Outset Medical is developing a new patient driven, all encompassing hemodialysis system that has the built in ability to produce purified water from the tap as well as the final dialysate. Responsible for managing R&D and Fluidics development.

Apnicure has developed a new system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea using oral pressure therapy, allowing the patient to breathe normally through their nose.Responsible for R&D and product development.Accomplishments:-managed engineering group in subsequent development of mouthpiece designs from concept through design transfer-supported 510k clearances for mouthpiece designs and iPhone based mouthpiece sizing app.-coordinated clinical validation testing-analyzed patient compliance and comfort data

Baxano has developed a minimally invasive set of flexible surgical instruments to target lumbar spinal stenosis during spinal decompression procedures. Acquired by TranS1 in 2013.Responsible for R&D and Product DevelopmentAccomplishments:-Managed cross functional team in development of bipolar neuro-stimulation device -Managed both animal and cadaver lab device development-Became in house expert in neuro-monitoring equipment and procedures-Responsible for surgeon and sales-personnel training

Arthrocare has developed a number of surgical devices, instruments and implants, often times based on their RF Coblation based technology.Responsible for managing R&D groups in Spine and ENT (Ear/Nose/Throat)Accomplishments:-Launched Pediatric Turbinate Wand and UPPP Wand within first two months of taking over ENT division.-Led design and development of Parallax Contour (vertebroplasty device) from concept to launch in 13 months.-Brought first RF Coblation device for soft tissue removal of metastatic disease in the long bones.

Developed high end sleep apnea mask as well as mechanical packaging for portable ventilator. Managed outside group of 3 engineers/designers. Received Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Supervised mechanical and thermal packaging development for four major server and workstation product lines. Led the Standards committee design which tackled hard drive carrier vibration issues known as SCSI Harbor.