Alexis Mitchnick
About Alexis Mitchnick
Alexis Mitchnick is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, holding degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He has experience working at BenevolentAI and currently works at Headway in New York.
Current Role at Headway
Alexis Mitchnick currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Headway, a position held since 2023. The role is based in New York, New York, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, Alexis applies expertise in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at BenevolentAI
Prior to joining Headway, Alexis Mitchnick worked at BenevolentAI in various engineering roles. Starting as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021, Alexis advanced to the position of Advanced Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023. Most recently, Alexis held the title of Senior Software Engineer at BenevolentAI for 11 months in 2023, all while based in Brooklyn, New York.
Education and Expertise
Alexis Mitchnick obtained a Bachelor of Science and Engineering (BSE) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, completing the program from 2015 to 2019. Following this, Alexis pursued a Master's of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Robotics at the same institution, achieving this degree in 2019. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both mechanical and software engineering disciplines.
Research Experience at University of Pennsylvania
During the academic journey, Alexis Mitchnick gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 for a duration of three months. This role involved contributing to research projects, enhancing practical skills in engineering and software development.
Internships in Engineering
Alexis has completed internships that contributed to professional development in engineering. In 2018, Alexis served as a Vertical Lift Mechanical Engineering Intern at Boeing for two months in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Additionally, in 2017, Alexis worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at ANZE Suspension for two months in the Greater New York City Area.