• Over 25 years of experience in the medical device industry with progressive and consistent career growth with increased responsibilities and promotions to Vice President R&D and Operations.• Successful R&D leader and direct contributor with 25+ years of experience inventing, designing, testing and commercializing medical devices resulting in 11 commercialized products in laparoscopic and pulmonary applications, 10 - 510(k) clearances, 1 - PMA approval, multiple CE Marks.• Skilled inventor with 45+ US Patents and a strong reputation for excellent technical problem solving. Experience in bronchoscopic and laparoscopic fields involving catheters, biopsy devices, combination drug/device implant, Doppler ultrasound and suction/irrigation tools and accessories. Experience in RF, microwave, and vapor modalities for ablation/controlled tissue heating. Experience with sterile, disposable devices, capital equipment, software and procedure development.• Extensive experience successfully interacting with physicians in both the lab and the clinic.• Influential leader that sets a positive example and promotes cohesive cross-functional team interaction to achieve corporate goals.• Effective decision-maker and program or project planner with a proven ability to identify problems and issues, provide solutions, implement corrective action and meet deadlines.• Individual contributor in parallel to hands-on manager of design teams, projects, direct reports and cross-functional teams. Leads by example.