Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand has extensive work experience in the field of mechanical design engineering. Kevin worked as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Heirloom starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Zipline from 2016 to 2021, where they held various roles including Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer Wing Structure, Hardware Systems Integration & Test Engineer, and Prototyping Engineer Fuselage Structure. At Zipline, they focused on designing next-generation wing structures for unmanned aerial vehicles, improving aerodynamic fidelity and reducing costs. Kevin also gained experience in composites and structural testing. Before joining Zipline, Kevin worked as a Field Engineer at DL Withers Construction, where they managed water resource projects and coordinated with subcontractors. Kevin also worked as a Prototyping Engineer at MIT's Beaver Works Research Lab and as a Fire & Flight Controls Engineer at Boeing.

Kevin Durand attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. No specific start or end years were provided for their education at this institution.