About Author

Kirsch Mackey

Kirsch Mackey is an electrical and electronics engineer, educator, and content creator with a passion for translating complex engineering concepts into accessible, actionable knowledge. With over a decade of professional experience, Kirsch has established himself as an all-around expert in the field, mastering disciplines including PCB design, hardware development, control systems (classic, modern, and advanced), power electronics, and system-level power design.

Kirsch's work bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping engineers and designers create efficient, reliable solutions in high-speed digital systems, RF products, and beyond. His deep knowledge of programming, particularly in Python, further enables him to innovate at the intersection of hardware and software.

As an adjunct professor and founder of HaSofu, Kirsch is dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers through courses, tutorials, and workshops that emphasize practical, real-world applications of cutting-edge technologies. His contributions to Altium draw from his breadth of expertise, offering insights into modern design processes, PCB stackup optimization, and the latest industry trends to empower engineers at all levels.

When he’s not designing or teaching, Kirsch enjoys exploring the interplay of data science, machine learning, and engineering to push the boundaries of innovation.