Shakitiya Ravindran
About Shakitiya Ravindran
Shakitiya Ravindran is a Research Commercialisation Scientist at Syrona Health, specializing in the commercialization of research in the digital health sector. She has a strong background in life sciences and business, with experience in various roles related to healthcare innovation and digital technology.
Current Role at Syrona Health
Shakitiya Ravindran serves as a Research Commercialisation Scientist at Syrona Health since 2021. In this role, she leads a research-based consultancy project that emphasizes the commercialisation of research within the digital health sector. Her work involves exploring innovative approaches to integrate research findings into practical applications that can enhance healthcare delivery.
Education and Academic Background
Shakitiya Ravindran completed her MSc in Bioscience Entrepreneurship at UCL from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, she studied Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester, graduating with a 2.1 degree from 2016 to 2020. Earlier, she attended The Langley School from 2009 to 2014 and St Helen’s School from 2014 to 2016, where she laid the foundation for her academic pursuits.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Shakitiya held various roles that contributed to her expertise in research and commercialisation. She worked at the University of Leicester Students' Union as a social media representative for the Neuroscience and Mental Health Society from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Brand Ambassador Representative at TRIBE and as a Fragrance Consultant at Parfums Christian Dior, both roles spanning from 2017 to 2020. She also gained experience as an Entrepreneur in Residence at UNIQA Insurance Group AG in 2021.
Interests in Digital Health and MedTech
Shakitiya has a keen interest in mobile health (mHealth) startups that aim to transform traditional healthcare models through digital technology. She actively studies developments and innovations in digital technology as part of her MSc programme, focusing on the intersection of life sciences and business. Her interests extend to MedTech and FemTech innovations, where she seeks to understand how these fields can improve healthcare outcomes.
Consulting Experience
In 2020, Shakitiya completed a consulting internship with Bright Network, which provided her with insights into the consulting industry. Additionally, she undertook a role as an Entrepreneur in Residence at SanusX, where she concentrated on scaling innovative ideas within a corporate startup environment. This experience further developed her understanding of entrepreneurship in the health sector.