We started MedCrypt in 2016 to ensure that the medical devices we and our loved ones rely on were as safe and secure as technologically possible. We’re not another cybersecurity company looking to capitalize on the healthcare industry. We are a team of medical device experts who are laser focused on bringing modern cybersecurity features to the next generation of healthcare technology.
7 of the top 10 medical device manufacturers use MedCrypt solutions.
We are a team of medical device experts who are laser focused on bringing modern cybersecurity features to the next generation of healthcare technology.
Fundraising to date includes Intuitive Ventures, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, and participation by institutional investors ENIAC, Section 32, and Dolby Family Ventures.
MedCrypt is the first firm to combine cybersecurity technology products with management consulting, decision science, and regulatory strategy that is 100% focused on supporting medical device manufacturers.
MedCrypt is a fast-growing YC (winter ‘19) company bringing cybersecurity to medical devices. As the regulatory environment is preparing to enforce cybersecurity requirements in their device approval process, we are looking to deliver a solution that can be used on devices ranging from a pacemaker to a CT scanner. We need you to help us build this incredibly important piece of our company.
Join UsOur team values collaboration and empathy for people we work with and the community we work for. We support each other. We are purposeful in our actions and effective at collaboration.
We strive to pool together a diverse pool of perspectives and experiences.
Employees care about the company and our customers, and always act in the best interest of all players involved.
The company deeply respects the knowledge, skills, ideas and capabilities each employee brings to the team.
Employees own their own jobs so they can leverage their expertise, become subject-matter experts and better support the organization.
MedCrypt is obsessed with medical device cybersecurity, and that's reflected by the team we have put together.
Join UsMike is passionate about new advances in the intersection of internet technology and healthcare. Prior to starting MedCrypt, he was the founder of Gamma Basics, a radiation oncology focused software startup. Gamma Basics was acquired by Varian Medical Systems in 2013. Mike holds an MBA from the Wharton School, and a Master of Medical Physics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Eric Pancoast, MedCrypt's CTO, was a co-founder of Gamma Basics, a radiation oncology focused software startup that was acquired by Varian Medical Systems in 2013. Prior to Gamma Basics Eric served as the Lead Architect and software engineer at Mimeya Technology, building Cloud-based Big Data SaaS applications. Eric has experience with a wide variety of cybersecurity engineering. Eric holds a BS in Computer Science from Drexel University.
Vidya has worked in security for 15 years, with emphasis on healthcare and medical devices for the last 8. Vidya began her career in consulting, she realized a passion for healthcare and worked for global medical device manufacturer Becton Dickinson. She has since joined MedCrypt, a company focused on bringing cybersecurity leading practices to medical device manufacturers, as the Vice President of Operations. Vidya holds an MBA from the Wharton School.
As Chief Security Strategist, Axel Wirth provides strategic vision and industry leadership to MedCrypt and its customers. In this role, he helps guide the company in critical security strategy decisions and supports the adoption of leading security technologies by the healthcare industry. He’s an advocate for compliance, privacy, and security - and ultimately patient safety - in healthcare. Wirth draws from over 30 years of international experience in the industry.
Clayton McNeil, our VP of Engineering, has spent his career developing products in a wide range of fields including robotics, fiber optics, virtual reality and medical devices. His development role has primarily been focused on embedded devices and their security. At MedCrypt, he has reviewed the architecture of over 40 systems, advising customers on cryptographic infrastructure. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from Drexel University and an MBA from West Chester University.
Naomi has 20+ years of systems engineering experience, including 6+ years of medical device evaluation and postmarket event response while at FDA. At MedCrypt, Naomi engages with medical device manufacturers to optimize their cybersecurity framework to meet regulatory requirements and guidelines. Naomi holds an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and is a Certified Quality Auditor.
William, our VP of DevOps, has developed large, enterprise, cloud-native systems for over 20 years. As an early cloud adopter, he aggressively advocated for and led transitions and initial deployments to AWS since its inception in 2006. William co-founded Gamma Basics, a radiation oncology focused CAD software startup that was successfully sold to Varian Medical Systems in 2013. William holds a BS in Computer Science from The College of New Jersey.
Om leads Product at MedCrypt, helping build innovative cybersecurity products for healthcare. He enjoys speaking at conferences about the latest trends in cybersecurity and how they impact healthcare and patient safety. His interests in privacy and technology led him to join a cybersecurity startup after studying Computer Engineering at Drexel.
Our team values collaboration and empathy for people we work with and the community we work for. We support each other. We are purposeful in our actions and effective at collaboration.