CEO Ainur Nygmet LINK
Ainur Nygmet is an accomplished engineer and entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology to solve critical challenges in healthcare and biotechnology. Born and raised in Kazakhstan, Ainur's early experiences with systemic barriers and personal loss shaped her resolve to forge new paths in engineering and innovation. She holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and an M.Sc. in Computer Science.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ainur is a multifaceted individual with a passion for longboarding, poetry, and visual arts. Her commitment to fostering inclusive, impactful design is reflected not only in her work but in her aspirations to empower underrepresented communities in STEM and preserve environmental biodiversity in her native Caspian Sea region. Ainur's journey exemplifies resilience, innovation, and a deep belief in the transformative power of design.
Awards:
Women in Robotics Scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
Eric and Janice Hoffman Opportunity Scholarship (2018).
Featured in Forbes Kazakhstan
Training and Certifications:
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) (2017).
Qiagen QiaSymphony Training Certificate (2021).
Hamilton Venus Software Programming (Level I & II) (2022).
Cellario Certificate to operate HighRes Workcell (2023).