Mr. Zachary Kiehl is the CEO and principal engineer of VigiLife, a connected health and safety technology company dedicated to protecting and enriching the lives of individuals at risk through innovative solutions. VigiLife’s SafeGuard platform integrates wearable sensors, contextual analytics, and user-friendly software to enable real-time safety monitoring and risk prevention. Developed through years of rigorous R&D in collaboration with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Fortune 500 companies, SafeGuard has proven effective in diverse applications, including confined space operations, industrial hygiene (e.g., heat stress management), and emergency response.

Zach holds an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, along with an MS and BS in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a patented inventor, and an author of numerous technical publications. A sought-after speaker and panelist, he has shared his expertise on topics including wearable technology, workplace safety, heat stress mitigation, and mission-driven entrepreneurship.