Jim Kermode
About Jim Kermode
Jim Kermode serves as the Vice President of Operations at Semler Scientific, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in operations and engineering, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over the past several decades.
Work at Semler Scientific
Jim Kermode has served as Vice President of Operations at Semler Scientific since 2015. In this role, he manages the introduction of new products, overseeing strategy, budgeting, planning, and execution. He is responsible for document control and business information systems, ensuring that operations align with organizational goals. Kermode also handles intellectual property management and leads initiatives for employee and customer technical support. Additionally, he ensures compliance with FDA, HIPAA, HITECH, and HITRUST regulations, contributing to the company's operational integrity.
Previous Experience in Operations and R&D
Before joining Semler Scientific, Jim Kermode held multiple leadership roles at Cardiokinetix. He served as Vice President of Operations from 2008 to 2012 and Vice President of R&D from 2008 to 2013. He also worked as Vice President of Quality Assurance at Cardiokinetix from 2009 to 2012. His earlier experience includes a position as Director of Project Engineering at Intella Interventional Systems and as Senior Design Engineer at Coherent Inc. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in operations and research and development within the medical device industry.
Educational Background
Jim Kermode studied at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from 1985 to 1988. This educational background equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in engineering and operations within the medical technology sector.
Leadership Roles in Engineering
Kermode has held various engineering leadership positions throughout his career. He was President and Vice President of Engineering at Hantel Technologies, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Earlier, he worked as a Senior R&D Technician and R&D Engineer at Devices for Vascular Intervention Inc. from 1988 to 1990. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in managing engineering teams and projects in the medical device field.