Zeynep Altinbas

I’m an engineer who thrives on unraveling highly technical ideas and presenting them in ways that teams at any level can act on. My work centers on deeply understanding complex hardware systems, resolving difficult issues, and adapting designs to meet evolving project needs. I’m proactive in spotting obstacles early and preventing them from becoming problems, enabling smoother, more predictable development cycles. I enjoy building strong relationships across disciplines, supporting others through mentorship, and continuously diving into new scientific fields to broaden my technical range.

Electrical engineer with deep experience in control systems, instrumentation and complex hardware integration across clean energy, chemical processing and national-lab research. Skilled in designing and commissioning electrical systems, developing LabVIEW and Python control software and troubleshooting advanced hardware, firmware and FPGA-based systems. Brings a strong record of leading cross-functional engineering projects, improving system performance and mentoring junior engineers. Quickly adapts to new scientific domains and excels at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information.

MS in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University