Elena Yatzeck, PhD
About Elena Yatzeck, PhD
Elena Yatzeck, PhD, is an Integration Solutions Engineer at HAAS Alert, where she develops integrations utilizing European NAPCORE data. With extensive experience in product management and engineering, she has held significant roles at companies such as DRW and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Work at HAAS Alert
Elena Yatzeck serves as an Integration Solutions Engineer at HAAS Alert, a position she has held since 2024. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she focuses on developing integrations that utilize data from European NAPCORE data sites. Her work is aimed at enhancing vehicle safety by integrating data from roadside sensors, which is critical for improving safety for first responders through advanced vehicular hazard alert systems.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining HAAS Alert, Elena worked as a Product Manager at DRW from 2020 to 2023. In this role, she contributed to product development and management within the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to DRW, she held the position of Vice President, Engineering Lead at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2012 to 2016, where she managed engineering projects in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
Elena Yatzeck has an extensive educational background in English. She earned her PhD from the University of Chicago and also holds an A.B. in English from Dartmouth College. Additionally, she has completed various certifications and courses, including a Data Scientist with Python certification from DataCamp and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she completed eight courses.
Experience in Software Development and R&D
Elena has significant experience in software development and research and development. She worked as the Director of the Software Specifications Group at HERE (formerly NAVTEQ) from 2006 to 2010. Following that, she served as Group Product Manager at Devbridge Group for a brief period in 2019. Her roles have consistently involved leading teams and projects focused on technology and product innovation.
Certifications and Additional Training
Elena has pursued various certifications to enhance her skills. She achieved an ICF and AC Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching from Animas from 2016 to 2017. In 2023, she completed a Data Analytics + Python Bootcamp at Savvy Coders. These educational experiences complement her technical expertise and contribute to her role in integration solutions.