Karl V. Meredith
About Karl V. Meredith
Karl V. Meredith is the Manager of IoT and Digital Assessment at FM Global, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in advanced technologies and engineering processes.
Current Position at FM Global
Karl V. Meredith currently serves as the Manager of IoT and Digital Assessment at FM Global in Johnston, Rhode Island, United States. He began this role in 2021, where he focuses on integrating advanced digital technologies, such as IoT, into the company's processes.
Previous Roles at FM Global
Before his current role, Karl held several positions at FM Global. From 2019 to 2021, he was the New Technologies Leader. Prior to that, he served as Principal Scientist from 2016 to 2021. Karl also worked as Technical Team Leader for Fire Modeling from 2013 to 2019 and as Senior Lead Research Scientist from 2011 to 2016. He initially joined FM Global in 2009 as a Senior Research Scientist.
Experience at Aerojet and CFD Research Corporation
Karl V. Meredith gained valuable experience as a Senior Engineer at Aerojet from 2007 to 2009. Before that, he worked at CFD Research Corporation as a Senior Engineer from 2003 to 2007. These roles contributed to his expertise in engineering and technology.
Education and Expertise in Chemical Engineering
Karl earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1996 to 2003. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in advanced technologies, such as Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Remote Aerial Sensing (RAS), computer vision, and pattern recognition.
Skills in IoT and Digital Assessment
In his current role, Karl applies his skills in computer vision, pattern recognition, and applied machine learning to enhance FM Global's digital assessment technologies. He also has experience with electromechanical systems, including robotics, and engages in programming and project management to support IoT initiatives.