Robert Jelitto was born in Dresden, Germany, and moved to Switzerland in 2001, a decision he has been very happy about ever since. Fascinated early on by cutting-edge technology and its broader implications, he studied Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at ETH Zurich. Along the way, he found his sweet spot at the intersection of engineering and neuroscience, where the shared language of electricity connects neurons and computers.

During his studies, Robert worked on several projects at ETH’s Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, using MaxWell’s HD-MEA technology for bottom-up neuroscience and gaining first-hand experience with its remarkable ability to interface with neuronal networks. That fascination eventually led him to MaxWell, where he first joined as an intern developing frameworks based on simulated data to test and improve analysis metrics.

Today, Robert works at MaxWell Biosystems as an Applications Engineer and Digital Platforms Specialist. He supports users working with the MaxLab Live API and helps shape how information is shared with customers, from digital platforms to the company website.

When he is taking a break from work, he is usually out looking for the hardest way up a mountain or the most beautiful way back down on skis. He is also an enthusiastic fan of books, video games, and movies.