Ashley Smith
Country:
United Kingdom
Sector:
Educational Technology
Job title:
CEO and Founder
Subject of study:
Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (Microbiology)
Year of graduation:
2015, 2019
Type/Level of study:
PhD, Undergraduate
Current Employer/Organisation Name
Fruitify
What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?
After completing my PhD I worked in several roles primarily focusing on Image Analysis, from medical research in a biotech startup to satellite imagery for an Earth Observation company. After these roles I worked for a Software consultancy firm to gain more commercial experience before taking my first C level role as CTO of a health tech. Finally, over the last 2 years I have been founder and CEO of my own start up working in EdTech.
Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?
I first started software engineering and data science during my PhD and it has had a direct impact on the career I have chosen to follow.
What I enjoy most about my current work is the excitement of the start up environment and every day providing a new challenge.
Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?
Exeter University Rugby Football Club.
