Ainsley Michael Becnel

Ainsley Becnel has nearly 25 years of experience in information technology, computer hardware, and network support. His previous experience includes managing networks as a Systems Administrator for a wide range of clients including law firms, school districts, hospitals, and residential customers.  He has an excellent track record of exceeding client expectations when it comes to either fixing simple user errors or solving complex problems over a large network. Ainsley is currently A+, Network+, and a Microsoft Certified Partner currently holding an MCSA [Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate]. His education includes the independent college preparatory high school, the Hill School of Pottstown, PA; Computer Science studies at Southern Methodist University of Dallas, TX; Computer Information Systems, Computational Mathematics, and History at Loyola University of New Orleans, LA; He is currently studying Physics and Mathematics at Arizona State University with concentrations in Number Theory, Theoretical Physics, Linguistics, Education, Computational Logic, Computer Information Systems Architecture, Civics, Philosophy, Law, Governance, & Psycho/Neurolinguistics.

Ainsley Michael Becnel was born in October 1981 in Louisiana, making him 44 years old as of 2025. He is part of a prominent legal family from the River Parishes region, specifically St. John the Baptist Parish, with ties to LaPlace and Reserve. Ainsley is the youngest son of the late Daniel Elmore "Danny" Becnel Jr., a trailblazing trial lawyer who founded the Becnel Law Firm in 1969 and achieved notable successes in personal injury and mass tort litigation, and Mary Hotard Becnel, a retired judge of the 40th Judicial District Court who served from 1999 to 2017 and later supported legal education through philanthropy. His brothers include Daniel Elmore Becnel III (also known as "Becket," who now leads the family law firm with his wife Kathryn), Christopher Devon Becnel (married to Toni), and Bradley Douglas Becnel (married to Ashley).

Ainsley's early education likely followed a similar path to his siblings, potentially including local institutions in Louisiana such as Saint Joan of Arc School in Laplace, and St. Martins in Metairie. He showed a passion for education early on attending the Blue Ridge School in Virginia before attending the Hill Preparatory School in Pennsylvania for four years and earning his diploma. His higher education includes Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, from 2000 to 2002, followed by studies at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 2003 to 2005. His academic background appears to emphasize STEM fields, aligning with his later career in technology and education.

Professionally, Ainsley has built a career at the intersection of information technology, education, and consulting. In 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, he founded Zinx Technologies as an IT repair and consulting firm aimed at helping rebuild local infrastructure. The company initially focused on commercial IT services but evolved into a non-profit initiative, eventually being absorbed by Zynx Securities. Today, Zinx Technologies emphasizes pedagogical innovation through technology, logic, and physics, with a mission to research and implement educational design for young adults using cutting-edge tools, including e-learning, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary autodidactic content. The organization is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

From 2011 to 2013, Ainsley served as a systems administrator at Becnel Law Offices in Reserve, Louisiana, contributing to the family's legal enterprise in a technical capacity. His background in education is evident through his role as a mathematics and science teacher, with associations to Yale College Prep in Rolling Hills Estates, California. He appears on the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) list of refunds due for inactive members, suggesting prior employment as a teacher in the Louisiana public school system. Currently, he positions himself as a STEM & IT Consultant, as indicated on his X (formerly Twitter) profile @BecnelAinsley.

Ainsley has resided at various addresses, primarily in Louisiana. He has also lived out of state, including in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, and Aspen, Colorado, reflecting periods of relocation possibly tied to his career.

On social media, Ainsley maintains a presence online at Zynx.Online where he shares content linked to Zinx Technologies. His professional and personal endeavors highlight a commitment to leveraging technology for educational advancement, building on his family's legacy of public service while carving out a distinct path in STEM and innovation.