Summary
Evan Hertafeld is a multidisciplinary technologist and advisor with 11 years of experience spanning robotics, embedded systems, full-stack web, and data science. Based in Amsterdam, he recently transitioned from CTO to advisor at A2Z Drone Delivery, bringing hands-on product and systems experience in drone logistics and real-time systems. His background includes building predictive ad-traffic systems at Google using C++, Python, simulation, and ML, plus freelance and teaching roles that emphasize practical engineering and mentorship. Evan pairs an electrical engineering foundation from Columbia and a CS background from Oberlin with an MBA from Quantic, enabling him to bridge technical execution and strategic product decisions. He’s known for curiosity-driven problem solving across hardware and software stacks—a trait reflected in his work from IMU/camera analytics to end-to-end robotics deployments.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology
Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering at Columbia University
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science at Oberlin College
English