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Kyle Benne

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Kyle Benne

Worked on NREL/OpenStudio and NREL/EnergyPlus, delivering features and fixes that improved system architecture, code quality, and automation. Focused on simplifying the AirLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem by removing deprecated components, expanding Modelica workflow support, and stabilizing cross-platform builds using C++ and CMake. Enhanced CI/CD reliability in EnergyPlus by implementing fault-tolerant GitHub Actions workflows and automating builds on self-hosted Ubuntu runners. Addressed build errors and segmentation faults by refining API design and managing library dependencies in Ruby and Python. Prioritized maintainability and performance, applying static analysis and code formatting to ensure robust, scalable solutions across energy modeling and software engineering domains.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

33%Features

Repository Contributions

10Total
Bugs
6
Commits
10
Features
3
Lines of code
17,022
Activity Months4

Your Network

110 people

Work History

February 2026

1 Commits

Feb 1, 2026

February 2026 – NREL/EnergyPlus: Strengthened CI resilience by ensuring the self-hosted CI matrix continues to run even when individual build or test jobs fail. This prevents pipeline halts, improves feedback cycles, and enhances overall CI reliability for EnergyPlus builds and validation.

January 2026

4 Commits • 1 Features

Jan 1, 2026

January 2026 performance summary focusing on key accomplishments and business impact across OpenStudio and EnergyPlus. Delivered automation, improved code quality, and hygiene fixes to reduce build failures and enable scalable testing.

December 2025

4 Commits • 1 Features

Dec 1, 2025

December 2025 monthly summary for NREL/OpenStudio focused on expanding modeling capabilities, stabilizing cross-platform builds, and improving code quality to deliver stronger business value and reliability.

September 2024

1 Commits • 1 Features

Sep 1, 2024

September 2024 (NREL/OpenStudio) focused on system simplification to streamline the AirLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem by removing the Availability Manager (AVM). Delivered a targeted feature that eliminates AVM-related code, reducing architectural complexity and potential runtime overhead. This work aligns with performance goals and maintainability objectives, setting the stage for future optimizations. Business value: simpler, more maintainable codebase with lower risk from deprecated components; potential performance gains from removing unnecessary logic; easier onboarding and faster iteration for future improvements. Commit reference: d707162d72e63f1aed9bacfec30a7c7665c22083 - "Remove AVM for AirLoopHVACOutdoorAirSystem".

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Quality Metrics

Correctness94.0%
Maintainability86.0%
Architecture88.0%
Performance86.0%
AI Usage22.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++CMakePythonRubyYAML

Technical Skills

API designBuild SystemsC++ developmentCI/CDCMakeCode quality improvementCross-Platform DevelopmentDevOpsGitHub ActionsLibrary ManagementModelicaOpenStudioPythonRuby developmentSoftware Development

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

NREL/OpenStudio

Sep 2024 Jan 2026
3 Months active

Languages Used

C++CMakeRubyPython

Technical Skills

C++ developmentenergy modelingsystem optimizationCMakeCode quality improvementCross-Platform Development

NREL/EnergyPlus

Jan 2026 Feb 2026
2 Months active

Languages Used

YAML

Technical Skills

CI/CDDevOpsGitHub ActionsWorkflow Automation