Built a global clinical technology organization connecting product, engineering, quality, informatics, and service operations around rare-disease research.
2019–2024
Ultragenyxglobal leadership54 staffbudget
Designed and deployed a GCP-aligned platform for collaborative patient/site data capture, decentralized research, and longitudinal disease monitoring.
2019–2024
RarifyDCTdecentralized trialshybrid trials
Led and developed a team responsible for selecting, building, validating, and supporting patient-reported clinical data capabilities.
Ultragenyx · 2019–2024
eCOAePROelectronic clinical outcome assessmentpatient-reported outcomes
Led CGM product management, strategy, Dexcom licensing negotiations, and IQVIA vendor management. The Dexcom-related Rarify mobile and cloud components did not enter production but created a credible IQVIA replacement threat. Kevin reports that IQVIA’s Dexcom sensor data contributed to evidence supporting FDA accelerated approval of Genglycos (DTX401) for GSDIa.
Ultragenyx · 2019–2024; subsequent approval milestone · 2026
DexcomCGMcontinuous glucose monitoringproduct management
Supported an Ultragenyx-sponsored disease monitoring program with Yale and the XLH Network, connecting longitudinal research to participant experience.
2019–2023
BEYONDXLHXLHX-linked hypophosphatemiaYale
Brought patient-reported, clinical, device, and operational data together across natural-history, interventional, and long-term monitoring work.
Ultragenyx · 2019–2024
rare diseaseRWERWDreal-world evidence
Connected data structures, provenance, business rules, quality monitoring, and decision workflows across patient, device, and study operations.
Ultragenyx · 2019–2024
patient dataclinical informaticsdata productssemantic data
Evaluated technology in the context of clinical need, economics, implementation, quality, and continuing service responsibility.
Enterprise technology, Diabetech, and Ultragenyx
vendor managementvendor selectionbuy versus buildprocurement
Embedded quality and validation into development, release, change management, and continuing service operations.
Ultragenyx · 2019–2024
GCPCSVCSAcomputer system validation
Extended clinical technology delivery into site training, loaner devices, wireless connectivity, support, and operational accountability.
Ultragenyx · 2019–2024
global operationsremote teamsservice deliverydevice logistics
Built and commercialized connected diabetes devices, hosted data systems, clinical decision-support workflows, and remote-care programs.
2001–2018
DiabetechfounderCEOconnected devices
Integrated medical-device data capture, wireless networks, automated analysis, trend reporting, and family/caregiver notifications.
Diabetech · 2000s–2010s
GlucoMONADMSGlucoDYNAMIXmedical devices
Connected home sample collection, laboratory processing, digital results, patient onboarding, and follow-up into a usable diagnostic service.
Diabetech / remote-care programs
HomeCheck-A1cdiagnosticsat-home testingHPLC
Extended connected glucose telemetry into payer- and employer-facing care programs with diagnostics, logistics, engagement, clinical workflows, and reporting.
Operating phase emphasized in career records: 2007–2012
HealthCordiavirtual caredisease managementremote care
Combined connected glucose data, home A1c, remote enrollment, patient support, physician participation, and payer-aware operations.
2006–2007
BellSouthAT&Temployer healthremote enrollment
Designed technology, research procedures, home diagnostics, patient materials, and behavior-support workflows within a Medicaid disease-management environment.
2009–2011 program period
Texas MedicaidMcKessonprincipal investigatorPI
Connected remote diabetes services to physician participation, patient support, clinical evidence, and commercial reimbursement.
Diabetech / HealthCordia era
Diabetes HouseCallDiabetesHouseCallBCBSTXBlue Cross Blue Shield
Extended connected-care experience into community recruitment, health education, patient registries, and U.S./U.K. programs.
Primary scaling phase: 2012–2018; earlier platform activity documented
Healthimopopulation healthcommunity healthpatient registry
Designed community-health participation around family influence, low-friction enrollment, relevant messaging, and links to health services.
2009–2011 and subsequent scaling
South TexasHRSAOATcommunity health
Adapted remote-monitoring and self-care workflows to pediatric diabetes and diabetes-in-pregnancy research in the U.K.
Pediatric T1D: 2010–2017; diabetes in pregnancy: 2010–2015
NHSSalford RoyaleasySHAREUK
Connected wireless glucose information with patient-selected supporters and behaviorally informed engagement.
2009–2011 research and publication period
Kaiser Permanentemotivational interviewingbehavioral sciencesocial support
Contributed to observational, interventional, remote-monitoring, and disease-monitoring research across diabetes and rare disease.
2002–2024
clinical researchprotocol developmentprincipal investigatorPI
Helped develop a federally supported pediatric remote-monitoring program combining wireless glucose data, support, and outcomes analysis.
2006–2009
DriscollUSDAtelemedicine grant455000
Designed the full set of interactions that allow a patient to enter a service, participate, receive value, and remain connected to care or research.
Across remote care, clinical development, and patient education
patient journeyDTPdirect-to-patientactivation
Used physical and digital channels within one operating model so participation could fit the person rather than depend on a website.
Diabetech, Healthimo, and continuing program design
USPSpostcardspaper surveysSMS
Brought patient and family experience into product requirements, clinical program design, education, and sustained engagement.
Diabetes community and Ultragenyx portfolio
patient advocacyco-designpatient voicepatient experience
Turned clinical and commercial needs into roadmaps, funded capabilities, delivery organizations, partner decisions, and measurable operating work.
Enterprise platforms, connected health, and Ultragenyx
product strategyroadmapportfolioupstream innovation
Connected product capability with channels, partner economics, reimbursed services, and commercially workable delivery models.
1990s–present
commercial strategybusiness developmentrevenuego to market
Built an enterprise foundation in complex systems, procurement, mobile platforms, international customers, and integrated partner distribution.
1991–2002
GTEVerizonTandemCompaq
Proposed a governed operating layer connecting cross-system data, trusted signals, interpretation, and accountable action across clinical trials.
March 2026 concept brief
Operational TelemetryC4I+Tcontrol towerCTMS
Applied consent, provenance, human review, and controlled workflows to exploratory AI use in patient information and operations.
2024–2026 independent design work; earlier operating foundations
AILLMagentic workflowshuman in the loop
Currently advises PatientStories.ai, building on exploratory work with consent-aware patient narratives, health biographies, and longitudinal information.
Independent work beginning in 2024; current advisory role
PatientStoriesPatientStories.aistartup advisorcurrent advisory role
Co-authored Sugar Surfing with Stephen W. Ponder, supporting CGM use by people with type 1 diabetes and clinicians. Kevin reports that Dexcom purchased copies in bulk to educate its sales representatives and distribute to prescribing endocrinologists.
Published 2015; continuing patient/provider education and publishing
Sugar SurfingStephen Ponderco-authorCGM
Manages the people, production, commerce, distribution, and customer experience required to turn specialist knowledge into published products.
Established publishing imprint; independent work continues in 2026
MediSelf Presspublishingproduct operationsecommerce
Explored how sensors, delivery devices, communications, software, and human oversight fit into a broader automated-care system.
Early architecture work and 2014 educational presentation
artificial pancreasAIDautomated insulin deliveryRCAP
Connects patient selection, intervention choices, devices, services, governance, and feedback into a care program that can adapt over time.
Historical operating experience; current design perspective in 2026
ACCESSTEMPOCMSFDA
Contributed to discussions about diabetes self-care, remote care, and the practical conditions under which patients could obtain support.
Texas diabetes-care advocacy · 2000s
policyadvocacyTexasHB984
A traceable set of journal articles, conference abstracts, public records, and historical reporting supports the career narrative.
2002–2021 publication trail; continuing professional work
publicationsauthorshipDiabetes CareDiabetes Spectrum
Brings 20 years of healthcare connectivity experience, with expertise in eSIM versus physical SIM cards for healthcare.
20 years of healthcare connectivity experience
eSIMSIM cardsphysical SIMhealthcare connectivity
Experience accessing the Chinese market via Compaq, DEC, and Motorola, plus a joint venture with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT).
Enterprise technology career
ChinaChinese marketBUPTBeijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Extended Operational Telemetry into signal design, launch readiness, study execution, and traceable decisions across the trial lifecycle.
May 2026 paper and published website
TrialTelemetryTrial TelemetryRTCTreal-time clinical trials
A structured method for examining endpoint workflows, sources, devices, site burden, handoffs, and governance before first patient in.
Trial Telemetry framework · 2026
pre-FPIfirst patient inlaunch readinessprotocol feasibility