Dhruvin Patel

Dhruvin Patel has a diverse work experience in various fields. In 2006, they worked at Croydon Council as part of the management team for the Croydon Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund. During this time, they were responsible for distributing £300,000 of government funding to projects and youth in the borough.

From 2011 to 2013, Dhruvin worked at Vision Express as part of the Corporate Screening team. Here, they were involved in conducting vision screenings for corporate clients.

In 2015, Dhruvin joined Specsavers as a Resident Optometrist, specializing in diagnosing vision problems and providing corrective solutions for patients. Dhruvin worked there until 2017.

In 2017, Dhruvin became a Contributor for Thrive Global, a company focused on ending the stress and burnout epidemic through behavior change technology and media. As a contributor, they wrote pieces on health, wellness, and technology.

From 2017 to 2018, Dhruvin worked as a Locum Optometrist at Boots Opticians. In this role, they diagnosed and addressed vision problems for patients.

In 2018, Dhruvin founded Ocushield, a company that produces medically rated screen protector products designed to improve eye health and sleep after screen use. Dhruvin currently serves as the Founder & SeeEO.

In 2019, Dhruvin joined the Advisory Board at City, University of London. Dhruvin supports the development of the university's strategy, policy, and activity in their Enterprise Education Team. Dhruvin also works with the City Launch Lab, an incubation space for student and graduate entrepreneurs, where they are responsible for the development of 45 companies.

Also in 2019, Dhruvin became a Board Trustee at Croydon Vision, a non-profit organization that supports individuals with sight loss to live independent and fulfilled lives.

Overall, Dhruvin Patel has a wide range of experience in optometry, entrepreneurship, advisory roles, and non-profit work.

Dhruvin Patel's education history begins in 2010 when they enrolled at City, University of London to pursue a degree in FD Ophthalmic Dispensing. Dhruvin completed this program in 2012. Following this, from 2012 to 2015, Dhruvin attended City, University of London again, this time for a BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry.

In terms of additional certifications, Dhruvin obtained a certification as a speaker at City and Islington Sixth Form College in London through Founders4Schools in September 2016. Additionally, they obtained a certification in LOCSU MECS/PEARS, but details regarding the institution and the year of obtaining this certification are not provided.