ALNIS SMIDCHENS

I am a physicist passionate about software, design, and robotics.

 

I work as a Senior Innovation Engineer at PTC, where I build the future of engineering software by turning exciting technologies into practical and accessible tools for engineers developing hardware products.

I completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics at the University of Washington, with departmental honors, cum laude.
In my studies, I focused on electromagnetism and electronics, completing the Applied Physics major track.

I have previously been...
President of the Husky Satellite Lab
CTO of Underwater ROV at UW
President of the Game Dev Club at UW
Undergrad Researcher working on NOMR physics education research

I am now working on a range of projects spanning from oceanographic research to new CAD technology.