Jed Kennedy
About Jed Kennedy
Jed Kennedy serves as the Director of Engineered Solutions and R&D at Bluon Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville and has experience in various engineering roles, including significant contributions to refrigerant testing and system validation.
Work at Bluon Solutions
Jed Kennedy has been serving as the Director of Engineered Solutions and R&D at Bluon Solutions since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to the development of user-friendly installation tools for a mobile application and has managed a database collection of over 55,000 systems for mobile application use. His responsibilities also include leading the specification, design, and construction of a unique test chamber for new refrigerant and system testing. Kennedy has conducted extensive testing iterations, particularly focused on R410a replacement, and has implemented control logic using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
Education and Expertise
Jed Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, he attended Louisiana Tech University, studying Mechanical Engineering from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineered solutions and research and development within the HVAC industry.
Background in the Military
Kennedy has a background in the U.S. Army, where he served as an Infantry Section Leader from 2007 to 2012 and later as an Intel Section Leader from 2014 to 2016 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. His military experience has contributed to his leadership skills and ability to manage complex projects in high-pressure environments.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Bluon Solutions, Jed Kennedy worked at Bluon Community as the Director of Technical Services from 2016 to 2019. He also gained experience as a Co-Op at GE in 2014 for three months in the Louisville, Kentucky area and interned at National Oilwell Varco in 2005 for two months in Houston, Texas. These roles have equipped him with a diverse skill set in engineering and technical services.
Research and Development Contributions
In his role at Bluon Solutions, Kennedy has made significant contributions to research and development. He has analyzed thousands of hours of data from testing simulations and field conversions, overseen the revision process for EPA SNAP approval for R458a, and developed operator and data human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for system control and data validation. His work has focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of HVAC systems.