accurate, markerless motion-capture technology in unlocking a player’s potential.
Luc applies his academic and athletic background to bridge the gap between technical innovation and user-centric storytelling. His expertise helps to highlight ELVA’s cutting-edge technology and transformative benefits, helping to position it as the leading system for ambitious golfers worldwide.
