Alex Lednev
About Alex Lednev
Alex Lednev is a Senior Electrical Engineer at Eight Sleep in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in both the automotive and technology sectors.
Company
Alex Lednev is currently employed at Eight Sleep as a Senior Electrical Engineer. Eight Sleep is known for its focus on advanced sleep technology. The company is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where Alex contributes his expertise in electrical engineering to enhance the functionality and efficiency of their innovative sleep products.
Title
Alex Lednev holds the position of Senior Electrical Engineer at Eight Sleep. His role involves the development and optimization of electrical components and systems that are integral to Eight Sleep’s advanced sleep technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Alex Lednev studied Electrical Science and Engineering for his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and achieved a Master's of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His educational background is supplemented by extensive research experience in various domains, including biomimetics and robotics at MIT.
Professional Background
Alex has an extensive professional background in electrical and power electronics engineering. Before joining Eight Sleep, he worked at Peloton Interactive as both a Senior Electrical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer. His previous roles also include positions at General Motors, W8X Inc., Ferrari, Porsche, and Ford Motor Company. He has also co-founded and led the electrical engineering efforts at Perch, MIT DeltaV, and had various short-term roles at MIT, Chrysler Group LLC, and University at Albany.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alex has made significant contributions to various high-profile projects. At Eight Sleep, he works on advanced sleep technology development. At Peloton Interactive, he worked on developing fitness technology for 1.5 years. At General Motors, he specialized in power electronics engineering. His experience with high-performance automotive teams includes roles at Ferrari and Porsche. He also was a co-founder and lead electrical engineer at Perch, MIT DeltaV, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.