Nuzha Yakoob is the visionary Founder & CEO of yaxxoo Inc., a company dedicated to enhancing human capabilities in healthcare through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships.
yaxxoo also provides consultancy services to early stage AI-based robotics startups, leveraging its expertise to shape the future of the sector.
Before establishing yaxxoo, Nuzha was the head of Technology and Innovation at Festo, where a 20-year career encompassed developing global startup ecosystems, forging strategic partnerships, and crafting technology portfolios for emerging markets.
Nuzha’s expertise spans electromechanical, mechatronics, IIoT, and motion control systems and is a recognized advocate in Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 in North America.
Holding a professional degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering and a postgraduate diploma in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Nuzha is a committed member of both the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK, highlighting a distinguished career in technology and innovation.