Brett Kennedy

Brett Kennedy is a seasoned manager and engineer specializing in robotics and mobility systems, currently serving as the Manager of the Mobility and Robotic Systems Section at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory since July 1997. With a robust background that includes leadership roles such as Cognizant Engineer for the Curiosity Rover, Deputy Manager, and Chief Engineer in the same section, Brett has contributed significantly to various robotic system developments for both NASA and the Department of Defense. Additionally, Brett holds positions as Supervisor at Nimble Robotics and Consulting Chief Engineer at dRISK, where efforts focus on innovative risk analysis tools for the autonomous vehicle industry. Brett obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.