Summary
Brennan Yamamoto is a robotics engineering lead with nine years of experience developing maritime robotic systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering for interoperability, sensor fusion, and autonomy. Based in Honolulu, he blends academic rigor—holding a PhD in Mechanical Engineering—with hands-on expertise in machine design, additive manufacturing, energy harvesting, and mission-focused biomedical engineering. He has advanced applied research and prototyping at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Applied Research Laboratory and now leads robotics development at HavocAI, focusing on practical, deployable systems for the Pacific. Known for moving concepts rapidly from design to sea trials, he combines multidisciplinary engineering with a strong track record in rapid prototyping and field validation.
9 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
European Summer Program, Engineering, European Summer Program, Engineering at Université Catholique de Lille
Hawaii Board of Education High School Diploma, Hawaii Board of Education High School Diploma at Moanalua High School
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa