Engineering
Daniel Birket, BSE
Principal Engineer
Software
Since joining Birket in 1989, Daniel has developed software for numerous safety-critical rides and attractions throughout the world. Before joining Birket Engineering, he developed software for military, aerospace, telephone switching, security, and other critical applications. His achievements include the control system design and commission of the world’s first and second Linear Induction Motor-launched roller coasters, as well as dozens of world-class ride and show systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Central Florida, 1983
Credentials and Certifications
Alternate Committee Member, NFPA Technical Committee on Special Effects (NFPA standards 160 and 1126)
IEEE Member
Patent holder, US Patent #5,015,933, Motion Base Controller
Glenn McNair
Principal Engineer
Hardware
Glenn McNair (aka “Mac”) began his career in the U.S. Navy where he supervised engine room operations aboard a nuclear submarine and served as a staff instructor at the Navy's nuclear propulsion training facility in Idaho. Mac joined Birket Engineering in 1993 where he has designed and commissioned numerous ride and attraction control systems worldwide.
Education
Studies at University of Central Florida BSEE program
U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion School graduate
U.S. Navy Machinist “A” School graduate
Credentials and Certifications
I.E.E.E Member and N.E.C. article 519 committee member
Brian Kuhar, BSEE
Engineer
Brian has played key roles in the design and installation of many world-class attractions. Having eight years of experience in the theme park engineering industry, Brian routinely manages all project phases from bid to warranty support for multiple simultaneous projects. He can do it all, from hardware to software, from design to installation. Brian is a one-stop shop.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Honors), The Pennsylvania State University, 2000
Engineering Intern, Walt Disney Imagineering – Design and Production
Credentials and Certifications
I.E.E.E Member
"Bruce" Li Bocheng
Engineer
Since Bruce joined the Birket family he has been responsible for the control system software and hardware designs for two attractions for Universal Studios Singapore. His work includes PLC programming, AutoCAD electrical drafting, and field installation and testing.
Education
2002-2005, Electrical Engineering Bachelor, University of Ottawa, Canada
1988-1992, Mechanical Engineering Bachelor, Jilin University of Technology, China
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