Garrett Chandler

Garrett Chandler has a diverse range of work experience in the engineering field. Garrett is currently the Executive Director of Product Engineering at Iridium, where they oversee the development of new products. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Director, Associate Director, and Principal Engineer at Iridium, contributing to the development and improvement of mobile products.

Before joining Iridium, Chandler worked at Comtech Mobile Datacom as a Senior Embedded Engineer. In this role, they led a team in adding cellular communications capability to a satellite-based asset tracking device, significantly enhancing its value and reliability.

Garrett also gained experience at Comtech AeroAstro as an Electrical & Software Engineer, where they played a key role in developing a widely deployed low-cost satellite asset tracking device. Chandler's expertise and contributions allowed for the successful completion of the project.

Furthermore, they worked as a Consultant at Device Solutions LLC and as a Partner at Qubic Systems LLC, where they had the opportunity to create and synthesize various products.

Chandler's early career includes roles as a Project Leader at KSTC/KySat, where they led a student team in designing and constructing a nanosatellite, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky and Texas A&M University, where they gained research experience.

Additionally, they gained international experience as an International Intern at the Norwegian University of Technology.

Overall, Garrett Chandler's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, product development, and project management.

Garrett Chandler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University in the years 1998 to 2003. Garrett then pursued a Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering from the University of Kentucky, completing their studies from 2003 to 2005. Following this, they furthered their education at the University of Kentucky, obtaining another Master of Science degree, this time in Electrical and Computer Engineering, during 2006 and 2007.