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The Cipher Skin Team

Cipher Skin is a growing team of scientists, engineers, technologists, and curious humans.

Meet Our Co-Founders

Phillip Bogdanovich

Co-Founder and CEO

After serving as a medic in the US Military and studying applied mathematics, Phillip founded two successful startups, and then earned his MBA at Harvard Business School. With his combined experience in business, math, and medicine, Phillip invented the technology behind Cipher Skin and has led the company through major milestones. Phillip is an avid runner and a dog parent to three dogs.

Shaka Bahadu

Co-Founder and COO

Shaka is a former doctor-turned-operations expert. After graduating from Cornell University and practicing medicine, he uncovered complex problems in healthcare operations. This led him to earn his MBA from Stanford University and start a career in digital health startups. He was inspired by Cipher Skin’s technology and joined the company as a co-founder. Shaka is a proud father to two daughters and is a passionate cook.