Tom has been a caterer, deckhand, software quality tester, roboticist, startup founder, and electrical engineer.

During his time at Northeastern University, Tom worked at Akorri Networks, iRobot, and Boston Dynamics. After graduation in 2012, Tom cofounded Hydra Intelligent Systems. In 2013 he transitioned to Applied Materials- Varian Semiconductor.

In 2014 Tom began work at a fast paced automotive technology startup, Levant Power, where he hopes to stay for quite some time.

Tom got engaged to Samantha Kerkhoff in summer 2014, and they are planning their wedding for October 2015.

Tom and Samantha live in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Tom can be reached at tom.brendlinger@gmail.com