Kyle Behbehani
Vice President of Engineering & Production
Building Intelligent Software for Autonomous Maritime Systems.
Building Intelligent Software for Autonomous Maritime Systems.
Kyle oversees the design, development, and deployment of ThayerMahan’s software ecosystem, spanning low-level embedded code for autonomous platforms to cloud-based analytics and AI-driven decision-support tools. With a background in computer science and engineering management, Kyle has led teams through the full software development lifecycle, implementing agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and advanced simulation environments to accelerate innovation and ensure compliance with rigorous defense and maritime standards.
Kyle’s experience includes architecting distributed systems, integrating real-time sensor data, and optimizing performance for autonomous vehicles operating in challenging ocean environments. A former U.S. Navy officer and seasoned engineering leader, Kyle combines operational insight with technical innovation to create software solutions that transform complex ocean data into actionable intelligence. His leadership drives ThayerMahan’s commitment to delivering reliable, cutting-edge capabilities that enhance maritime domain awareness worldwide.
United States Naval Academy
B.S. Computer Science
Old Dominion University
Master, Engineering Management