Jaclyn Lautz

Jaclyn Lautz, Ph.D. is the Chief Operating Officer at ivWatch, LLC, a position she has held since October 2020.1 She is also a Board Member of the company since July 2022.1 Dr. Lautz has a strong background in engineering and leadership, with experience in both industry and academia.

Career Progression

Dr. Lautz has been with ivWatch, LLC since July 2014, starting as the Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance.1 She then progressed to Vice President of Research & Development before assuming her current role as COO.1

Education

She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science from Duke University (2009-2014) and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University (2005-2009).1

Awards and Achievements

Dr. Lautz has received several prestigious awards:

• Arthur B. Metcalf Scholarship from Boston University (2005)
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2011)
• NSF Engineering Innovation Fellowship (2012)1

Other Professional Experience

Prior to her tenure at ivWatch, Dr. Lautz worked at PwC as a Senior Associate and Manager, and also held positions at Hope Orthopedics of Oregon and Semprus BioSciences.1

Dr. Lautz was recently named to the 2023 Women in Business achievement list by Inside Business, recognizing her accomplishments in her field.2