CHEERS OCEANEERS! October - SIDUS-Solutions

CHEERS OCEANEERS! OCTOBER 14th, 2026
This month, our main presenter is SIDUS Solutions with Bobak (Bobby) Bakhshandeh and Kristin Bandurski.

LEO Surveillance Mobility Kit

This presentation will introduce the LEO Surveillance Mobility Kit, a portable system developed by SIDUS Solutions to provide remote access to deployed maritime sensors and surveillance equipment. Designed to support both IP and serial devices, the LEO Kit provides a flexible connection between fielded sensor systems and remote operators, including satellite-enabled communications for operations beyond the immediate deployment area.
Using ANTX-Coastal Trident 2026 as a real-world example, the presentation will examine how the LEO Kit was incorporated into a collaborative search-and-recovery exercise involving an unmanned surface vessel, high-resolution imaging sonar, and subsea visual systems. Attendees will see how these technologies worked together to support target detection, visual confirmation, and coordinated search operations, along with lessons learned from integrating multiple systems into a single field demonstration.

SIDUS Solutions

SIDUS Solutions is a San Diego-based engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration company specializing in subsea and maritime surveillance technologies. SIDUS designs, manufactures, and integrates subsea cameras, pan-and-tilt positioners, lighting, lasers, sensor systems, and complete surveillance solutions for defense, maritime, offshore energy, research, and autonomous applications.

Bobak (Bobby) Bakhshandeh of SIDUS Solutions

Biography:

Bobby | Sales Coordinator\, SIDUS Solutions

Bobby serves as a Sales Coordinator at SIDUS Solutions, supporting customer engagement, sales activities, and coordination of subsea and maritime surveillance solutions. His role includes working with customers to identify application requirements and supporting the coordination of SIDUS technologies for maritime, defense, research, and autonomous platform applications.
As part of the SIDUS Solutions team, Bobby supports the company’s efforts to connect customers with integrated camera, lighting, positioning, and surveillance technologies designed for demanding maritime environments.

Kristin Bandurski of SIDUS Solutions

Biography:

Kristin Bandurski | Sales & Marketing Coordinator\, SIDUS Solutions

Kristin Bandurski is the Sales & Marketing Coordinator at SIDUS Solutions, where she supports business development, customer engagement, marketing, and industry outreach for the company’s subsea and maritime surveillance technologies. Her work includes coordinating customer and partner initiatives, supporting technology demonstrations, and communicating the application of SIDUS solutions across maritime, defense, research, and autonomous systems markets.
Kristin supported SIDUS Solutions’ participation in ANTX-Coastal Trident 2026 and the collaborative demonstration of the LEO Surveillance Mobility Kit and integrated maritime sensor technologies.

https://www.sidus-solutions.com/

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Welcome to the monthly event for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA BlueTech (The Maritime Alliance), and MTS (Marine Technology Society).

Please join us for the main presentation and also plenty of time for networking and friendly conversation about everything oceanic, engineering, science, Blue Tech, and more. No need to be an IEEE or OES member, or TMA, or MTS. Everyone is invited!

When:
2nd Wednesdays
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Where:
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd 116
San Diego, CA 92123
Cost:
No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the bar (beer and non-alcohol options avail).
Please note, there are numerous tasty restaurants next to Quantum (e.g., Anny's Burger, Chinese, Pho, Taco shop, Lao, Filippis) and there is no problem bringing your food in (some places will even walk it over).

Agenda:
5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.
6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements.
6:20pm: Main Presentation
6:40pm (approximately): “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like -ocean-related, of course (Examples: employers presenting opportunities for employment, job seekers presenting a quick bio, internship program opportunities, promoting other events, seeking funding, “show and tell” of any cool technology you are working on, etc.)
7:00pm to close: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.

RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.
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