Dave Barratt

Background

About Dave Barratt

I’m an electromechanical engineering technologist with a deep, hands-on background in robotics, automation, and embedded systems. My expertise spans mechanical design, electronics, firmware, control systems, rapid prototyping, and full product lifecycle development—from initial concept through to manufacturing and deployment. I lead complex, cross-disciplinary engineering projects involving motion systems, high-reliability electronics, PCB design, system integration, and real-time embedded control using platforms like Espressif/ST Micro, and custom firmware stacks. I’ve also worked with industrial control systems, Rockwell PLCs, SCADA, and factory automation—including vision systems and multi-system coordination. As the founder of Lord of Robots Inc, I design and deliver educational robotics platforms and competitions, creating accessible technical experiences for youth. I mentor a high school robotics team that competes in FRC, combining engineering rigor with community impact through year-round mentorship, outreach, and technical leadership. I thrive where mechanical, electrical, and software engineering converge—whether it's building combat robots, designing scalable control systems, or solving hard product challenges with a hacker’s mindset and a builder’s discipline.