Kate is our dynamic Director of Operations at Ocumetra, a role she has excelled in since the company’s early days. With a decade of experience in eye health research and a solid medical background, Kate’s expertise is a cornerstone of Ocumetra’s success. Her responsibilities are vast, spanning product design, regulatory strategies, and human resources among others. Kate’s meticulous and versatile approach ensures that every facet of the company’s operations runs smoothly, affirming her pivotal role in the team. Outside of work, Kate enjoys Crossfit, cooking & taking her frenchie Cashew for long walks.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Corrina, our Director of Professional Affairs at Ocumetra, masterfully steers the planning, development, and implementation of our professional affairs and marketing strategies. Her efforts ensure that organizational objectives seamlessly align with local market demands. With her background as an optometrist, Corrina is deeply committed to clinical advancement and enhancing patient outcomes. Her innovative vision and positive approach significantly bolster our mission to empower eye care professionals (ECPs) with cutting edge data science for personalized eye care.

If that isn’t enough to keep Corrina occupied, she can keep herself busy with multi-day endurance events which sound miserable and arduous, but apparently are actually fun.

Location: Bristol, UK

As our Software Development Manager, James spearheads our talented team of developers. With an impressive tenure of over 25 years in the software industry, James excels in managing intricate projects and cultivating high-performing teams dedicated to crafting superior products. His passion for embracing new technologies, solving complex problems, and delivering significant value to customers and stakeholders is a cornerstone of his professional ethos. Outside of work, James is a fervent scuba diver and an active member of the County Longford Scuba Divers Search and Recovery team. He regularly collaborates with national agencies on recovery missions throughout Ireland’s extensive waterways, demonstrating his commitment to his community alongside his professional pursuits.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Rosalie keeps our regulatory ducks not only in a row but marching smartly to the beat of international compliance. With a Master’s in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and over seven years of medical writing experience spanning Class I to Class III devices, she brings both sharp technical insight and a calm, methodical approach to the fast-paced world of medtech.She’s our go-to for all things ISMS and QMS —able to translate regulatory complexity into clear, actionable steps that get products where they need to go, efficiently and compliantly. Whether it’s crafting submissions or aligning teams, Rosalie brings order to chaos and clarity to red tape.When she’s not wrangling regulations, Rosalie channels her precision and patience into archery and amigurumi (that’s the art of crocheting tiny, adorable creatures, in case you were wondering). Her handiwork may be small, but like everything she touches, it’s done with care, creativity, and laser focus.

Location: Malta

Our innovative Full Stack Software Engineer, Rvail, has experience in a range of cutting-edge technologies, including React and Spring Boot. At the heart of his professional philosophy is a commitment to continuous learning and growth, which he applies to every aspect of his work. Rvail embraces each challenge with a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach, driving projects that significantly improve everyday life for users. His passion for creating impactful technology solutions is matched by his dedication to personal and professional development. Rvail’s enthusiasm for knowledge extends into his personal life where he is an ardent reader, setting ambitious goals like reading at least 20 books a year across various genres. Rvail also enjoys hiking and exploring the great outdoors, which he finds rejuvenating and a perfect complement to his busy tech-focused lifestyle.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Gareth is our Clinical Data Analyst at Ocumetra, where he specializes in the development and testing of clinical data analytic tools focused on childhood myopia management. Passionate about enhancing the clinical management of myopia, Gareth’s work supports significant, lifelong improvements in vision-related quality of life for young people. He is also an orthoptist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Lions Eye Institute in Perth, Australia, with extensive experience in myopia research. This includes studying the benefits of outdoor activities in preventing myopia and slowing its progression. Gareth is keen on leveraging large data sets and novel analytical techniques to deepen the understanding and treatment of myopia in children and adolescents. Outside of his professional pursuits, Gareth is an arts and sports enthusiast, often found attending various events or improving his tennis skills.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Daniel is a Python specialist with 8 years of experience, passionate about turning complex challenges into user-friendly solutions. As a tech lead, He gained valuable expertise leading cross-functional teams, including developers, operations professionals, product managers, and QA analysts. His focus is on delivering consistent, high-quality software. Committed to lifelong learning, Daniel pursues certifications and explores new technologies, applying them to personal projects. A dedicated Muay Thai practitioner and gym enthusiast, he balances his technical pursuits with physical fitness. A fan of The Lord of the Rings, Daniel also believes The Matrix is an annual must-watch classic.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Our talented Full Stack Developer Guilherme has a robust background in web and mobile development, boasting over four years of experience in the field. He approaches every challenge with unbridled enthusiasm and a keen problem-solving mindset, consistently driving projects to fruition with creative solutions and a proactive demeanor. His infectious positive attitude and steadfast determination serve as a source of inspiration for the entire team. Outside of work, Guilherme is a passionate enthusiast of chess and online gaming. He also maintains a rigorous fitness regimen at the gym. A lover of culinary adventures, he is on a quest to explore every ramen restaurant in Dublin, savouring the diverse flavours the city has to offer.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

James Leppla is a marketing executive who enjoys turning ideas into practical, effective marketing solutions. With experience across content creation, SEO, paid advertising, and strategy, he focuses on solving problems creatively and building campaigns that balance insight, experimentation, and performance.

He holds both a BSc and an MSc degree, which support his analytical approach to ideation and decision-making, helping him connect the dots between data, audience needs, and business goals.

Outside of work, James is a keen vinyl record collector and enjoys discovering new music and classic pressings alike.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Ava supports the management and development of Ocumetra’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality products. With a B.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry and an M.Sc. in Regulatory Affairs, Ava brings a strong scientific foundation and a growing expertise in medical device regulation. Passionate about the intersection of science, compliance and innovation, Ava is especially interested in how regulatory frameworks can help shape safer, more effective healthcare technologies. Outside of work, Ava leads an active lifestyle, she plays hockey, enjoys spending time outdoors and recently completed her first triathlon. Her energy and drive both in and out of the workplace reflect her proactive, goal-oriented mindset.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Vicky leads strategic partnerships at Ocumetra, developing collaborations that support growth and expand the reach of its solutions. With over 20 years of experience in optics, including six years focused on myopia management, they bring deep industry knowledge and a strong understanding of the evolving eye care landscape.
She is particularly interested in partnerships that drive innovation and improve patient outcomes, combining commercial awareness with a focus on long-term, meaningful relationships.

Outside of work, Vicky enjoys watching sport, particularly cricket, as well as cold water swimming and playing racketball.

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Andy joins Ocumetra as Strategic Growth Manager, bringing over 16 years of experience in optics and a strong track record of turning commercial strategy into practical growth. With deep expertise in myopia management, Andy has led global and EMEA initiatives spanning sales excellence, category activation, key-account development and capability building.

His experience includes developing scalable go-to-market approaches, partnership initiatives and performance frameworks that have grown myopia-management adoption across multiple markets. Passionate about improving outcomes for young people with myopia, Andy combines commercial insight with a collaborative, hands-on approach to building meaningful growth.

Outside of work, Andy enjoys long dog walks and taking on projects to renovate his new home.

Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Jessica is a Professional Affairs Consultant at Ocumetra, bringing together clinical experience, scientific curiosity and a passion for education to support evidence-based myopia management.
As an optometrist with extensive experience in contact lenses, paediatric eye care and myopia management, she enjoys translating scientific evidence into practical insights that help clinicians deliver better outcomes for children and their families.

With a strong interest in research, Jessica enjoys bridging the gap between science and clinical practice to help advance myopia management.
When she is not talking about myopia, Jessica can usually be found with a guitar in hand, exploring a new hiking trail, or planning her next travel adventure.

Pedro is a full-stack software engineer with broad experience across the development stack, building interfaces with React, Angular, and PrimeFaces, and designing backend systems in Python, C#, Java, and Go. He is driven by a genuine belief that well-crafted software can meaningfully improve people’s lives, and brings that conviction to every project he contributes to. A strong advocate for collaboration, Pedro sees teamwork as the foundation of reliable, high-quality solutions, and consistently helps bridge the gap between product vision and client-ready delivery.

Outside of engineering, he finds balance in nature, reading, and spending time with those close to him, with a persistent curiosity about the world that keeps him learning both on and off the job.