Jake Hertz is an electrical engineer who received his M.S and B.S in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Rochester. He currently works as an electrical engineer at MakerBot Industries, where he helps develop the next generation of consumer 3D printers. As a writer, Jake is president and founder of NanoHertz Solutions, Inc. which services clients including semiconductor companies, cloud service providers, engineering media outlets, and beyond. His interests include circuit design, computer architecture, and hardware for consumer electronics.