Sotzing joins Greensea IQ with more than a decade of experience in marine autonomy and robotics. Most recently, he served as Head of Software and Autonomy at HonuWorx, Ltd., a company developing uncrewed subsea systems and cloud-based autonomy platforms. Prior to that, he was Director of Engineering at Sea Machines Robotics (Boston) where he had primary responsibility for key autonomy and remote-control systems for commercial marine vessels. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly nine years with SeeByte in Edinburgh, Scotland, supporting unmanned vehicle technologies and autonomous inspection vehicle projects. He holds an undergraduate degree in computer science from Colby College and earned a doctorate in autonomous underwater vehicles from Heriot‑Watt University in Edinburgh.
With his extensive background in key technological domains, Sotzing is well-positioned to propel Greensea IQ’s next crucial phase of innovation and technological advancement. His expertise and leadership will be instrumental in expanding the company’s capabilities and pushing the boundaries of what is possible within subsea robotics.
“Chris’s technical expertise, demonstrated success in marine autonomy, and passion for innovation are all qualities that align with Greensea IQ’s mission and legacy,” said Ben Kinnaman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Greensea IQ. “I’ve worked with Chris during his tenure at HonuWorx and SeeByte, and I’ve always been impressed by his ability to translate cutting-edge research into robust, deployable systems. I am thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team as we continue to expand our technology leadership in subsea autonomy, robotics, and service.”
“Greensea IQ has a well-established legacy of delivering cutting-edge technology to the ocean environment,” said Chris Sotzing. “I’m thrilled to contribute my experience in marine autonomy to accelerate the development of robust, intelligent systems that make work in the ocean safer, cleaner, and more sustainable.”
Sotzing will work closely with Greensea IQ’s business units supporting defense, maritime, and commercial markets, including the EverClean platform, Bayonet autonomous ground vehicles, and EOD software suites.
