Matthew Davis

Director @ LinearLab

About

I’m a design and engineering consultant passionate about delivering innovative, high-performance systems for aerospace, powertrain, marine, and unmanned vehicles. With deep expertise in control systems, leveraging ML/AI, and adhering to safety-critical avionics standards, I specialize in transforming prototypes into market-ready products. As a consultant, I’ve successfully developed and scaled multiple startups, driving growth and innovation through strategic and technical expertise. My leadership experience includes building and guiding high-performing teams in high-stakes environments, such as three America’s Cup race programs.

Country

City

New Zealand

Industry

Design

Skill

Engineering Design, Data Analysis, Project Engineering, Project Management, Technical Data Analysis, Control Systems Design, Real-time Control Systems, Electronic Instrumentation, Control Software, Electrical Wiring, Modeling and Simulation, User Interface Design, Electronics Hardware Design

Experience

Director

LinearLab

2017-8 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

USA & United Kingdom

- Multi-Domain Expertise: Aerospace, High-Performance & Commercial Marine, Unmanned Systems - Practical, hands-on consulting services - Prototype & product development - Control & Simulation for autonomous & unmanned applications (UAV/UGV/USV) - High-efficiency electric powertrains - Integration specialists for motors, inverters & battery systems - Core VCU/ECU technology development for embedded systems - Real-time Telemetry Systems - Full-stack control & simulation environments: SIL, PIL, HIL & Iron Bird - PLC & SCADA systems for Energy & Process Control applications - Hydraulic & electric actuation for dynamic control surfaces

Project / Lead Engineer

Artemis Racing

2012-3 - 2017-8 · 5 yrs 6 mos

USA & Bermuda

Member of the coordinators/senior group. Responsible for delivery, development and implementation of critical control systems for the AC50 class race yacht, a revolutionary foiling vessel designed for the Americas Cup. This groundbreaking design serves as the foundation for the high-performance racing yachts used in the SailGP today.

Technical Consultant, Professional Services

Team Telefonica

2007-6 - 2012-3 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Spain

Led the design, development, and maintenance of all electronics and electrical systems for Volvo Open 70 race yachts. Key innovations included fiber optic sensors for real-time structural health monitoring of composite components, plus control systems for high-current generators and canting keels. Systems were engineered super lightweight to boost performance while ensuring high reliability in extreme marine conditions, saltwater exposure, vibration, shock, temperature swings, and power demands - over thousands of ocean racing miles.