Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy is a Principal Software Engineer at Pratt & Whitney, where responsibilities include developing data analytics, machine learning models, and data pipelines for monitoring and predicting the health of jet engines globally. Previous roles at Pratt & Whitney include Controls & Diagnostics Systems Engineer and Aerothermal Engineer, focusing on modeling aircraft systems and conducting thermal analysis of combustor components. Brian's leadership experience includes serving as President of the Notre Dame AIAA Chapter and Vice-President of the Notre Dame Rocket Team, where Brian played a key role in organizing events and leading project efforts for high-powered rocket competitions. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and a Systems Engineering certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.