Ben Coffin

About Ben Coffin

Ben Coffin is the Chief Global Academic Business Manager at NI, where he leads initiatives to empower universities in advancing scientific discovery, fostering talent, and developing modern research laboratories. With over a decade of experience supporting academic innovation, Ben has driven the strategy and development of cutting-edge research infrastructure, equipping scientists and engineers with the tools to explore emerging technologies.His work spans the full spectrum of research—from foundational science to applied engineering—by providing universities with advanced prototyping platforms, measurement systems, and computational tools that accelerate breakthroughs across disciplines. Ben collaborates with academic, government, and industry stakeholders to design world-class research facilities, enhance experimental capabilities, and secure funding for critical research programs.By fostering partnerships and aligning technology roadmaps with the evolving needs of academia, Ben helps institutions build the next generation of discovery-driven laboratories. He holds a bachelor\'s degree in Wireless Engineering from Auburn University.

Experience

1. Chief Global Academic Business Manager Ni Test & Measurement at Emerson

   NI (National Instruments)

   Jul 2024 — Present · Roanoke, VA, US

Education

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of Wireless Engineer, Wireless Engineering

  2010 — 2015

Skills

• Software Defined Radio
• 802.11ax
• Retail
• Databases
• Leadership
• Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (Fpga)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Communication Theory
• Automotive Radar
• Business Analysis
• Scpi
• Digital Signal Processing
• Gsm
• Rf Engineering
• Ieee 802.11
• Music
• Lte
• IT Solutions
• Sales
• Tool Design
• Management
• Teststand
• Process Improvement
• Modulation
• Labview
• Test Automation
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• IT Strategy
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship