Ken Smith is the Vice President and oversees MOCA Systems’ Human Resources operations. In this role, he is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company’s human resource strategies to best align with business objectives and values. More specifically, Ken manages employee relations, staffing, compensation and benefits, culture and engagement, career satisfaction, and compliance with relevant federal and state regulations.
Ken is a results-driven HR leader with over 40 years of experience in various industries, including life sciences, medical devices, software development/SaaS, managed and professional IT services, consulting, and financial services. Before joining MSI, Ken was Senior Director of Human Resources for Akoya Biosciences, Inc., a multi-national life sciences tools and technology company that delivers industry-leading spatial biology solutions to the translational and clinical research market.
Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and a member of the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA).