Robert Romano

Robert Romano has a diverse work experience in various industries. Robert started their career at Johns Hopkins University in 2008 as a Learning Den Tutor and then worked as a Research Assistant in the Johns Hopkins Neuroengineering Lab, where they developed a medical device for diagnosing patients with vestibular disorder. Robert also served as a Biomedicine Intern at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, evaluating the risk of blunt trauma to the skull due to combat helmet deformation. During their time at Computer Integrated Interventional Systems Lab, they worked as a Lab Technician, installing motion controller for a medical robot and calibrating robot joints.

In 2011, Robert worked as a Supplier Engineering Intern at Boston Scientific, where they designed and validated a new test for Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor voltage breakdown. Robert also gained experience as a Firmware QA Intern at Apple in 2013, where they developed a robot from scratch to perform tests on Apple Input devices.

Robert then founded Switchmate Inc. in 2014, a company dedicated to creating simple smart home devices. Robert invented Switchmate, a smart lighting product that made light switches smartphone enabled instantly.

In 2016, Robert became the COO/Co-Founder of Glidian, a healthcare technology company that integrates directly with payors to simplify the prior authorization process in healthcare. Robert is focused on enhancing healthcare delivery for providers and patients by streamlining the care experience.

Overall, Robert Romano has exhibited a range of technical skills and a passion for innovation throughout their career.

Robert Romano completed their education in a chronological order. Robert received their Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Following this, they pursued a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, attending from 2011 to 2013. Later, they continued their studies at Stanford University and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, which they are currently pursuing since 2013. Before entering college, Robert completed their high school education at Delaware Valley Regional High School, although the specific years are not provided.