Adam Bennett

Alameda

Summary

Motivated Systems Integration Engineer with knowledge in marine control systems, electric vehicle drive units and high voltage systems integration. Team-oriented with effective communication skills, hands-on experience, detailed organization and time management in fast-paced work environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

President/Founder

Bennett Systems Integration LLC

01.2024 - Current

Worked with customers to provide full-stack integration of complex drive, high-voltage battery and control systems.
Used the Raptor-Development platform to design controls systems for high-voltage battery into hydro-foiling electric craft with special emphasis on safety, remote diagnostics and reparability.
Designed flight-control systems for autonomous surface and underwater marine vessels.
Created documentation for full installation, maintenance and repair for end-user integration into existing platforms.

Technical Operations Engineer

Saildrone

06.2023 - 01.2024

Facilitated the assembly, testing and deployment of vesels from the end of production to full mission readiness.
Worked with multi-talented team to get autonomous vessel's ABS approved.
Implemented and improved diagnostic workflows to improve process of vessel readiness.
Traveled international to multiple countries to support active deployment, maintenance and repair of vessels.
Provided on-call support to troubleshoot, diagnose and fix software, hardware, and networking issues on autonomous surface vehicles around the world.

Electrical Engineer

Kai Concepts LLC

09.2021 - 06.2023

Design and implement electrical systems architecture for electric vehicle applications
Research and development for control systems on manned and un-manned electric hydrofoiling watercraft
High voltage drive systems and battery integration using custom permanent magnet motor designs
High and low voltage electronic circuit performance analysis and diagnosis

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of California, Riverside

Riverside, CA

03.2021

Skills

Automotive service expert
C and C programming
Expertise in CAN bus systems
Eagle software proficiency
Proficient in Fusion 360 CAD

Kvaser API integration
Matlab programming
Motohawk experience
Expertise in Raptor-Development
Simulink design proficiency

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