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Jacksonville, FL, US

Sofusa is a biotech company leading the development of lymphatic targeted therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer

GDR Pharmaceuticals is drug discovery company that focuses on targets in the lymphatic system to treat autoimmune diseases and cancers.

San Diego, California, US

Led the device design, manufacturing, preclinical research, and product and clinical development of novel lymphatic directed therapies for rheumatoid arthritis and oncology, including melanoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Inventor of the Sofusa lymphatic delivery platform redefining therapies for immune system diseases by treating targets in the lymph nodes.

Irving, TX, US

• Led the Research, Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical Research of novel drug delivery technologies and drug/device combination products.
• Developed and installed first of kind manufacturing technologies for the Sofusa Lymphatic Delivery Devices.
• Designed, built, and led small animal vivarium at Sofusa.
• Developed preclinical models in mice, rats, pigs, and monkeys for lymphatic treatment, pharmacokinetics, and rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and infectious diseases.
• Led Sofusa IACUC committee.

Irving, TX, US

• Led the long-term strategic planning and development of new material classes for health and hygiene applications. Technology focus was on novel biomaterials using unique nanotechnologies developed both internally and.
• Invented nanostructured surfaces for influencing unit cell processes (Drug Delivery, Cell Growth, Gene Expression, siRNA delivery, etc.).
• Developed novel nanoparticle formulation to improve the mechanical properties of thermoplastic polymers.
• Developed impact resistant coating for nonwoven fabrics to prevent tears and punctures.

Irving, TX, US

• Led strategic LEAN manufacturing activities focused on SKU rationalization and optimized machine loadings for Global Nonwoven’s business.
• Achieved a 7% increase in overall sector manufacturing capacity reducing outsourcing by $17M.
• Reduced costs of manufacturing by $5M.

Irving, TX, US

• Managed groups of 13-35 scientists and engineers across various functions including business support, product development, commercialization, and exploratory technology development. Established 10-year strategic.
• Started up two new tissue converting lines, commercialized four new products, and reduced cost-of-sales by 5%.
• Commercialized five new Nonwoven materials and reduced manufacturing costs by more than 15% for stretch elastics.
• Invented and developed a new latex fiber bonding technology which significantly improves material performance with a cost savings potential of more than $100MM.

Irving, TX, US

• Conducted fundamental research in through-air drying, surface and colloid science, and separation technology.
• Supported design and start-up of four new paper machines and developed two new tissue products that were successfully commercialized.
• Identified high energy surface treatments for fabrics and equipment to resolve key process and product issues with adhesive contaminants in recycled fiber papermaking leading to $10M/year in cost savings.
• Redesigned through-air dryers and fiber network structures to eliminate thermal degradation to increase machine capacity by 15% across all tissue and towel manufacturing and eliminate quality issues for businesses with.
• Received Kimberly-Clark Corporate Technical Excellence Award for outstanding technical achievements.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering Mechanics/Chemical Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Wood Science And Wood Products/Pulp And Paper Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering