Career path in short

I began my PhD in 2015 following the completion of my Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering.

A key focus of my doctoral research was investigating the potential of Seismocardiography (micro-vibrations recorded on the chest) to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness. 

This project ultimately led to the formation of VentriJect, where I am currently employed.

What do you use from your PhD education/training?

Because the company is a spin-out from my Ph.D. project, I've been involved in its journey from the beginning to our current stage. In my daily work, I utilize skills related to clinical investigations, relevance assessment, project management, data analysis and programming. 

Did you miss something during your PhD?

Courses that were more relevant to my specific project. The courses that I was able to find were quite generic. 

Do you find that a PhD degree is a good starting point for a career outside academia?

Generally yes. The experience of working on a project for a long time and working with multiple stakeholders is something I think can be a benefit when transitioning to working outside of academia.