Kevin Gagne

About Kevin Gagne

I bring over 10 years of engineering expertise in dynamic startup environments, driving innovation and delivering results across the nuclear, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and energy storage industries. With a strong technical foundation (BS in Chemical Engineering, MS in Mechanical Engineering), I’ve successfully navigated the full product lifecycle—building products that solve real-world problems. & • across diverse projects including rockets, satellites, nuclear power plants, advanced valve designs. • for mission-critical technologies such as nuclear heat transfer systems and a fire suppression system for a crewed suborbital vehicle. As an Engineering Manager, I’ve scaled and developed high-performing teams by fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. • from 6 to over 25 in just eighteen months, forming two specialized and diverse teams to meet expanding business needs. • by enhancing team efficiency and improving product quality. • by encouraging continued personal growth while driving team retention and satisfaction. • A of solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation that aligns with strategic goals. • A talent for, ensuring organizational alignment and customer satisfaction. • A commitment to, ensuring products meet the highest standards while cultivating a positive and high-performing team culture. I’m passionate about leading teams to create transformational technologies and delivering exceptional results.

Experience

1. Intermediate Systems Design Manager

   TerraPower

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Successfully grew the intermediate systems design teams from 6 to ~28 engineers in less than 18 months* Currently oversee the design of the Intermediate Heat Transfer system with 15 direct reports

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• University of Vermont

  Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Materials Science
• Testing
• Engineering
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Ees
• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Cooking
• Solidworks
• Research
• R&D
• Design of Experiments
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Labview
• Microsoft Office
• Matlab
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• Chemistry
• Laboratory
• Excel
• Laboratory Skills