Leading the expansion of the CORI robotic platform in the Latin American region

Engage Surgical offers the first FDA-cleared partial knee system available in the US featuring cement-less, biological fixation optimized for treating medial compartment arthritis100% porous coverage on both femur and tibiaLigament-guided technique that ensures precise balance throughout the range-of-motionStreamlined and intuitive for maximum work-flow efficiencyRobotic-inspired, precise manual techniqueOptimized additively manufactured Tibial Tray with:Affinium3D™ engineered porous surface for long-term biological fixationPatented Engage™ Anchor Technology that provides substantial compression at tibial interface

With more than 19,000 successful robotically-assisted Total Knee Replacement surgeries globally, OMNIbotics (TM) is the world leader in the segment of CAS/Robotics applied to TKR. Designed with Orthopedic Surgeons in mind, OMNIbotics features ART(TM) software (Apex Robotic Technology), a customizable, user-friendly software allowing surgeons to adapt OMNIbotics to their preferred surgical technique and to virtually any clinical scenario. Fast and precise registration of key anatomic landmarks is achieved through BoneMorping (TM). Powered by iBlock, the robotically-powered resection instrument, this robotically-assisted surgical system is unique to the APEX Total Knee System, one of the best-performing TKR systems in the Australian Hip, Knee & Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry, placing very reproducible, flexible and dependable tools in the hands of the surgeon with the goal of achieving superb clinical results.

Business Development/Sales Management activitieso Devised and implemented strategies that drive sales with the existing distribution channel in the Latin American area.o Increased aap’s presence in Latin America, developing partnerships with independent distributors in countries where aap was not present yet. Development of new partnerships in Nicaragua, Venezuela and Ecuador.o Created and continually re-evaluated competitive positioning and sales strategy.o Officially re-launched LOQTEQ in Puerto Rico during the Annual Congress of the Puerto Rican Orthopedic and Trauma Society, San Juan, Puerto Rico, October, 2016.Educational Activitieso Development of surgical anatomy/indication-based training modules for LOQTEQ products, with respective translation into Portuguese and Spanish.o Conduction of basic trauma and Orthobiologics in San José (Costa Rica),Cape Town( South Africa), São Paulo (Brazil) Managua (Nicaragua); with new Venezuelan distributor (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), Buenos Aires (Argentina), San Juan (Puerto Rico).o Presentations on the LOQTEQ technology and design rationale to Orthopedic Surgeons and residents at the Finocchietto, Dupytren and Sirio Libanés hospitals in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July, 2016.o LOQTEQ presentations at the Argentinean Orthopedic Trauma Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September, 2016.o Negotiation of Consultancy Agreements with KOLs in Mexico and Argentina, October, 2016.

• Devised and implemented regional business strategies that drove sales to achieve revenue and market share growth rates.• Created and continually re-evaluated competitive positioning to ensure market competitiveness and optimal sales strategy.• Established distributor goals and accountability, monitor progress and provide feedback on results. • Responsible for the following countries: Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico.• Conducted Aculoc 2 volar wrist plating system at International Upper Extremity in San José Costa Rica, April, 2015.• Development of new distributorship in Panama, May, 2015• Development of new distributorship in Nicaragua, November, 2015• Effective transition into a new distributor in Canada, December, 2015

• Helped Waldemar Link's sales grow 71% over prior year in the USA.• Established Network of 31 Independent Distributors, selling Waldemar Link's Instruments and Total Joint Replacement products in the contiguous Continental USA and the US Virgin Islands.• Took over responsibilities of sales management for the Southern USA and product management duties for Link's Knee Replacement Products (Endo Model Knee System, Sled Uni-condylar System) and Oncology line (Link Total Femur/Mega System C).•Actively supporting sales force providing surgery coverage for difficult cases, conducting product training, interacting with KOL, etc.•Supporting the development of Link's Medical Education Program in the USA.

In charge of the Restoris and Restoris MCK implant familiesResponsible for upstream marketing relative to partial knee replacement surgeries (medial uni compartmental, lateral uni compartmental, patella-femoral and bi-compartmental). • Performed rigorous market assessment via analysis of voice of the customer, customer profiling, competitive market data, Regulatory requirements and reimbursement trends. Organized private technical exhibits at critical conferences to test-market high-fidelity design prototypes. Summarized all findings in a comprehensive Customer Requirements Specifications which were used to guide the product development process through all phases. • Successful launch of the RIO® partial knee replacement software version 2.4, April 2011• Successful launch of the RIO® partial knee replacement software version 2.5, February 2012• Conducted presentations on Avascular Necrosis, Dysplastic Hip and Polyethylene during the Hip National Sales Training, Dallas, TX, May 2011, preparing the Sales Force for the launch of MAKO’s total hip application.• Conduction as proctor/instructor of several Uni-compartmental knee cadaver labs in the USA• Development of the “Knee Continuum of Treatment” project chart; writing patient selection clinical and diagnostic imaging algorithm to be implemented in the RIO System• Introduced as Clinical Subject Matter Expert and Design Advisory Board liaison, working in conjunction with regulatory and legal department, reviewing risk analyses and other pertinent materials, with goal of becoming CMO of the company• Worked on release strategy and plans for the RIO® partial knee replacement software version 2.5, launched in Q2, 2012.

Senior Product Manager Guided Personalized Surgery (GPS):* Participated in the development of Exactech GPS (Guided Personalized Surgery)* Launched Exactech GPS system in Haguenau, France, July, 2010* Conducted alpha release of Exactech GPS in the USA, August, 2010* Named the Exactech GPS (Guided Personalized Surgery) SystemSenior Product Manager, Knee Systems* Participated in the development process of the Logic primary knee system* Launched the Optetrak CR Slope system, globally* Launched the LPI (Low profile instrumentation) for the Optetrak knee system* Actively participated in product training sessions, globally, in most cases developing training materials in different languages.* Named the following products: Logic (total knee replacement system), InteGrip (3D porous technology for primary and revision hip and knee components).

Product manager for the Plus Orthopedics VKS primary and revision total knee system; vast experience with the PiGalileo surgical navigation system

In charge of sales management and technical support to distributors in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. Technical support to Brazil and Mexico

Technical and sales support to distributors of the Central America and Caribbean region.

In charge of sales and marketing support of DePuy Orthopaedics and DePuy Spine for Central America and the Caribbean

Distributor of Biomet joint reconstruction products in Guatemala. Introduction of the AGC total knee replacement system and the Alliance Family Hip line.

In charge of sales and marketing of J&J Orthopedics Knee and Hip replacement systems; conduction of training and technical support to surgeons in Central America and the Caribbean.

Orthopedic surgery resident. Entered residency ranked #1 in the selection exams. Kept either the first or second position within the resident ranking for the duration of my time at the Hospital.