Mako Furukawa

Mako Furukawa is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in high-performance computing (HPC) and sales engineering. Currently serving as a Senior Sales Engineer at Aspen Systems Inc since May 2016, Mako leads the sales team and serves as the technical voice for building HPC solutions for diverse sectors including government and education. In addition to this role, Mako is a member of the Intel Channel Board of Advisors, contributing insights on market trends and strategic technology investments. Previous positions include System Administrator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Senior HPC Sales/Development Engineer at Seneca, and Senior HPC System Engineer/CTO at M&A Technology, among others. Mako holds a BS in Chemistry and Physics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has a strong foundation in educational roles, including teaching and curriculum development.