Born in 1989 in Kecskemét, Hungary, Gyula Cserényi, an accomplished electrical engineer, has been appointed as a backup mission specialist for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
Cserényi earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 2014, specializing in electrical machines and drive systems. In 2020, he furthered his education by enrolling in an engineer economist course at the Budapest University of Economics. Proficient in English and conversant in German, Cserényi's linguistic skills complement his technical expertise.
Beginning his career as an electrical engineer at an energy network and infrastructure operator company, Cserényi quickly advanced to roles as a project engineer and senior electrical engineer. From 2018, he led the electrical network safety and operation group at a major industrial site for five years, showcasing his leadership and technical prowess.
Outside of his professional life, Cserényi is an avid obstacle course runner, having completed the Spartan Race nine times. He is also passionate about fencing and wall climbing. Cserényi is married and a proud father of two children.