Jesse Kauppila

Jesse Kauppila is a skilled Robot Programmer and Full Stack Software Developer currently at Joby Aviation since June 2019, contributing as a founding member of the automatic fiber placement team focused on automating composite manufacturing. Prior experience includes founding RAFT LLC, managing large robotic fabrication projects at Quarra Stone Company, and programming robotics at Performance Structures Incorporated. Academic background includes a Master’s Degree in Art from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Reed College, along with a Printmaking Teaching Certificate from Il Bisonte. Jesse Kauppila has also served as a teaching assistant and visiting artist, demonstrating a diverse skill set in both technical and artistic domains.