Medical Device Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2265

Summary

Expert 2265 has twenty years of experience in developing technological solutions to medical problems. First practiced Medicine and Surgery for 6 years in India and performed hundreds of surgeries and microsurgeries.  Later Expert 2265 got motivated by the impact of technology solutions to clinical problems and formally completed a Masters and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the renowned IIT. He is an adviser to Biomedical Startups, develop strategies for new cutting-edge Biomedical products. He is a cross-disciplinary Biomedical educationist and startup facilitator train entrepreneurs, physicians, sales personnel and provide leadership.

Expert 2265 teaches courses on Design and Development aspects of Medical Devices at a University in California.  He has expertise in explaining highly complex Biomedical and Surgical concepts to a non-medical audience.

Expert 2265 has insight into the surgical and technical aspects of Ultrasonic Surgery including the patent landscape.  He can give an expert perspective both from Medical, Clinical and Engineering aspects.

As an Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon for over 6 years in India, Expert 2265 has performed several types of reconstructive surgeries of the Head and Neck.  He then specialized in Biomedical Engineering (with a Masters’ and Ph.D.) and has been working in Medical Devices arena.

Expertise

Artificial Organs  & Implants
Medical Membrane Technology
Therapeutic Devices
Imaging and Ultrasound devices
Extracorporeal Devices
Blood Manipulation Technology
Non-invasive Monitoring
Device Biocompatibility
Device Evaluation & Testing
Blood Devices
Stem Cell-based technologies
Ear, Nose & Throat Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Medical and Clinical Info Systems
Technology and Engineering Solutions to Medical and Clinical problems

Education

1996-98, Post-Doctoral, Biomedical Eng.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

1990-96, Ph.D., Biomedical Eng.
Indian Institute of Technology

1983-85, DLO, ENT Surgery
Karnatak Medical College Hospital

1977-83, MBBS (MD equiv) Medicine/Surgery
JN Medical College, Belgaum

Professional Experience

2005-Present, Founder & Medical Director

A Biomedical, Technology and Education Company in California

(Name Available Upon Request)

Currently Medical Director of A Biomedical, Technology and Education Company specialized in Biomedical, Clinical, Bioengineering and Technology consulting in Medical Device, Biotechnology and Health care. This Company provides expertise in Technology evaluation, Medical Affairs, Clinical Consulting, Biomedical Communications, Medical Market Research, Medical Information and Medical Content Management. This Company provides high quality cross-disciplinary and customized Biomedical Technology training.

Founder of a Biomedical Technology company specialized in Biomedical, Clinical, Bioengineering and Technology consulting in Medical Device and Health care.  This Company provides expertise in Technology evaluation, Medical Affairs, Clinical Consulting, Biomedical Communications, Medical Market Research, Medical Information and Medical Content Management.  It also provides high quality cross-disciplinary Biomedical and Technolgoy training.  Teaching professional seminars and workshops in these locations on Medical Devices, Biomedical Technology, Human Physiology, and Anatomy.

2005-Present, Instructor in Medical Devices and Human Physiology

Extension Campuses at Two Universities in California

(Names Available upon Request)

As a industry expert in Medical Devices, teaches courses in Medical Devices and Human Physiology at Extension Campuses at two Universities in California

2004-Present, Executive-in-Residence and Adviser

An Institute of Technology in California

(Name Available upon Request)

Currently working as an Executive-in-Residence at an Institute in California.  This Institute helps startup companies get off the ground by developing their technology plans, product positioning, clinical and regulatory strategy.

2003-2004, Medical Projects Manager

Sanmina-SCI

Principal interface with customer.  Key leadership position. Managed clients.

Quick technology assessment, presenting company capabilities to prospective clients, writing compelling proposals and closing project sales.

Collaborative and creative.  Responsible for coaching, motivating recognizing individuals.  Project  management abilities to drive product decisions.

Self-starter, independent with strong analytical and excellent interpersonal skills.  Motivated creative and out-of-the-box thinker.  Quick learner effective in a rapidly changing environment. 

2002-2003, Medical Director

US Education

Supervised 15 direct reports.  Responsibilities included development of medical education programs, identifying and recruit teaching faculty, budgeting, P&L.

Developed partnerships with hospitals, biotech and medical device companies.  Strong management abilities including analytical evaluation, organization, delegation, team and resource management.  Managed conflict, motivated, inspired and managed staff.

Strong leadership skills.  Developed educational programs to educate personnel on biology and medical topics.  Expert on technology evaluations and outsourcing. Consulted and mentored other personnel in my area of expertise.  Superb presentation, communication and people/project management skills.  Managed collaborative relationships with outside groups

2001-2002, Founder and CEO
Zephyr Informatix Inc
California

Developed business plans, strategies, studied customer requirements for existing/potential new herbal pharmaceutical products.. Analyzed market intelligence on competitive product offerings to provide information on market segmentation, market share, customer perceptions and market trends.  Prepared and delivered presentations at trade shows

1999-2001, Database Engineer

XUMA Technologies Inc

San Francisco, CA

Business coordination with clients in XUMA, a fast-paced Internet startup, which built, maintained and hosted e-business solutions through delivering cutting edge Internet technology.

1998-1999, Clinical Reporting Analyst

Oceania Inc

Redwood City, CA

Reporting of computerized patient records on Crystal Reports and design of databases. Oceania developed healthcare administrative and patient management systems for HMOs such as Kaiser. Oceania's products enabled clinicians to rapidly analyze patient health information.

1996-1998, Post-Doctoral Fellow/Researcher

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor & Nephros Therapeutics

Accomplished pre-clinical research evaluation and testing of the safety and functionality of a bioartificial renal assist device, a hemofilter seeded with cultured and gene injected proximal tubule cells, on several uremic dogs. Wrote grant proposals and was awarded NIH fellowship in Nephrology by the NIH. Evaluated the hemocompatibility of a membrane-based.

1990-1996, Senior Research Fellow and Research Associate

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) & IIT

Won the prestigious Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Fellowship based on an All-India selection process. Work involved research and development activities on the development of Membrane-based Disease-specific Extracorporeal Devices for Immune-complex diseases. Concurrently, worked in the IIT, Hospital as a consulting Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist/Surgeon.

1983-1989, Medical Officer, Registrar & Resident in ENT Surgery
Healthcare Organizations and Hospitals in India

Clinician and Surgeon: As a medical doctor and head resident doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat surgery in B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Bombay, managed the whole department.  Effected the smooth functioning of th eoperating, emergency rooms and outpatient facility.  Planned and carried out community health awareness programs.  Led weekly staff meetings.

Medical Officer:  As a medical officer in Essar Gujarat Ltd., was the general administrative manager and head of the entire staff that numbered around 70.  He was in charge of the overall management of the day-to-day work of the oilrig camp including general administratio, inspection and smooth functioning.  Careful attention to operations and management.

Professional Affiliations, Achievements & Awards

Available upon Request.

Selected Publications & Book Contributions

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