William Kassebaum, PE

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About me
Vice President at Sims-Durkin Associates Engineering Company
Education
- Ben Davis High School
  1978 - 1982
  HS Diploma
  Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Mask & Gavel, Deep Purples show choir, Madrigals, chess/gaming club. Received 2 letters - Band and Choir. Had a great time performing in all the musicals from Guys & Dolls to the Wiz. The band did quite well finishing in the top 5 in the state each year. Took voice lessons from a professor at Butler University. But, knew that engineering was my goal! Never a dull moment!
- Purdue University
  1989 - 1991
  MSEE Electrical and Computer Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Parallel and Distributed Processing Laboratory, Rivenstar Madrigals, Polyhymnia, SCA As a graduate student, I did research in the Parallel and Distributed Processing Laboratory with a number of talented researchers in the field of Cognitive Intelligence and self organizing neural systems. I participated in Eta Kappa Nu - the EE/IEEE honor society and was invited to join Tau Beta Pi. Outside of technical pursuits, I helped found a couple early polyphony a capella groups called the Rivenstar Madrigals and a quartet called Polyhymnia -- for several years these groups… Show more As a graduate student, I did research in the Parallel and Distributed Processing Laboratory with a number of talented researchers in the field of Cognitive Intelligence and self organizing neural systems. I participated in Eta Kappa Nu - the EE/IEEE honor society and was invited to join Tau Beta Pi. Outside of technical pursuits, I helped found a couple early polyphony a capella groups called the Rivenstar Madrigals and a quartet called Polyhymnia -- for several years these groups performed a couple times a month all over the central US. Show less
- Purdue University
  1982 - 1986
  BSCEE Electrical and Computer Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Purdue Musical Organization (PMO), PUGAS (Purdue U. Get-Away-Special Team ) - Space Shuttle Experiment Cannister, Purdue Medieval Club As an undergraduate at Purdue, I was a member of the Purdue University Choir in PMO - we practiced and performed every week. I was a part of several fun specialty groups as well. I also participated in a group called PUGAS or Purdue University Get-Away-Special - we developed a a sizable experimental package to be flown aboard the space shuttle. I was responsible for the power systems and for the packages computer control system which interfaced to the space shuttle systems.
Experience
- Naval Avionics Center
  Jan 1986 - Jan 1996
  Electronics Engineer
  The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Indianapolis was originally the Naval Avionics Center. So this is just another name.
- Naval Air Warfare Center
  Jan 1986 - Jan 1996
  Project Engineer/Project Manager
  I started my career at the Naval Avionics Center. I worked on a number interesting project including the AN/ALQ-170 - an airborn radar pod. I designed digital hardware & software including initial designs for a high speed DSP system and a radar modulator controller. After completing my Master's degree, I lead a very successful project for the Naval Sea Systems Command -the AN/SQS-53A EC-16 or 53D Mid-Frequency Sonar system. I was the Lead Software Project Manager for the system and over saw the planning, development, and deployment of these systems on a number of Naval Destroyers and Cruisers. As one of the leaders of this tremendously successful project I was awarded the "Heroes of Gov't Reinvention - Hammer Award" by Vice President Al Gore, the secretary of defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. The project was hailed by Vice Adm. Sterner of the Naval Sea Systems Command as "one of the most strikingly successful programs this command has ever executed". Show less
- Hughes Aircraft Company
  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
  Program Manager/Senior Project Manager
  Hughes Aircraft took over the Naval AIr Warfare Center when it was closed under the Base Realignment and Closure Act in 1996. The company was called the Hughes Technical Services Company (HTSC) for one year. My time at Hughes was spent managing the follow on work associated with the AN/SQS-53D sonar system for the Naval Sea Systems Command.
- Raytheon Technical Services Company
  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
  Program Manager/Senior Project Manager
  Due to a complex manuever - Hughes Technical Services Company spun itself out of Hughes, purchased Raytheon, put the Raytheon Board in charge, and changed its name to Raytheon. Thereby, I became a RTSC employee and Hughes avoided 9B in capital gains I think. I lead follow on work associated with the AN/SQS-53D program for the Naval Sea Systems Command and took over as project leader for the company's program office.
- Stellar Wind Development LLC
  Jan 1997 - Dec 2014
  Managing Partner/President
  Stellar Wind Development LLC is an Professional Electrical and Computer Engineering Consulting company. We specialize in Computer systems development at many levels and have been involved in R&D projects in a number of industries including military, consumer electronics, embedded software, high level software, controls, bio technology, green engineering, and engineering analysis.
- Kassebaum Engineering LLC
  Aug 1997 - now
  President/CEO
  Kassebaum Engineering LLC is a computer and electrical engineering consulting firm focusing on systems engineering and research and development projects in a number of industries including military, consumer electronics, industrial automation, embedded software development, high-level software development, control systems, biotechnology, power studies, and engineering analysis. As Founding President, I have been responsible for leading consulting projects and for business development. Our goal has been to deliver valuable solutions to our clients and to use our extensive entrepreneurial experience to guide our clients' endeavors to grow their businesses. Please visit us at www.kassebaumengineering.com. Show less
- Escient/OpenGlobe Inc.
  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
  Senior Software Project Manager
  My Stellar Wind Development team came to Escient in the summer of 1998 and helped fill out the Escient Engineering department. That year we developed the Tunebase 100 product for Escient. I am proud that we helped establish the software development and quality processes that Escient still uses. During my tenure, I was pleased to help develop the Compaq iPaq, products for Kenwood and Denon, and as well the Fireball line of products and its many varients. Most recently I had the distinct pleasure of helping with the latest Vision product as a consultant. A great group of hardworking and dedicated professionals. Show less
- Indy Robot Racing Team
  Nov 2004 - Nov 2005
  Team Member
  The Indy Robot Racing Team, lead by Scott Jones and Doug Traster, created a robotic Jeep to try and win the DARPA Grand Challenge to cross 175 miles of the Mohave Desert under fully autonomous control. I was pleased to support the team by working on some of the sensors, guidance, and other systems.
- IEEE-USA
  Jan 2006 - Dec 2015
  The Central Indiana Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers includes the central portion of Indiana - from Terre Haute, Bloomington, and Columbus in the south and Lafayette, Kokomo, and Muncie to the north of Indianapolis. IEEE is the worlds largest publisher of technical materials and represents 350,000 to 400,000 members worldwide. Our Central Indiana Section has more than 35 events annually including tours, short courses, and professional networking opportunities. Show less
  - Vice President Career & Member Services/Board of Directors
    Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
  - Pre-College Educational Activities Coordinator
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2013
  - Chair, Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks Committee (AICN)
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
  - Director
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
  - AICN Coordinating Committee Member
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
  - Central Indiana Section Chair
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
- Algaeon, Inc.
  Aug 2008 - Jul 2013
  As Vice President I have acted as General Manager handling all day to day operating activities of the company including financial planning, fund raising, legal, HR, Engineering & R&D program management, and production operations accountabilities. Algaeon Inc. is a start-up company involved in developing technologies for growing micro-algae for making targeted high value products.At Algaeon, as one of the two founders of the company and as the CEO, I lead all aspects of the business including administration, business development, finance, HR and engineering. I am very proud of what we are doing and thrilled to lead a team of such talented contributors.
  - Vice President
    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
  - President/CEO
    Aug 2008 - Aug 2012
- Algaeon Inc.
  Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
  Vice President Research & Development
  As Vice President of Research & Development I have responsibility and accountability for Algaeon's intellectual property, research and development programs, laboratories and bio sciences, development engineering, and development of new products. I have also highly involved in administrative aspects of the company including fund raising, financial planning, legal, and human resources. I am proud to have built a company with multiple valuable products, several long-term, high-value contracts, and customers lines up to take commercial product as the company scales up its production operations. Show less
- Family Time Games
  Jul 2015 - now
  Co-Owner/CFO
  Family Time Games, now the biggest table top hobby game store in Indiana, is a concept developed by Shane Priddy - the co-founder and principle of FTG. The store encourages spending time with your kids, friends, siblings, and spouse having a fun time playing games - at the store. FTG is a hub of laughter for all types of games and gamers. Staff spends time teaching new games to customers and inspiring both competitive and cooperative play in the stores built-in gaming space. FTG carries a wide variety of games - from traditional games like checkers and chess, to miniature tabletop strategy games, to role-playing that all help build critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, sportsmanship, and spending time together having fun. Show less
- Central Indiana Section of the IEEE
  Dec 2015 - Feb 2017
  Chair, Computer Society
  My role is to organize events for the IEEE Computer Society Chapter in the Central Indiana Section of the IEEE. This is a volunteer position.
- Energient Inc.
  May 2017 - May 2019
  President/CEO
  Energient Inc specializes in the design and development of hybrid modular smart micro-grid components and systems. Energient builds computer hardware and software systems which monitor energy system and provide operations control of micro-grid systems and provide custom cloud software and integration of IoT data for reporting and operations management of industrial systems. Energient also designs and builds custom SCADA control enclosures for its customers. As President, I am responsible for business development and for leading our projects. Our goal is to deliver valuable solutions to our clients and to use our extensive engineering experience to guide our clients' endeavors to grow their businesses. Show less
- The Kassebaum Group Inc
  Jun 2020 - now
  President/CEO
  The Kassebaum Group (TKG) is an Indianapolis Based property acquisition, marketing and asset management company. TKG helps its clients and partners by finding profitable investment opportunities, managing refurbishment projects, managing assets, and making great returns for capital partners and partner owners. TKG and its partners are primarily involved in updating multi-family and apartment properties for long term holding but also involved in single family properties where deals can be made for flips and rentals. Show less
- Sims-Durkin Associates Engineering Co.
  May 2021 - now
  Vice President
  Sims-Durkin Associates Engineering Company is a Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services company specializing in Buildings, Solar design, Water & Wastewater, and other electrical services like Arc Flash/SCCS power studies.
Licenses & Certifications
- Professional Engineer
  State of Indiana
  Apr 2005
Volunteer Experience
- VP Career & Member Services
  Issued by IEEE USA
  Associated with William Kassebaum, PE