Michael Conward, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

• MyLÚA Health is an AI-powered care coordination service that predicts & manages risks of pregnancy-related complications on behalf of health plans, providers, and community based organizations, to lower costs, advance.
• Lead full product lifecycle, technical vision, IP strategy, regulatory compliance, finance/legal operations, and stakeholder management across healthcare payer and system providers, investors, and technology partners.
• Spearheaded AI model innovations for postpartum depression risk prediction using EMR and survey data, NLP for content personalization, regulatory strategy for FDA and IRB approval, and interoperable EHR data exchange.
• Managed cross-functional team of 20+ software engineers and data scientists in developing HIPAA-compliant SMS/web apps from concept to commercial launch using Agile; including IoT integrations, and FHIR standards.
• Formed strategic partnerships and secured LOIs/data use agreements with Trinity Health, NIH, Emory University, and AWS Health Equity for funding, clinical validation, and software development.

• The direct view LED market is inhibited by expensive tri-color SMD LEDs with CAPEX intensive and time consuming manufacturing. The move to inexpensive, un-packaged, chip-on-board (CoB) LED displays is inevitable, and.
• Led tech development, business cases, and research for direct-view LED market; managed $1.25M R&D budget.
• Negotiated joint development and licensing agreements with global LED industry leaders, securing critical source materials for testing to achieve Technical Readiness Level 4. Developed composite manufacturing.
• Specialized in new supplier onboarding and managing a diversified global supply chain value stream.

• Highlights:
• Built scalable micro-LED assembly solutions using laser forward transfer, diamagnetic levitation, and 2D material stretching. Procured/managed Keyence 3-Axis laser and Newport Precision Motion systems to optimize.
• Established institutional partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and NYSERDA to build a pilot line with a fully automated 2D stretching machine, enhancing wafer processing capabilities with sub-micron.
• Met specific customer requirements through extensive domestic and international industry engagement, including attending conferences, visiting manufacturing sites, and forming strategic partnerships.
• Developed image recognition software to validate sub-micron 3 sigma precision assembly placement accuracy.
• Hired and managed 5 engineers to design, fabricate, and test prototype diamagnetic self-assembly tools. Oversaw custom magnetic stage fabrication, tested thermal and UV release tapes for LED release, and collaborated.

• Highlights:
• Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research grant. Oversaw proposal development, secured over $500K+ in additional funding, and ensured governmental regulatory.

Alexandria, VA, US

• Teams start with research-based concepts and use interviews with potential customers and the business model canvas to understand the potential of launching a startup. Lead investigates commercial landscape surrounding.
• Investigated potential for development of a journaling application that uses natural language processing for detecting postpartum depression and provides digital therapeutic wellness tools.
• Conducted 30+ customer discover interviews with mothers, healthcare, machine learning, and life science professionals to validate value proposition and business model.
• Managed budgeting and reporting for NSF $3K commercialization award.

Troy, NY, US

The overarching research objective of the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award# 13-51275 titled “Microstructure-Specific Machining Strategies for Bone” is to investigate the fundamental effect of bone microstructural components on its machining responses. Worked with PI Johnson Samuel.Highlights: - Tasks included material.

Troy, NY, US

Analysis of Manufacturing Processes Course Description: Review basic aspects of manufacturing engineering including driving forces, quality attributes, tolerances, etc. Examination of basic principles of mechanics, engineering materials, analysis of both bulk-forming (forging, extrusion, rolling, etc.) and sheet-forming processes, metal cutting, and other.

Alexandria, VA, US

• Investigated potential for development of a novel disinfection strategy to combat anti-biotic resistant bacteria.
• Conducted 100+ customer discover interviews with healthcare and life science professionals to validate value proposition and business model. Managed budgeting and reporting for NSF $3K commercialization award.

Engineer for Boeing Materials and Manufacturing Technology Center Advanced Production and Inspections group.Highlights:- Involved in strategic business case planning for 737 Max Inlet Collar Installation Automation. - Designed, procured materials, and created a build plan for a low-cost production developmental technology test cell for technical readiness.

Engineer for Boeing Materials and Manufacturing Technology Center Assembly & Automation group.Highlights: - Developed an accurate testbed for measuring hex key loads during experimental nut installation cycles for Inside 787 Fuselage Automation and performed an analytical analysis to correlate observed issues. - Created a statement of work (SOW) for stress.

Engineer for Boeing Propulsion 737 Max Assembly/Automation Support. Highlights:- Awarded Invention Disclosure Meritorious Award- Designed a new Boeing standard tool and implemented new process for testing the accuracy of assembly equipment and validating Numerical Control machine code. - Participated in countersink flushness quality data measurement for.

Engineer for Boeing Mid-Body 787 Assembly/Automation Support. Highlights:- Awarded Invention Disclosure Meritorious Award- Designed and implemented new tooling for Current Return Network (CRN) cable form fitting process. - Assisted in the application of fused deposition cable models to aid in installation procedures. - Built and tested a shop air manifold.

Troy, NY, US

Responsible for overseeing laboratory equipment and giving instruction to students to apply basic manufacturing processes and procedures for Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing), Laser Processing, Metal Working, Robotics, and Plastic Injection Molding.

Troy, NY, US

Assistant Coach for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Division III Men's Basketball Team

Silver Spring, MD, US

Highlights:- Cataloged testing submitted for 510(k) and IDE submissions. - Identified differences in test procedures and data for current cleared/investigational devices. - Provided recommendations for mechanical testing to be included for clot retriever guidance document under development.

Washington, D.C., US

Developed and implemented process improvement for procurement, deployment, management, and expense reporting of IT assets.

Alexandria, VA, US

Highlights:- Collected and investigated data and statistics on Award Rate and Size, and Geographical Distribution of Awards across NSF Directorates and Divisions. - Displayed visual representation of trends through graphs/charts and introduced a new mapping system to demonstrate geographical data across the NSF foundation. Data was used and contributed to.

A walk-on for the George Washington University Men's Basketball Team. Maintained a 3.0 GPA while on academic scholarship.

Washington, DC, US

Collaborated with engineers on construction of new parking garage: Managed architectural drawings and specifications.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering