Meet The Team

Founder & CEO
Dr Dario Cazzola
With 15+ years experience as as Associate Professor in Computational Biomechanics, Dario made the leap from research to entrepreneurship and founded Forceteck with Roy in 2024. Dario is a Biomedical Engineer by training and holds a PhD in Human Physiology. His work has been recognised with an Enterprise Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering, awarded in December 2024

Co-Founder
Roy Shubhabrata
With 20+ years in global healthcare and tech, Roy brings expertise in digital transformation and business strategy. He’s the founder of Healthinnova and co-founder of Forceteck. Roy has held leadership roles at Microsoft, Telstra, and GE Healthcare, and also serves as NED on the boards of NHS and global ageing charities. At Forceteck, Roy brings sharp governance and drives business growth and strategy.

Operations Manager
Marie-Marthe Blanc
Marie-Marthe brings a unique blend of structure and creativity to Forceteck. Trained as an accountant and certified in sophrology, she leads operations, internal workflows, and external communications with clarity and care. Her diverse background helps keep the team grounded, focused, and inspired.

Computer Vision Engineer
Dr David Pagnon
David has a PhD in computer vision specialist and biomechanist and a master’s in nanophysics and Sports Sciences. He developed Pose2Sim, an open-source tool used globally for markerless motion analysis from everyday video. His work combines synthetic human animations, AI, and anatomy to improve pose estimation accuracy. At Forceteck, he leads the development of computer vision and pose estimation pipelines.

Machine Learning Engineer
Andrea Braschi
Andrea is a PhD researcher at the University of Bath, specialising in Bayesian machine learning and computational biomechanics. His work integrates physics-based models and AI to estimate joint and ground reaction forces from motion data, with a focus on injury mechanisms in contact sports. With degrees in Sport Science and Biomechanics from Rome and Loughborough, Andrea brings both domain expertise and technical depth to Forceteck’s core engine.

Biomechanist and Machine Learning Engineer
Dr Josh Carter
Josh is a machine learning engineer and biomechanist with a PhD from the University of Bath. His research focused on integrating AI with wearable sensors to decode human movement and prevent injuries in sport. He’s worked across both sport tech and clinical innovation developing running analytics at NURVV, cycling optimisation tools at Pillar, and AI-assisted prosthetic design with Blatchford. At Forceteck, he bridges biomechanics and data science to drive intelligent performance solutions.

Biomechanist
Zak Sheehy
Zak is a specialist in sport science and musculoskeletal modelling. With a background in sports biomechanics and computational simulation, he applies advanced modelling techniques to extract meaningful insights from movement data. At Forceteck, Zak focuses on translating complex biomechanical outputs into clear, actionable metrics for coaches working in high-performance sport.

Sport Performance Advisor
Pete Burridge
Pete is an experienced athletic performance coach and sports tech specialist, currently leading athletic performance for Chelsea FC. With a background in elite strength, speed, and conditioning, and previous roles at Bristol Bears, Leicester Tigers, and Leicester City, he brings deep practical insight into how data and technology can drive results on the field. At Forceteck, Pete advises on product validation and practitioner engagement.
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