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Greater Seattle Area

Providing bioengineering expertise for the establishment of sound scientific principles in support of developing new technology. Planning and executing research to span the phase from the early concept generation through product introduction and beyond. Expertise includes in vitro and in vivo test methodology, intellectual property protection and grant writing.

Redmond, Wa

Coordination of advanced research into concepts to revolutionize skin care. Working with a diverse group of stakeholders to investigate ideas and determine potential product realization. Establishing functional requirements of concepts as routed in sound scientific principles. Protecting ideas with strong intellectual property claims.

Redmond, Wa

Aiding in the restart of Ultreo under new capitalization and management by providing technical expertise on product fundamentals, intellectual property and engineering. Establishing a new manufacturing line using domestic and international partners. Executing clinical studies in support of DentistRx product efficacy and safety. Documenting scientific claims for marketing material.

Developed and executed a comprehensive research plan to transfer and refine a concept (ultrasound toothbrush) from an academic institution to a commercial organization. Supported and documented scientific claims for product efficacy and safety as the prototype evolved (Ultreo®). Coordinated research with several research organizations, both public and private. Participated in the corporate intellectual property and legal defense efforts. Authored and oversaw a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, funded for $1.2M. Compiled research for and authored several research studies for publication.

Snoqualmie, Wa

Worked with multidisciplinary teams to meet the clinical testing needs of product innovation, development and marketing (Sonicare®). Coordinated research domestically and internationally. Analyzed new techniques and methods to quantitate efficacy and safety of oral hygiene products. Supported marketing and education effort by providing scientific foundation of oral hygiene products at corporate symposia, tradeshows, and press releases.

Snoqualmie, Wa

Developed and implemented a successful initial clinical and laboratory research plan in support of a sonic toothbrush (Sonicare®) within first few years of product launch. Helped support company’s intellectual property and claims defense. Led project team for successful development of alternate brush head designs. Primary author of two SBIR grants, both funded (principal investigator on one).

Shanghai City, China

Taught English language skills to doctorate, Master of Business Administration and English major students. Focus of work was on technical writing and oral communication for engineering, scientific and business pursuits. Developed own curriculum in a diverse skills environment.

Bellevue, Wa

Developed and implemented a successful initial clinical and laboratory research plan in support of a sonic toothbrush (Sonicare®) within first few years of product launch. Helped support company’s intellectual property and claims defense. Led project team for successful development of alternate brush head designs. Primary author of two SBIR grants, both funded (principal investigator on one).

Greater Seattle Area

Investigated sonic vibrations as a means to disperse and/or damage oral bacteria in the oral cavity. This research project included constructing an apparatus for the generation of sonic vibrations, investigating methods of quantifying low-frequency sonic energy, developing assays (ELISA) for the detection of bacteria adherent to a model tooth surface, and analyzing exposed bacteria for damage via electron microscopy.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Associate Of Science - As, Engineering