Developed Project Management teamManaged elevator projects using PMI principles and new product development introduction processManaged and mentored team to facilitate all aspects of planning, scheduling and resource managementInteracted with all lines of business in order to fulfill deliverables

Contracted and consulted in Continuous Improvement and Project Management

for cross-functional group for supplier controls implementation.Project manager of a cross-functional group in which a new business process for custom spine group was developed, planned, piloted and implemented.Managed a product availability project which has included facilitating brainstorming sessions, developing and monitoring action plans and creating metrics dashboards.Managed multiple Lean and Six Sigma projects and Kaizens which include business and manufacturing continuous improvement processes in Distribution, Product Development, Operations, Legal, Marketing, Customer Service and Packaging. Hard financial cost savings of $1 million in 2008 and $2 million in 2009. Taught several Lean Six Sigma DMAIC modules to Green Belts. Director, Product Development, Anterior Cervical Plates 2004 - 2007Launched anterior cervical plate systems which encompassed numerous plate, screw and instrument designs that represented 25% of anterior cervical revenue. Managed commercialized anterior cervical plates and associated instruments which generated approximately $150 million in revenue annually. Managed biomechanical and histological studies at multiple institutions.Fostered the professional development of five engineers under my direct supervision by involving them in surgeon meetings, conferences, Peer Reviews, Science & Technology conferences, School Science Fairs, and Journal Club presentations.Generated several patent applications related to the spine, which include biological materials and disruptive technologies for cervical and lumbar spine applications. Served as the executive host for surgeon VIP program which educates surgeon visitors on the company, products, and industry.Initiated Journal Club and cross training meetings.Requested and received grant money to develop and study bioresorbable metal implants.Coordinated efforts with outside company to develop a carbon fiber reinforced polymer implant.

Led a team of four engineers on a branch vessel endograft and delivery system; conducted in vivo and in vitro studies with three surgeons in the U.S. and Europe; presented at technology exchange meetings in U.S. and Europe.Managed seven engineers and the VALIANTTM thoracic endograft through design and testing.Collaborated with physicians and Business Development for a "gate access" catheter used in endograft procedures; generated term sheets with Legal department and developed prototypes.Led the grass roots efforts for a nationwide aortic aneurysm screening programPresented new technology at dinner symposiums and national sales meetingProject Manager for AneuRxTM Xpedient® endograft delivery catheter; coordinated all aspects of design control, testing, reports, validations, cadaver and clinical studies, regulatory submissions, FDA review meetings, FDA approval and CE Mark, limited market release and full launch. Closed out four major corrective actions and increased U.S. market share by 5% despite the launch of two competitive products Led the transfer of the Custom Sizing department for the TALENT endograft from Florida to California; hired and trained a staff of five people; streamlined the regulatory and manufacturing processes.

Received 510(k) clearance and CE Mark on a neurovascular guide catheter with improved pushability to allow accessory devices to be delivered to the neurovascular anatomy.Managed five engineers and projects related to treatment of neurovascular disease including a stent, occlusion balloon, guiding catheter, and guidewire.Interfaced with U.S. and international neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, vascular surgeons, and sales force in cath labs, in vivo studies, industry meetings, and M&M meetings.

Coordinated 2,000 square foot building expansion.Set up in-house pilot facility in less than one year to produce and test PTA catheters; purchased and qualified balloon blowing and folding machines; trained technicians to operate equipment.Coordinated the transfer of manufacturing and R&D from Toronto to New York and Atlanta offices.Developed improvements to increase yields to high pressure and lower profile with the Centurion PTA catheter.Interacted with U.S. interventional radiologists at industry meetings and generated prototypes for an occlusion removal catheter with one physician.

Managed a team of two engineers for developing leads and placement for congestive heart failure.Program manager of ThinLine bradycardia leads; led cross-functional team through prototyping, validations, in-vivo testing, and regulatory submissionsImplemented laser welding equipment and processes for assembling connectors and anodesImplemented steroid-eluting tip electrodes, processing of steroid material, molding process, and submission to Drug Agency.Managed five Development Engineers and multiple bradycardia leads projects.Interfaced with veterinarians during in vivo studies for lead designs and surgical techniques

Designed and implemented catheter improvements to the endoscopic biliary Wallstent, increased production yields to nearly 100% and reduced customer complaints from 15% to less than 1%.Project Leader for Wallstent with Venous AV Shunt indication.Interfaced with interventional radiologists, gastroenterologists, and U.S. sales force at industry meetings and in the cath labs. Provided on-site support of procedures when launching the new endoscopic design.Implemented silicone coating process for covered Wallstent.Procured and validated stent braiding equipment from France and Florida for stent manufacturing, which was necessary for 20mm to 40mm diameter stents.Designed and implemented stent cleaning process, increased daily throughput 50 to 500.Coordinated construction of clean room and transfer of equipment and personnel.

Procured, set up, and operated lathe and milling machine.Developed Hytrel® fluidized bed powder coating and UHMWPE compression molding processes used for braided Anterior Cruciate Ligament prosthesis.Developed mechanical tests for polymeric stents.Procured, set up, and operated extrusion equipment and dies for resorbable fiber spinning process.