Kyle Vernest
About Kyle Vernest
Kyle Vernest serves as the Head of Product at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Guelph and an MHSc in Clinical Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Work at Broad Institute
Kyle Vernest has been serving as the Head of Product at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2019. In this role, he leads a scrum team through the development and deployment of product features. His responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to assess the sizing and scoping of potential products, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Vernest earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Biology from the University of Guelph, studying from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education at the University of Toronto, where he completed a Master of Health Science in Clinical Biomedical Engineering from 2007 to 2009. He is also a certified Scrum Product Owner, demonstrating expertise in agile methodologies and product management.
Professional Background
Before joining the Broad Institute, Kyle Vernest held several positions in the healthcare and technology sectors. He worked as a Senior Clinical Engineer at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2009 to 2012. He then transitioned to Imprivata as a Senior Product Manager, where he worked from 2012 to 2018. Following this, he served as Director of Product Management at PatientPing for one year in 2018-2019.
Leadership and Project Management
Throughout his career, Kyle Vernest has demonstrated strong leadership skills. He led an R&D team focused on developing a prototype for customer validation and exploring new technologies. Additionally, he conducted a Voice of the Customer interview series to gather insights on customer needs and validate product concepts, showcasing his commitment to user-centered design.
Early Career Experience
Kyle Vernest began his career with a Clinical Engineering Internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2009, where he gained foundational experience in the clinical engineering field. This role laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in product management and engineering, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of both clinical and technical aspects of healthcare technology.