Jonathan Brodkin
About Jonathan Brodkin
Jonathan Brodkin is an Enterprise Architect - Locomotive at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in locomotive systems engineering and network architecture, having held various engineering roles at prominent rail and aerospace companies.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Jonathan Brodkin has served as the Enterprise Architect - Locomotive at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company since 2019. In this role, he focuses on architecting onboard networks, specifically for locomotive applications. His work emphasizes Advanced Train Control systems, ensuring compliance with both business and regulatory standards. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Brodkin has contributed to the development of innovative solutions that enhance the operational efficiency of the railway.
Previous Experience in Rail Industry
Before joining Kansas City Southern, Jonathan Brodkin held several significant positions in the rail industry. He worked as the Director of Mechanical Engineering at Union Pacific Railroad from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the Chief Locomotive Systems Engineer at Canadian Pacific Railway from 2011 to 2015. His extensive experience in these roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of locomotive systems and engineering practices.
Consulting and Engineering Roles
Jonathan Brodkin's career includes consulting and engineering positions that contributed to his expertise in network systems. He worked as a Consultant: Networking Specialist at Future Data Object Systems (FDOS) from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a System Engineer at Bombardier Aerospace from 1990 to 1993 and as a Senior System Engineer at General Dynamics Canada Ltd. from 1994 to 2009. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in system engineering and network design.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Brodkin earned both his Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) and Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) degrees in Electrical Engineering from Concordia University. His educational background supports his technical expertise in architecting onboard networks and developing advanced locomotive systems. This academic foundation has been instrumental in his career, allowing him to address complex engineering challenges in the railway sector.