Highly accomplished Biomedical Engineer with over 15 years of progressive experience in medical device development, market introduction, and regulatory compliance. Expertly leads innovation and R&D for smart textiles and digital health solutions, driving products from ideation to commercialization. Proven track record in securing substantial funding, directing cross-functional teams, and integrating advanced health technologies for real-world applications and improved patient outcomes.
Vice President of Research, Development & Partner Integration
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary
Leads innovation, technology development, and regulatory strategy for smart textiles and digital health solutions, overseeing research initiatives, product development, and industry partnerships.
Highlights
Spearhead innovation and regulatory strategy for smart textiles and digital health solutions, ensuring compliance with international medical device regulations.
Oversee comprehensive research initiatives, product development, and strategic industry partnerships to expand market reach and technological integration.
Direct cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient project execution and accelerating product development cycles.
Developed and implemented remote patient monitoring (RPM) and chronic care management (CCM) systems utilizing proprietary Textile Computing™ technologies.
Director of Research & Development
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary
Managed R&D projects from ideation to commercialization, integrating AI and smart textile technologies, and fostering key collaborations.
Highlights
Managed R&D projects from ideation through commercialization, successfully integrating AI and smart textile technologies into new products.
Secured substantial grants and funding for health technology initiatives, enabling critical research and development efforts.
Led strategic collaborations with academic and industry partners to drive innovation and expand research capabilities.
Senior Market Research Analyst – Data & Analytics
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Conducted advanced market research and data analysis to identify industry trends, providing strategic insights for business and product development decisions.
Highlights
Conducted advanced market research and data analysis, identifying key industry trends to inform strategic decision-making.
Designed and implemented comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research studies, yielding actionable insights for product strategy.
Provided strategic insights that directly guided business and product development decisions, enhancing market positioning and competitive advantage.
Biomedical Research Engineer
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary
Collaborated with medical professionals to study neuromuscular and skeletal issues, applying engineering principles to develop technologies improving patient quality of life.
Highlights
Collaborated with physicians, physiotherapists, and researchers to investigate neuromuscular and skeletal issues in spinal cord injury (SCI) and stroke populations.
Applied engineering principles to design, develop, and test technologies, significantly improving quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions.
Mentor
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Supports refugee professionals in career development and employment readiness through mentorship and networking.
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Supports refugee professionals in career development and employment readiness initiatives, facilitating their integration into the workforce.
Provides crucial mentorship and networking opportunities, enhancing mentees' professional growth and connections.
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Ph.D.
Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering
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MASc
Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering
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BASc
Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering Minor)
Awarded By
NSERC
Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and research potential in doctoral studies.
Awarded By
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Recognized for excellence in research presentation at the Masters level.
Awarded By
University of Toronto
Awarded for academic excellence and research contributions during graduate studies.
Awarded By
NSERC
Recognized for significant contributions to industrial research as an undergraduate student.
Awarded By
Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation
Awarded for academic achievement and community involvement.
Awarded By
University of Toronto
Received for exceptional academic performance upon university admission.
Issued By
Government of Canada
Issued By
Johns Hopkins University
Regulatory Compliance, Smart Textiles, Digital Health Solutions, Assistive Device Design, Rehabilitative Device Design, Clinical Validation, Commercialization, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), Textile Computing™, AI Integration, VR/AR Headsets, EEG, Biomaterials, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering.
R&D Leadership, Innovation Strategy, Product Development, Technology Commercialization, Grant Acquisition, Research Initiatives, Advanced Market Research, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Research, Neuromuscular Studies, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Stroke Rehabilitation.
Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Execution, Strategic Planning, Industry Partnerships, Program Management, Mentorship, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation Management.
Medical Device Regulations, International Compliance, Clinical Trials, Research Ethics (TCPS).
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Summary
Principal Investigator for a MITACS Accelerate Program project, focusing on the development of garment-based neuroprostheses for enhancing neural function.
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Principal Engineer (Industry) on a project focused on developing smart textiles and remote monitoring solutions specifically for pediatric care, enhancing patient management and outcomes.
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Co-Investigator on a project assessing the feasibility of remote physiological monitoring for children with heart failure, aiming to improve early detection and management.
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Co-Investigator on an Alliance Grant project focused on leveraging smart textiles for telerehabilitation applications, expanding access to care.
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Principal Engineer on a project under Canada's Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing, dedicated to advancing smart textiles for medical device applications.
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Principal Investigator for an ISED-funded project focused on developing an integrated VR/AR headset capable of monitoring EEG and vital signs.