Dr. Jan Kupec
About Dr. Jan Kupec
Dr. Jan Kupec serves as the Chief Technology Officer at broncolor, where he focuses on developing innovative lighting solutions for professional photographers. With extensive experience in engineering and innovation management, he has held various roles in research and development across multiple companies.
Work at broncolor
Dr. Jan Kupec has served as the Chief Technology Officer at broncolor since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development of innovative lighting solutions specifically designed for professional photographers. His leadership focuses on advancing high-performance lighting technology, contributing to broncolor's reputation in the photography industry. Based in Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, he plays a crucial role in shaping the company's product offerings.
Previous Experience at Reichle & De-Massari AG
Before joining broncolor, Dr. Kupec worked at Reichle & De-Massari AG for four years, from 2018 to 2022. He held multiple roles, including Manager Development Digital Products and Innovation Project Manager. His responsibilities included managing the R&D department and leading projects that aimed to enhance digital product offerings. Prior to these positions, he also served as an R&D Engineer at the same company from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Kupec has an extensive educational background in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. He earned his Master of Engineering from the Technical University Munich from 2002 to 2007. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctor of Science from Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he pursued Innovation Management at FHS St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences, achieving a CAS/MAS from 2015 to 2018. He also studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Visiting Graduate Student from 2006 to 2008.
Internship Experience
Dr. Kupec began his professional journey with an internship at swissQuant Group AG in 2012, where he worked for five months. This experience provided him with foundational skills in the field of technology and innovation, setting the stage for his subsequent roles in research and development.