Austin Eide
About Austin Eide
Austin Eide is a Field Application Engineer at Blue River Technology, specializing in agricultural technology and system performance evaluations. He has a background in precision agriculture, having worked at North Dakota State University and Farmers Edge, and has experience in training customers on advanced agricultural machinery.
Work at Blue River Technology
Austin Eide serves as a Field Application Engineer at Blue River Technology, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the application of advanced agricultural technologies, particularly in the implementation of See and Spray technology and autonomous tractors. His responsibilities include training potential customers on these technologies and ensuring effective system performance through evaluations and trials.
Education and Expertise
Austin Eide earned a Master of Science in Natural Resource Management/Precision Agriculture from North Dakota State University, completing his studies from 2019 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, which he obtained from 2014 to 2018 at the same institution. His educational background provides a strong foundation in precision agriculture and related technologies.
Background
Austin Eide has a diverse background in agricultural technology and research. He worked at North Dakota State University as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in Precision Agriculture from 2019 to 2020 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes operating advanced agricultural machinery and collaborating with remote engineering teams for system development.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Austin Eide gained experience as a Digital Ag Intern at Farmers Edge in 2018 and as a Remote Operations Specialist at X, the moonshot factory/Adecco Company in 2020. His work involved conducting system performance evaluations and troubleshooting in various agricultural settings, enhancing his practical knowledge in the field.
Technical Skills
Austin Eide possesses technical skills in operating and maintaining advanced agricultural machinery, including John Deere 600R & 400R series sprayers and 8R 410 Autonomous Tractors. He integrates Blue River's computer vision technology into these systems, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural operations.