Benjamin Kearns

Benjamin Kearns is an experienced technology executive currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Volley Automation.34 With a strong background in engineering leadership and robotics, Kearns brings a wealth of experience to his role at Volley Automation.

Career Highlights

Previous Positions::

• VP of Engineering at Figure Eight (November 2018 - March 2020)1
• VP of Software at Mayfield Robotics (April 2016 - October 2018)1
• Founder and Principal Consultant at 360Streams, LLC (April 2008 - December 2009)1
• Director of Engineering at Totality (acquired by Verizon Business) (January 2003 - July 2005)1

Expertise and Responsibilities

At Volley Automation, Kearns is responsible for:

• Defining the future of the company's robotic systems2
• Leading the development of interesting robotic solutions2
• Overseeing the technical aspects of the company's automation platform3

Leadership Style

Kearns is known for:

• Leading teams with his whole heart1
• Being an executive leader who excels during tough times and difficult situations1
• Hands-on leadership, willing to get involved in various aspects of the business from recruiting to troubleshooting1

Technical Skills

Throughout his career, Kearns has worked with various technologies, including:

• Riak, Node.js, RabbitMQ, Linux, Docker
• Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Erlang, Elixir
• Databases: MySQL
• Frameworks: Django, OTP1

Benjamin Kearns has a proven track record of growing and managing engineering teams, overseeing product development, and successfully navigating company acquisitions and integrations. His experience in robotics and automation makes him well-suited for his current role as CTO at Volley Automation.