Kristof Richmond

Kristof Richmond has a diverse background in technology and robotics. Kristof currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Sunfish Inc since May 2022. Prior to this, they served as the VP of Robotics at the same company since July 2019.

Before joining Sunfish Inc, Kristof worked at Stone Aerospace from October 2016. Kristof initially held the role of Projects Manager, where they were responsible for designing and developing guidance, navigation, and control systems for robotic vehicles. Kristof also participated in strategic decision-making and developed new projects. Additionally, they served as the Acting CEO for a brief period in both 2018 and 2017.

In 2006, Kristof became the Lead Control Systems Engineer and Partner at Frontier Astronautics, LLC. Here, they played a crucial role in leading control systems engineering for various projects.

Prior to that, from June 2001 to September 2007, Kristof worked as a Research Assistant at Stanford University. During this time, they contributed to the development of a software library for real-time control of robotic systems and focused on creating a visual mapping and control system for underwater robotic vehicles.

Kristof's career began in 1998 at SRI International, where they worked as a Technician. Their responsibilities included operating, maintaining, and repairing scientific instruments at an atmospheric research station in Greenland. Kristof also upgraded the steering control system for a 32-m scientific radar antenna.

Overall, Kristof Richmond's work experience demonstrates their expertise and contributions in technology, robotics, and research.

Kristof Richmond began their education journey in 1993 at Rice University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in German. Kristof completed their undergraduate studies in 1997. Kristof then continued their education at Stanford University, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from 2000 to 2001. Subsequently, they went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, which they completed from 2001 to 2009. Through their educational path, Kristof Richmond focused on Mechanical Engineering, with a particular interest in German language and culture during their time at Rice University.