Co-Founder, COO | Jackson Medical
Starting from an early age, Kamil Makhnejia saw his mother, a skilled nurse, selflessly care for her patients. She set the example for hard work and purpose that led Kamil into the healthcare field and inspired him to find ways to improve healthcare and make the industry safer for patients and staff. In 2016, he helped start Jackson Medical, which grew out of the startup ecosystem at Georgia Tech. Their flagship product, GloShield, has made operating rooms safer for more than 15,000 surgeries and is expected to be involved in 30,000 more this year. With their offices located in Tech Square, Kamil has maintained close connections to campus as a mentor to Tech startups, a guest lecturer at BME Capstone courses, and as an employer offering students internships and full-time positions.
Fun Fact: He’s a bookstore person. Ordering online just won’t do. Perusing the aisles becomes an Easter egg hunt for new and interesting books.
COVID-19 ALUMNI STORIES
Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine | Summer 2020 Issue
As COO of Georgia Tech spin-off Jackson Medical, he’s working every connection he has inside and outside the medical industry to help solve supply chain issues and get PPE in the hands of healthcare providers. He’s also volunteering his time to help create a career support program for individuals facing career or professional instability caused by the pandemic.
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