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Juho RiskuunlockedAlexander: together at SpinDrive (2021–2023)
Alexander: together at SpinDrive
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×5Alexander: together at Aalto University
About
Alexander Smirnov is CTO and Co-Founder at SpinDrive. He holds a background in control theory from Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI) in Russia and conducted research at the Laboratory of Control Engineering and Digital Systems at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland. His work focuses on high-speed electrical machines with magnetic bearings, with expertise spanning rotordynamics, robust control, bearingless machines, and FEM electromagnetic modelling.
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Experience
- SpinDriveCTOcurrent2019 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- VTTResearch Scientist2018 — 2019
- Aalto UniversityPostdoctoral Researcher2017
- Lappeenranta University of Technology, LUTPostdoctoral Researcher2013 — 2017
- Lappeenranta University of Technology, LUTPost graduate student2008 — 2012Lappeenranta Area, Finland
- Center for Rotating Machinery Dynamics and ControlExchange Researcher2013Cleveand State University, Cleveland, US
- MotorolaStudent2004 — 2007
Skills & more
Matlab21Simulink15C4Embedded Software2LaTeX2ANSYSEmbedded SystemsReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)GitElectrical Engineering11R&D4Power Electronics5
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Signal ProcessingMicrocontrollersNumerical AnalysisMathematical ModelingTeachingElectronicsdSPACEDSPFinite Element AnalysisCOMSOLResearch and Development (R&D)Article WritingLanguages English · Finnish · Russian
- The Top 10 Project Management Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them — LinkedIn
- Finance Essentials for Small Business — LinkedIn
- Entrepreneurship Foundations — LinkedIn
- Entrepreneurship: Raising Startup Capital — LinkedIn
- Creating a Business Plan — LinkedIn
- Managing Meetings — LinkedIn
- Business Foundations — LinkedIn
- Entrepreneurship: Finding and Testing Your Business Idea — LinkedIn
- Entrepreneurship Foundations (2014) — LinkedIn
- Guy Kawasaki on Entrepreneurship — LinkedIn
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- Who is Alexander Smirnov?
- Alexander Smirnov is CTO and Co-Founder at SpinDrive. He holds a background in control theory from Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI) in Russia and conducted research at the Laboratory of Control Engineering and Digital Systems at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland. His work focuses on high-speed electrical machines with magnetic bearings, with expertise spanning rotordynamics, robust control, bearingless machines, and FEM electromagnetic modelling.
- Where does Alexander Smirnov work?
- Alexander Smirnov is CTO of SpinDrive.
- What companies did Alexander Smirnov found?
- Alexander Smirnov founded SpinDrive, SpinDrive.
- Where did Alexander Smirnov go to school?
- Alexander Smirnov studied at LUT University (Doctor of Science, Engineering); LUT University (Master, Industrial Electronics); Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI" (Master, Control Systems).
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LUT University mafia8
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Janne HeikkinenPhD (Tech)Founded SpinDrive +1Nikita UzhegovMaster of ScienceFounded SpinDrive +1Tapio TolvanenMaster’s DegreeFounded Betterdoctor +1Maxim VinogradovBusiness Administration and ManagementFounded RealwebJari NurminenMaster of ScienceFounded SegronMikko Kesti-Founded Loupedeck
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SpinDrive mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
SpinDrive mafia3
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Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI" mafia2
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Same school
Also attended LUT University27
Janne JuholaPartner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor VenturesJoni KarsikasInvestment Director at Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)Enni RautioInterim Director, Fund Investments at Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)Diedert BrentjensInvestment Manager at CNBB Equity PartnersJari StrandmanFounding Partner at Nordic Science InvestmentsAri KorhonenGrowth Partner at Evli Growth Partners
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Also attended Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University "LETI"1
Shared employers
Also worked at SpinDrive6
Also worked at VTT24
Mohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesPirkka PalomäkiFounding Partner at Maki.vcPetri LaineVenture Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor VenturesPekka SimulaPartner, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor VenturesSara KangaspeskaInvestment Director, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor VenturesSami TuhkanenVice President, Investments at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
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Also worked at Aalto University65
Tony NystenPartner at OpenOceanMohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesPetteri KoponenFounding Partner at Lifeline VenturesRilla SaukkonenFund Analyst at Lifeline VenturesOssi TiainenPartner at NGP CapitalIlkka KivimäkiFounding Partner & Advisor at Maki.vc
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