Keith Drake

Keith Drake, PhD, is an experienced leader in the medical device industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Partnership Development at PyrAmes since August 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing commercialization, partnerships, marketing, sales, and securing funding for Class II medical devices. As President of Carlisle Strategies, LLC since March 2015, Keith provides guidance on commercialization strategies for medical device entrepreneurs. Previous roles include Vice President of Business Development at Galen Data, Director of Sales and Client Services at GMDH Streamline, and various academic positions, including Assistant Professor of Engineering at Houston Baptist University. Keith's extensive background also includes significant positions at Quest Diagnostics and Medical Automation Systems, focusing on interoperability and business development in healthcare technology. Keith holds multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering, including a PhD from the University of Virginia.