Keith Drake, Ph. D.
About Keith Drake, Ph. D.
Keith Drake, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Sales and Client Services at GMDH Streamline in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2017. He has held various leadership roles in business development and academia, contributing significantly to sales strategies and industry education.
Work at GMDH Streamline
Keith Drake has served as the Director of Sales and Client Services at GMDH Streamline since 2017. In this role, he has focused on enhancing sales strategies and improving client engagement. His efforts led to a significant increase in average implementation fees and corporate monthly recurring revenue. Drake's leadership in sales has been instrumental in driving the company's growth in the Houston, Texas area.
Education and Expertise
Keith Drake holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia, where he also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). His academic background includes studies in Control Theory, Image Processing, and Robotics. Additionally, he studied at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, further solidifying his expertise in engineering.
Background
Drake has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was Vice President of Business Development at Galen Data for one year and served as Program Executive at Quest Diagnostics for four years. His academic career includes positions as an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Houston Baptist University and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Achievements
During his tenure at GMDH Streamline, Keith Drake revised the sales strategy, resulting in a 496% increase in average implementation fees and a 17% increase in total corporate monthly recurring revenue within two months. He also implemented a business partner program that generated 25% of closed business through referral leads in five months. Additionally, he designed and launched a monthly webinar series aimed at providing actionable information to the medical device industry.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current role, Drake held various positions at Medical Automation Systems, including Manager of Business Development and Director of Strategic Account Management. He contributed to the establishment of quality policies and procedures compliant with ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR Part 820 as part of the Senior Management Team. His extensive experience in business development and strategic account management has shaped his approach to client services.