KEF Robotics is a software startup based in Pittsburgh, PA.  We focus on developing technologies to accelerate the deployment of UAV autonomy into specialized defense and aerospace applications. Co-founded by Kerry Snyder, Eric Amoroso and Fraser Kitchell in 2018, KEF has extensive experience in robotics research and development and commercialization.

Manage technical deadlines for reporting and deliverables for NASA contractsLead writer on technical reports and contractorsManage relationships with NASA and outside partnersLead field testing and in-situ robotic demonstrations for space technologiesAssist in systems development of Astrobotic's lunar lander

Building software, sensors and robots to explore the moon, asteroids, and other planets.

A mechanical engineering degree and focusing on CAD, CAE, machining, robotics; learning how to engineer and build robotic systems from start to finish.

Energy Science, Mechanical Engineering (MS)

Mckinstry is a large and fast growing energy services company with a diverse portfolio of national clients. They provide a completerange of building solutions in the Design, Build, Operate Maintain model (DBOM).While at McKinstry I lead the Energy Analysis Management team, delivering energy savings solutions for national clients such asNike and Verizon. The team grew significantly while under my guidance, both in number of employees and revenues generated.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all aspects of the delivery of Energy Analysis, including product and software ideation, process management, customerrelations, and solution delivery.Conduct initial site audits to determine available savings measures in HVAC systems, building controls and scheduling, lighting, andspace usage patterns.Work with energy and mechanical engineers to develop ROI analysis for retrofits.Present initial and on-going energy analysis reports to all external clients.Host regular training classes at McKinstry as Subject Matter Expert on energy software, energy analysis, and department processes.Representative WorkAnalyzed data from interval meters on the Washington State Capitol Campus (25 buildings, 4,000,000 sq. feet) for steam, electric,natural gas and chilled water. Combine with on-site weather analysis and complete controls/schedule access to provide a monthlyreport on the efficiency of the campus. Work led directly to ESCO type project wins for McKinstry, and attainment of 10% energysavings goal.Supported national roll-out of PowerEd, an online energy report delivery process. During roll-out I worked as an internalcoordinator and project driver to ensure product delivery in the face of critical deadlines.AwardsInaugural Award, Employee of the Quarter: Collaboration

Worked to establish an energy management system for analyzing and reporting energy data to clients.

Worked independently gathering, sorting, and accumulating flower data for biology professors

Researched cataracts in lab mice and attempted to find medications which disrupt their formation.Assisted in designing a database used for presenting/storing images of mouse eyes.