Our Team

We're a community of makers, engineers, and robotics enthusiasts pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology through hands-on events and collaborative learning.

The Team

Meet the core team behind GOAT Club. We're passionate about robotics, AI, and creating spaces where people can learn by building real autonomous systems.

Robert Murrer

Robert Murrer

Rob is a robotics engineer who builds smart machines. He has a master's degree in robotics from University of West Florida and worked at Qualcomm for seven years making computer chips smarter. Now he leads the GOAT Racer project and teaches others how to build robots that can think.

Renan Monteiro Barbosa (Chuck)

Renan Monteiro Barbosa (Chuck)

Renan is a DevOps and machine learning engineer who makes AI systems work faster. He has a master's degree in data science and builds pipelines that help computers learn from huge amounts of information. Renan connects software engineering with AI to create tools that actually scale.

Brannon Hogue

Brannon Hogue

Brannon specializes in media and marketing, bringing technical stories to life through compelling content and strategic communication. He is one of the original GOAT Club founders and helps share the club's innovations with the world through engaging media and outreach.