Tarek Makansi

Tarek Makansi has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Tarek is the Founder and CTO of StimAire, a company that focuses on wireless, wearable, and non-surgical neural stimulation technology. Tarek played a crucial role in the development and commercialization of breakthrough treatments, particularly for conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Additionally, Tarek Makansi was also the Founder and CTO of Tempronics, a venture-backed company specializing in individual thermal comfort solutions. During their time there, they contributed to the company's growth and success. Prior to that, Tarek Makansi worked as the Director of Product Strategy for IBM Storage. In this role, they provided strategic direction and planning, as well as played a part in M&A activities for data storage. Overall, Tarek Makansi's work experience showcases their expertise in innovation, technology, and strategic development.

Tarek Makansi pursued their educational journey with a focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Tarek first attended McCallie High School for their secondary education. After completing high school, Tarek went on to enroll at Cornell University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Tarek's dedication to their field continued, as they earned another Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Cornell University. Finally, Tarek Makansi chose to pursue an advanced degree and enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.