Roger Schmitz

Roger Schmitz is the co-founder and CEO of Fortiori Design, the company behind Moxy Monitor, a device that measures muscle oxygen levels in real-time during exercise.1

Professional Background

Roger Schmitz has an extensive background in engineering and product development:

• He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University.3
• He has 12 patents across various technologies, including robotics, laser metal bending, medical devices, nanotechnology, and spectroscopy.2

Career Highlights

Moxy Monitor (August 2010 - Present):

• Co-founder and CEO
• Invented the Moxy measurement algorithm
• Developed a product for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to measure tissue oxygenation non-invasively during exercise3

Previous Experience:

• Mechanical Design Engineer at Hysitron, Inc. (May 2011 - January 2012)
• Machine Design Engineer at Hutchinson Technology Inc. (October 2010 - March 2011)
• Senior Development Engineer at Hutchinson Technology Inc. (July 2002 - October 2010)
• Product Design Engineer at Hutchinson Technology Inc. (July 2001 - July 2002)
• Machine Design Engineer at Hutchinson Technology Inc. (January 1992 - July 2001)3

Expertise and Contributions

Roger Schmitz is an expert in Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) technology.1 His work at Moxy Monitor has focused on developing affordable and accurate muscle oxygen monitoring devices for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The Moxy device uses LED technology instead of expensive optics, making it more accessible while maintaining accuracy.1

Under his leadership, Moxy Monitor has become a valuable tool for:

• Precise intensity control in training
• Monitoring recovery
• Improving performance in various sports, including weightlifting
• Contributing to sports science research when combined with other data sources like VO2 and EMG measurements4

Roger Schmitz's innovative approach to muscle oxygen monitoring has positioned Moxy as a significant player in the field of sports performance technology.