Keenan Johnson

CEO

Seattle, Washington, United States12 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of a nonprofit for global CO2 monitoring.
Expertise in software solutions for hardware manufacturing.
Advises climate tech startups on engineering challenges.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Climate Tech and Hardware Engineering expert with a focus on software solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentProject ManagementEnvironmental TechnologyTechnical StrategyEngineering ManagementClimate TechnologyRobotics EngineeringAerospace EngineeringSoftware Engineering

Other Skills

Project PlanningManufacturing CoordinationProduction OptimizationCO2 MonitoringOpen-source DevelopmentCitizen ScienceEngineering ExecutionElectrical SystemsSoftware SystemsBusiness DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipRobotics Software EngineeringControl SystemsNavigation SoftwareElectric Aircraft Development

About

I work with hardware companies to solve technical and operational challenges across manufacturing, climate tech, robotics, and emerging technologies. At Bread Board Foundry, we build specialized software tools for small-to-mid-sized hardware companies. Our focus is creating solutions that speak the language of hardware engineering, from project planning to manufacturing execution, without the complexity of enterprise systems designed for massive corporations. I also founded Ribbit Network, a nonprofit building the world's largest crowdsourced CO2 monitoring network through open-source sensors called "Frogs" that citizen scientists deploy globally. This work provides deep insights into hardware development challenges that inform approaches across both ventures. Through my consulting practice, I advise companies on technical strategy and engineering execution, specializing in electrical and software systems for hardware products. This diverse experience from aerospace to climate tech to manufacturing gives me unique insight into patterns that work across industries. Whether you're dealing with manufacturing coordination challenges, need engineering leadership guidance, or want to discuss climate monitoring solutions, I'm always interested in tackling complex problems with great teams.

Experience

12 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs

Current Experience

Bread board foundry

Co-Founder & CEO

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Building specialized software for small-to-mid-sized hardware manufacturers. Our products address production coordination and project planning challenges that existing enterprise solutions overcomplicate.
Current focus: Soufflé (right-to-left project planning tool) and Pretzel (production optimization platform). We're bootstrapped and customer-focused.

Software DevelopmentProject PlanningManufacturing CoordinationProject Management

Ribbit network

Founder

Jun 2021 – Present · 5 yrs

Founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit building the world's largest crowdsourced CO2 monitoring network. Our open-source "Frog" sensors enable citizen scientists, educators, and researchers to contribute to global climate observation.

CO2 MonitoringOpen-source DevelopmentCitizen ScienceEnvironmental Technology

Third derivative

Startup Advisor

Nov 2020 – Jul 2021 · 8 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States

Advised climate technology startups in RMI's (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) Third Derivative accelerator program focused on industrial decarbonization and energy transformation. Provided technical strategy, engineering leadership guidance, and business development support to portfolio companies.
Coached nearly 50 climate tech startups across sectors including manufacturing, energy systems, and industrial automation. Focus on helping technical founders scale engineering teams and navigate complex hardware development challenges.

Climate TechnologyBusiness DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipEngineering Management

Bedrock ocean exploration

Head of Robotics Software Engineering

May 2020 – Oct 2020 · 5 mos

Led software engineering for autonomous underwater vehicle systems. Developed control systems and navigation software for deep-sea exploration robotics platforms.

Robotics Software EngineeringControl SystemsNavigation SoftwareRobotics Engineering

Keenan johnson consulting

Engineering & Leadership Consultant

Oct 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Technical strategy and engineering execution consulting for hardware companies across aerospace, climate tech, robotics, and manufacturing. Specializing in electrical and software systems for complex physical products.
Focus areas include technical architecture, engineering team leadership, and organizational challenges at the intersection of hardware and software development.

Technical StrategyEngineering ExecutionElectrical SystemsSoftware SystemsEngineering Management

Impossible aerospace

Head Of Engineering

Aug 2017 – Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Santa Clara, California, United States

Led engineering for electric aircraft development. Managed technical teams building battery-powered aircraft for commercial and government applications, from concept through production readiness.

Electric Aircraft DevelopmentTechnical Team ManagementAerospace Engineering

Spacex

Launch Software Engineer

Jan 2013 – Aug 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Hawthorne, CA

Worked as a launch control operator in the world’s highest pressure environment: SpaceX Launch Control Center
Developed Mission Control software used to control all SpaceX vehicles
Designed and operated the SpaceX Hyperloop test track

Launch ControlMission Control SoftwareHyperloop Test Track DesignSoftware Engineering