Jim Balcom Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Bc

Redlen Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-resolution Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride (CZT) semiconductor radiation detector products. Redlen’s CZT detectors directly convert incoming radiation to electrical signals, a more effective and efficient process than conventional “scintillator” CT detectors which first convert incoming photons to light, and then convert the light to electrical signals. Redlen’s CZT-based semiconductor detector modules are enabling the next generation of medical imaging technology, known as Photon Counting CT (PCCT) which generates 10 times more information per scan, at 3 times greater resolution and at up to 90% lower radiation dose. Each PCCT scanner contains ~50 of Redlen’s PCCT detector modules incorporating ~1,000 CZT semiconductor crystal sensors. PCCT technology is currently in clinical trials and is expected to revolutionize medical diagnostic imaging over the coming decade. Redlen is currently working with 6 of the 7 largest CT manufacturers in the world.Responsible for leading the R&D, Product Development, Facilities Engineering, QA, Validation, Program Management and Manufacturing teams that have developed and are delivering world-leading medical and security imaging technology. Helped Redlen to triple its headcount and quintuple its revenues, attracting talent and customers from around the world. Redlen recently executed a very successful strategic exit to Canon Inc., a $33B global leader in imaging technology with 200,000 staff worldwide. With the backing of Canon’s world class manufacturing and scale-up expertise, Redlen plans to invest ~$40m to expand its Victoria operations, increasing staffing levels to ~450 persons over the next 5 years. Redlen expects to generate ~$1B in revenue from its CZT technology within the next 10 years.

Victoria Bc

Responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in the creation of breakthrough products enabling reduced cost, improved quality and increased safety of medical imaging and security scanning equipment.Responsible for directing all internal operations, programs and resources in the pursuit of Redlen’s aggressive growth and profitability goals across multiple product lines. The operations include R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and facilities and spans crystal growth, material characterization, semiconductor fabrication, and electronics assembly and testing.Ultimately responsible for ensuring that all product shipments are on time, on budget and on quality, and for leading the company’s continuous improvement efforts in product and process quality and cost.

Vancouver Bc And Seattle Wa

Ondine Biomedical is a developer of light activated drug technology with a wide variety of life science applications. Interim President – Ondine Biomedical Inc. (1/2 year)Executed privatization of Ondine Biomedical. Implemented business planning and budgeting processes across all product development programs. Recruited a team of executives with deep industry experience. Established culture of accountability. Led Ondine’s FDA approval process for the “Periowave” dental product.President and CEO – Sinuwave Technologies Inc. (1-1/2 years)Developed business plan and executed spin out of Sinuwave Technologies Inc. to apply Ondine’s technology for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. Negotiated license agreement with the former parent, and $1.5 million in Series A funding with angel investors. Established legal, financial and accounting control systems, quality management system and design and development procedures sufficient to meet FDA design control requirements. Guided pre-clinical and engineering development work to produce prototype products for US pilot trial. Established scientific advisory board of world leading ear, nose and throat specialists.

San Francisco Bay Area

PolyFuel was a venture funded spin-out from the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) that developed ion exchange membrane products and portable fuel cell technology for consumer, industrial and military applications. Raised ~$50 million in venture capital and public equity (IPO) and ~$15 million in government grants from the US Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Department of Commerce.Secured sales with the majority of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers. Dominated the fuel cell industry’s leading trade show for 3 years running. Secured numerous awards for the Company, including World Economic Forum “Technology Pioneer”; “Fortune Cool Companies”; EE Times “Silicon 60 Start-Ups Award”; “Red Herring 100” finalist. Secured press coverage in The Wall Street Journal; The New York Times; The Sunday Times; Scientific American; The Economist; Newsweek; Financial Times of London; San Francisco Chronicle; San Jose Mercury; and others.Invited speaker at numerous conferences including Wireless Ventures; MIT’s Emerging Technology Forum; New York Society of Securities Analysts; US Senate Energy Committee; Grove International Fuel Cell Conference; and Royal Dutch Shell’s Global Scenario Planning Conference.Negotiated the sale of the business to a key strategic partner.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Chrysalix is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early stage ventures in the alternative energy space. Its limited partners include BASF, Boeing, Citigroup, Linde, Mitsubishi and Shell, among others. Sourced, negotiated and executed investments in early stage alternative energy ventures on behalf of the Venture Capital fund. Advised investee companies on technology development and general management issues. Reported to Limited Partners on industry trends.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Sonigistix was a venture funded spin-out from the University of British Columbia, developed and marketed flat panel speaker products under the Monsoon brand name for the global PC multimedia and home theater markets. President & CEO – Responsible for the P&L of the $16 million consumer electronics product company. Negotiated the sale of the business to a key strategic partnerActing VP Retail Sales – Recruited and managed international sales team, conducted sales training for Company and customer sales reps, negotiated trade show contracts. Managed the Company’s strategic marketing relationship with a US$30 billion Tier 1 automotive partner.VP Engineering & Manufacturing – Led the Company’s engineering design team in the development and launch of 11 award-winning products. Developed the manufacturing and logistics strategy and established strategic partnerships with key material and process partners in the US, Canada and Asia. Directed the design, installation, and commissioning of two automated production lines. Directed the implementation of ISO 9001. Produced 500,000 flat panel speakers with only 1 field failure

Vancouver, Canada Area

Ballard is a world leader in the development and commercialization of fuel cell products and technology. Fuel Cell Manufacturing Manager (2 years) – Mapped the manufacturing path for fuel cells from laboratory scale through pilot scale to full scale, high volume manufacturing. Managed the implementation of new lower-cost materials and semi-automated processes for fuel cell production to reduce costs by 90% and increase production capacity by 10 times. Liaised with key international development and vendor partners in the US, Europe and Asia. Developed short and long range plans and budgets for manufacturing, including capital and operating costs, staffing, production rates, etc. Recruited and managed a team of 20 experienced professionals to support process development and fuel cell production activities. Directed the implementation of an ISO 9000 quality management system to ensure product and process quality. Senior Fuel Cell Development Engineer, Manufacturing Group Leader (2 years) – Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering within the Daimler Benz – Ballard Automotive Fuel Cell development program. Ensured manufacturability of new fuel cell designs within the Automotive Fuel Cell development team. Developed manufacturing processes for what was at the time the world’s highest performing, most compact, and lowest cost automotive fuel cell. Developed cost models and plans to achieve short and long term cost reduction goals

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B.A.Sc., Systems Design Engineering

Activities and Societies: President, Engineering Student Society