Summary
Kayla-jade Butkow is a founder and CTO translating PhD research from the University of Cambridge into a startup, auryx, that uses AI-powered audio from earbuds to derive health insights. With eight years of experience across academic research, machine learning engineering, and industry internships (including Nokia Bell Labs), she blends rigorous wearable-sensing expertise with product-focused execution. Her work spans end-to-end systems—from sensor-level signal processing to deployable ML models—grounded in multidisciplinary training in bioengineering, biomedical and electrical engineering. Based in Cambridge, she’s driven by deep tech that delivers human impact and is bringing a novel audio-first health sensing platform to market. An often-overlooked strength is her experience mentoring and teaching at university level, which informs her ability to communicate complex technical ideas to diverse stakeholders.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering at University of the Witwatersrand
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science - Wearable Technology for Health, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science - Wearable Technology for Health at University of Cambridge