About Us

Transcend Engineering is a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers who work at the intersection of the physical sciences, sensing, and information processing.   

We are highly skilled at characterizing and monitoring subsurface environments and processes, performing numerical modeling, digital signal processing, and machine learning in the presence of noise and uncertainty.  

We apply these competencies to develop innovative applications of sensing and analysis to problems of societal importance with particular emphasis on illuminating hidden parameters which affect complex and dynamic systems.

By combining foundational respect for first principles with quantitative understanding of measurement error and skill in advanced computational methods, we extract maximum actionable information from sensor signals.

Our technologies power your discoveries.

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Our Team

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STEPHEN FARRINGTON, MS

  • An expert in geotechnical, environmental, and hydrologic subsurface investigation and monitoring, Stephen is a proven innovator and inventor. He is a master at extracting maximum insight from sensor data, leveraging his experience in modeling and simulation of physical phenomena, digital signal processing, algorithm development, and systems engineering. Stephen is dedicated to training future STEAM professionals by leading the local FIRST Robotic Competition team.

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KEVIN POWELL, MS

  • Kevin has earned degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Georgia Tech which have granted him the opportunity to work on mission critical projects for a military subcontractor. His education, experience, and fluency in multiple programming languages have made him a key contributor to the Transcend computer science team. His free time is shared between the serenity-inducing activities of playing board games, doting on his two cats, and enjoying unique culinary experiences.

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EMILY ELLERT, MPH

  • Emily is a social science researcher, public health educator, and organizational shapeshifter. She manages Transcend’s public presence and the human-centered design aspects of our work. Emily believes in harnessing the powers of mutual aid, science, and technology to improve the health of our world.

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NEAL VAN WYCK, MS

  • Neal is a physical chemist with broad expertise in the fields of optics, photonics, spectroscopy, chemistry, and mathematics. He has decades of experience as a researcher, inventor, implementer, and technical leader – at one point directing a laboratory with 150 scientists and technicians. For us, he plays the role of Yoda and MacGyver: pushing us to know more about the physical world we are analyzing, and prototyping novel experimental equipment for our clients.

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DAVID WESSNER, MS

  • Imagine Indiana Jones without the whip and with a Masters in Hydrology and Water Resources Science – that would be David. He lives his commitment to the planet and the environment by deploying, testing, and caring for the innovative probes and sensors that Transcend designs, develops, and acquires. You will find him working in the soils of the farmlands of California or the tropical forests of Puerto Rico, and often with a camera, pursuing his interest in photography when time permits.

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EMMANUELLE FARRINGTON, BS

  • With experience as a remote sensing analyst, field research technician and maritime professional, Emmanuelle brings interdisciplinary thinking to her role as a Geospatial Data Scientist. Em’s background is as a sailing vessel skipper and third engineer, and living at sea inspired her to seek a greater understanding of the ocean with an undergraduate degree in Oceanography. She completed her undergraduate dissertation in marine remote sensing, and currently splits her time between working for Transcend and completing an MSc in Satellite Data Science.

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BENJAMIN LEAVITT, BA

  • Ben’s interest in technology led him to major in Computer Science at Clarkson University. That foundation, further fueled by his curiosity and enthusiasm, have made him the go-to person for Mission: Impossible variety software, computer engineering and data wrangling challenges. Music is his passion outside of work, being a singer and piano player, but he makes time for recreational running and an occasional game of Frisbee.

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MAXWELL FARRINGTON, BS

  • A graduate of biomedical engineering from the University of Vermont, Max specializes in CAD design, additive manufacturing, graphics, and video production. Max is a FIRST Robotics alumnus, aerial photographer, and accomplished pianist and visual artist who enjoys adventure travel, hiking, downhill biking and uphill biking.

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CATHERINE FARRINGTON, BA, BS

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