Elena Kodama
About Elena Kodama
Elena Kodama is a Software Engineer at Tulip Interfaces in Somerville, Massachusetts, with a background in Electrical Engineering and Media Arts and Sciences. She has held various research and engineering roles, including positions at prestigious institutions such as MIT and the Max Planck Institute.
Work at Tulip
Elena Kodama has been employed as a Software Engineer at Tulip Interfaces since 2021. She works in a hybrid model from Somerville, Massachusetts. In her role, she contributes to the development of software solutions that enhance operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Education and Expertise
Elena Kodama earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, obtaining a Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in both engineering and media technologies.
Background
Elena has a diverse professional background that includes roles in research and entrepreneurship. She worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in both 2012 and 2013, focusing on projects in the Physics and Optical Engineering Department. Additionally, she has experience as a Research Intern at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany and as a Research Assistant at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University.
Achievements
In 2020, Elena Kodama was recognized as a Google Women Techmakers Scholar, highlighting her contributions and potential in the technology field. This award reflects her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Elena has entrepreneurial experience in the real estate sector, where she focuses on buying and selling land parcels across the United States. She also served as the Founder and CEO of Tinkerall, S.A. in Panama from 2016 to 2018, and as Co-Founder and COO of Bowere in Boston for a brief period in 2020 to 2021.