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A company is only as good as the gifted individuals that compose that company. The terms "KAT" and "KAT people" are synonymous. While our buildings, computers, and patents are tools for us, KAT is, in essence, the people who have committed themselves to the KAT vision. Below is a brief biography of some of our team members. Each is individually gifted, and a vital part of the KAT synergy.
Roy Kessinger, President & Keeper of the Vision - KAT began in 1990 when Roy left Martin Marietta Aerospace Corporation to start Visual Computing Systems (later renamed Kinetic Art and Technology). By 1993, after gathering a team of engineers and securing some Government research funding to develop robotic concepts, Roy coinvented the company's core technology; i.e. the SEMA coil. Roy graduated from the University of Louisville with a Master of Engineering degree in 1982. His career before starting KAT was primarily as manager of the Martin Marietta NTB MediaLab, which provided the electronic communication and media needs for a large Air Force computer simulation facility. At KAT, Roy has led the team of hardware and software engineers to develop a set of modular, general-purpose motion control products for numerous industries. He has served as Principal Investigator of DARPA, DoE, Air Force and NASA sponsored research into high-power-density motors, controllers, coils, and Rotary Integrated Modules. Bottom line: Motion is Roy's business. He acknowledges, however, "I am an engineer, inventor and businessman, but the primary skill that has been credited to me is that of attracting talented people to collectively accomplish much more that I ever could working by myself". By the way, Roy belongs to one wife, three daughters, two dogs and two kats.
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Keith Seymour, Electrical/Magnetics Engineer - Keith graduated from the Speed Scientific School, University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1991 and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 1993 and is E.I.T. licensed. Keith has been with KAT since graduating. His role at KAT includes performing electromagnetic finite element analysis for validation of existing SEMA designs and virtual prototyping of new designs, conducting demonstrations of SEMA performance, and interfacing with potential customers and investors, explaining KAT's technology and engineering capabilities. Keith also oversees and performs various motor system testing. Keith set up KAT's testing laboratory and developed LabVIEW software virtual instruments and modules for the control of the data acquisition system. At this writing, Keith and his wife are expecting their first child. Check back for updates.
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Sergey Belolipetskiy, Controls Engineer - Sergey has his Master of Science in both Electrical Engineering and Physics. He worked as a teacher and research assistant at the University of Louisville from 1995 until joining the KAT team in the spring of 2000. At KAT, Sergey specializes in motor controls, motor controllers software development, and motor testing. When asked what his favorite food is, Sergey will tell you, "whatever I have in the refrigerator."
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Jeremy Brunoehler, Engineering Technician - Jeremy has an Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. Before joining KAT in 2000, he worked as a Graphic Designer for Blue Heon Sign Works in Bloomington, IN for seven years. Currently Jeremy provides engineering support, procuring and assembling electronic components, testing motors, and assisting in the day-to-day tasks associated with the development of motors and controllers. When Jeremy's not at work, you may find him mountain biking or scuba diving. He also enjoys building fast computers.
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Roberta Curry, Administrative Assistant/Accounting - Roberta has earned two Associate Degrees from Ivy Tech Southcentral; one in Accounting and one in Small Business. Before becoming a part of the KAT team in 1997, Roberta worked at the Greenville Water Company as a billing clerk and customer service representative. She also worked for the U.S. Postal Servive. Her role at KAT includes accounting and administrative assistance. The fact is, Roberta does a little bit of everything. Outside of work, Roberta enjoys spending time with her children, NASCAR, UK Basketball, and counted cross-stitch.
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Randy Kessinger, Machinist and Facilities Manager - Randy is KAT's in-house machinist. Randy spearheads the day-to-day fabrication and fixturing needs for prototyping and testing KAT's ever evolving technologies. When he's not performing these duties, Randy manages KAT's three buildings on the Greenville campus. Before joining KAT, Randy was an Instrument Technician at International Harvester and a Layout Inspector at Louisville Forge and Gear. He also worked in Quality Control at Precision Tool and Die and was President of Seal-Pro Coatings. Randy has earned several certifications related to inspection and has been certified to perform government work. In his spare time he enjoys motorcycles, hot rods, and antiques.
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