Maja Rudinac
About Maja Rudinac
Maja Rudinac serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Ava Women and has extensive experience in AI and robotics solutions for healthcare. She has held various leadership roles in notable organizations and received multiple awards for her contributions to the field.
Current Role at Ava Women
Maja Rudinac serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Ava Women, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the technological direction and development of products aimed at improving women's health. Her leadership is instrumental in integrating advanced technology into healthcare solutions, leveraging her extensive background in AI and robotics.
Professional Experience
Maja Rudinac has accumulated over 15 years of experience in AI and robotics, particularly focused on healthcare applications. Before her current role, she was the CEO and Co-Founder of Robot Care Systems bv from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she held leadership positions at Jonker-Makis Robotics and Caspar.AI, where she contributed to business development and strategic initiatives in robotics. Her tenure at TU Delft included roles as Research Group Leader and Managing Director of Interactive Robotics.
Education and Academic Background
Maja Rudinac has a robust educational background that includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Robotics from Delft University of Technology. She also graduated with honors from Quantic School of Business and Technology with an Executive MBA. Her studies in Business Administration were completed at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, where she achieved advanced management and leadership skills. Furthermore, she holds a Master's Degree in Electronics, Telecommunication, and Control Theory from the School of Electrical Engineering.
Awards and Recognitions
Maja Rudinac has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to healthcare technology. She was honored with the Shell Live Wire Award and the Herman Wijffels Award for best care solutions. Additionally, she received the Prince Friso Award for her significant contributions to the field. Her work has also been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award, further highlighting her impact in the industry.
Board Membership and Leadership Roles
Since 2019, Maja Rudinac has been a Board Member of the Economic Board The Hague, contributing her expertise in technology and innovation. She has also held leadership roles in various organizations, including serving as Chair for the RoboCup@Home league and as Local Chair for RoboCup 2013. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to advancing robotics and AI in practical applications.