Charles J. C.

About Charles J. C.

Dr. Charles Cohen, serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Cybernet Systems Corporation, brings over three decades of expertise in shaping innovations in artificial intelligence and autonomy. He leads initiatives in these and other high tech areas, driving innovations from concept to practical application in both the defense and commercial sectors.Throughout his tenure at Cybernet, Cohen has been deeply committed to advancing research and development in autonomy, AI, and machine vision. As an inventor on several patents, his contributions have been pivotal in harnessing these technologies for innovative and practical solutions. His work not only demonstrates his technical expertise but also places him at the forefront of applying autonomy and AI in transformative ways.In his leadership role at Cybernet Systems Corporation, Dr. Cohen excels in bringing clarity to complexity and fostering collaborative success. He has led multi-disciplinary teams, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and cultivated strategic partnerships, notably the transformative collaboration with Toyota Tsusho America. His experience extends beyond technological innovation, encompassing strategic business development and advising.Looking ahead, Dr. Cohen remains committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, particularly in the fields of AI and autonomy. His goal is to continue developing technologies that drive business success and contribute positively to society, especially in areas critical to national defense and commercial innovation.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer & Vice President (Since 2015), Research and Development (Since 2000)

   Cybernet Systems Corporation

   May 2000 — Present · Ann Arbor, MI, US

   Instrumental in leading Cybernet Systems Corporation\'s research and development programs, providing technical leadership and mentorship to staff. His responsibilities encompass overseeing all R&D, program, and product activities, driving products to deployment and commercialization while ensuring profitability.• Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded strategic initiatives aligning with corporate goals, resulting in a $10M Congressional funding win for product development and commercialization.• USINDOPACOM Initiative: Led a transformative AI logistics project for USINDOPACOM, enhancing decision-making processes from 5 hours to under 20 minutes, vastly improving operational efficiency and strategic impact in the Indo-Pacific.• Toyota Tsusho America Collaboration: Forged and cultivated a crucial partnership, focusing on developing and marketing autonomous logistics vehicles, currently leading negotiations for a joint venture.• Advanced Ground Support Equipment Automation Project: Orchestrated a key project in collaboration with Detroit Region Aerotropolis, focused on integrating autonomous material handling technology (AMHT) to improve airport operations while reducing the risk of ground support equipment collisions. Showcased at the American Center for Mobility with support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).• Led the evolution of several products from R&D through to production and sales at Cybernet Systems Corporation. This includes a maintenance aid for the U.S. Navy and a commercial gesture-based user input device. Recent work involves steering the autonomous logistics kit from initial R&D to the prototype stage, progressing into Design for Cost and Manufacture phases. He is orchestrating pilot programs at airports and conducting extensive market research, engaging with a wide range of potential customers from airport personnel to corporate leaders.

Education

• University of Michigan

  M.S., Electrical Engineering

  1989 — 1991

• Eastern Michigan University

  M.S., Engineering Management

  2006 — 2010

• Drexel University

  B.S., Electrical Engineering

  1984 — 1989

• University of Michigan

  Ph.D., Electrical Engineering

  1989 — 1996

Skills

• Embedded Systems
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Certified Project Manager
• Proposal Writing
• Research Engineer
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Engineering Management
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• Software Design
• Image Processing
• System Design
• Simulations
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Design
• Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Gesture Recognition
• Business Analysis
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Computer Science
• Robotics
• Electronics
• Team Leadership
• R&D
• Security Clearance
• Testing
• C
• Dod
• Software Development
• Integration
• Distributed Systems
• Management
• Executive Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Vision