25 years of experience in the medical device industry with 16 years focusing on biomedical textile structures and technologies. Technical and biomedical textile expertise includes materials selection (resorbable & non-resorbable); fiber extrusion; splitting, twisting, warping, weaving, Leno weaving, circular knitting, warp knitting, braiding, heat setting, shape setting 2D & 3D structures, surface texturing & coatings, laser machining, including nonwovens constructions; and integrated product development. Leads a team of engineers and technicians to collaborate with Aran Biomedical clients in designing and developing custom novel textile structures for medical device applications that include a wide range of minimally invasive products in general surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, orthopedics, neurovascular, and cardiovascular markets.Specialties: Product Development & Realization, Work Cell Manufacturing, Process Development & Improvement, Project Management, Quality Systems, Design Control, Systems Integration, Supply Chain ManagementPatents:Co-inventor of “Soft tissue implants and methods for making same.” (Pat # US20140100590), and dependent patents.Co-inventor of “Device suitable for use during deployment of a medical device.” (Pat # 20110118706), and dependent patents.Co-inventor of “Medical device, soft tissue implant.” (Pat # US20110082841), and dependent patents.Co-inventor of “Soft tissue implants and methods for making same.” (Pat # US20090216338), and dependent patents.