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Marc Whyte has over 30 years of operational and financing experience in high-tech and
industrial enterprises. He has successfully managed multiple companies and has proven his
expertise in assembling effective development and operational teams. Marc is known for his
effective management of difficult situations, as well as for his thorough understanding of the
financial engineering necessary for success.
Marc founded NexRay Inc., a cardiac imaging company, where he served as President, Chief
Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. The company developed a revolutionary high-
performance, low-dose x-ray fluoroscopy system with 3D imaging for interventional cardiology.
During his tenure, NexRay raised over $80 million in capital funding, was issued over 20
patents, and received FDA marketing clearance. He now serves as President and Chief
Executive Officer of NovaRay Inc., a medical imaging company that recently acquired all of
NexRay’s technology.
From 1971 to 1984, Marc served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodies Auto
Stores, building a chain of automotive wholesale and retail outlets in Northern California. In
1985, he acquired Engine Parts Corporation, a company specializing in the remanufacturing of
automotive engines. As President and Chief Executive Officer, he engineered a turnaround at
the company, increasing revenues to over $12M annually, and building one of the largest
production engine re-manufacturers on the West Coast. In 1989, he successfully negotiated
the sale of the company and was retained as President until 1992.
Marc’s business experience also includes successful ventures in commodity distribution,
advertising, real estate, and the entertainment industry. He has served as a director on a
number of boards, currently serving on the board of NovaRay as well as Chairman of the
Board of Triple Ring Technologies.
industrial enterprises. He has successfully managed multiple companies and has proven his
expertise in assembling effective development and operational teams. Marc is known for his
effective management of difficult situations, as well as for his thorough understanding of the
financial engineering necessary for success.
Marc founded NexRay Inc., a cardiac imaging company, where he served as President, Chief
Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. The company developed a revolutionary high-
performance, low-dose x-ray fluoroscopy system with 3D imaging for interventional cardiology.
During his tenure, NexRay raised over $80 million in capital funding, was issued over 20
patents, and received FDA marketing clearance. He now serves as President and Chief
Executive Officer of NovaRay Inc., a medical imaging company that recently acquired all of
NexRay’s technology.
From 1971 to 1984, Marc served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodies Auto
Stores, building a chain of automotive wholesale and retail outlets in Northern California. In
1985, he acquired Engine Parts Corporation, a company specializing in the remanufacturing of
automotive engines. As President and Chief Executive Officer, he engineered a turnaround at
the company, increasing revenues to over $12M annually, and building one of the largest
production engine re-manufacturers on the West Coast. In 1989, he successfully negotiated
the sale of the company and was retained as President until 1992.
Marc’s business experience also includes successful ventures in commodity distribution,
advertising, real estate, and the entertainment industry. He has served as a director on a
number of boards, currently serving on the board of NovaRay as well as Chairman of the
Board of Triple Ring Technologies.
Dr. Joe Heanue has significant leadership experience in device and instrumentation research
& development within interdisciplinary environments. He previously served as Vice President
of Engineering at NexRay and at Signature BioScience.
At NexRay, Joe led the development of a low-dose x-ray imaging system for interventional
cardiology. At Signature, he headed a group that delivered prototype RF and microwave
spectroscopy instruments to a major instrument partner; the first of these instruments was
launched in 2005 by MDS Sciex.
Joe’s extensive research and development experience includes the analysis and design of
complex systems, x-ray and gamma-ray detector development, low-noise analog electronics,
data-acquisition systems, signal and image processing, high-speed data-processing
architectures, and thin-films failure analysis.
Joe holds patents for detector and image processing, spectroscopy, and a patent for medical
system imaging architecture that is licensed to a major medical equipment manufacturer. He
received a BS in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned his Ph.D.
in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
Joe was a postdoctoral researcher at Xerox PARC, and he has completed the Stanford
University Executive Program for Growing Companies.
& development within interdisciplinary environments. He previously served as Vice President
of Engineering at NexRay and at Signature BioScience.
At NexRay, Joe led the development of a low-dose x-ray imaging system for interventional
cardiology. At Signature, he headed a group that delivered prototype RF and microwave
spectroscopy instruments to a major instrument partner; the first of these instruments was
launched in 2005 by MDS Sciex.
Joe’s extensive research and development experience includes the analysis and design of
complex systems, x-ray and gamma-ray detector development, low-noise analog electronics,
data-acquisition systems, signal and image processing, high-speed data-processing
architectures, and thin-films failure analysis.
Joe holds patents for detector and image processing, spectroscopy, and a patent for medical
system imaging architecture that is licensed to a major medical equipment manufacturer. He
received a BS in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned his Ph.D.
in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
Joe was a postdoctoral researcher at Xerox PARC, and he has completed the Stanford
University Executive Program for Growing Companies.
Ed Solomon has over 25 years of experience in advanced engineering, senior management,
and financing of small companies.
From 1993 to 2004, he was Vice President, Advanced Technology for NexRay, where he
defined the system architecture for the company's innovative fluoroscopy imaging system and
developed a large intellectual property portfolio of U.S. and international patents. Ed promoted
the company's technology at numerous scientific meetings and corporate partnering
discussions, and played a central role in raising the company's $80 million of venture funding.
He recruited the company's scientific advisory board of luminary interventional cardiologists
and imaging physicists and developed a core group of enthusiastic early adopters for the
company's products.
Prior to NexRay, Ed was Vice President of Engineering at Resumix, a developer and distributor
of sophisticated resume processing systems to Fortune 500 companies. From 1986 to 1992,
he was a General Partner at Dillon Read Venture Capital, specializing in technology
investments in medical devices, information systems, and semiconductors. Previously, he was
a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Oximetrix, a manufacturer of patient-monitoring
equipment and drug-delivery systems.
Ed holds 14 patents on a variety of medical devices and has authored numerous technical
publications. He holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Cape Town, South Africa, and an MS in Management from the Stanford Business School.
and financing of small companies.
From 1993 to 2004, he was Vice President, Advanced Technology for NexRay, where he
defined the system architecture for the company's innovative fluoroscopy imaging system and
developed a large intellectual property portfolio of U.S. and international patents. Ed promoted
the company's technology at numerous scientific meetings and corporate partnering
discussions, and played a central role in raising the company's $80 million of venture funding.
He recruited the company's scientific advisory board of luminary interventional cardiologists
and imaging physicists and developed a core group of enthusiastic early adopters for the
company's products.
Prior to NexRay, Ed was Vice President of Engineering at Resumix, a developer and distributor
of sophisticated resume processing systems to Fortune 500 companies. From 1986 to 1992,
he was a General Partner at Dillon Read Venture Capital, specializing in technology
investments in medical devices, information systems, and semiconductors. Previously, he was
a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Oximetrix, a manufacturer of patient-monitoring
equipment and drug-delivery systems.
Ed holds 14 patents on a variety of medical devices and has authored numerous technical
publications. He holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Cape Town, South Africa, and an MS in Management from the Stanford Business School.
Muslim Tyebjee has over 25 years of experience developing medical systems for companies
ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. His experience spans product development,
operations, quality systems, and customer support for products ranging from patient life
support devices to imaging/patient monitoring systems.
Muslim's development projects have included anesthesia machines, ventilators, SvO2
monitoring and dual oximetery systems, infusion pumps, low dose X-ray fluoroscopy systems,
heart-lung bypass machines, high speed blood separation devices, and eye surgical products.
Muslim has extensive experience in project management, design control, SOPs, requirement
analysis, fault tree analysis, FMECA, and verification/validation with emphasis on software
validation of complex medical device systems. He has successfully commercialized products
which involved UL/IEC/CSA 60601-1 certification, FDA 510(k) approvals, and GMP
manufacturing. Muslim has held senior management positions at BC Tech Inc. as Vice
President of Product Development, and at CardioVention as Director of Instrument
Development. Prior to that, he held positions with NexRay, Inc., Abbott Labs (now Hospira),
Oximetrix, and Ohmeda.
Muslim is holder of one patent. He received his BSEE from Northrop University and his MSEE
with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University.
ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. His experience spans product development,
operations, quality systems, and customer support for products ranging from patient life
support devices to imaging/patient monitoring systems.
Muslim's development projects have included anesthesia machines, ventilators, SvO2
monitoring and dual oximetery systems, infusion pumps, low dose X-ray fluoroscopy systems,
heart-lung bypass machines, high speed blood separation devices, and eye surgical products.
Muslim has extensive experience in project management, design control, SOPs, requirement
analysis, fault tree analysis, FMECA, and verification/validation with emphasis on software
validation of complex medical device systems. He has successfully commercialized products
which involved UL/IEC/CSA 60601-1 certification, FDA 510(k) approvals, and GMP
manufacturing. Muslim has held senior management positions at BC Tech Inc. as Vice
President of Product Development, and at CardioVention as Director of Instrument
Development. Prior to that, he held positions with NexRay, Inc., Abbott Labs (now Hospira),
Oximetrix, and Ohmeda.
Muslim is holder of one patent. He received his BSEE from Northrop University and his MSEE
with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University.
Dr. John Heanue has more than 15 years of experience with design, implementation,
integration, and deployment of microfabricated optical systems. He served as Director of
Product Engineering at Santur Corporation, where he led the development of a widely-tunable
semiconductor laser module for optical telecommunications. He previously led a group
responsible for opto-mechanical engineering of large port-count MEMs-based optical
cross-connects at Xros Corporation/Nortel Networks. John also has extensive experience in
optical data storage systems through positions at Seagate Technology, Quinta Corporation,
and Optitek. Other projects have included high-power fiber lasers, optical imaging for medical
applications, and LWIR imaging systems.
John received S.B. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in both Electrical
Engineering and Physics, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Physics from Stanford
University. He holds 39 issued U.S. patents and has authored numerous publications.
integration, and deployment of microfabricated optical systems. He served as Director of
Product Engineering at Santur Corporation, where he led the development of a widely-tunable
semiconductor laser module for optical telecommunications. He previously led a group
responsible for opto-mechanical engineering of large port-count MEMs-based optical
cross-connects at Xros Corporation/Nortel Networks. John also has extensive experience in
optical data storage systems through positions at Seagate Technology, Quinta Corporation,
and Optitek. Other projects have included high-power fiber lasers, optical imaging for medical
applications, and LWIR imaging systems.
John received S.B. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in both Electrical
Engineering and Physics, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Physics from Stanford
University. He holds 39 issued U.S. patents and has authored numerous publications.
Dr. Brian Wilfley has over 20 years of experience leading development efforts for medical
device and instrumentation companies. He has held senior scientific and engineering positions
with Resonex, Inc., Park Scientific, Inc., Signature Bioscience, Inc., and NexRay, Inc.
Combining a broad theoretical background with a highly developed experimental sense, Brian
has experience across the full range of challenges encountered in developing complex
measurement-based products. He is able to support the basic research and development of
measurement-based equipment, as well as the detailed engineering required to implement it.
His experience ranges from magnetism to x-rays, and includes a broad array of applications
including biotech instrumentation, medical imaging, and optical inspection.
Brian is a co-inventor of six issued patents and has authored a number of technical papers. He
received his AB in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley and his Ph.D. in
Physics from the University of California at San Diego.
device and instrumentation companies. He has held senior scientific and engineering positions
with Resonex, Inc., Park Scientific, Inc., Signature Bioscience, Inc., and NexRay, Inc.
Combining a broad theoretical background with a highly developed experimental sense, Brian
has experience across the full range of challenges encountered in developing complex
measurement-based products. He is able to support the basic research and development of
measurement-based equipment, as well as the detailed engineering required to implement it.
His experience ranges from magnetism to x-rays, and includes a broad array of applications
including biotech instrumentation, medical imaging, and optical inspection.
Brian is a co-inventor of six issued patents and has authored a number of technical papers. He
received his AB in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley and his Ph.D. in
Physics from the University of California at San Diego.
Gus Lowell has over 20 years experience in systems and software engineering, product
specification development, and product planning, with experience in the medical device field,
semiconductor processing, and internet servers.
His background includes expertise in pipelined data processing, image and signal processing
algorithm development, distributed processing, embedded systems, real-time and event-driven
systems, fault-detection and safety-critical systems, and structured analysis and
object-oriented design. He has designed high-speed digital imaging processors and systems;
analog/digital, data acquisition, and machine-control interfaces; and sensor interfaces. He is
skilled in coding in a number of assembly languages and C++/C/Pascal/Fortran.
Gus has held senior engineering and project management positions at both Fortune 100 and
startup companies, including Abbott Laboratories, Tetris Systems, and NexRay, and in the
military space program for the United States Air Force.
He holds three patents and has authored a number of scientific papers. He received his BS in
Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
specification development, and product planning, with experience in the medical device field,
semiconductor processing, and internet servers.
His background includes expertise in pipelined data processing, image and signal processing
algorithm development, distributed processing, embedded systems, real-time and event-driven
systems, fault-detection and safety-critical systems, and structured analysis and
object-oriented design. He has designed high-speed digital imaging processors and systems;
analog/digital, data acquisition, and machine-control interfaces; and sensor interfaces. He is
skilled in coding in a number of assembly languages and C++/C/Pascal/Fortran.
Gus has held senior engineering and project management positions at both Fortune 100 and
startup companies, including Abbott Laboratories, Tetris Systems, and NexRay, and in the
military space program for the United States Air Force.
He holds three patents and has authored a number of scientific papers. He received his BS in
Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Barclay Dorman has more than 25 years of marketing, sales, and general management
experience in a broad range of medical device companies, from startup to Fortune 10
organizations.
Most recently, he was Vice President and General Manager of a startup company
commercializing new technology for breast cancer detection. Prior to that, he held senior sales
and marketing positions at startup companies introducing stereo tactic radio-surgery for
cancer therapy, innovative imaging technology for interventional cardiology, digital recording
for medical imaging storage, and a specialized cardiac MRI system.
Barclay's hands-on experience in building and managing teams, defining clinical needs,
scrubbing significant market and customer issues that impact new technology adoption, and
communicating with all the relevant stake holders is useful in his business development role.
He received his BA in Economics from Bates College.
experience in a broad range of medical device companies, from startup to Fortune 10
organizations.
Most recently, he was Vice President and General Manager of a startup company
commercializing new technology for breast cancer detection. Prior to that, he held senior sales
and marketing positions at startup companies introducing stereo tactic radio-surgery for
cancer therapy, innovative imaging technology for interventional cardiology, digital recording
for medical imaging storage, and a specialized cardiac MRI system.
Barclay's hands-on experience in building and managing teams, defining clinical needs,
scrubbing significant market and customer issues that impact new technology adoption, and
communicating with all the relevant stake holders is useful in his business development role.
He received his BA in Economics from Bates College.
Lauren Yazolino brings over 40 years experience in high technology corporate management,
engineering management and product development which span an extremely wide range of
technologies and applications.
His work and experience include the development of a Cosmic Ray data acquisition system for
X-raying the Egyptian pyramids and a data acquisition system for particle physics experiments
in the upper atmosphere (both while working for Nobel Laureate, Dr. Luis Alvarez at the
Lawrence Berkeley Labs), mini computer peripheral controller development and Optical mark
and character recognition systems, mini computer emulation of the IBM 370, 3D radiology
imaging systems, neural technology, pulse oximetery, capnography, a red blood cell mixing
and dosing system for pathogen inactivation, on-demand pay-for-view television systems for
the hospitality industry, and an in-home patient monitoring system for congestive heart failure
patients.
In addition, Lauren has co-founded six high technology companies, including Synaptics Inc.,
the company now well known for its touch pad technology, where he was its first president. In
addition to Synaptics Inc., the companies he co-founded and managed as Vice President of
Engineering and Product Development, include, Decision Inc., Two Pi Corp., Cygnet
Technologies, Pacific Pay Video, and Alere Medical Inc. He was Vice President of Engineering
at Nellcor Inc. and Cemax Inc.
He has managed a department of 100 engineers and engineering professionals with as large a
budget as $15M per year and has participated in venture fund raising for each of his startups.
Recently, at Alere Medical, he created and orchestrated a “virtual engineering” group
comprised of engineering design houses and turnkey manufacturing facilities to execute the
design and manufacture of Alere’s DayLink Monitor for CHF patients. Lauren holds 9 patents
in communications and computing technologies.
engineering management and product development which span an extremely wide range of
technologies and applications.
His work and experience include the development of a Cosmic Ray data acquisition system for
X-raying the Egyptian pyramids and a data acquisition system for particle physics experiments
in the upper atmosphere (both while working for Nobel Laureate, Dr. Luis Alvarez at the
Lawrence Berkeley Labs), mini computer peripheral controller development and Optical mark
and character recognition systems, mini computer emulation of the IBM 370, 3D radiology
imaging systems, neural technology, pulse oximetery, capnography, a red blood cell mixing
and dosing system for pathogen inactivation, on-demand pay-for-view television systems for
the hospitality industry, and an in-home patient monitoring system for congestive heart failure
patients.
In addition, Lauren has co-founded six high technology companies, including Synaptics Inc.,
the company now well known for its touch pad technology, where he was its first president. In
addition to Synaptics Inc., the companies he co-founded and managed as Vice President of
Engineering and Product Development, include, Decision Inc., Two Pi Corp., Cygnet
Technologies, Pacific Pay Video, and Alere Medical Inc. He was Vice President of Engineering
at Nellcor Inc. and Cemax Inc.
He has managed a department of 100 engineers and engineering professionals with as large a
budget as $15M per year and has participated in venture fund raising for each of his startups.
Recently, at Alere Medical, he created and orchestrated a “virtual engineering” group
comprised of engineering design houses and turnkey manufacturing facilities to execute the
design and manufacture of Alere’s DayLink Monitor for CHF patients. Lauren holds 9 patents
in communications and computing technologies.
Peter Holst has more than 25 years of design experience, mostly in medical device
development including visual field testers, IV and enteral pumps, surgical robots, cholesterol
testers and glucose meters, and various aerosol drug delivery technologies. He has
experience leading cross functional teams in the development of both battery powered and
user energized portable devices.
Peter has experience in design for high volume manufacturing using various component
manufacturing methods including plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, casting,
powder metal, sheet metal and machined components. He also has background in the design
of low volume capital equipment medical mechanisms and systems. He has experience in
DOE and analysis of experimental data, and brings a disciplined, data driven, approach to the
design of complex mechanical systems.
Peter is a named inventor on 9 patents, with several applications pending, and has authored
or co-authored a number of posters and papers. He has a BSME from Northwestern
University and an MSME with a concentration in dynamics and controls from Santa Clara
University.
development including visual field testers, IV and enteral pumps, surgical robots, cholesterol
testers and glucose meters, and various aerosol drug delivery technologies. He has
experience leading cross functional teams in the development of both battery powered and
user energized portable devices.
Peter has experience in design for high volume manufacturing using various component
manufacturing methods including plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, casting,
powder metal, sheet metal and machined components. He also has background in the design
of low volume capital equipment medical mechanisms and systems. He has experience in
DOE and analysis of experimental data, and brings a disciplined, data driven, approach to the
design of complex mechanical systems.
Peter is a named inventor on 9 patents, with several applications pending, and has authored
or co-authored a number of posters and papers. He has a BSME from Northwestern
University and an MSME with a concentration in dynamics and controls from Santa Clara
University.
Nick Lopez has 25 years experience developing systems involving vacuum, high voltage,
electron device, and RF/microwave technologies. Nick's experience includes wafer inspection
systems, X-ray fluoroscopy systems, thermal processing and brazing systems, high power
electron sources, megawatt-level microwave sources, lasers, and ultra high vacuum (below
1.0x10-10T).
Nick specializes in transferring products from engineering to production. He has worked in
startups and large companies where he has managed departments of up to 130 people with
$4M of monthly product shipments. He has implemented TQM and has expansive knowledge
of JIT implementations. He has held manufacturing and senior management positions at
KLA-Tencor, Varian/CPI, Nexray Medical/Cardiac Mariners, Altair, and Kodak.
Nick holds a BSEE from the University of California at Davis.
electron device, and RF/microwave technologies. Nick's experience includes wafer inspection
systems, X-ray fluoroscopy systems, thermal processing and brazing systems, high power
electron sources, megawatt-level microwave sources, lasers, and ultra high vacuum (below
1.0x10-10T).
Nick specializes in transferring products from engineering to production. He has worked in
startups and large companies where he has managed departments of up to 130 people with
$4M of monthly product shipments. He has implemented TQM and has expansive knowledge
of JIT implementations. He has held manufacturing and senior management positions at
KLA-Tencor, Varian/CPI, Nexray Medical/Cardiac Mariners, Altair, and Kodak.
Nick holds a BSEE from the University of California at Davis.
Christian Walton has 25 years of experience in product development - over half at the director
level and above in the field of medical devices. He has managed large cross-functional teams
in the development of various pieces of complex diagnostic capital equipment, as well as
performed development functions for injectors, catheters and other delivery systems, and
implants.
Christian is named on over a dozen patents, and has worked closely with radiologists,
surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, dermatologists and plastic surgeons, cardiologists,
and audiologists in the development of numerous successful medical devices. He has held
engineering and executive and management positions at R2 Technology, Natus Medical, Circle
Medical Devices, Vital Insite, Raychem Corp (now Tyco), and Beta Phase. In addition, he has
consulted with AorTx/CardiacMD, Aesthetic Sciences, Tympani, and Tessera.
He holds Mechanical Engineering degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University (BS) and Stanford
University (MS).
level and above in the field of medical devices. He has managed large cross-functional teams
in the development of various pieces of complex diagnostic capital equipment, as well as
performed development functions for injectors, catheters and other delivery systems, and
implants.
Christian is named on over a dozen patents, and has worked closely with radiologists,
surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, dermatologists and plastic surgeons, cardiologists,
and audiologists in the development of numerous successful medical devices. He has held
engineering and executive and management positions at R2 Technology, Natus Medical, Circle
Medical Devices, Vital Insite, Raychem Corp (now Tyco), and Beta Phase. In addition, he has
consulted with AorTx/CardiacMD, Aesthetic Sciences, Tympani, and Tessera.
He holds Mechanical Engineering degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University (BS) and Stanford
University (MS).
Gurinder Parhar has over 20 years experience in technology-related business development.
Prior to Triple Ring Technologies, Gurinder worked at several leading technology companies
in areas of increasing responsibility, including Santur (leading tunable laser supplier) as VP,
Business Development and Marketing, SDL (purchased by JDSU) as Director of Business
Development, BCE Mobile (purchased by BCE) as Manager of Strategic Planning, Unitel
(AT&T Canada) as Manager of Capital and Network Management, and Nortel as an Engineer,
Digital Switching Division. Gurinder also has experience in the financial markets as a
telecommunications hardware research analyst for several leading investment banks.
Gurinder obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical Engineering from University of
British Columbia, and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario (Richard Ivey School of
Business).
Prior to Triple Ring Technologies, Gurinder worked at several leading technology companies
in areas of increasing responsibility, including Santur (leading tunable laser supplier) as VP,
Business Development and Marketing, SDL (purchased by JDSU) as Director of Business
Development, BCE Mobile (purchased by BCE) as Manager of Strategic Planning, Unitel
(AT&T Canada) as Manager of Capital and Network Management, and Nortel as an Engineer,
Digital Switching Division. Gurinder also has experience in the financial markets as a
telecommunications hardware research analyst for several leading investment banks.
Gurinder obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical Engineering from University of
British Columbia, and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario (Richard Ivey School of
Business).
Chris Fuller has 10 years experience developing biological sensing and sample preparation systems. He led
multidisciplinary teams at MDS Sciex and Signature BioScience in commercializing a cell-based spectroscopy
instrument for drug discovery. His areas of focus included product requirements definition, product
verification/validation, biophysical system modeling, algorithm development, prototype software development, and
development of disposable microplate products. Prior to joining Signature, Chris developed microfabricated sensors
and sample preparation systems for pathogen detection at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Chris holds six patents. He received his BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
multidisciplinary teams at MDS Sciex and Signature BioScience in commercializing a cell-based spectroscopy
instrument for drug discovery. His areas of focus included product requirements definition, product
verification/validation, biophysical system modeling, algorithm development, prototype software development, and
development of disposable microplate products. Prior to joining Signature, Chris developed microfabricated sensors
and sample preparation systems for pathogen detection at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Chris holds six patents. He received his BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
George Fellingham has 25 years experience in electronic hardware development for manufacturers of computer
peripherals and medical and industrial equipment, with the last 11 years as a consultant.
Projects include electrostatic and inkjet printers, infusion pumps and other drug delivery devices, ECG monitors, an
X-ray fluoroscope, RF ablation power sources, electron and ion gun sources, blood cell separators and motion
picture camera controls. Skills include analog signal processing such as photomultiplier amplifiers, ultrasonic bubble
sensors and pressure sensors; power electronics such as electron beam deflection amplifiers, piezoelectric print
head drivers and servo drives, as well as associated digital controls implemented in FPGAs and microcontrollers.
George holds 10 U.S. patents. He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town,
South Africa.
peripherals and medical and industrial equipment, with the last 11 years as a consultant.
Projects include electrostatic and inkjet printers, infusion pumps and other drug delivery devices, ECG monitors, an
X-ray fluoroscope, RF ablation power sources, electron and ion gun sources, blood cell separators and motion
picture camera controls. Skills include analog signal processing such as photomultiplier amplifiers, ultrasonic bubble
sensors and pressure sensors; power electronics such as electron beam deflection amplifiers, piezoelectric print
head drivers and servo drives, as well as associated digital controls implemented in FPGAs and microcontrollers.
George holds 10 U.S. patents. He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town,
South Africa.
Dr. Thomas Case has over 25 years of experience in medical physics, particle physics, and solid state physics. He
has designed and built a variety of MRI scanners, drift chambers, and particle detectors. He has worked on image
reconstruction, particle tracking, fast readout electronics, Monte Carlo simulation, EM field modeling, beam design,
high voltage systems, and their relevant subsystems.
Based at UC-Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, he spent over 10 years working at a variety
of national and international particle physics centers, including CERN, PSI, Brookhaven, and Los Alamos.
Thomas has two issued patents and has authored numerous scientific papers. He received his BS in Physics from
the University of Utah and his MS and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley.
has designed and built a variety of MRI scanners, drift chambers, and particle detectors. He has worked on image
reconstruction, particle tracking, fast readout electronics, Monte Carlo simulation, EM field modeling, beam design,
high voltage systems, and their relevant subsystems.
Based at UC-Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, he spent over 10 years working at a variety
of national and international particle physics centers, including CERN, PSI, Brookhaven, and Los Alamos.
Thomas has two issued patents and has authored numerous scientific papers. He received his BS in Physics from
the University of Utah and his MS and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley.
Dr. Tobias Funk has over 10 years of experience in development of instrumentation for science and medicine. He
worked as a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and in the Department of Radiology at the
University of California, San Francisco.
Tobias has broad experience in the areas of SPECT/CT imaging, image reconstruction, X-ray spectroscopy and
NMR of biological and solid state materials, and he has expertise in low temperature, vacuum technology, detector
physics, algorithm development and modeling and simulation of complex systems.
He has authored more than 20 peer reviewed publications and has served as Principal Investigator on government
and industry grants including an NIH R21 grant. Tobias received his MS and Ph.D. from Free University Berlin,
Germany.
worked as a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and in the Department of Radiology at the
University of California, San Francisco.
Tobias has broad experience in the areas of SPECT/CT imaging, image reconstruction, X-ray spectroscopy and
NMR of biological and solid state materials, and he has expertise in low temperature, vacuum technology, detector
physics, algorithm development and modeling and simulation of complex systems.
He has authored more than 20 peer reviewed publications and has served as Principal Investigator on government
and industry grants including an NIH R21 grant. Tobias received his MS and Ph.D. from Free University Berlin,
Germany.
Walt Cecka has over 25 years of experience in design and development of medical devices and drug/device
combination products. Mr. Cecka has held senior management and development engineering positions at Nektar
Therapeutics, Bio-Molecular Technologies, Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Novacor Division), Cholestech
Corporation, Nellcor, Inc., and Beckman Instruments (Spinco Division).
His product development leadership experience includes the development and commercialization of several first-to-
clinic and first-to-market products, including Nektar’s inhaled Amikacin combination product, the Exubera™
pulmonary insulin inhaler, Novacor’s N-100 bridge to transplant heart assist pump, and diagnostic products for rapid
lipid panels and blood gas monitoring (CO2 and anesthesia agents). His skill sets also include product development
planning and program management in FDA and EMEA/ISO environments, system product design, plastic component
material selection and design, and design transfer for high volume manufacturing.
Walt has co-authored several peer reviewed posters and holds two patents in respiratory care and pulmonary
delivery devices, with additional patents pending. He holds a BSME degree from California Polytechnic State.
combination products. Mr. Cecka has held senior management and development engineering positions at Nektar
Therapeutics, Bio-Molecular Technologies, Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Novacor Division), Cholestech
Corporation, Nellcor, Inc., and Beckman Instruments (Spinco Division).
His product development leadership experience includes the development and commercialization of several first-to-
clinic and first-to-market products, including Nektar’s inhaled Amikacin combination product, the Exubera™
pulmonary insulin inhaler, Novacor’s N-100 bridge to transplant heart assist pump, and diagnostic products for rapid
lipid panels and blood gas monitoring (CO2 and anesthesia agents). His skill sets also include product development
planning and program management in FDA and EMEA/ISO environments, system product design, plastic component
material selection and design, and design transfer for high volume manufacturing.
Walt has co-authored several peer reviewed posters and holds two patents in respiratory care and pulmonary
delivery devices, with additional patents pending. He holds a BSME degree from California Polytechnic State.
Dr. Kate Bechtel has over 9 years of experience in researching and developing optic-based instruments for
analytical and medical applications. She has worked on trace analysis via cavity-enhanced techniques;
non-invasive glucose sensing using Raman spectroscopy; and the detection of early stage breast cancer and
atherosclerosis using Raman, diffuse reflectance, and fluorescence. She has broad experience in optical design,
analytical methods, and data analysis (chemometrics).
Kate holds one patent and has authored several scientific papers. She received her BS in Chemistry from
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, her Ph.D. in Analytical/Physical Chemistry from Stanford University, and was a
postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Spectroscopy Laboratory.
analytical and medical applications. She has worked on trace analysis via cavity-enhanced techniques;
non-invasive glucose sensing using Raman spectroscopy; and the detection of early stage breast cancer and
atherosclerosis using Raman, diffuse reflectance, and fluorescence. She has broad experience in optical design,
analytical methods, and data analysis (chemometrics).
Kate holds one patent and has authored several scientific papers. She received her BS in Chemistry from
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, her Ph.D. in Analytical/Physical Chemistry from Stanford University, and was a
postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Spectroscopy Laboratory.
Lyndie Chiou has over 9 years of experience in the design and development of imaging systems. Most recently, Ms.
Chiou developed detection algorithms for statistically limited systems at Rapiscan. She has experience with medical
device development from her employment at NexRay where she worked to quantify and improve image quality. At
Signature BioScience she modeled system performance.
Lyndie received her B.S. from the California Institute of Technology in Applied Physics, specializing in optics, and
her M.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in phenomenology. She also had internships
at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lucent Technologies.
Chiou developed detection algorithms for statistically limited systems at Rapiscan. She has experience with medical
device development from her employment at NexRay where she worked to quantify and improve image quality. At
Signature BioScience she modeled system performance.
Lyndie received her B.S. from the California Institute of Technology in Applied Physics, specializing in optics, and
her M.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in phenomenology. She also had internships
at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lucent Technologies.
Khawaja Zubair has over 25 years experience in the design and development, of products from concept through
manufacturing release. He has been involved with the development of computed tomography (CT) and electron
beam tomography (EBT) hardware, x-ray systems, data acquisition systems and data transmission, magnetic
deflection technology, PLL, analog and digital design, and various control systems. He has extensive experience
designing power systems, supplies and control electronics for applications such as laser power systems, microwave
amplifiers, and medical endoscopes, radar systems, and nuclear fusion (magnetic confinement). He also has
extensive experience with U/L, CE and other regulatory agencies, and qualifying products to meet agency approval.
Khawaja has BSEE and MSEE degrees from the University of Manitoba, and a Certificate in Wireless
Telecommunications Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. He is a Registered Professional Engineer
in the State of California, and in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
manufacturing release. He has been involved with the development of computed tomography (CT) and electron
beam tomography (EBT) hardware, x-ray systems, data acquisition systems and data transmission, magnetic
deflection technology, PLL, analog and digital design, and various control systems. He has extensive experience
designing power systems, supplies and control electronics for applications such as laser power systems, microwave
amplifiers, and medical endoscopes, radar systems, and nuclear fusion (magnetic confinement). He also has
extensive experience with U/L, CE and other regulatory agencies, and qualifying products to meet agency approval.
Khawaja has BSEE and MSEE degrees from the University of Manitoba, and a Certificate in Wireless
Telecommunications Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. He is a Registered Professional Engineer
in the State of California, and in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Dr. James Hom has over 10 years of experience in the design and development of novel engineering systems and
instrumentation. He has the proven ability to obtain optimal results by bringing together design, theoretical and
computational analyses, and experimentation.
James has held senior engineering positions at several startup companies, Cooligy Inc., Signature BioScience Inc.,
and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. At Cooligy, which has been acquired by Emerson Electric Co., he was a
lead engineer for the company’s first commercial cooling products. He oversaw the evolution of the products from
the initial phases of development to the final manufacturing phase. Prior to Cooligy, he was responsible for the
design, analysis, and testing of the thermal control systems at Signature BioScience. At Westinghouse Electric, he
was the technical lead in fluid systems engineering for a number of nuclear power plants. His areas of expertise
include fluids, thermal, optics, acoustics, and vibrations engineering; and he has published a number of technical
papers.
James received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
instrumentation. He has the proven ability to obtain optimal results by bringing together design, theoretical and
computational analyses, and experimentation.
James has held senior engineering positions at several startup companies, Cooligy Inc., Signature BioScience Inc.,
and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. At Cooligy, which has been acquired by Emerson Electric Co., he was a
lead engineer for the company’s first commercial cooling products. He oversaw the evolution of the products from
the initial phases of development to the final manufacturing phase. Prior to Cooligy, he was responsible for the
design, analysis, and testing of the thermal control systems at Signature BioScience. At Westinghouse Electric, he
was the technical lead in fluid systems engineering for a number of nuclear power plants. His areas of expertise
include fluids, thermal, optics, acoustics, and vibrations engineering; and he has published a number of technical
papers.
James received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Dr. Waldo Hinshaw has over 25 years of experience in the development of medical imaging systems. His experience
includes the development of basic science as well as program management. He is an author of the first MR imaging
patent and has written many patents and peer-reviewed scientific papers.
Waldo was an Associate Professor in the Harvard Medical School with an appointment in the Radiology Department
of the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the program manager for the early MR imaging program at
Technicare (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson). Later, he was the Chief Operating Officer at
Biomagnetic Technologies, a San Diego company that built magnetic brain scanners based on superconducting
quantum interference devices (SQUIDS). He directed the MRI engineering team at the Toshiba facility in South San
Francisco and later the engineering team at Imatron, the company that produced an ultra-fast x-ray CT scanner
based on a swept electron beam x-ray source. Waldo has been a consultant for the last several years working on a
wide range of development projects.
Waldo received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of North Carolina and continued his NMR research at the
University of Nottingham in England.
includes the development of basic science as well as program management. He is an author of the first MR imaging
patent and has written many patents and peer-reviewed scientific papers.
Waldo was an Associate Professor in the Harvard Medical School with an appointment in the Radiology Department
of the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the program manager for the early MR imaging program at
Technicare (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson). Later, he was the Chief Operating Officer at
Biomagnetic Technologies, a San Diego company that built magnetic brain scanners based on superconducting
quantum interference devices (SQUIDS). He directed the MRI engineering team at the Toshiba facility in South San
Francisco and later the engineering team at Imatron, the company that produced an ultra-fast x-ray CT scanner
based on a swept electron beam x-ray source. Waldo has been a consultant for the last several years working on a
wide range of development projects.
Waldo received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of North Carolina and continued his NMR research at the
University of Nottingham in England.
Aaron Joseph has over 15 years of experience in instrument development over a wide range of technologies, from
capital equipment to disposable devices. His product development experience includes the following projects:
digital x-ray fluoroscopy system, heart-lung bypass machine, robotic catheter system, microwave bioassay
instrument, drug inhaler device, x-ray catheter for brachytherapy, endoscopy instrument with R/F ablation,
automated blood separation system, CAD/CAM system for custom prosthetics, and portable gait monitor.
Aaron specializes in verification and validation testing of medical instruments. He works with product development
teams in designing test plans, developing new test methods, writing and executing test protocols, performing risk
analyses, and refining product requirements. He has extensive experience implementing and managing design
controls at small startup companies as well as large corporations.
Aaron received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and a MS degree in Biomedical
Engineering from the University of Washington.
capital equipment to disposable devices. His product development experience includes the following projects:
digital x-ray fluoroscopy system, heart-lung bypass machine, robotic catheter system, microwave bioassay
instrument, drug inhaler device, x-ray catheter for brachytherapy, endoscopy instrument with R/F ablation,
automated blood separation system, CAD/CAM system for custom prosthetics, and portable gait monitor.
Aaron specializes in verification and validation testing of medical instruments. He works with product development
teams in designing test plans, developing new test methods, writing and executing test protocols, performing risk
analyses, and refining product requirements. He has extensive experience implementing and managing design
controls at small startup companies as well as large corporations.
Aaron received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and a MS degree in Biomedical
Engineering from the University of Washington.
Mike Hayden has over 25 years of experience developing complex medical devices and managing multi-disciplinary
teams. He has managed major product developments from inception through first shipments and has extensive
experience in requirements definition, software development, systems engineering, product verification/validation,
design controls and project management.
Mike held senior management positions at Zonare Medical Systems, Accuray and Acuson. As Senior Vice President,
Product Development at Accuray, he managed the Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Service groups for the
image guided, robotically controlled CyberKnife® radiosurgery system. He was instrumental in procuring the
company's first 510(k) approval and completing the third generation system that supports full body radiosurgery.
Prior to Accuray, Mike spent 14 years at Acuson developing premium quality diagnostic ultrasound products. He was
Project Manager and key contributor for both the revolutionary Sequoia GI512 and CV256 products that have to
date generated over $2 billion in revenue.
Mike holds one patent. He received an MSEE from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BSEE from Rice
University.
teams. He has managed major product developments from inception through first shipments and has extensive
experience in requirements definition, software development, systems engineering, product verification/validation,
design controls and project management.
Mike held senior management positions at Zonare Medical Systems, Accuray and Acuson. As Senior Vice President,
Product Development at Accuray, he managed the Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Service groups for the
image guided, robotically controlled CyberKnife® radiosurgery system. He was instrumental in procuring the
company's first 510(k) approval and completing the third generation system that supports full body radiosurgery.
Prior to Accuray, Mike spent 14 years at Acuson developing premium quality diagnostic ultrasound products. He was
Project Manager and key contributor for both the revolutionary Sequoia GI512 and CV256 products that have to
date generated over $2 billion in revenue.
Mike holds one patent. He received an MSEE from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BSEE from Rice
University.
Dr. Tom Granberg has worked in high-speed digital design, digital signal processing, digital imaging systems, and
flat panel sensors while at companies including Cisco Systems, Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin), Storage
Technology Corporation, and Honeywell Test Instruments. He has also worked for Condor Systems (EDORSS),
SkyStream Networks and in ASIC design emulation at Quickturn Design Systems (a Cadence Company).
Included in Tom's portfolio of printed circuit board designs is a Line Module card for an Intrepid 20000 Director for a
Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) System. The Line Card has several differential pairs running at multiple
Gbps. He also created a VHDL design of 88,000 gates for a Xilinx FPGA, has designed a gate card for an
amorphous silicon flat panel sensor, and has designed an analog and digital phase detector card for a military
receiver.
Tom is the author of engineering textbook, "Handbook of Digital Techniques for High-Speed Design," ISBN
0-13-142291-X, published in 2004 by Prentice-Hall. The textbook is used by the University of New Hampshire and
San Jose State University for High-Speed Design Engineering courses, and by Engineering Professionals in the
field. See www.highspeedbook.com
Tom has earned several technical degrees: a B.S. in Physics from Washington State University, and an M.S. and
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also holds an M.B.A. in Finance from
the University of Colorado at Denver.
flat panel sensors while at companies including Cisco Systems, Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin), Storage
Technology Corporation, and Honeywell Test Instruments. He has also worked for Condor Systems (EDORSS),
SkyStream Networks and in ASIC design emulation at Quickturn Design Systems (a Cadence Company).
Included in Tom's portfolio of printed circuit board designs is a Line Module card for an Intrepid 20000 Director for a
Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) System. The Line Card has several differential pairs running at multiple
Gbps. He also created a VHDL design of 88,000 gates for a Xilinx FPGA, has designed a gate card for an
amorphous silicon flat panel sensor, and has designed an analog and digital phase detector card for a military
receiver.
Tom is the author of engineering textbook, "Handbook of Digital Techniques for High-Speed Design," ISBN
0-13-142291-X, published in 2004 by Prentice-Hall. The textbook is used by the University of New Hampshire and
San Jose State University for High-Speed Design Engineering courses, and by Engineering Professionals in the
field. See www.highspeedbook.com
Tom has earned several technical degrees: a B.S. in Physics from Washington State University, and an M.S. and
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also holds an M.B.A. in Finance from
the University of Colorado at Denver.
John Pastrone has over 40 years of experience in the design and development of engineering systems. He was the
chief architect of infusion pumps while at Oximetrix and Abbott Labs. Amongst his designs is the Plum pump for
which he was the main designer of the electro-mechanical system and pumping cassette.
Prior to that, John held positions with IBM and Memorex. After leaving Abbott Labs, he held consulting positions
with several companies including Mission Medical, Abbott Labs, Aubrey Group and Varian Medical. His projects
have involved work in steerable catheters, blood separator cassettes, air in-line detection, X-ray collimators, IV
Pumps and many electro-mechanical systems.
John is the holder of over 40 U.S. and Foreign patents. He received his BS in Mechanism Design from the
University of California at Berkeley.
chief architect of infusion pumps while at Oximetrix and Abbott Labs. Amongst his designs is the Plum pump for
which he was the main designer of the electro-mechanical system and pumping cassette.
Prior to that, John held positions with IBM and Memorex. After leaving Abbott Labs, he held consulting positions
with several companies including Mission Medical, Abbott Labs, Aubrey Group and Varian Medical. His projects
have involved work in steerable catheters, blood separator cassettes, air in-line detection, X-ray collimators, IV
Pumps and many electro-mechanical systems.
John is the holder of over 40 U.S. and Foreign patents. He received his BS in Mechanism Design from the
University of California at Berkeley.
Dr. Keith Nishihara has over 25 years of experience in the field of computer vision including extensive work on
binocular stereo matching, optical flow measurement, image registration, shape recognition, 3-D gesture
recognition, and real-time processor architectures. He is adept at solving complex problems and at transforming
theory into practical hardware and software implementations. He has applied this technology to problems in medical
imaging, human-computer-interfaces, architectural CAD, security and surveillance, integrated circuit fabrication, and
industrial inspection.
Keith has held senior technical and management positions at MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Schlumberger’s
Palo Alto Research Laboratory, Teleos Research, Autodesk, Stanford University, NASA’s Ames Research Center,
and PhorMax Corp.
Keith received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has published widely
and has nine issued patents. His academic research has been highlighted in cover articles in Nature magazine and
Technology Review.
binocular stereo matching, optical flow measurement, image registration, shape recognition, 3-D gesture
recognition, and real-time processor architectures. He is adept at solving complex problems and at transforming
theory into practical hardware and software implementations. He has applied this technology to problems in medical
imaging, human-computer-interfaces, architectural CAD, security and surveillance, integrated circuit fabrication, and
industrial inspection.
Keith has held senior technical and management positions at MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Schlumberger’s
Palo Alto Research Laboratory, Teleos Research, Autodesk, Stanford University, NASA’s Ames Research Center,
and PhorMax Corp.
Keith received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has published widely
and has nine issued patents. His academic research has been highlighted in cover articles in Nature magazine and
Technology Review.
Willem Ouborg has 4 years experience developing and testing products containing cutting edge technologies,
including applications of carbon nanotubes.
At Intematix, Willem helped develop a carbon nanotube based electrode for hydrogen fuel cell applications,
including a patent pending technique of catalyst and Nafion deposition. At Nonomix, he helped develop gas
sensors based on single wall CNTs. He led the prototyping of an ammonia monitor, and integrated complex FTIR
equipment and software to create an ammonia reference sensor.
Willem holds a BSEE and MS in EE/MEMS from UCLA.
including applications of carbon nanotubes.
At Intematix, Willem helped develop a carbon nanotube based electrode for hydrogen fuel cell applications,
including a patent pending technique of catalyst and Nafion deposition. At Nonomix, he helped develop gas
sensors based on single wall CNTs. He led the prototyping of an ammonia monitor, and integrated complex FTIR
equipment and software to create an ammonia reference sensor.
Willem holds a BSEE and MS in EE/MEMS from UCLA.
Camren Spangler has over 6 years of experience developing products and managing product development teams
for medical device companies. His expertise is in the development of analog and digital image processing
electronics and control system electronics, as well as the development of embedded microcontroller and FPGA
firmware for these systems. He has successfully managed the design and launch of multi-million dollar medical
device design projects, and is a leader in the development of new video and communications technology for
minimally invasive operating room suites.
Camren previously served as a Senior Design Engineer and then as Engineering Manager at Stryker
Communications, where he was responsible for the development of Stryker's flagship product line of Audio/Video
communications equipment for the operating room. Since leaving Stryker, he has designed hardware and firmware
for bio-impedance measurement systems, semiconductor scanning electron microscopes, and operating room
communications equipment.
Camren received a Honors Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Oregon State University,
where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
for medical device companies. His expertise is in the development of analog and digital image processing
electronics and control system electronics, as well as the development of embedded microcontroller and FPGA
firmware for these systems. He has successfully managed the design and launch of multi-million dollar medical
device design projects, and is a leader in the development of new video and communications technology for
minimally invasive operating room suites.
Camren previously served as a Senior Design Engineer and then as Engineering Manager at Stryker
Communications, where he was responsible for the development of Stryker's flagship product line of Audio/Video
communications equipment for the operating room. Since leaving Stryker, he has designed hardware and firmware
for bio-impedance measurement systems, semiconductor scanning electron microscopes, and operating room
communications equipment.
Camren received a Honors Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Oregon State University,
where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Ronald Rojeski has extensive experience with radiation detection and detector design. He received an R&D 100
award in 2005 for his contributions to the CdZnTe Frisch collar device design. He presently is co-inventor on two
fundamental radiation detector patents.
Experience and skills include radiation detector device design/modeling and fabrication techniques.
Design/modeling experience includes CAD layout and authoring finite element code to model charge transport in
depletion mode semiconductor radiation detectors. He is also experienced with thin film deposition (evaporation &
sputtering) and thin film growth (CVD and oxidation furnaces), and has a working knowledge of silicon etch/polish
techniques.
In addition, Ronald has over 10 years experience integrating large scale complex systems, focusing on electron
beam lithography and electron beam metrology systems. He also has broad experience in metrology and metrology
systems (thermal, optical, electron beam, and material analysis measurements), as well as practical knowledge of
low-noise electronics/mechanical troubleshooting and appropriate noise reduction techniques. Other engineering
skills include vacuum system design and implementation, control loop (PID) tuning (including thermal),
bonding/soldering techniques with indium, AuSn, and SnAg, and coding in C/C++/Fortran/MatLab/LabView.
Ronald received his BSEE and MSNE from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
award in 2005 for his contributions to the CdZnTe Frisch collar device design. He presently is co-inventor on two
fundamental radiation detector patents.
Experience and skills include radiation detector device design/modeling and fabrication techniques.
Design/modeling experience includes CAD layout and authoring finite element code to model charge transport in
depletion mode semiconductor radiation detectors. He is also experienced with thin film deposition (evaporation &
sputtering) and thin film growth (CVD and oxidation furnaces), and has a working knowledge of silicon etch/polish
techniques.
In addition, Ronald has over 10 years experience integrating large scale complex systems, focusing on electron
beam lithography and electron beam metrology systems. He also has broad experience in metrology and metrology
systems (thermal, optical, electron beam, and material analysis measurements), as well as practical knowledge of
low-noise electronics/mechanical troubleshooting and appropriate noise reduction techniques. Other engineering
skills include vacuum system design and implementation, control loop (PID) tuning (including thermal),
bonding/soldering techniques with indium, AuSn, and SnAg, and coding in C/C++/Fortran/MatLab/LabView.
Ronald received his BSEE and MSNE from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Stuart Friedman is an industrial physicist and systems engineer who has over 10 years experience developing
technologies, capital equipment, and algorithms for semiconductor inspection and metrology, life science research,
and materials characterization. He is also expert at modeling and characterizing the capabilities and performance of
complex instruments and imaging systems, and is effective coordinating and facilitating efficient and productive
collaborations between disparate engineering and scientific disciplines.
Stuart has held senior scientific and systems engineering positions at KLA-Tencor, Signature Bioscience, MDS Sciex
and Etec Systems, and has consulted for a variety of large and small high tech and biotech companies. He has 4
issued patents and has published technical articles in a variety of fields including electron optics/microscopy, solid
state physics and biophysical modeling.
Stuart received his Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from Cornell University, his Master's degree in Physics
from Cambridge University and his Doctorate in Applied Physics from Stanford University.
technologies, capital equipment, and algorithms for semiconductor inspection and metrology, life science research,
and materials characterization. He is also expert at modeling and characterizing the capabilities and performance of
complex instruments and imaging systems, and is effective coordinating and facilitating efficient and productive
collaborations between disparate engineering and scientific disciplines.
Stuart has held senior scientific and systems engineering positions at KLA-Tencor, Signature Bioscience, MDS Sciex
and Etec Systems, and has consulted for a variety of large and small high tech and biotech companies. He has 4
issued patents and has published technical articles in a variety of fields including electron optics/microscopy, solid
state physics and biophysical modeling.
Stuart received his Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from Cornell University, his Master's degree in Physics
from Cambridge University and his Doctorate in Applied Physics from Stanford University.
Nathan Woodcock has over 10 years experience in electrical and computer engineering on medical, commercial,
and security applications. He has performed product development, system architecture, board level design, FPGA
design, and ASIC design. He has significant experience in audio and video processing, control and algorithm
implementation and verification.
Nathan received his BS degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota and his MS degree in
Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has worked for Stryker,
Flextronics, Micron, and Honeywell.
and security applications. He has performed product development, system architecture, board level design, FPGA
design, and ASIC design. He has significant experience in audio and video processing, control and algorithm
implementation and verification.
Nathan received his BS degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota and his MS degree in
Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has worked for Stryker,
Flextronics, Micron, and Honeywell.
Paul Kahn has over 20 years experience in software development, including specification of software system
architecture and design, implementation at all levels of the software hierarchy, hardware integration, system
integration, and software verification. He has developed software for a wide variety of applications, including gas
chromatography, infrared analysis, process control, DNA electrophoresis, medical instrumentation (critical care,
imaging, & OTC devices), scanning electron microscopes [SEM], optical networking, wireless networking, computer
peripherals, and hand-held computers (PDAs).
As a contractor, Paul has worked for many companies, including Bayer Diabetes Care, Abbott Laboratories,
NexRay, Centerpoint Broadband Technologies, Symbol Technologies, Fisher-Rosemount, Beckman Industrial, IBM,
Eclipse Intl, ProQuip, GW Electronics, Lab Intelligence, and others.
Paul holds a BS in Computer Science from the San Francisco State University.
architecture and design, implementation at all levels of the software hierarchy, hardware integration, system
integration, and software verification. He has developed software for a wide variety of applications, including gas
chromatography, infrared analysis, process control, DNA electrophoresis, medical instrumentation (critical care,
imaging, & OTC devices), scanning electron microscopes [SEM], optical networking, wireless networking, computer
peripherals, and hand-held computers (PDAs).
As a contractor, Paul has worked for many companies, including Bayer Diabetes Care, Abbott Laboratories,
NexRay, Centerpoint Broadband Technologies, Symbol Technologies, Fisher-Rosemount, Beckman Industrial, IBM,
Eclipse Intl, ProQuip, GW Electronics, Lab Intelligence, and others.
Paul holds a BS in Computer Science from the San Francisco State University.
Mary Beth Wilson has 25 years experience in the software engineering industry, developing commercial products
and government applications and systems. Her experience includes product development and maintenance,
project management, systems verification and validation, software test, quality assurance, customer support, and
quality systems (SEI and ISO).
Mary Beth has worked at startups and large companies. She has held senior management positions at Sageware,
Inc. and General Dynamics (formerly GTE Government Systems) as Director of Engineering. Prior to that, she had
project and management responsibilities at other technology-related companies.
Mary Beth received a BA from Florida State University, with a major in Asian Studies and Multinational Business,
and a minor in Computer Science.
and government applications and systems. Her experience includes product development and maintenance,
project management, systems verification and validation, software test, quality assurance, customer support, and
quality systems (SEI and ISO).
Mary Beth has worked at startups and large companies. She has held senior management positions at Sageware,
Inc. and General Dynamics (formerly GTE Government Systems) as Director of Engineering. Prior to that, she had
project and management responsibilities at other technology-related companies.
Mary Beth received a BA from Florida State University, with a major in Asian Studies and Multinational Business,
and a minor in Computer Science.
Prasad Upadrasta has over 14 years experience in the design and development of complex medical devices and
networking/communication systems. Prasad is adept at defining system architectures, hardware/software
partitioning, performance analysis, defining maintainable software processes and FDA 510K process.
Most recently Prasad was at Hansen Medical developing a robotic catheter control system. He played a key role in
defining the system architecture, recruiting the software team, leading system integration and verification, software
aspects of the FDA 510K submission and participating in the clinical rollout of the robotic catheter control system.
Prior to this, he was at Tahoe Networks defining and implementing a customized network processor, and at Intel
working on a number of wired and wireless communication projects.
Prasad received a BS degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University, India, and an MS
degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Arizona State University. Prasad holds two patents.
networking/communication systems. Prasad is adept at defining system architectures, hardware/software
partitioning, performance analysis, defining maintainable software processes and FDA 510K process.
Most recently Prasad was at Hansen Medical developing a robotic catheter control system. He played a key role in
defining the system architecture, recruiting the software team, leading system integration and verification, software
aspects of the FDA 510K submission and participating in the clinical rollout of the robotic catheter control system.
Prior to this, he was at Tahoe Networks defining and implementing a customized network processor, and at Intel
working on a number of wired and wireless communication projects.
Prasad received a BS degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University, India, and an MS
degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Arizona State University. Prasad holds two patents.
Petre Vatahov has over 25 years of experience in product and process development in applications such as
hermetic seals (glass to metal, glass to ceramic, ceramic to metal, metal to metal), thermal processing, ultra high
vacuum, high voltage, thin film deposition and processing, and failure analysis.
Most recently Petre was Principal Engineer at Xoft Inc. where he was involved in the development of a miniature
X-ray source, and transferring it into production. Previously, he held development engineering and management
positions at Candescent Technologies Inc. (a flat panel display developer) and DZU Corp. (a hard disk
manufacturer).
Petre received his BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Sofia, Bulgaria.
He is co-inventor of four issued patents.
hermetic seals (glass to metal, glass to ceramic, ceramic to metal, metal to metal), thermal processing, ultra high
vacuum, high voltage, thin film deposition and processing, and failure analysis.
Most recently Petre was Principal Engineer at Xoft Inc. where he was involved in the development of a miniature
X-ray source, and transferring it into production. Previously, he held development engineering and management
positions at Candescent Technologies Inc. (a flat panel display developer) and DZU Corp. (a hard disk
manufacturer).
Petre received his BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Sofia, Bulgaria.
He is co-inventor of four issued patents.
Leonard Cygnarowicz has over 25 years experience in digital hardware and firmware development for a wide variety
of Silicon Valley firms in the area of medical electronics, industrial controls, instrumentation, robotics, telephony,
optical networks, computer peripherals and semiconductors.
Leonard has worked on a variety of projects, including a full body MRI imaging system, a Gamma camera, a DNA
instrument, pick and place and cartesian robots, an instrument for seismic exploration, large memory system
development, manufacturing test systems, T1 and DS3 computer telephony, ATM based network equipment, optical
network equipment, development platforms, microprocessor emulators, video peripherals, computer design, laser
printer controllers and computer peripherals for a variety of standard buses.
Leonard's skills include hardware and firmware development on a wide variety of microprocessors, microcontrollers
and digital signal processors; programming in Verilog, C and many assembly languages; and hardware design from
gate level through large complex FPGA's. In addition to direct design activity, he has managed projects and
development departments.
Leonard received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and has continued his
studies at UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley. He holds two U.S. patents.
of Silicon Valley firms in the area of medical electronics, industrial controls, instrumentation, robotics, telephony,
optical networks, computer peripherals and semiconductors.
Leonard has worked on a variety of projects, including a full body MRI imaging system, a Gamma camera, a DNA
instrument, pick and place and cartesian robots, an instrument for seismic exploration, large memory system
development, manufacturing test systems, T1 and DS3 computer telephony, ATM based network equipment, optical
network equipment, development platforms, microprocessor emulators, video peripherals, computer design, laser
printer controllers and computer peripherals for a variety of standard buses.
Leonard's skills include hardware and firmware development on a wide variety of microprocessors, microcontrollers
and digital signal processors; programming in Verilog, C and many assembly languages; and hardware design from
gate level through large complex FPGA's. In addition to direct design activity, he has managed projects and
development departments.
Leonard received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and has continued his
studies at UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley. He holds two U.S. patents.
Henry Liu has over 7 years of experience developing life science instruments and other technology applications, at
both small and large companies. He has performed extensive testing component and high throughput automated
instruments for the biotech industry.
In addition to his product development experience, Henry held a senior position at Cafepress.com, where he
transformed a startup facility to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility able to accommodate peak season demands
of over 450% from normal, and perfected the art of on-demand printing on dark garments.
Henry received a BS in Chemistry from University of California, Irvine. He holds one patent in well-based biosensor
detecting molecular or cellular events, and another pending patent for adjustable area platen.
both small and large companies. He has performed extensive testing component and high throughput automated
instruments for the biotech industry.
In addition to his product development experience, Henry held a senior position at Cafepress.com, where he
transformed a startup facility to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility able to accommodate peak season demands
of over 450% from normal, and perfected the art of on-demand printing on dark garments.
Henry received a BS in Chemistry from University of California, Irvine. He holds one patent in well-based biosensor
detecting molecular or cellular events, and another pending patent for adjustable area platen.
Sam Abeysekera has over 25 years experience in hardware and system design in a wide variety of applications. He
is experienced in digital, analog, RF, microwave and millimeter wave system design; and ASIC and IC design.
Sam has worked on a wide variety of applications, including earth satellite stations, mobile data, ATM, T1, E1, BITS,
ISDN, LAN, WAN, ADSL communications, MPEG, DSS, DSP, 802.11, DVB, optical switching, biometrics, GPS
receivers, ATCA Clock synchronization modules, Voice over IP, Video over IP, SFP, and GPON.
Sam has a BSEE in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from University of Sri-Lanka, Katubdeda
Campus.
is experienced in digital, analog, RF, microwave and millimeter wave system design; and ASIC and IC design.
Sam has worked on a wide variety of applications, including earth satellite stations, mobile data, ATM, T1, E1, BITS,
ISDN, LAN, WAN, ADSL communications, MPEG, DSS, DSP, 802.11, DVB, optical switching, biometrics, GPS
receivers, ATCA Clock synchronization modules, Voice over IP, Video over IP, SFP, and GPON.
Sam has a BSEE in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from University of Sri-Lanka, Katubdeda
Campus.
Oscar Saldana has over 25 years experience as a quality management professional in the medical device and
other industries. He has significant experience in Total Quality Management, process control, and
regulatory/compliance requirements. He has helped companies meet medical device industry standards, including
21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and MDD.
Oscar has worked in a variety of quality-related positions, including Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance
Engineer, and Quality Assurance Manager. He has been at a number of firms, including Xoft, DANA Corp., Supplier
Link Services, NexRay Medical, Accuray, and Intevac.
Oscar has received a wide variety of quality-related education, training and certifications.
other industries. He has significant experience in Total Quality Management, process control, and
regulatory/compliance requirements. He has helped companies meet medical device industry standards, including
21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and MDD.
Oscar has worked in a variety of quality-related positions, including Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance
Engineer, and Quality Assurance Manager. He has been at a number of firms, including Xoft, DANA Corp., Supplier
Link Services, NexRay Medical, Accuray, and Intevac.
Oscar has received a wide variety of quality-related education, training and certifications.
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Jerry Pretti has over 25 years experience in applying technologies to a wide range of medical,
industrial, and government applications.
His broad experience includes complete lifecycle development of complex systems and
software as well as lead project engineering roles in system integration and evaluation, system
and software requirements definition, project technical management, and system test planning
and design.
Jerry has held lead project and technical management roles with NexRay, Abbott Labs (now
Hospira), GTE Government Systems, and a number of other technology-related companies.
He received his BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and
an MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University.
industrial, and government applications.
His broad experience includes complete lifecycle development of complex systems and
software as well as lead project engineering roles in system integration and evaluation, system
and software requirements definition, project technical management, and system test planning
and design.
Jerry has held lead project and technical management roles with NexRay, Abbott Labs (now
Hospira), GTE Government Systems, and a number of other technology-related companies.
He received his BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and
an MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University.
Steve Burion has over 4 years experience developing software for medical device and commercial applications. He
has significant experience with user interface design, 3D simulation and mobile robotics.
Most recently, Steve was at Litrex, where he worked on the motion interface for high accuracy inkjet printers. Prior to
that, he was a research engineer at Stanford working on 3D simulation of deformable objects for medical
applications, and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology working on autonomous mobile robots. He also led
the team at the Swiss Institute of Technology which developed a new device for neuro-surgical operations.
Steve holds a BS and MS in Micro-engineering, with a Major in Robotics from the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology in Lausanne.
has significant experience with user interface design, 3D simulation and mobile robotics.
Most recently, Steve was at Litrex, where he worked on the motion interface for high accuracy inkjet printers. Prior to
that, he was a research engineer at Stanford working on 3D simulation of deformable objects for medical
applications, and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology working on autonomous mobile robots. He also led
the team at the Swiss Institute of Technology which developed a new device for neuro-surgical operations.
Steve holds a BS and MS in Micro-engineering, with a Major in Robotics from the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology in Lausanne.
Mike Pinkney has over 18 years of experience in electromechanical design for medical device and biotech
applications. He has worked at Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies, Aradigm, Nellcor, and Vista Labs.
Mike has an AA/AS degree in Electromechanical Design, and has participated in a wide variety of CAD education
and certification programs.
applications. He has worked at Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies, Aradigm, Nellcor, and Vista Labs.
Mike has an AA/AS degree in Electromechanical Design, and has participated in a wide variety of CAD education
and certification programs.
Dr. Winston Sun has nearly 20 years experience in systems architecture and algorithm
development for imaging, video and wireless communication systems. His background spans
mixed-signal, digital ASIC and RF chips, boards and systems, with specific expertise in
mapping real-time signal processing algorithms into embedded system solutions. GSM
basestations, soft switches for VoIP, QAM demodulators for digital set top boxes, CDMA
cellular handsets, WiFi chipsets and X-ray fluoroscopy systems are examples of products he
has designed and implemented.
Winston has held systems architect, engineering management, and business development
positions at PMC-Sierra, Atheros Communications, Applied Signal Technologies, Hyundai
Wireless and Nexray Medical.
Winston received a BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA, and a PhD in EE from the
University of California at Berkeley. He holds three patents, and has authored/presented
numerous scientific papers.
development for imaging, video and wireless communication systems. His background spans
mixed-signal, digital ASIC and RF chips, boards and systems, with specific expertise in
mapping real-time signal processing algorithms into embedded system solutions. GSM
basestations, soft switches for VoIP, QAM demodulators for digital set top boxes, CDMA
cellular handsets, WiFi chipsets and X-ray fluoroscopy systems are examples of products he
has designed and implemented.
Winston has held systems architect, engineering management, and business development
positions at PMC-Sierra, Atheros Communications, Applied Signal Technologies, Hyundai
Wireless and Nexray Medical.
Winston received a BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA, and a PhD in EE from the
University of California at Berkeley. He holds three patents, and has authored/presented
numerous scientific papers.