• Developed & implemented a business process to facilitate identification & integration of innovative technologies across products, processes, and systems to align the organization in achieving strategic objectives.• Led strategic analyses with cross-functional teams to explore alternative operating strategies and models based on industry trends, diligence, and emerging best practices.• Gathered key stakeholder input to support the strategic planning process for the Technical Operations organization and coordinated within the Kite and Gilead strategic plans.

• Advised early-stage biopharma and medtech companies regarding development strategy and the Chinese market.• Identified and assessed companies and technologies for investment, licensing, and partnership opportunities.

Led multiple cross-functional teams to conceive, design, develop, and launch novel products in the ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery (ENT/HNS) market segments.

Led early development of a smart catheter system for neurogenic bladder from concept to working prototype; completed the Y Combinator accelerator program (W16).

Evaluated MedTech Innovator Venture Competition & Virtual Accelerator applicants and supported selected companies throughout the program.

Identified and analyzed unmet clinical needs through immersion in select departments at UCLA hospital observing procedures and surgeries, as well as primary interviews with physicians, nurses, medical staff, and industry leaders.

Developed CNT-based transistor devices for the application of a self-organized physical intelligence system, with a goal of inventing an electronic neural circuit that emulates the biological neural network.

Developed a custom interference lithography system for fabrication of nanostructures for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) as part of the Information & Quantum Systems Research Lab.