Meet The Team
Dominik Chraca
Cofounder & Engineer
Dominik Chraca's journey began in Lemont, IL where his love for music ignited his creative spark. He soon flourished in the world of STEM by blending his passion for music with science and technology.
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During his junior year of high school, Dominik discovered a fascination for physics and mathematics. In a pivotal moment, he seized the opportunity to collaborate with astrophysicists at Argonne National Laboratory, where he honed his analytical skills by organizing supernova data using Python. This experience laid the foundation for Dominik's future endeavors in programming.
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Dominik embraced further hands-on engineering challenges through the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) program. As the Chief Technology Officer for Enki Robotics, he led his team to internationals by contributing his technical expertise to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle.
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Transitioning to higher education, from 2018-2022, Dominik pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). During his tenure, he served as the Electrical Team Lead for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), guiding his team to develop fully electric formula one cars. Their achievements earned them top six at the formula hybrid SAE competition at New Hampshire Speedway in 2022.
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In between academic pursuits, Dominik embarked on three transformative summer internships. At Cummins Allison, CPI, and Garmin, he refined his skills as an embedded systems engineer. He delved into advanced programming and gained insights into project management and electrical design.
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Outside of academia and professional commitments, Dominik thrived on DIY projects that blended hardware and software. From crafting intricate LED cubes to building self-driving RC cars, each project showcased his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative prowess. Notably, Dominik's Commercial Automated Outreach Application exemplified his ability to identify real-world problems and engineer practical solutions to save companies time and resources.
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Today, Dominik is an Electrical Design Engineer at Ford Motor Co. where he continues to push the boundaries of innovation. He also co-founded Printtronix, a venture that allows Dominik to serve the 3D printing community.
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Throughout his diverse experiences, Dominik Chraca embodies the blend of creativity, intelligence, and entrepreneurial spirit that will make a lasting impact in engineering and technology.
Jose Hernandez
Cofounder & Engineer
Jose Hernandez was born in Cuba in July of 1999. He grew up in a family with a high affinity towards handcrafting, art, and engineering. This environment, as well as his curiosity, fortified Jose's early interest for a "do it yourself" (DIY) approach to life and motivated his formation in science and engineering.
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In 2015, Jose moved to the United States with his family where he continued his high school studies with an emphasis on engineering and maintaining high standards in his academic performance. After graduating from high school, he continued his education at Miami Dade College, pursuing an Associates of Arts in Computer Engineering. Due to academic achievements, Jose was awarded the NSF STEM-Mia scholarship, which empowered him to start his first work on vehicular robotics with a robotic system called Autonomous Toy Car (ATC). He later created the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society - Padrón Campus at Miami Dade College to spread interest in robotics, 3D printing, and electronics. Due to his work, Jose was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering by Miami Dade College in 2020.
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Jose continued his higher education at Florida International University (FIU), pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. During his years at FIU, Jose kept high academic standards and joined the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) as the project manager for the organization. As part of IEEE, he continued working on ATC vehicles and represented FIU at the 2022 and 2023 Southeastcon Robotics Competition. Along with a team of six students, Jose developed an autonomous robotic vehicle named the CAT-5 Autonomous Robotic Recovery Platform (CARRP). This robotic vehicle was capable of selectively detecting and manipulating objects in a playing field. While at FIU, Jose also participated in research involving hydrogen fuel cell degradation prediction and the implementation of a Theremin musical instrument. He further contributed to the Miami community by developing a sound playing motion detecting device for art pieces. Jose graduated in 2023 as a Computer Engineer and was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Graduate Award in Computer Engineering.
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Nowadays, Jose works at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics as an Electrical Engineer for the R&D Hardware Department. As a side occupation, he co-founded Printtronix, LLC in 2024 to devote some of his time to making a better world by means of better devices.