Franka Grazhdani

Franka Grazhdani has a diverse work experience in various industries. Franka is currently working as a Product Marketing Manager at Space Runners, where they focus on building digitally wearable interoperable fashion NFTs and the largest Fashion Metaverse. Prior to this, they worked as a Product Designer at Space Runners, where they were involved in building interoperable fashion items for the first Fashion Metaverse.

Before joining Space Runners, Franka founded their own company called GRAZ DESIGN in 2021.

Franka also worked as a Head Engineer in Statics and Design at Hyperloop Manchester, where they were responsible for designing and building the structure of the pod and integrating different body shapes and materials for increased efficiency.

Franka has experience in the educational sector as well. Franka worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Skopje. In this role, they assisted professors with curriculum planning, lecturing, and exam formation, and provided extra assistance to students. Franka worked under the Department of Mechanics and taught subjects such as Kinematics and Dynamics, Introduction to Mechatronics, Basics of Mechatronics, and Strength of Materials.

Additionally, Franka worked as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Smart Structures and Multifunctional Systems, where they conducted research on smart materials, soft robotics, wearable technology, and bio-inspired structures.

Franka also gained hands-on experience as a Mechanical Engineer at Porsche Macedonia during a summer internship. In the car service department, they developed a good understanding of car mechanics, and they briefly worked on non-invasive and non-mechanical issues in the electronics department.

Franka Grazhdani has a diverse education history. In 2015, they attended the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Skopje, where they pursued a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in the field of Mechatronics. Franka completed this degree in 2019.

In 2019, Franka enrolled at The University of Manchester to pursue their Master of Science (MSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering Design. This program lasted until 2020.

In addition to their formal education, Franka has obtained several certifications. In January 2023, they completed the Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience Program offered by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Franka also obtained a certification in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google in September 2022. In April 2022, Franka acquired a certification in Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies from Università Bocconi. Finally, in January 2022, they obtained a certification in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design - The New School.