My role within the NORC Innovation Center (NIC) is two-fold pulling from my experience of running an IoT Healthcare Startup for over 8 years and working in the field of accessibility for over 15 years. I lend my experience and knowledge in both these fields of technology and accessibility to assist in creating a scalable NORC model of care and support in the community for seniors.

Co Founder in Novalte, a company that specializes in designing and building equipment for individuals with physical disabilities. Novalte is a company that specializes in control solutions for people with physical limitations. We modify complex technology and offer clients easily accessible control solutions using the best access method to control their environment. Novalte was established by qualified engineers with over 30 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering and Control Solution design. We identified the need of service for individuals who have physical limitations. Our focus is to use our experience in our interactions with these individuals to provide the best solution for their safety and independence.

Consulting with occupational therapist, assessing clients’ needs and movements, circuit design, embedded design, c-programming, 3D modeling, 3D printing, fabrication of systems

Consultant for Occupational Therapists, responsible to assess clients’ needs and movements, circuit design, embedded design, c-programming, 3D modeling, 3D printing, fabrication of systems

Responsible to source the most cost effective parts with best lead times. Successfully procured competitive prices on custom parts from machine houses, while negotiating improved yearly discounts from suppliers.

Designed and programmed control solutions for automated systems. Main duties involved PLC controls from automating the climate and lighting systems in food processing plants to the control system for a Hydro Electric power station in Guatemala. Overview of factory acceptance test and site acceptance test as well as commissioning the control solutions