Utkarsh Anand Saxena, PhD
About Utkarsh Anand Saxena, PhD
Utkarsh Anand Saxena, PhD, is a Senior R&D Engineer at Soul Machines in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in Black Box Modeling and Computational Neuroscience, with previous roles in academia and industry.
Work at Soul Machines
Utkarsh Anand Saxena has been employed as a Senior R&D Engineer at Soul Machines since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of advanced technologies in Auckland, New Zealand. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional research teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines. Prior to his current position, he worked as an R&D Engineer at Soul Machines from 2019 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in research and development.
Education and Expertise
Utkarsh holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute at the University of Auckland, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. His research focused on signal processing, system identification, data analysis, applied mathematics, and physiology. He also earned a Master's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Auckland in 2014. His expertise includes Black Box Modeling and Computational Neuroscience.
Background in Academia
Utkarsh has a strong academic background, having served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Auckland from 2013 to 2019. During this six-year tenure, he supported undergraduate students in their studies and contributed to the academic environment. Additionally, he worked as a Doctoral Research Scholar at the same institution from 2015 to 2018, further enhancing his research capabilities.
Experience in Agile Teams
Utkarsh has experience managing and working within Agile teams that include professionals from diverse fields, such as medical doctors and business experts. This experience has equipped him with the skills to adapt to various project requirements and collaborate effectively with team members from different backgrounds.
Internship Experience
In 2010, Utkarsh completed a summer internship at ROBOSAPIENS TECHNOLOGIES Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi, India. This internship provided him with early exposure to the engineering field and helped him develop foundational skills that he has built upon throughout his career.