The People Behind the Platform

Scientists.
Engineers.
Coaches.

50+ years of combined expertise in biomechanics, machine learning, computer vision, and elite sport performance — united by a single mission.

Core Team

The team building
the future of sport science

Dr Dario Cazzola
Founder & CEO
Dr. Dario Cazzola

15+ years as Associate Professor in Computational Biomechanics. Biomedical Engineer with a PhD in Human Physiology. Enterprise Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Founded Forceteck in 2024 to bridge the gap between academic research and applied sport performance.

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Marie-Marthe Blanc
Operations Manager
Marie-Marthe Blanc

Trained accountant and certified Sophrology practitioner. Leads operations, internal workflows, and external communications at Forceteck with clarity and care. Her diverse background keeps the team grounded, focused, and inspired.

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Roy Shubhabrata
Co-Founder
Roy Shubhabrata

20+ years in global healthcare and technology. Founder of Healthinnova, Co-Founder of Forceteck. Previously held leadership roles at Microsoft, Telstra, and GE Healthcare. NED on the boards of NHS and Age UK. Drives governance, growth, and business strategy at Forceteck.

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Dr David Pagnon
Computer Vision Engineer
Dr. David Pagnon

PhD in computer vision and biomechanics, master's in nanophysics and Sports Sciences. Creator of Pose2Sim, an open-source markerless motion analysis tool used globally. Combines synthetic human animations, AI, and anatomy to push the limits of pose estimation accuracy.

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Dr Josh Carter
ML Engineer & Product Manager
Dr. Josh Carter

Machine learning engineer and biomechanist with a PhD from the University of Bath. Specialist in integrating ML with wearable sensors to decode human movement. Worked across sport tech and clinical innovation developing running analytics, cycling optimisation, and AI-assisted prosthetics.

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Dr. James Cowburn
Computational Biomechanist & Data Scientist
Dr. James Cowburn

MSci in Sport and Exercise Science, PhD in Computational Biomechanics from the University of Bath. Expert in musculoskeletal modelling, computer simulation, and advanced statistical analysis. Leads quality assurance and product testing to ensure scientifically robust outputs.

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Zak Sheehy
Biomechanist
Zak Sheehy

Specialist in sport science and musculoskeletal modelling. Background in sports biomechanics and computational simulation. At Forceteck, translates complex biomechanical outputs into clear, actionable metrics for coaches working in high-performance sport.

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Adam Leibling
Product & Performance Insights Specialist
Adam Leibling

BSc in Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Bath, with hands-on S&C experience at Northampton Saints and as a tennis coach. Adam brings a rare combination of biomechanics knowledge and applied coaching expertise that makes him uniquely placed to bridge the gap between Forceteck's technology and the practitioners using it. He leads the customer success and support arm of Forceteck, ensuring coaches extract maximum value from every insight the platform delivers.

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Andrea Braschi
Machine Learning Engineer
Andrea Braschi

PhD researcher at the University of Bath, specialising in Bayesian machine learning and computational biomechanics. Integrates physics-based models and AI to estimate joint and ground reaction forces from motion data, with focus on injury mechanisms in contact sports.

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Advisors

Guided by industry
leaders

Miles Watson
Rights & Media Advisor
Miles Watson

Sports media and technology specialist who has delivered major rights deals across broadcast, betting and data for STATS Perform, DAZN, and managed key commercial accounts at Deltatre including the NFL and BT Sport. Brings strategic insight on how performance data and AI can drive value across the sports media ecosystem.

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Pete Burridge
Sport Performance Advisor
Pete Burridge

Experienced athletic performance coach currently leading athletic performance at Chelsea FC. Previous roles at Bristol Bears, Leicester Tigers, and Leicester City. Brings deep practical insight into how data and technology can drive results on the field. Advises on product validation and practitioner engagement.

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Join the Team

Revolutionise
sport performance
with us

We're a fast-growing team at the intersection of biomechanics, machine learning, and elite sport. If you're passionate about bringing scientific rigour to the field, we'd love to hear from you.

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Science-first culture Every feature we build is grounded in peer-reviewed biomechanics and validated against gold-standard data.
Real-world impact Your work directly improves athlete performance and injury prevention at elite clubs and federations worldwide.
Early-stage opportunity Join a growing company with the chance to shape the product, the culture, and your own role from the ground up.