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Our Team

  • Our Founders

    • Greg Gage, Ph.D.
      Co-Founder and Engineer
      Greg Gage, Ph.D.
      Co-Founder and Engineer
      Working On Teams
      CEO, Electrical Engineering, Software
    • Tim Marzullo, Ph.D.
      Co-Founder and Engineer
      Tim Marzullo, Ph.D.
      Co-Founder and Engineer
      Working On Teams
      Invertebrate Physiology, Mechanical Engineering, Sales, Education

  • Our Team

    • Zorica Reic
      Production Manager
      Zorica Reic
      Production Manager

      Ensures we have enough 10k resistors in inventory and that all orders get out in a timely fashion all over the world.

      Working On Teams
      Production
    • Stanislav Mircic
      Computer scientist
      Stanislav Mircic
      Computer scientist

      A versatile expert, Stanislav is a key contributor, driving innovation and excellence in each area of expertise.

      Working On Teams
      Firmware, Hardware, Software
    • Marcio "Max" Amorim
      Engineer
      Marcio "Max" Amorim
      Engineer

      Senior development Engineer, skipped winter, living the high life in Brazil.

      Working On Teams
      R&D
    • Stefana Budimirovic
      Customer Relations & Administrative Coordinator
      Stefana Budimirovic
      Customer Relations & Administrative Coordinator

      The face of BYB, ensuring the best experience for our customers.

      Working on teams:
      Customer support, sales, orders, administration and more.
    • Ivan Djukic
      Tech Support
      Ivan Djukic
      Tech Support

      Provides technical expertise and support to assist customers with their inquiries.

      Working on team:
      Tech support
    • Alex “Blue Man” Hatch
      Designer
      Alex “Blue Man” Hatch
      Designer

      Known as the "Robot Whisperer," Alex brings creativity and design expertise to our team, crafting innovative solutions and giving life to our robotic creations.

    • Sanja Jankovic
      Psychologist
      Sanja Jankovic
      Psychologist

      Handles our finances

      Working on teams:
      Accounting and Education
    • Chris Harris
      Principal Investigator
      Chris Harris
      Principal Investigator

       Leads research and development initiatives as the Principal Investigator.

    • Vojin Ilic
      Senior Hardware Engineer
      Vojin Ilic
      Senior Hardware Engineer

      Drives hardware innovation and development as a senior engineer.

      Working on teams:
      Senior Hardware Engineer
    • Jelena Ciric
      Content/Blog Writer and Social Media Manager
      Jelena Ciric
      Content/Blog Writer and Social Media Manager

      Manages content creation and social media to engage our audience.

      Working on teams:
      Content/Blog Writer and Social Media Manager
    • Etienne Serbe-Kamp
      Senior Scientist
      Etienne Serbe-Kamp
      Senior Scientist

      Leads scientific endeavors as a senior member of our team.

    • Eboni Carson
      Production Specialist
      Eboni Carson
      Production Specialist

      Plays a key role in production to ensure efficient operations.

    • Tom Desrosiers
      Production Specialist
      Tom Desrosiers
      Production Specialist

      Contributes to our production efforts, ensuring timely delivery of products.

    • Dan Grenzicki
      Cockroach Breeder
      Dan Grenzicki
      Cockroach Breeder
      Woking on team:
      Wrangles Cockroaches
    • Xena Relota
      Production
      Xena Relota
      Production

      Xena contributes to the efficient manufacturing and timely delivery of our products, ensuring top-notch quality.

    • John "Tinker" Nagle
      Production
      John "Tinker" Nagle
      Production

      Turner of wrenches, maker of motorcycle parts

      Working on team:
      Production

  • Our Alumni

    • Stevanus Djojokusumo
      Software design
      Stevanus Djojokusumo
      Software design

      Expert in creating cutting-edge software solutions for BYB, contributing to our technological advancements.

      Working On Teams
      Software Design
    • Cristina Mezuk
      Artist
      Cristina Mezuk
      Artist

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      Working On Teams
      Jealous Illustration
    • Pamela Parker
      Pamela Parker

      Pamela is dedicated to redefining our company’s look and feel. With a focus on website design, and shaping the visual identity of BYB to create a compelling and engaging presence.

      Working On Teams
      Design
    • Matteo Farinella
      Illustration
      Matteo Farinella
      Illustration

      Plays a crucial role on our team, bringing concepts to life through his exceptional illustration skills.

      Working on team:
      Illustration
    • Will Wharton
      Poet
      Will Wharton
      Poet
      Worked on teams:
      Sales, Biz-Dev, and Education
    • Caitlin Clayton
      Caitlin Clayton
      Worked on teams:
      Communications and Marketing, Social Media Development
    • Katie Wiykovics
      Computer Scientist
      Katie Wiykovics
      Computer Scientist
      Worked on team:
      Production, Wrangles Cockroaches
    • Zachary Reining
      Zachary Reining
      Worked on team:
      R&D, Engineering
    • Brian Tracy
      Ph.D., Professor
      Brian Tracy
      Ph.D., Professor

      Advising us on our new human muscle experiments and hardware.

      Worked on teams:
      Education, Engineering
    • Edward Rantze
      Financial Analyst and Engineer
      Edward Rantze
      Financial Analyst and Engineer

      Evil genius. No product goes out without Ed's approval.

      Worked on teams:
      Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education
    • Charlie Taylor
      Ph.D., Neuroscientist
      Charlie Taylor
      Ph.D., Neuroscientist
      Worked on teams:
      Education, Science
    • Florencia Edwards
      Writer
      Florencia Edwards
      Writer

      Literatura de Latinomerica Maestra

      Worked on:
      managing day to day biz and educational development.
    • Franco Iovi
      Business Developer, Scuba Diver
      Franco Iovi
      Business Developer, Scuba Diver

      Worked as our ringer for grant deadlines and production runs.

    • Pablo Guerra
      Circuit Bender, Actor
      Pablo Guerra
      Circuit Bender, Actor

      The BYB official model, appears in most of our human interface videos.

    • Italo Ahumada Morasky
      Comic Book Artist, Sculptor
      Italo Ahumada Morasky
      Comic Book Artist, Sculptor

      Illustrated experiments we developed in Chile.

    • Roberto Herrera Pellizzari
      Designer, Builder of Bicycles
      Roberto Herrera Pellizzari
      Designer, Builder of Bicycles

      Designed new microscopes and interfaces for all the world.

    • Nick Ristow
      Engineer and RC Pilot
      Nick Ristow
      Engineer and RC Pilot
      Worked on team:
      Engineering
    • Ivan "Vanya" Procopovich
      Traceur, Artist
      Ivan "Vanya" Procopovich
      Traceur, Artist

      Worked on production and drew a lot of our artwork.

    • Gabriela Perez Itura
      Media Artist
      Gabriela Perez Itura
      Media Artist
      Worked on team:
      Production, Education.
    • Daniel Silva
      Biochemist, Linguist
      Daniel Silva
      Biochemist, Linguist
      Worked on team:
      Education.
    • Bill Reith
      Engineer, Maker
      Bill Reith
      Engineer, Maker
      Worked on team:
      Product Engineering
    • Dana Nelson
      Education Hacker
      Dana Nelson
      Education Hacker
      Worked on team:
      Production
    • Lorena Solar Rosales
      Tutor
      Lorena Solar Rosales
      Tutor

      Helped us design our lectures in Spanish

    • Kyle Shannon
      Recent UCSD neuroscience graduate
      Kyle Shannon
      Recent UCSD neuroscience graduate
      Worked on teams:
      Cognitive Science, Education, Sales, Marketing
    • Josh Williams
      Operations manager of Digital Ops and AHA
      Josh Williams
      Operations manager of Digital Ops and AHA

      Education leader for Bright Futures.

      Worked on team:
      Production
    • Brian Martin
      MSU spartan and microscope expert
      Brian Martin
      MSU spartan and microscope expert
      Worked on team:
      Production
    • Greg Maynard
      Paintball expert
      Greg Maynard
      Paintball expert
      Worked on team:
      Production
    • Eric Hampton
      Gamer, College Student
      Eric Hampton
      Gamer, College Student
      Worked on team:
      Production
    • Teddy Morrow
      Musician
      Teddy Morrow
      Musician
      Worked on team:
      Production
    • Alex Wiltschko
      Software Engineer and Harvard Grad Student
      Alex Wiltschko
      Software Engineer and Harvard Grad Student

       Developed our first iPhone application. Makes scientists everywhere jealous of his neuroscience and coding skills.

    • Ashton Powell
      Ph.D., Neuroscientist and High School Educator
      Ashton Powell
      Ph.D., Neuroscientist and High School Educator
      Worked on teams:
      Education, Invertebrate Physiology
    • Zachary King
      UCSD Graduate Student and Software Engineer
      Zachary King
      UCSD Graduate Student and Software Engineer
      Worked on team:
      Brilliant Code
    • Nathan Dotz
      Software Developer
      Nathan Dotz
      Software Developer

      Developed our first Android app.

      Worked on teams:
      Software, Production, General Hacking
    • Andre Snellings
      Ph.D., Neural Engineer
      Andre Snellings
      Ph.D., Neural Engineer
      Worked on teams:
      Education, Signal Analysis

Join Us

  • Become A Part Of The Backyard Brains Team

    Backyard Brains is always on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our mission of democratizing neuroscience education. Whether you are an educator, scientist, engineer, or someone enthusiastic about making science accessible to all, we have opportunities for you.

    Current Opportunities

    We offer various roles in different departments, including:

    • Education: Help develop and deliver engaging neuroscience lessons and workshops.
    • Research and Development: Innovate and improve our existing products or create new ones.
    • Marketing and Sales: Spread the word about our mission and products to schools, museums, and the general public.
    • Customer Support: Assist our customers with inquiries and provide technical support for our products.

    How to Apply

    If you are interested in joining our team, please follow these steps:

    1. Fill Out the Application Form: Complete the online application form with your contact information, resume, and a cover letter explaining why you want to join Backyard Brains and how you can contribute to our mission.

      Submit Your Application

    2. Reviewing: After filling out the form, submit your application. Our team will review it and get back to you within 2-3 weeks.

    3. Interview Process: If your application meets our needs, we will contact you to schedule an initial interview. This may be followed by additional interviews or assessments, depending on the position.

    4. Join Our Team: Successful candidates will receive an offer letter with details about the position, compensation, and other relevant information. Welcome abroad!

    Contact Us

    For any questions about the application process or our current openings, please contact us at:

    We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Backyard Brains family!

  • Volunteer And Internship Opportunities

    We also offer volunteer and internship opportunities for students and individuals looking to gain experience in neuroscience education and outreach. If you are interested, applications open in

    We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Backyard Brains family!

  • Teacher And Post-Bach Scholarship Program

    Details

    • Duration: 1-6 months.
    • Objective: Develop and publish a new lesson plan
    • Housing: Not provided; local applicants are preferred

    How to Apply

    1. Fill Out the Scholarship Application Form: Complete the online application form with your contact information, resume, a cover letter explaining your research interests, and how you plan to contribute to Backyard Brains.

      Submit Your Application

    2. Submit Your Application: After filling out the form, submit your application. Our team will review it and get back to you within 2-3 weeks.

    3. Interview Process: If your application meets our needs, we will contact you to schedule an initial interview. This may be followed by additional interviews or assessments, depending on the position.

    4. Join Our Team: Successful candidates will receive an offer letter with details about the scholarship, compensation, and other relevant information. Welcome aboard!

  • Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program

    We also offer summer research fellowships for undergraduate students interested in neuroscience. This program allows students to gain hands-on research experience and contribute to meaningful projects at Backyard Brains.

    Details

    • Duration: Summer (exact dates to be determined)
    • Objective: Conduct research and develop educational materials
    • Housing: Not provided; local applicants are preferred

    How to Apply

    1. Fill Out the Fellowship Application Form: Complete the online application form with your contact information, resume, and a brief statement of interest. Applications are currently closed but will be available each February for the following summer Fellowships.

    Contact Us

    We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Backyard Brains family!