Austin Yates

Austin Yates is a skilled Senior Firmware Engineer at Slip Robotics, bringing extensive experience in engineering and technology. Previously, Austin served as Principal Engineer - Ecosystems at Rheem Manufacturing, where responsibilities included overseeing connected product ecosystem architecture and leading a systems engineering team. Austin's background also includes significant roles at Rheem as a Software Engineer focused on advanced technology integration and embedded connectivity. Austin contributed to projects that enhanced user experience and product stability while implementing cybersecurity measures. Early career experiences include positions at Panasonic Automotive and HellaStorm, as well as program coordination roles within the Boy Scouts of America, fostering youth development in STEM. Austin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.