Robert Kirkner

Robert Kirkner is a Senior Software Engineer II at EnerSys, with a focus on software systems engineering and development in lithium-ion battery technology and battery management systems. Kirkner's expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from conception to mass production, with particular emphasis on industrial forklift battery management system design and embedded software development. Previous roles include Principal Software Engineer at UgMO Technologies, where real-time embedded software for wireless irrigation systems was developed, and Lead Engineer at Comcast Technology Solutions, managing software integration for set-top box interoperability. Additional experience includes Sr. Staff Software Engineer at Motorola Solutions, with a focus on real-time embedded software for broadband telephony, and various engineering positions at InterDigital Communications, ARRIS, and Panasonic North America. Kirkner holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Penn State University, along with multiple certificates in software engineering and Microsoft .NET from Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State Great Valley.