About Square Robot
The World Leader in Robotic Tank Inspections
Our Journey
Square Robot, founded in 2016, is an innovator in the world of robotic tank inspections, providing leading edge on-stream, internal tank inspections across the globe.
Through its development of autonomous, submersible robotic inspection technology, data acquisition, and processing, Square Robot is uniquely positioned to provide data driven solutions in an ever-growing range of industries, above ground storage tanks, and the products they store.
Milestones & Achievements
2016
Founded
Square Robot was established with a mission to innovate tank inspection technology.
2017
First Prototype
We unveiled our first autonomous tank inspection robot prototype, setting a new standard in the industry.
2018
FM Approval
Square Robot became FM approved.
2019
Starting Steps
We inspected our first tank. Starting a new chapter in our company.
2023
Milestone 100
Milestone achieved in robotic inspection with our 100th tank approved
2024
Milestone 200
Another milestone achieved with our 200th tank inspection
2025
Milestone 300
Another milestone achieved with our 300th on-stream robotic tank inspection
Meet Our Leadership Team
Square Robot’s leadership team brings extensive expertise in energy technology services and subsea robotics, driving innovation and excellence across the industry.
About David
David has over 40 years of industry experience and has held various technical and senior management positions around the world. Prior to joining Square Robot as CEO in 2020, he served as CEO for a number of companies in the energy technology services sector, including Proserv and ROVOP.
David started his career with Schlumberger (SLB) straight out of university in Perth, Western Australia, after completing a degree in mechanical engineering. During his 18 years at SLB, David lived and worked in multiple countries, including the UK, France, Russia, Tunisia, Angola, Thailand, as well as his native Australia.
Following SLB, David served as President of Eastern Region and Global Subsea Systems for Vetco International prior to and following the sale of that business to GE. David is married to Michelle, and they have 3 (grown-up) children and is a dual citizen of Australia and the UK.
About Jerome
Jerome is the former Director of Inspection Systems at Bluefin Robotics. He was hired by Bluefin in 2001 as an underwater navigation specialist.
Over the years, he has developed algorithms covering all aspects of Bluefin AUV navigation, including improvements of compass-based navigation algorithms, LBL navigation, USBL-aided deep-water navigation, integrated INS/DVL Kalman filtering, multi-AUV navigation, and hull-relative navigation.
In his free time, Jerome likes to compete on Zwift and get out on the water wing foiling. Jerome received a doctorate degree from the Science University of Montpellier (France) with a focus on indoor mobile robot navigation in 1993.
About Dave
Dave has over 12 years of experience in various financial leadership roles in the robotics, subsea, and manufacturing industries.
Prior to Square Robot, he held a leadership position at Bluefin Robotics, focusing on M&A and driving the financial integration into a large global aerospace and defense company.
Dave started his career with RTX Corporation (Raytheon), working on DoD programs and several other Government projects. Dave earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration & Economics from Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts.
He is currently working towards earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts. Dave is happily married to Katherine, and they have 1 daughter together.
About john
John has been a member of the NDT and Inspection Industry for the last 34 years serving in several capacities including, entry-level NDT Inspector, Senior Inspector, Quality Manager and NDT/Inspection Instructor, Front Line Management, and Executive Leadership.
In all roles, he “has made it a mission to help people and companies grow.” When not in the office, John’s hobbies include strength training with his wife and friends, and occasionally, golf.
About Brian
Brian has over 35 years of sales, business development, and executive leadership experience for energy-related technology service and manufacturing companies.
Most recently Brian served as CEO of the oilfield equipment manufacturer, KW International, and Regional President of Subsea Equipment and Service Technology company, Proserv.
In his free time, Brian enjoys playing golf, hiking, and snow skiing every chance he gets. Brian earned his BS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa and an MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University.
About Chris
Chris has over 20 years of experience in the Geospatial and Oil & Gas industries. Previous to joining Square Robot in 2018 as an investor and Board Member, he co-founded Boulder, CO-based Spatial Energy LLC, a company focused on helping upstream Oil & Gas companies to procure, manage, and disseminate geospatial data critical to exploration and production activities.
From 2011 to 2014 Chris established and managed Vienna-based Spatial Energy GmbH where he worked to expand geospatial services to Oil & Gas operators active in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Chris currently resides in Boulder, Colorado with plans to relocate to Europe in 2025 to oversee Square Robot’s expansion into the region.
About Matt
Matt has over 25 years of storage tank experience as an inspector, project manager, region manager, and business line manager for several NDT inspection companies.
Most recently Matt served as a Subject Matter Expert along with being a Front End Loading and Scheduling Coordinator for Phillips 66. When not focused on tanks Matt likes to spend time with his family traveling and coaching his daughters in rugby.
His favorite time of the year though is Christmas when the family travels to a new town together to build memories. Matt earned his API 653, 570, and 510 certifications, AA in Business Administration and Management from American InterContinental University; and graduated from The Ocean Corporation.
About Stephanie
Stephanie uses her public relations background and her Master’s in Communications to provide structure and support to the Sales & Marketing team. With over a decade of experience in upstream business development, Stephanie joined the Square Robot team to successfully build out the power generation industry.
She understands the need to provide customers with seamless communication and solutions for the complex tank inspection industry. Outside of the office, you’ll find Stephanie celebrating her passions, including teaching fitness in Houston and fostering dogs through Mile High Lab Mission.
About Charles
Charles O’Connell is the Vice President of Sustaining Engineering at Square Robot, where he leads the support and maintenance of robotic systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring long-term functionality and customer satisfaction. He also oversees Operations Technical Support, expanding the company’s global service capabilities. Previously, Charles served as VP of Corporate Development, partnering across departments to scale Square Robot’s operations worldwide.
He began his tenure as Mechanical Engineering Manager, directing the hardware design of HazLoc-certified robotic platforms for petrochemical environments. Before joining Square Robot, Charles was a mechanical engineer at Bluefin Robotics, where he developed autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for diverse oceanic missions.
With 14 years of experience in robotic system design for harsh environments, his work focuses on creating robust, user-friendly autonomous vehicles. Outside the office his hobbies gravitate towards building apparatus that can launch him in the air, especially on skis. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
About Amy
Amy brings to Square Robot over a decade of experience guiding the development of robots from concept to product. Her expertise spans Systems Integration, Program Management, and Product Lifecycle Management, grown from previous roles as a Systems Engineer, Program Manager, and Tech Lead at Bluefin Robotics and General Dynamics.
Amy holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire with a focus on systems modelling and controls. Her thesis topic: “Celestial Navigation-Based Controller Design for Extra-Terrestrial Surface Navigation” supported research for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Outside of designing robots, Amy dedicates her time to caring for her family, gardening, exploring national parks, and playing video games. She is a dual citizen of the USA and the UK.
About Brenden
Brenden brings over a decade of maritime robotics software development experience to Square Robot, where he leads the software engineering team.
His passion for robotics started at a young age upon receiving a LEGO Mindstorms kit and flourished at Bluefin Robotics, where he designed and developed all facets of robot software for AUVs, from firmware to UIs. He prides himself on finding pragmatic solutions to complex robotics problems and strives for reliability, usability, simplicity, and scalability above all else.
When not working on robots, Brenden can be found running, playing racquet sports, cooking extravagant meals, or fiending over Magic cards. He holds a B.S. in Robotics Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
About ross
Ross has over 15 years of experience focusing on the development and field operation of unmanned underwater vehicles for the military, scientific, and commercial sectors. He led the Field Operations Group as the Director of Technical Operations starting in 2019.
In 2023 he transitioned to Director of Business Development. Now as the Technical Director of Sales & Marketing, he will be calling upon his expertise and experience to support translating complex technical capabilities into accessible solutions for clients, ensuring they fully understand the value of Square Robot’s offerings.
Prior to joining Square Robot, he worked for General Dynamics Mission Systems/Bluefin Robotics for 10 years in various roles within the Marine Operations Department. Ross attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering.
When not at work Ross enjoys taking trips with his young family, weight training, and getting out on the water as much as possible.
Our Partners
We work directly with asset owners to understand and support their tank inspection requirements. We also recognize the combined strength of working with local inspection and engineering partners who have years of experience with their customers, facilities, tank assets and regulatory requirements.
Square Robot provides our local partners with the technology, engineering, robot and equipment assets, certified training, and data processing and reporting support to provide excellent service to their customers.
Ready to make your above-ground storage tank inspection program more efficient and compliant?
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