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Cardica, Inc. Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kristopher Yee Kristopher Yee's Cardica, Inc. Experience May 2015 - Present
Job
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. January 2011 - May 2015
Cardica, Inc. August 2010 - January 2011
Edwards Lifesciences August 2008 - August 2010
Maquet Cardiovascular August 2002 - August 2008
Guidant Cardiac Surgery 2002 - 2006
Guidant May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, R&D, ISO 13485, FDA, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, CAPA, V&V, Design of Experiments, Quality System, Product Development, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, ISO 14971, Design for Manufacturing, Product Launch, SolidWorks, Commercialization, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering, Injection Molding, Catheters, Surgeons, Product Design, Biomaterials, Medical Device R&D, GMP, Project Management
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1998 — 2002
BS, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Emphasis
Cardica, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. January 2011 - May 2015
Cardica, Inc. August 2010 - January 2011
Edwards Lifesciences August 2008 - August 2010
Maquet Cardiovascular August 2002 - August 2008
Guidant Cardiac Surgery 2002 - 2006
Guidant May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, R&D, ISO 13485, FDA, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, CAPA, V&V, Design of Experiments, Quality System, Product Development, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, ISO 14971, Design for Manufacturing, Product Launch, SolidWorks, Commercialization, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering, Injection Molding, Catheters, Surgeons, Product Design, Biomaterials, Medical Device R&D, GMP, Project Management
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1998 — 2002
BS, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Emphasis
Sarah-Marie Chan Sarah-Marie Chan's Cardica, Inc. Experience May 2014 - September 2014
Job R&D Engineer at Ceterix Orthopaedics
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. May 2014 - September 2014
Castilleja School January 2014 - February 2014
Stanford University Press January 2013 - June 2013
Revolve Bike Discs, LLC January 2013 - June 2013
Redwood Outdoors June 2012 - June 2013
Pelvalon July 2012 - September 2012
The Cohen Group July 2011 - September 2011
Stanford Biorobotics Lab June 2011 - June 2011
URS Corporation June 2010 - September 2010
Sheraton June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Product Design, Design Thinking, Rapid Prototyping, SolidWorks, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Sketching, French, Usability Testing, Japanese, Machine Design, Mechanical Analysis, Project Management, Human-centered Design
Education
Stanford University 2009 — 2013
BS, Engineering: Product Design
A. J. Dimond High School 2005 — 2009
Cardica, Inc. May 2014 - September 2014
Castilleja School January 2014 - February 2014
Stanford University Press January 2013 - June 2013
Revolve Bike Discs, LLC January 2013 - June 2013
Redwood Outdoors June 2012 - June 2013
Pelvalon July 2012 - September 2012
The Cohen Group July 2011 - September 2011
Stanford Biorobotics Lab June 2011 - June 2011
URS Corporation June 2010 - September 2010
Sheraton June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Product Design, Design Thinking, Rapid Prototyping, SolidWorks, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Sketching, French, Usability Testing, Japanese, Machine Design, Mechanical Analysis, Project Management, Human-centered Design
Education
Stanford University 2009 — 2013
BS, Engineering: Product Design
A. J. Dimond High School 2005 — 2009
Ben Rhyne Ben Rhyne's Cardica, Inc. Experience June 2012 - July 2012
Job Analyst at Crestview Partners
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Crestview Partners, LLC August 2015 - Present
Stanford University August 2010 - January 2015
Triangle Peak Partners June 2014 - August 2014
Stanford Human Performance Lab June 2013 - August 2013
Cardica, Inc. June 2012 - July 2012
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Management Science and Engineering
Stanford University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomechanical Engineering, with Distinction
Crestview Partners, LLC August 2015 - Present
Stanford University August 2010 - January 2015
Triangle Peak Partners June 2014 - August 2014
Stanford Human Performance Lab June 2013 - August 2013
Cardica, Inc. June 2012 - July 2012
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Management Science and Engineering
Stanford University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomechanical Engineering, with Distinction
Anson Fuqua Anson Fuqua's Cardica, Inc. Experience June 2007 - December 2008
Job Technician at Nanostim
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Nanostim, Inc. / St. Jude May 2013 - Present
CR Bard May 2010 - May 2013
BC Tech March 2008 - May 2010
Cardica, Inc. June 2007 - December 2008
Argonaut Technologies May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Use of hand tools and..., Microsoft Excel & Word., Highly computer..., Mechanical by nature., Excellent written and..., Medical Devices, Medical Device R&D, Mechanical Assembly, Validation, FDA, ISO 13485, Calibration, Troubleshooting, EH&S, 49CFR, OSHA 10-Hour Certified
Education
University of Arizona 2006 — 2007
Psychology
Nanostim, Inc. / St. Jude May 2013 - Present
CR Bard May 2010 - May 2013
BC Tech March 2008 - May 2010
Cardica, Inc. June 2007 - December 2008
Argonaut Technologies May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Use of hand tools and..., Microsoft Excel & Word., Highly computer..., Mechanical by nature., Excellent written and..., Medical Devices, Medical Device R&D, Mechanical Assembly, Validation, FDA, ISO 13485, Calibration, Troubleshooting, EH&S, 49CFR, OSHA 10-Hour Certified
Education
University of Arizona 2006 — 2007
Psychology
Matthew Samples's Cardica, Inc. Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Engineer II at Axon VR
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Axon VR June 2015 - Present
Proof of Concept, LLC October 2014 - June 2015
Covidien June 2014 - September 2014
Tapestry Solutions November 2012 - June 2014
Cardica, Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
MyTennisLessons 2011 - 2012
Skills
Solidworks, Mechanical Product..., Project Management, R&D, Design of Experiments, Microfluidics, Medical Devices, PDMS Design, Soft Lithography, Testing, Minitab, Matlab, Engineering Drawings, Microsoft Office, Software Quality..., Labview, C++, Machining, Manufacturing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2010 — 2015
Bachelor and Master of Science (BMS), Biomedical Engineering
Santa Teresa High School 2006 — 2010
Axon VR June 2015 - Present
Proof of Concept, LLC October 2014 - June 2015
Covidien June 2014 - September 2014
Tapestry Solutions November 2012 - June 2014
Cardica, Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
MyTennisLessons 2011 - 2012
Skills
Solidworks, Mechanical Product..., Project Management, R&D, Design of Experiments, Microfluidics, Medical Devices, PDMS Design, Soft Lithography, Testing, Minitab, Matlab, Engineering Drawings, Microsoft Office, Software Quality..., Labview, C++, Machining, Manufacturing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2010 — 2015
Bachelor and Master of Science (BMS), Biomedical Engineering
Santa Teresa High School 2006 — 2010
Brian Schar Brian Schar's Cardica, Inc. Experience October 2001 - April 2012
Job Of Counsel at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Industry Nanotechnology
Experience
Morrison & Foerster LLP March 2015 - Present
STLGip, Technology Law Firm January 2015 - Present
Intematix April 2012 - January 2015
Cardica, Inc. October 2001 - April 2012
Skjerven Morrill MacPherson December 2000 - October 2001
Lyon & Lyon August 1997 - December 2000
McDonnell Douglas June 1988 - May 1994
Skills
Technology Transactions, Trademark Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Due Diligence, Patent Strategy, Patentability, IP, Medical Devices, Invention, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Start-ups, FDA, Prosecution, Licensing, Strategy, Management, Legal Opinions, Technology Transfer
Education
University of Southern California Law School 1994 — 1997
J.D.
University of Arizona 1984 — 1988
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Pulaski High School, Pulaski, Wisconsin 1981 — 1984
Morrison & Foerster LLP March 2015 - Present
STLGip, Technology Law Firm January 2015 - Present
Intematix April 2012 - January 2015
Cardica, Inc. October 2001 - April 2012
Skjerven Morrill MacPherson December 2000 - October 2001
Lyon & Lyon August 1997 - December 2000
McDonnell Douglas June 1988 - May 1994
Skills
Technology Transactions, Trademark Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Due Diligence, Patent Strategy, Patentability, IP, Medical Devices, Invention, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Start-ups, FDA, Prosecution, Licensing, Strategy, Management, Legal Opinions, Technology Transfer
Education
University of Southern California Law School 1994 — 1997
J.D.
University of Arizona 1984 — 1988
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Pulaski High School, Pulaski, Wisconsin 1981 — 1984
Chris Littel Chris Littel's Cardica, Inc. Experience October 2011 - April 2013
Job Educator, Entrepreneur, Consultant
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Indiana University Kelley School of Business July 2014 - Present
MedInform, LLC April 2013 - Present
Meridian Bioscience Inc. June 2013 - April 2014
Cardica, Inc. October 2011 - April 2013
Neurowave Medical Technologies LLC April 2010 - October 2011
Johnson & Johnson January 2006 - April 2010
Ethicon Endo-Surgery March 2004 - December 2005
Ethicon Endo-Surgery January 2000 - March 2004
U.S. Military Academy 1987 - 1990
Skills
Business Development, Marketing, Project Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Pricing, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Product Launch, Operating Room, Cardiology, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Surgery, Global Marketing, Healthcare, Orthopedic, Product Marketing, Interventional..., Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Surgical Instruments, Strategy, Commercialization, Urology, Product Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Vascular, Disposables, Surgeons, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations, Neurology, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, Neurosurgery, Pharmaceutical Sales, FDA, Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Sales, Medical Sales, Spine, Oncology, Hardware Diagnostics, KOL development, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Managed Care, Sales Force Development
Education
SAIS 1985 — 1987
BA, International Economics/Relations
United States Military Academy at West Point 1974 — 1978
B.S., Engineering, English
Indiana University Kelley School of Business July 2014 - Present
MedInform, LLC April 2013 - Present
Meridian Bioscience Inc. June 2013 - April 2014
Cardica, Inc. October 2011 - April 2013
Neurowave Medical Technologies LLC April 2010 - October 2011
Johnson & Johnson January 2006 - April 2010
Ethicon Endo-Surgery March 2004 - December 2005
Ethicon Endo-Surgery January 2000 - March 2004
U.S. Military Academy 1987 - 1990
Skills
Business Development, Marketing, Project Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Pricing, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Product Launch, Operating Room, Cardiology, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Surgery, Global Marketing, Healthcare, Orthopedic, Product Marketing, Interventional..., Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Surgical Instruments, Strategy, Commercialization, Urology, Product Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Vascular, Disposables, Surgeons, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations, Neurology, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, Neurosurgery, Pharmaceutical Sales, FDA, Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Sales, Medical Sales, Spine, Oncology, Hardware Diagnostics, KOL development, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Managed Care, Sales Force Development
Education
SAIS 1985 — 1987
BA, International Economics/Relations
United States Military Academy at West Point 1974 — 1978
B.S., Engineering, English
Bill Younger Bill Younger's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2000 - Present
Job Managing Director, Sutter Hill Ventures
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Sutter Hill Ventures 1981 - Present
Cardica, Inc. 2000 - Present
Stanford Hospital & Clinics 2007 - Present
The Gladstone Institutes 2010 - Present
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1973 — 1975
MBA
University of Michigan 1968 — 1972
BS, Electrical Engineering
Sutter Hill Ventures 1981 - Present
Cardica, Inc. 2000 - Present
Stanford Hospital & Clinics 2007 - Present
The Gladstone Institutes 2010 - Present
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1973 — 1975
MBA
University of Michigan 1968 — 1972
BS, Electrical Engineering
Michael Vandiver Michael Vandiver's Cardica, Inc. Experience August 2010 - April 2012
Job Marketing Manager / Oil & Gas at C4 Welding, Inc.
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
C4 Welding, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Renew Merchandise January 2015 - Present
Aly Energy Services, Inc. May 2015 - August 2015
Aly Centrifuge April 2014 - April 2015
American Home Buyer January 2013 - January 2015
Cardica, Inc. August 2010 - April 2012
Cardica, Inc November 2009 - July 2010
Smith & Nephew September 2007 - December 2009
ArthroCare Corporation January 2006 - June 2007
Howmed Inc April 1999 - January 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Team Building, Surgeons, Orthopedic, Surgery, Team Leadership, Vascular, Cardiac Surgery, Operating Room, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Market Development, Salesforce.com, Product Launch, Product Placement, Hospital Sales, Cold Calling, Team-oriented, Surgical Device..., Prospect Qualification, Territory Development, Medical Sales, Hospitals, Sales Process, Selling, Disposables, Surgical Instruments, Urology, Interventional..., Neurosurgery, Sales, Orthopedics, Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales Management, Business Development
Education
LeTourneau University 1994 — 2011
BBM, Business, 3.5 GPA
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 1976 — 1979
Business
C4 Welding, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Renew Merchandise January 2015 - Present
Aly Energy Services, Inc. May 2015 - August 2015
Aly Centrifuge April 2014 - April 2015
American Home Buyer January 2013 - January 2015
Cardica, Inc. August 2010 - April 2012
Cardica, Inc November 2009 - July 2010
Smith & Nephew September 2007 - December 2009
ArthroCare Corporation January 2006 - June 2007
Howmed Inc April 1999 - January 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Team Building, Surgeons, Orthopedic, Surgery, Team Leadership, Vascular, Cardiac Surgery, Operating Room, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Market Development, Salesforce.com, Product Launch, Product Placement, Hospital Sales, Cold Calling, Team-oriented, Surgical Device..., Prospect Qualification, Territory Development, Medical Sales, Hospitals, Sales Process, Selling, Disposables, Surgical Instruments, Urology, Interventional..., Neurosurgery, Sales, Orthopedics, Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales Management, Business Development
Education
LeTourneau University 1994 — 2011
BBM, Business, 3.5 GPA
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 1976 — 1979
Business
Yaeer Lev Yaeer Lev's Cardica, Inc. Experience December 2010 - May 2012
Job Associate Product Director at Johnson & Johnson
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Johnson & Johnson, Advanced Sterilization Products July 2014 - Present
Johnson & Johnson, Advanced Sterilization Products June 2013 - August 2013
Bruin Biometrics, LLC March 2013 - June 2013
Cardica, Inc. December 2010 - May 2012
Cardica, Inc. September 2007 - December 2010
Center for Jewish Living and Learning April 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Product Development, Design Control, Medical Devices, Leadership, Public Speaking, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Team-oriented, Business Strategy, Project Management, Statistical Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Financial Modeling, Quantitative Analytics, Product Marketing, Data Analysis, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, CAD, Fluent in Hebrew
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2007
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics & Controls
Tel Aviv University 2005 — 2006
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Northgate High 1999 — 2003
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Johnson & Johnson, Advanced Sterilization Products July 2014 - Present
Johnson & Johnson, Advanced Sterilization Products June 2013 - August 2013
Bruin Biometrics, LLC March 2013 - June 2013
Cardica, Inc. December 2010 - May 2012
Cardica, Inc. September 2007 - December 2010
Center for Jewish Living and Learning April 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Product Development, Design Control, Medical Devices, Leadership, Public Speaking, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Team-oriented, Business Strategy, Project Management, Statistical Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Financial Modeling, Quantitative Analytics, Product Marketing, Data Analysis, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, CAD, Fluent in Hebrew
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2007
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics & Controls
Tel Aviv University 2005 — 2006
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Northgate High 1999 — 2003
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Mike Cloutier Mike Cloutier's Cardica, Inc. Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Southwest Regional Manager at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Les Meadowcroft Les Meadowcroft's Cardica, Inc. Experience September 2008 - October 2009
Job President and Founder at VetOvation, Inc
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
VetOvation, Inc 2013 - Present
Acclarent January 2011 - 2013
TransEnterix, Inc. April 2009 - May 2011
Cardica, Inc. September 2008 - October 2009
Intuitive Surgical January 2004 - September 2008
Ethicon, Inc. 1995 - 2003
Skills
Hospitals, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Surgery, Disposables, Sales Operations, Operating Room, Minimally Invasive..., Oncology, ENT, General Surgery, Capital Equipment, Physicians, Cath Lab, Surgical Instruments, Medical Sales, Sales Force Development, Product Launch, Orthopedic, Vascular, Urology, Market Development, Gynecology, Medicine, Animal Welfare
Education
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 1989 — 1993
BS Marketing, Marketing
Chenango Valley High School
VetOvation, Inc 2013 - Present
Acclarent January 2011 - 2013
TransEnterix, Inc. April 2009 - May 2011
Cardica, Inc. September 2008 - October 2009
Intuitive Surgical January 2004 - September 2008
Ethicon, Inc. 1995 - 2003
Skills
Hospitals, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Surgery, Disposables, Sales Operations, Operating Room, Minimally Invasive..., Oncology, ENT, General Surgery, Capital Equipment, Physicians, Cath Lab, Surgical Instruments, Medical Sales, Sales Force Development, Product Launch, Orthopedic, Vascular, Urology, Market Development, Gynecology, Medicine, Animal Welfare
Education
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 1989 — 1993
BS Marketing, Marketing
Chenango Valley High School
Veronica Loch Veronica Loch's Cardica, Inc. Experience September 2007 - May 2009
Job Seeking a Sales Opportunity in Medical Device
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Intelivert July 2013 - Present
Mimedx Group, Inc. July 2012 - June 2013
Advanced BioHealing, Inc. April 2010 - June 2012
Cardiva Medical June 2009 - April 2010
Cardica, Inc. September 2007 - May 2009
Advanced Audio Visual Sales April 1997 - September 2007
IKON Document Services 1993 - 1997
Lanier Worldwide 1990 - 1993
Skills
Sales, Cardiology, Capital Equipment, Sales Process, Vascular, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Operating Room
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, 3.38
Intelivert July 2013 - Present
Mimedx Group, Inc. July 2012 - June 2013
Advanced BioHealing, Inc. April 2010 - June 2012
Cardiva Medical June 2009 - April 2010
Cardica, Inc. September 2007 - May 2009
Advanced Audio Visual Sales April 1997 - September 2007
IKON Document Services 1993 - 1997
Lanier Worldwide 1990 - 1993
Skills
Sales, Cardiology, Capital Equipment, Sales Process, Vascular, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Operating Room
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, 3.38
JinHoon Park JinHoon Park's Cardica, Inc. Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Staff R&D Engineer at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. October 2011 - Present
Cardica, Inc. July 2009 - September 2011
Cardica, Inc. July 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, Product Development, Engineering, R&D, Prototype, Injection Molding, ISO 13485, Design of Experiments, Quality System, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design, CAPA, SolidWorks
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2007
Master Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University 1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Cardica, Inc. October 2011 - Present
Cardica, Inc. July 2009 - September 2011
Cardica, Inc. July 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, Product Development, Engineering, R&D, Prototype, Injection Molding, ISO 13485, Design of Experiments, Quality System, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design, CAPA, SolidWorks
Education
Stanford University 2005 — 2007
Master Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Seoul National University 1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Karis Tang-Quan Karis Tang-Quan's Cardica, Inc. Experience June 2011 - Present
Job R&D Engineer at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Cardica, Inc. June 2011 - Present
Stanford University School of Medicine September 2007 - June 2011
University Heart Center Hamburg June 2009 - September 2009
Massachusetts General Hospital June 2006 - August 2006
National Institutes of Health June 2005 - August 2005
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Biomechanical Engineering
Cardica, Inc. June 2011 - Present
Stanford University School of Medicine September 2007 - June 2011
University Heart Center Hamburg June 2009 - September 2009
Massachusetts General Hospital June 2006 - August 2006
National Institutes of Health June 2005 - August 2005
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Biomechanical Engineering
Akira Ueda Akira Ueda's Cardica, Inc. Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Senior R&D Engineer at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Cardica June 2011 - January 2014
UC Davis: Transportation and Parking Services April 2007 - August 2010
US Forest Service: Davis Fire Crew April 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Solidworks, R&D, Medical Devices, Minitab, Design of Experiments, Matlab, SolidWorks, Design for Manufacturing, Management, Product Development, Labview, Event Planning
Education
University of California, Davis 2006 — 2010
BS, Aeronautical and Mechanical engineering
Cardica, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Cardica June 2011 - January 2014
UC Davis: Transportation and Parking Services April 2007 - August 2010
US Forest Service: Davis Fire Crew April 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Solidworks, R&D, Medical Devices, Minitab, Design of Experiments, Matlab, SolidWorks, Design for Manufacturing, Management, Product Development, Labview, Event Planning
Education
University of California, Davis 2006 — 2010
BS, Aeronautical and Mechanical engineering
Samuel E. Navarro Samuel E. Navarro's Cardica, Inc. Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Managing Partner, Gravitas Healthcare, LLC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Gravitas Healthcare, LLC October 2008 - Present
Derma Sciences, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. December 2014 - Present
MELA Sciences, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Fractal Holdings, LLC October 2008 - Present
Arstasis, Inc. 2006 - October 2013
Fixes-4-Kids Inc. February 2010 - December 2012
Pixelux Entertainment 2005 - 2010
OrthoPediatrics July 2008 - September 2009
Cowen & Company LLC September 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Mergers, Medical Devices, Venture Capital, Strategy, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Investments, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Business Planning, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Market Development, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Markets, Financial Modeling, Executive Management, Product Development, FDA, Commercialization, Acquisition Integration, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Services, Management, Product Launch, Management Consulting, M&A experience, International Business, Restructuring, Hedge Funds, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Private Equity, New Business Development, IPO, Investor Relations, Valuation, Angel Investing, Venture Financing, Capital Equipment, Joint Ventures, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2008 — 2008
Wharton Executive Education, Mergers and Acquisitions
Wharton School 1981 — 1983
MBA, Finance
Stanford University 1977 — 1978
MS, Earthquake Engineering/Civil Eng.
University of Texas at Austin 1973 — 1976
BS, Architectural Engineering
Gravitas Healthcare, LLC October 2008 - Present
Derma Sciences, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. December 2014 - Present
MELA Sciences, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Fractal Holdings, LLC October 2008 - Present
Arstasis, Inc. 2006 - October 2013
Fixes-4-Kids Inc. February 2010 - December 2012
Pixelux Entertainment 2005 - 2010
OrthoPediatrics July 2008 - September 2009
Cowen & Company LLC September 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Mergers, Medical Devices, Venture Capital, Strategy, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Investments, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Business Planning, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Market Development, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Markets, Financial Modeling, Executive Management, Product Development, FDA, Commercialization, Acquisition Integration, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Services, Management, Product Launch, Management Consulting, M&A experience, International Business, Restructuring, Hedge Funds, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Private Equity, New Business Development, IPO, Investor Relations, Valuation, Angel Investing, Venture Financing, Capital Equipment, Joint Ventures, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2008 — 2008
Wharton Executive Education, Mergers and Acquisitions
Wharton School 1981 — 1983
MBA, Finance
Stanford University 1977 — 1978
MS, Earthquake Engineering/Civil Eng.
University of Texas at Austin 1973 — 1976
BS, Architectural Engineering
Sara Ding Chen Sara Ding Chen's Cardica, Inc. Experience December 2010 - Present
Job Senior Quality Systems Engineer & Regulatory Specialist at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. December 2010 - Present
Privately held medical devices company July 2008 - September 2010
SJSU August 2009 - July 2010
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory February 2006 - May 2008
Lindows lab March 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Quality System, CAPA, Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Testing, Labview, CAD, Troubleshooting, Minitab, ISO, Statistics, Process Improvement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Quality Management, Design Control, SolidWorks, ISO 13485, Microsoft Excel
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science, Biomedical Devices Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2007
BS, Bioengineering
Ohlone College 2003 — 2005
AS, Physics
Cardica, Inc. December 2010 - Present
Privately held medical devices company July 2008 - September 2010
SJSU August 2009 - July 2010
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory February 2006 - May 2008
Lindows lab March 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Quality System, CAPA, Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Testing, Labview, CAD, Troubleshooting, Minitab, ISO, Statistics, Process Improvement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Quality Management, Design Control, SolidWorks, ISO 13485, Microsoft Excel
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science, Biomedical Devices Engineering
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2007
BS, Bioengineering
Ohlone College 2003 — 2005
AS, Physics
Mai Xiong Mai Xiong's Cardica, Inc. Experience September 2014 - Present
Job R&D Lab Associate at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Cardica, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Jamba Juice December 2013 - August 2014
Mercy Housing September 2009 - May 2013
University of California Cooperative Extension June 2012 - August 2012
jcpenney July 2011 - August 2012
Mercy Medical Center Merced Hospital March 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Coordinating Events, Microsoft Office, Bilingual, Community Outreach, Research, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Food and Nutrition
Cardica, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Jamba Juice December 2013 - August 2014
Mercy Housing September 2009 - May 2013
University of California Cooperative Extension June 2012 - August 2012
jcpenney July 2011 - August 2012
Mercy Medical Center Merced Hospital March 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Coordinating Events, Microsoft Office, Bilingual, Community Outreach, Research, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Food and Nutrition
Steven Wasserman Steven Wasserman's Cardica, Inc. Experience December 2011 - February 2015
Job Regional Sales Manager at Avizia
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Avizia July 2015 - Present
. February 2009 - July 2015
Cardica, Inc. December 2011 - February 2015
Biotronik / Biocore USA LLC February 2009 - July 2011
Micrus Endovascular May 2008 - February 2009
CPI/GUIDANT/BOSTON SCIENTIFIC April 1994 - April 2008
Intermedics May 1992 - April 1994
James T. Brady Inc January 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Quality Assurance, Business Development, Training, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Market Development, Surgeons, Product Launch, Sales Management, Cardiac Surgery, Sales Operations, Surgery, Account Management, Team Building, Hospitals, Cath Lab, Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Cold Calling, Disposables, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Medical Sales, Pacemakers, Surgical Instruments, Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Selling Skills, Operating Room Sales, Start-ups, Surgical Device Sales, Hospital Sales, Medicine, Hardware Diagnostics, Capital Equipment Sales, Clinical Research, General Surgery, Electrophysiology, Healthcare, New Business Development, Sales
Education
Saint Joseph's College
BS, Healthcare Administration
Avizia July 2015 - Present
. February 2009 - July 2015
Cardica, Inc. December 2011 - February 2015
Biotronik / Biocore USA LLC February 2009 - July 2011
Micrus Endovascular May 2008 - February 2009
CPI/GUIDANT/BOSTON SCIENTIFIC April 1994 - April 2008
Intermedics May 1992 - April 1994
James T. Brady Inc January 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Quality Assurance, Business Development, Training, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Market Development, Surgeons, Product Launch, Sales Management, Cardiac Surgery, Sales Operations, Surgery, Account Management, Team Building, Hospitals, Cath Lab, Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Cold Calling, Disposables, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology, Medical Sales, Pacemakers, Surgical Instruments, Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Selling Skills, Operating Room Sales, Start-ups, Surgical Device Sales, Hospital Sales, Medicine, Hardware Diagnostics, Capital Equipment Sales, Clinical Research, General Surgery, Electrophysiology, Healthcare, New Business Development, Sales
Education
Saint Joseph's College
BS, Healthcare Administration
Hannibal Bray's Cardica, Inc. Experience July 2006 - April 2007
Job Army Veteran / Medical Device Executive / Entrepreneur
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Control Bionics July 2014 - Present
Infraredx January 2012 - December 2012
Abiomed March 2009 - December 2011
Cordis May 2007 - March 2009
Cardica, Inc. July 2006 - April 2007
Ethicon, Inc. October 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Amyotrophic Lateral..., Assistive Technology, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales Management, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Product Launch, Leadership, Cardiology, Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Start-ups, Selling, Surgery, Healthcare, Team Building, Cardiac Surgery, Hospitals, Entrepreneurship, Clinical Support, Network Marketing, Renewable Energy, Prospecting, Inviting, Presenting, Following Up, Closing, Training, Promoting Events, Coaching, Sales, Key Account Management, Strategy, Market Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Process
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point 1990 — 1994
BS, General Engineering, Spanish Major
Control Bionics July 2014 - Present
Infraredx January 2012 - December 2012
Abiomed March 2009 - December 2011
Cordis May 2007 - March 2009
Cardica, Inc. July 2006 - April 2007
Ethicon, Inc. October 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Amyotrophic Lateral..., Assistive Technology, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales Management, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Product Launch, Leadership, Cardiology, Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Start-ups, Selling, Surgery, Healthcare, Team Building, Cardiac Surgery, Hospitals, Entrepreneurship, Clinical Support, Network Marketing, Renewable Energy, Prospecting, Inviting, Presenting, Following Up, Closing, Training, Promoting Events, Coaching, Sales, Key Account Management, Strategy, Market Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Process
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point 1990 — 1994
BS, General Engineering, Spanish Major
Ari Goldberg Ari Goldberg's Cardica, Inc. Experience August 2012 - March 2015
Job Senior Quality Engineer, CQE
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. August 2012 - March 2015
IntraPace, Inc. March 2009 - June 2012
Ample Medical, Inc April 2007 - November 2008
St. Jude Medical January 2005 - November 2006
Epicor Medical August 2000 - December 2004
CardioVention August 1998 - July 2000
Eli Lilly and Company September 1992 - December 1994
Raychem Corporation October 1983 - June 1992
Raychem Corporation April 1980 - October 1983
State of California June 1978 - July 1979
Skills
R&D, V&V, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, ISO 14971, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Machining, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Solidworks, Packaging Engineering, Statistics, Equipment Qualification, Supplier Quality..., Quality Assurance, Mechanical Inspection, Optical Inspection &..., SolidWorks, Validation
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1972 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Forestry and Resource Management
Cardica, Inc. August 2012 - March 2015
IntraPace, Inc. March 2009 - June 2012
Ample Medical, Inc April 2007 - November 2008
St. Jude Medical January 2005 - November 2006
Epicor Medical August 2000 - December 2004
CardioVention August 1998 - July 2000
Eli Lilly and Company September 1992 - December 1994
Raychem Corporation October 1983 - June 1992
Raychem Corporation April 1980 - October 1983
State of California June 1978 - July 1979
Skills
R&D, V&V, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, ISO 14971, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Machining, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Solidworks, Packaging Engineering, Statistics, Equipment Qualification, Supplier Quality..., Quality Assurance, Mechanical Inspection, Optical Inspection &..., SolidWorks, Validation
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1972 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Forestry and Resource Management
remberto carranza remberto carranza's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Product designer at Function Engineering
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Function Engineering 2004 - Present
Cardica, Inc. 2002 - 2004
oratec 2000 - 2002
FORM & IMAGE 1998 - 2000
Skills
Rapid Prototyping, CAD, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Mechanism Design, Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Injection Molding, Vendor Management, Product Development, Design for Assembly, Engineering, PTC Creo, Machining, Sheet Metal, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Design, Project Management, R&D
Education
San Francisco State University
product design, Manufacturing Engineering
San Jose State University
Industrial and Product Design
Function Engineering 2004 - Present
Cardica, Inc. 2002 - 2004
oratec 2000 - 2002
FORM & IMAGE 1998 - 2000
Skills
Rapid Prototyping, CAD, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Mechanism Design, Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Injection Molding, Vendor Management, Product Development, Design for Assembly, Engineering, PTC Creo, Machining, Sheet Metal, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Design, Project Management, R&D
Education
San Francisco State University
product design, Manufacturing Engineering
San Jose State University
Industrial and Product Design
Brendan Donohoe's Cardica, Inc. Experience 1999 - 2004
Job Consultant, Medical Device Product Design & Development
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Brendan M Donohoe LLC October 2009 - Present
Encapsule Medical Devices LLC March 2010 - October 2013
Spiracur September 2008 - October 2009
Rubicor Medical 2005 - September 2008
Tibbetts Industries 2004 - 2005
Cardica, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Fitch 1998 - 1999
Skills
R&D, Medical Devices, Product Design, Design Control, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Solidworks, Rapid Prototyping, Management, FDA, Quality System, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, Patents, CAPA
Education
Stanford University 1996 — 1998
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University 1992 — 1996
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Brendan M Donohoe LLC October 2009 - Present
Encapsule Medical Devices LLC March 2010 - October 2013
Spiracur September 2008 - October 2009
Rubicor Medical 2005 - September 2008
Tibbetts Industries 2004 - 2005
Cardica, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Fitch 1998 - 1999
Skills
R&D, Medical Devices, Product Design, Design Control, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Solidworks, Rapid Prototyping, Management, FDA, Quality System, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, Patents, CAPA
Education
Stanford University 1996 — 1998
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Lehigh University 1992 — 1996
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Brian Herrera Brian Herrera's Cardica, Inc. Experience August 2011 - November 2014
Job Engineering Program Manager at Apple
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Apple November 2014 - Present
Cardica, Inc. August 2011 - November 2014
Hosmer Dorrance Corporation January 2010 - August 2011
Stanford University September 2008 - June 2009
Stanford University June 2008 - September 2008
Breakthrough Collaborative June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, R&D, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, GD&T, Design of Experiments, Solid Modeling, Minitab, Rapid Prototyping, Testing, Medical Devices, Supplier Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Matlab, Machining, Product Design, ANSYS, Labview, Pro Engineer, Heat Transfer, C, Biomedical Engineering, SolidWorks, Project Management
Education
Stanford University 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Product Creation and Innovative Manufacturing
Stanford University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Apple November 2014 - Present
Cardica, Inc. August 2011 - November 2014
Hosmer Dorrance Corporation January 2010 - August 2011
Stanford University September 2008 - June 2009
Stanford University June 2008 - September 2008
Breakthrough Collaborative June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, R&D, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, GD&T, Design of Experiments, Solid Modeling, Minitab, Rapid Prototyping, Testing, Medical Devices, Supplier Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Matlab, Machining, Product Design, ANSYS, Labview, Pro Engineer, Heat Transfer, C, Biomedical Engineering, SolidWorks, Project Management
Education
Stanford University 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Product Creation and Innovative Manufacturing
Stanford University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
John Marinchak John Marinchak's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2003 - 2003
Job Chief Commercial Officer at Medical Adhesive Revolution
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Medical Adhesive Revolution June 2015 - Present
Thoratec September 2013 - February 2015
CorMatrix Cardiovascular April 2007 - June 2013
Worldheart Corporation 2003 - 2006
Cardica, Inc. 2003 - 2003
Thoratec 1997 - 2003
Education
St. Mary's College of California
B.S., Business Administration and Economics
St. Francis High School 1976 — 1980
Medical Adhesive Revolution June 2015 - Present
Thoratec September 2013 - February 2015
CorMatrix Cardiovascular April 2007 - June 2013
Worldheart Corporation 2003 - 2006
Cardica, Inc. 2003 - 2003
Thoratec 1997 - 2003
Education
St. Mary's College of California
B.S., Business Administration and Economics
St. Francis High School 1976 — 1980
Carter Gresham Carter Gresham's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2006 - 2008
Job MEDICAL DEVICE AND MEDICAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT SALES EXPERT
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Surgical Solutions Inc 2014 - Present
Mimic Technologies Inc February 2013 - February 2014
Surgical Solutions Inc 2011 - February 2013
MedSurg/ PSI 1999 - 2011
Cardica, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
Capital Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Product Launch, Neurosurgery, Commercialization, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Selling, Operating Room, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Interventional Radiology, Spine, Consultative Selling..., Neurology, Hospitals, Market Development, Disposables, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Robotic Surgery, Urology, Minimally Invasive..., Sales Operations, Medical Sales, Clinical Research, Interventional..., Surgery, OB/GYN, Sales Force Development, Vascular, Hardware Diagnostics, Cardiology, Cardivascular Surgery, OR Protocol, OB/GYN Surgery, Sales Team Management, OR safety devices, Orthopedics, Sales Management
Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Mangement; Finance; History
Surgical Solutions Inc 2014 - Present
Mimic Technologies Inc February 2013 - February 2014
Surgical Solutions Inc 2011 - February 2013
MedSurg/ PSI 1999 - 2011
Cardica, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
Capital Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Product Launch, Neurosurgery, Commercialization, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Selling, Operating Room, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Interventional Radiology, Spine, Consultative Selling..., Neurology, Hospitals, Market Development, Disposables, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Robotic Surgery, Urology, Minimally Invasive..., Sales Operations, Medical Sales, Clinical Research, Interventional..., Surgery, OB/GYN, Sales Force Development, Vascular, Hardware Diagnostics, Cardiology, Cardivascular Surgery, OR Protocol, OB/GYN Surgery, Sales Team Management, OR safety devices, Orthopedics, Sales Management
Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Mangement; Finance; History
Jeffrey Purvin Jeffrey Purvin's Cardica, Inc. Experience January 2008 - December 2014
Job Medical Devices and Consumer Products: Board Member and Consultant
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Jeffrey Purvin Consulting January 2015 - Present
University of Fashion, Inc. 2008 - Present
Cardica, Inc. January 2008 - December 2014
Response Biomedical Corporation May 2012 - September 2014
Calibra Medical, Inc. November 2006 - December 2011
Metrika, Inc January 2004 - July 2006
Maquet Cardiovascular January 2001 - December 2003
GSK January 1978 - January 2001
E. R. Squibb & Sons 1975 - 1978
Skills
Product Development, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Start-ups, Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Market Research, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Biotechnology, Strategy Development, Market Development, P&L Management, Planning, Executive Management, Team Building, Diagnostics, Change Management, Strategy, Hardware Diagnostics, FDA, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, R&D, Global Marketing, Management, Marketing, Market Analysis, Manufacturing, Selling, Product Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Sales, Capital Equipment, Competitive Analysis, ISO 13485, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Cardiology, Diabetes, Surgery, Regulatory Affairs
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1973 — 1975
MBA, Marketing
Brown University 1969 — 1973
BA, Psychology
Jeffrey Purvin Consulting January 2015 - Present
University of Fashion, Inc. 2008 - Present
Cardica, Inc. January 2008 - December 2014
Response Biomedical Corporation May 2012 - September 2014
Calibra Medical, Inc. November 2006 - December 2011
Metrika, Inc January 2004 - July 2006
Maquet Cardiovascular January 2001 - December 2003
GSK January 1978 - January 2001
E. R. Squibb & Sons 1975 - 1978
Skills
Product Development, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Start-ups, Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Market Research, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Biotechnology, Strategy Development, Market Development, P&L Management, Planning, Executive Management, Team Building, Diagnostics, Change Management, Strategy, Hardware Diagnostics, FDA, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, R&D, Global Marketing, Management, Marketing, Market Analysis, Manufacturing, Selling, Product Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Sales, Capital Equipment, Competitive Analysis, ISO 13485, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Cardiology, Diabetes, Surgery, Regulatory Affairs
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1973 — 1975
MBA, Marketing
Brown University 1969 — 1973
BA, Psychology
Larry Pool's Cardica, Inc. Experience January 2001 - July 2005
Job Retired Quality Professional
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Retired November 2012 - Present
Ethicon Endo-Surgery December 2009 - October 2012
Ethicon Endo-Surgery July 2005 - December 2009
Cardica, Inc. January 2001 - July 2005
Dynex Technologies November 1995 - April 1997
Wright Medical Technology November 1983 - November 1995
Skills
510 K, Design Control, Medical Devices, QSR, Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, PMA, ISO 13485, Validations, FDA, IDE, Diagnostics, Medical Device Product..., CAPA, ISO 14971, Orthopedics, CQE, CQA, Quality System, Quality Control, V&V, Validation, Quality Assurance, Orthopedic, GMP, R&D, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Injection Molding, Supplier Quality, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, Iso 9000, Design for Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, 21 CFR Part 11, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Product Development, DMAIC, Quality Management, FDA GMP, Hardware Diagnostics, ISO, Manufacturing..., Process Capability, Product Launch, ISO 9000
Education
University of Memphis 1989 — 1993
B.S.
Retired November 2012 - Present
Ethicon Endo-Surgery December 2009 - October 2012
Ethicon Endo-Surgery July 2005 - December 2009
Cardica, Inc. January 2001 - July 2005
Dynex Technologies November 1995 - April 1997
Wright Medical Technology November 1983 - November 1995
Skills
510 K, Design Control, Medical Devices, QSR, Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, PMA, ISO 13485, Validations, FDA, IDE, Diagnostics, Medical Device Product..., CAPA, ISO 14971, Orthopedics, CQE, CQA, Quality System, Quality Control, V&V, Validation, Quality Assurance, Orthopedic, GMP, R&D, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Injection Molding, Supplier Quality, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, Iso 9000, Design for Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, 21 CFR Part 11, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Product Development, DMAIC, Quality Management, FDA GMP, Hardware Diagnostics, ISO, Manufacturing..., Process Capability, Product Launch, ISO 9000
Education
University of Memphis 1989 — 1993
B.S.
Amy Worthington's Cardica, Inc. Experience October 2007 - June 2015
Job Compliance Engineer Consultant at Genentech
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Genentech July 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. October 2007 - June 2015
Cardica, Inc. August 2004 - October 2007
Cardica, Inc. December 2001 - August 2004
Bob Kirtley & Associates May 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Design Control, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Product Design, R&D, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Sales, Surgeons, Product Launch, Surgeon Training, Quality System, SolidWorks, ISO 14971, Leadership
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1996 — 2000
BS, Conservation and Resource Studies
Genentech July 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. October 2007 - June 2015
Cardica, Inc. August 2004 - October 2007
Cardica, Inc. December 2001 - August 2004
Bob Kirtley & Associates May 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Design Control, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Product Design, R&D, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Sales, Surgeons, Product Launch, Surgeon Training, Quality System, SolidWorks, ISO 14971, Leadership
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1996 — 2000
BS, Conservation and Resource Studies
Patrick Poon's Cardica, Inc. Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Staff Manufacuring Engineer at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Island Grubbin November 2009 - Present
Cardica, Inc. December 2012 - August 2014
Cardica, Inc. September 2011 - December 2012
Broncus Technologies April 2011 - July 2011
NuOrtho Surgical Inc December 2009 - November 2010
DFine, Inc. November 2007 - July 2009
Kellie Little Designs 2005 - 2009
surgrx December 2003 - November 2007
Electroglas July 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Product Development, Testing, R&D, V&V, FDA, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Pro Engineer, ISO 13485, Injection Molding, Machining, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, PTC Creo, SolidWorks
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Cardica, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Island Grubbin November 2009 - Present
Cardica, Inc. December 2012 - August 2014
Cardica, Inc. September 2011 - December 2012
Broncus Technologies April 2011 - July 2011
NuOrtho Surgical Inc December 2009 - November 2010
DFine, Inc. November 2007 - July 2009
Kellie Little Designs 2005 - 2009
surgrx December 2003 - November 2007
Electroglas July 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Product Development, Testing, R&D, V&V, FDA, Solidworks, Design of Experiments, Pro Engineer, ISO 13485, Injection Molding, Machining, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, PTC Creo, SolidWorks
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Jared Van Cleave's Cardica, Inc. Experience October 2011 - April 2013
Job Mechanical Engineer at Stratos Product Development
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Stratos Product Development October 2013 - Present
Cardica, Inc. October 2011 - April 2013
Cardica, Inc. May 2009 - April 2013
Cardica, Inc. February 2010 - October 2011
Cardica, Inc. May 2007 - February 2010
JE Dunn Construction January 2007 - May 2007
JE Dunn Construction August 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Solidworks, Design Control, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, Medical Device R&D, Technical Project..., Metal Injection Molding, Project Management, Machine Operation, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Finite Element Analysis, Algor, Injection Molding, Stamping, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Instron, ISO 13485, MS Project, Minitab, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Milling, Validation, Manufacturing, SolidWorks
Education
Stanford University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
International Academy 1996 — 2000
International Baccalaureate
Stratos Product Development October 2013 - Present
Cardica, Inc. October 2011 - April 2013
Cardica, Inc. May 2009 - April 2013
Cardica, Inc. February 2010 - October 2011
Cardica, Inc. May 2007 - February 2010
JE Dunn Construction January 2007 - May 2007
JE Dunn Construction August 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Solidworks, Design Control, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, Medical Device R&D, Technical Project..., Metal Injection Molding, Project Management, Machine Operation, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Finite Element Analysis, Algor, Injection Molding, Stamping, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Instron, ISO 13485, MS Project, Minitab, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Milling, Validation, Manufacturing, SolidWorks
Education
Stanford University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
International Academy 1996 — 2000
International Baccalaureate
Matt Chroust's Cardica, Inc. Experience October 2007 - March 2012
Job Sr. Director of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs at Transcend Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Transcend Medical March 2012 - Present
Cardica, Inc. October 2007 - March 2012
Capnia, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Capnia, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Aragon Surgical February 2007 - October 2007
Boston Scientific 2005 - 2007
Nellcor Puritan Bennett 1995 - 2002
Mallinckrodt, Inc 1999 - 2001
OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Zofcom Incorporated 1989 - 1991
Skills
Quality System, FDA, Design Control, CAPA, Medical Devices, Validation, FMEA, Design of Experiments, V&V, Six Sigma, R&D, ISO, ISO 14971, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Affairs, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Testing, ISO 13485, Clinical Trials, Kaizen, Manufacturing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Los Gatos High School 1979 — 1983
B.S.E.E.C.S, Bioelectronics
Transcend Medical March 2012 - Present
Cardica, Inc. October 2007 - March 2012
Capnia, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Capnia, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Aragon Surgical February 2007 - October 2007
Boston Scientific 2005 - 2007
Nellcor Puritan Bennett 1995 - 2002
Mallinckrodt, Inc 1999 - 2001
OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Zofcom Incorporated 1989 - 1991
Skills
Quality System, FDA, Design Control, CAPA, Medical Devices, Validation, FMEA, Design of Experiments, V&V, Six Sigma, R&D, ISO, ISO 14971, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Affairs, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Testing, ISO 13485, Clinical Trials, Kaizen, Manufacturing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Los Gatos High School 1979 — 1983
B.S.E.E.C.S, Bioelectronics
Jason Mendez's Cardica, Inc. Experience May 2001 - May 2005
Job Director, Manufacturing Engineering at Tesla Motors
Industry Automotive
Experience
Tesla Motors July 2013 - Present
Tesla Motors December 2011 - July 2013
Tesla Motors January 2010 - December 2011
Tesla Motors February 2008 - January 2010
Tesla Motors, Inc. May 2005 - February 2008
Cardica, Inc. May 2001 - May 2005
Sun MicroSystems August 2000 - May 2001
Product Realization Laboratory - Stanford University August 1998 - June 2000
IDEO Product Development January 1996 - July 1998
Network General Corporation 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Solidworks, Machining, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, GD&T, CAD, Vehicles, Powertrain, Injection Molding, Mechanical Engineering, Kaizen
Education
Stanford University 1998 — 2000
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Stanford University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, "Design and Manufacture" Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Mira Mesa High School 1983 — 1987
High School Diploma, General
Wangenheim Junior High School 1981 — 1983
General
Miramar Ranch Elementary 1978 — 1981
General
Tesla Motors July 2013 - Present
Tesla Motors December 2011 - July 2013
Tesla Motors January 2010 - December 2011
Tesla Motors February 2008 - January 2010
Tesla Motors, Inc. May 2005 - February 2008
Cardica, Inc. May 2001 - May 2005
Sun MicroSystems August 2000 - May 2001
Product Realization Laboratory - Stanford University August 1998 - June 2000
IDEO Product Development January 1996 - July 1998
Network General Corporation 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Solidworks, Machining, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, GD&T, CAD, Vehicles, Powertrain, Injection Molding, Mechanical Engineering, Kaizen
Education
Stanford University 1998 — 2000
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Stanford University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, "Design and Manufacture" Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Mira Mesa High School 1983 — 1987
High School Diploma, General
Wangenheim Junior High School 1981 — 1983
General
Miramar Ranch Elementary 1978 — 1981
General
Jerry Choe's Cardica, Inc. Experience January 2011 - Present
Job R&D/Manufacturing Engineer at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Pavad Medical March 2008 - August 2010
JM Hyde Consulting February 2007 - January 2008
Vaxgen 2004 - 2007
Ortho McNeil/ALZA/PSGA (Johnson & Johnson Company) 2003 - 2004
Education
University of California, Davis 1997 — 2002
Cardica, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Pavad Medical March 2008 - August 2010
JM Hyde Consulting February 2007 - January 2008
Vaxgen 2004 - 2007
Ortho McNeil/ALZA/PSGA (Johnson & Johnson Company) 2003 - 2004
Education
University of California, Davis 1997 — 2002
Ed Barkley, CMA's Cardica, Inc. Experience August 2000 - May 2007
Job Retired Controller
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Retired September 2012 - Present
Vibrynt, Inc. November 2008 - September 2012
Vibrynt, Inc. September 2008 - November 2008
Exar Corporation July 2007 - April 2008
Cardica, Inc. August 2000 - May 2007
Kyphon January 1999 - August 2000
Laserscope December 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Start-ups, Strategic Planning, GAAP, Due Diligence, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Finance, Cash Management, Medical Devices, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Business Development, General Ledger, Management, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, Human Resources
Education
Golden Gate University 1984 — 1988
MBA, Finance
Western Washington University 1973 — 1975
BA, Accounting
Retired September 2012 - Present
Vibrynt, Inc. November 2008 - September 2012
Vibrynt, Inc. September 2008 - November 2008
Exar Corporation July 2007 - April 2008
Cardica, Inc. August 2000 - May 2007
Kyphon January 1999 - August 2000
Laserscope December 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Start-ups, Strategic Planning, GAAP, Due Diligence, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Finance, Cash Management, Medical Devices, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Business Development, General Ledger, Management, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, Human Resources
Education
Golden Gate University 1984 — 1988
MBA, Finance
Western Washington University 1973 — 1975
BA, Accounting
PJ Iranitalab's Cardica, Inc. Experience February 2012 - May 2015
Job Director of Development at Apama Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Apama Medical May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. February 2012 - May 2015
Stryker 2007 - February 2012
St Jude Medical March 2005 - 2007
Boston Scientific 2003 - 2005
HDI Instrumentation 2000 - 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Biomedical Engineering, Quality System, FDA, Design Control, V&V, Program Management, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Validation, Labview, R&D, ISO 13485, Quality Systems, Compliance, Testing, Project Management, Product Design, Medical Device R&D, Biotechnology, Leadership, Clinical Trials, Business Development, Quality Assurance, Management, Electrophysiology, Engineering Management, Biomaterials, Design for Manufacturing, Commercialization, FMEA, CAPA, Supplier Selection, Talent Selection, Operating Room, Surgeons, Surgery, General Surgery, Team Leadership, Product Launch, LabVIEW, Clinical Data Management, Cross-departmental...
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2009
MS, General Engineering - Biomedical Devices
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1999
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Apama Medical May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. February 2012 - May 2015
Stryker 2007 - February 2012
St Jude Medical March 2005 - 2007
Boston Scientific 2003 - 2005
HDI Instrumentation 2000 - 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Biomedical Engineering, Quality System, FDA, Design Control, V&V, Program Management, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Validation, Labview, R&D, ISO 13485, Quality Systems, Compliance, Testing, Project Management, Product Design, Medical Device R&D, Biotechnology, Leadership, Clinical Trials, Business Development, Quality Assurance, Management, Electrophysiology, Engineering Management, Biomaterials, Design for Manufacturing, Commercialization, FMEA, CAPA, Supplier Selection, Talent Selection, Operating Room, Surgeons, Surgery, General Surgery, Team Leadership, Product Launch, LabVIEW, Clinical Data Management, Cross-departmental...
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2009
MS, General Engineering - Biomedical Devices
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1999
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Earle Canty's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs at Intuitive Surgical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Intuitive Surgical April 2012 - Present
NovoStent March 2007 - April 2012
Cardica, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Conor Medsystems 2004 - 2006
Conor Medsystems 2004 - 2006
Conor Medsystems (Cordis West, J&J) 2004 - 2006
Cardiac Pathways 1996 - 1998
Ventritex 1987 - 1994
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems 1980 - 1985
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, PMA, FDA, ISO 13485, CAPA, Quality System, V&V
Education
Stanford University 1970 — 1975
Master's degree, Biological Sciences
Intuitive Surgical April 2012 - Present
NovoStent March 2007 - April 2012
Cardica, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Conor Medsystems 2004 - 2006
Conor Medsystems 2004 - 2006
Conor Medsystems (Cordis West, J&J) 2004 - 2006
Cardiac Pathways 1996 - 1998
Ventritex 1987 - 1994
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems 1980 - 1985
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, PMA, FDA, ISO 13485, CAPA, Quality System, V&V
Education
Stanford University 1970 — 1975
Master's degree, Biological Sciences
Bernard Hausen's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2000 - Present
Job President at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. 2000 - Present
Education
Hannover Medical School 1982 — 1988
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Cardica, Inc. 2000 - Present
Education
Hannover Medical School 1982 — 1988
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Elaine Swett's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Document Control/QA Specialist
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. 2014 - 2014
Spine View 2010 - 2013
Aptus Endosystems 2005 - 2010
Cardica, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Norian October 1997 - 2000
Norian 1994 - 1997
Celtrix (Spin off from Collagen) 1992 - 1994
Collagen 1987 - 1992
Memorex 1977 - 1987
Skills
ISO, Teamwork, Time Management, FDA, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, GMP, ISO 13485, Problem Solving, QSR, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, cGMP, CAPA, Medical Devices, Auditing, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality System, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Design Control, V&V
Education
Ohlone College 1980 — 1982
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. 2014 - 2014
Spine View 2010 - 2013
Aptus Endosystems 2005 - 2010
Cardica, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Norian October 1997 - 2000
Norian 1994 - 1997
Celtrix (Spin off from Collagen) 1992 - 1994
Collagen 1987 - 1992
Memorex 1977 - 1987
Skills
ISO, Teamwork, Time Management, FDA, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, GMP, ISO 13485, Problem Solving, QSR, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, cGMP, CAPA, Medical Devices, Auditing, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality System, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Design Control, V&V
Education
Ohlone College 1980 — 1982
Don Alexson's Cardica, Inc. Experience May 2008 - May 2009
Job Trail Master and Camp Chief at Alexson US Travels
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Alexson US Travels March 2015 - Present
Intersect ENT May 2011 - March 2015
Acclarent August 2009 - May 2011
Cardica, Inc. May 2008 - May 2009
ev3 November 2005 - May 2008
FoxHollow Technologies 2005 - 2008
Medtronic Vascular November 2000 - November 2005
Arterial Vascular Engineering - Medtronic Vascular June 1998 - November 2000
Boeing Commercial Airplanes April 1997 - June 1998
Reliance Trailers August 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Medical Devices, Engineering, Product Development, Process Improvement, Validation, FDA, CAPA, Design Control, ISO 13485, Manufacturing..., Testing, Design of Experiments, Quality System, V&V
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1978 — 1981
BS, Industrial Technology with emphasis in Metal and Polymer
Alexson US Travels March 2015 - Present
Intersect ENT May 2011 - March 2015
Acclarent August 2009 - May 2011
Cardica, Inc. May 2008 - May 2009
ev3 November 2005 - May 2008
FoxHollow Technologies 2005 - 2008
Medtronic Vascular November 2000 - November 2005
Arterial Vascular Engineering - Medtronic Vascular June 1998 - November 2000
Boeing Commercial Airplanes April 1997 - June 1998
Reliance Trailers August 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Medical Devices, Engineering, Product Development, Process Improvement, Validation, FDA, CAPA, Design Control, ISO 13485, Manufacturing..., Testing, Design of Experiments, Quality System, V&V
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1978 — 1981
BS, Industrial Technology with emphasis in Metal and Polymer
Vee Arya's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2013 - Present
Job Associate Director QA/RA at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. 2013 - Present
Tyco Electronics April 2011 - May 2013
BD April 2007 - June 2008
BD October 2002 - April 2007
BD 1995 - 2002
BD 1992 - 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Auditing, ISO 13485, Quality System, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Design of Experiments, CQA, Product Management, Medical Devices, R&D, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, CQE, Quality Control, SPC, ISO, Kaizen, Management, Quality Assurance, DMAIC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Validation, Supplier Quality
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 1986 — 2002
BE, Mechanical Engineering
California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Cardica, Inc. 2013 - Present
Tyco Electronics April 2011 - May 2013
BD April 2007 - June 2008
BD October 2002 - April 2007
BD 1995 - 2002
BD 1992 - 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Auditing, ISO 13485, Quality System, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Design of Experiments, CQA, Product Management, Medical Devices, R&D, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, CQE, Quality Control, SPC, ISO, Kaizen, Management, Quality Assurance, DMAIC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Validation, Supplier Quality
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 1986 — 2002
BE, Mechanical Engineering
California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Joshua Newth's Cardica, Inc. Experience July 2003 - April 2009
Job Co Founder at Droplet Life
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Droplet Life September 2013 - Present
Havok March 2012 - March 2014
independent consultant September 2011 - March 2012
MindTribe Product Engineering October 2009 - September 2011
USC Institute for Creative Technologies June 2009 - October 2009
Cardica, Inc. July 2003 - April 2009
Skills
C++, Solidworks, Product Development, C, Software Engineering, Prototyping, CAD, Matlab, Programming, Java, Firmware, Python, C#, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Prototype
Education
Stanford University 2000 — 2003
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
San Jose State University 2007 — 2013
MS, Computer Science
Stanford University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Droplet Life September 2013 - Present
Havok March 2012 - March 2014
independent consultant September 2011 - March 2012
MindTribe Product Engineering October 2009 - September 2011
USC Institute for Creative Technologies June 2009 - October 2009
Cardica, Inc. July 2003 - April 2009
Skills
C++, Solidworks, Product Development, C, Software Engineering, Prototyping, CAD, Matlab, Programming, Java, Firmware, Python, C#, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Prototype
Education
Stanford University 2000 — 2003
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
San Jose State University 2007 — 2013
MS, Computer Science
Stanford University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Chin Tran's Cardica, Inc. Experience February 2010 - Present
Job Director, Assistant Controller at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Cardica, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Cardica, Inc. March 2008 - February 2010
Polycom August 2004 - March 2008
2Wire January 2001 - August 2004
8x8, Inc. August 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, US GAAP, Accounting, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, Payroll, Financial Analysis, PeopleSoft, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Variance Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Financial Audits, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flow, Budget Process, Bank Reconciliation, Start-ups, Cost Accounting, External Audit, Managerial Finance, Cash Management
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics
BS, Accounting
Cardica, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Cardica, Inc. March 2008 - February 2010
Polycom August 2004 - March 2008
2Wire January 2001 - August 2004
8x8, Inc. August 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, US GAAP, Accounting, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, Payroll, Financial Analysis, PeopleSoft, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable, Variance Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Financial Audits, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flow, Budget Process, Bank Reconciliation, Start-ups, Cost Accounting, External Audit, Managerial Finance, Cash Management
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics
BS, Accounting
Pat Flanagan's Cardica, Inc. Experience February 2007 - April 2009
Job Senior Director of New Product Development, Instruments and Accessories at Intuitive Surgical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Intuitive Surgical January 2012 - Present
Intuitive Surgical April 2009 - Present
Intuitive Surgical April 2009 - January 2012
Cardica, Inc. February 2007 - April 2009
Avail Medical Products February 2004 - February 2007
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION 1995 - 1999
US Surgical 1991 - 1999
U.S.Surgical 1991 - 1999
Covidien 1991 - 1999
Skills
Design of Experiments, Medical Devices, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality System, FDA, Design Control, Program Management, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Engineering, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, ISO 14971, Injection Molding
Education
University of Bridgeport 1995 — 1996
MS, Engineering Management
Kettering University 1986 — 1990
BSME, Engineering
Intuitive Surgical January 2012 - Present
Intuitive Surgical April 2009 - Present
Intuitive Surgical April 2009 - January 2012
Cardica, Inc. February 2007 - April 2009
Avail Medical Products February 2004 - February 2007
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION 1995 - 1999
US Surgical 1991 - 1999
U.S.Surgical 1991 - 1999
Covidien 1991 - 1999
Skills
Design of Experiments, Medical Devices, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality System, FDA, Design Control, Program Management, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Engineering, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, ISO 14971, Injection Molding
Education
University of Bridgeport 1995 — 1996
MS, Engineering Management
Kettering University 1986 — 1990
BSME, Engineering
Agatha Law's Cardica, Inc. Experience Associate ManagerMerck1997 - 2003
Job Clinical Research Associate at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. Associate ManagerMerck1997 - 2003
Education
San Francisco State University
Clinical Research
Cardica, Inc. Associate ManagerMerck1997 - 2003
Education
San Francisco State University
Clinical Research
Philipe Manoux's Cardica, Inc. Experience September 2007 - August 2011
Job Mechanical Design @ Lime Lab A PCH Solutions Company
Industry Design
Experience
Lime Lab December 2012 - Present
American Giant October 2011 - November 2012
Cardica, Inc. September 2007 - August 2011
Apple 2007 - 2008
Skills
Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Product Design, GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Design Control, Machining, R&D, Injection Molding, ISO 13485, Engineering, Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Manufacturing...
Education
Stanford University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Thacher High School 1990 — 1994
Lime Lab December 2012 - Present
American Giant October 2011 - November 2012
Cardica, Inc. September 2007 - August 2011
Apple 2007 - 2008
Skills
Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Product Design, GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Design Control, Machining, R&D, Injection Molding, ISO 13485, Engineering, Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Manufacturing...
Education
Stanford University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Thacher High School 1990 — 1994
Jim Zuegel's Cardica, Inc. Experience February 2002 - June 2005
Job VP Operations at Shockwave Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Shockwave Medical September 2013 - Present
Stanford University School of Medicine October 2013 - Present
Morgan Autism Center 2009 - 2014
Avantek Eyewear July 2010 - June 2013
Precision Concepts Group November 2009 - July 2010
Acclarent November 2005 - September 2009
Cardica, Inc. February 2002 - June 2005
Atrionix, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Z1 Enterprises August 1998 - January 2000
IsoStent 1996 - 1998
Education
Cornell University 1983 — 1984
MEng, Biochemical Engineering
Cornell University 1979 — 1983
BS, Chemical Engineering
Shockwave Medical September 2013 - Present
Stanford University School of Medicine October 2013 - Present
Morgan Autism Center 2009 - 2014
Avantek Eyewear July 2010 - June 2013
Precision Concepts Group November 2009 - July 2010
Acclarent November 2005 - September 2009
Cardica, Inc. February 2002 - June 2005
Atrionix, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Z1 Enterprises August 1998 - January 2000
IsoStent 1996 - 1998
Education
Cornell University 1983 — 1984
MEng, Biochemical Engineering
Cornell University 1979 — 1983
BS, Chemical Engineering
Graham Garvin's Cardica, Inc. Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Student at Cañada College
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Cardica, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Cal Poly State University August 2010 - Present
Rock-N-Water June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, Machining
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2012
Mechanical Engineering
Cañada College 2005 — 2010
Cardica, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Cal Poly State University August 2010 - Present
Rock-N-Water June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, Machining
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2012
Mechanical Engineering
Cañada College 2005 — 2010
Chris Jennerwein's Cardica, Inc. Experience April 2006 - September 2009
Job Account Sales Executive Heart Valve USA at Sorin Group
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Sorin Group August 2011 - Present
CARDIVA MEDICAL INC August 2009 - February 2010
Cardica, Inc. April 2006 - September 2009
Cardica, Inc. April 2006 - September 2009
CARDICA MEDICAL INC April 2006 - September 2009
CARDIVA MEDICAL INC October 2004 - April 2006
J/J October 2003 - July 2004
ARTEMIS MEDICAL INC October 2003 - July 2004
SONOSITE INC November 2001 - September 2003
ARTEMIS MEDICAL INC 2002 - 2003
Skills
Market Development, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Hospitals, Surgeons, Cardiac Surgery, Capital Equipment, Neurology, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Selling, Product Launch, Interventional..., Orthopedic, Cath Lab, Operating Room, Disposables, Vascular, Surgical Instruments, Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery, Radiology
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 2000 — 2001
BS, Management and Human Relations
Avila College 1992 — 1994
Sorin Group August 2011 - Present
CARDIVA MEDICAL INC August 2009 - February 2010
Cardica, Inc. April 2006 - September 2009
Cardica, Inc. April 2006 - September 2009
CARDICA MEDICAL INC April 2006 - September 2009
CARDIVA MEDICAL INC October 2004 - April 2006
J/J October 2003 - July 2004
ARTEMIS MEDICAL INC October 2003 - July 2004
SONOSITE INC November 2001 - September 2003
ARTEMIS MEDICAL INC 2002 - 2003
Skills
Market Development, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Hospitals, Surgeons, Cardiac Surgery, Capital Equipment, Neurology, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Selling, Product Launch, Interventional..., Orthopedic, Cath Lab, Operating Room, Disposables, Vascular, Surgical Instruments, Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery, Radiology
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 2000 — 2001
BS, Management and Human Relations
Avila College 1992 — 1994
Cara (Harmon) Motooka's Cardica, Inc. Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Senior R&D Engineer at Cardica, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cardica, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Cardica, Inc. January 2011 - June 2014
Cardica, Inc. October 2008 - March 2014
Cardica, Inc. June 2008 - October 2008
The Foundry July 2007 - September 2007
IBM June 2006 - September 2006
Daimler June 2005 - September 2005
Boundless Corporation June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Product Development, R&D, Medical Devices, Engineering, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Injection Molding, Stamping, Rapid Prototyping, Design Control, Microsoft Excel, ISO 13485, Minitab, LabVIEW, Matlab
Education
Stanford University 2002 — 2008
BSME, MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Fairview High School 1998 — 2002
Cardica, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Cardica, Inc. January 2011 - June 2014
Cardica, Inc. October 2008 - March 2014
Cardica, Inc. June 2008 - October 2008
The Foundry July 2007 - September 2007
IBM June 2006 - September 2006
Daimler June 2005 - September 2005
Boundless Corporation June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Product Development, R&D, Medical Devices, Engineering, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Injection Molding, Stamping, Rapid Prototyping, Design Control, Microsoft Excel, ISO 13485, Minitab, LabVIEW, Matlab
Education
Stanford University 2002 — 2008
BSME, MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Fairview High School 1998 — 2002
Donna Diep's Cardica, Inc. Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Controller at Efinix, Inc.
Industry
Experience
Efinix, Inc. 2014 - Present
Stretch Inc. 2013 - 2014
Roamware 2008 - 2010
Sunrise Telecom® 2006 - 2007
Cardica, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Skills
Revenue Recognition, GAAP, Financial Audits, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting Applications, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Tax, Budget Process, SOX 404, Month End Close, System Implementations, Consolidation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Consolidated Financial..., Year-end Close, Monthly Close, Variance Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Sales Tax, Property Tax
Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Efinix, Inc. 2014 - Present
Stretch Inc. 2013 - 2014
Roamware 2008 - 2010
Sunrise Telecom® 2006 - 2007
Cardica, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Skills
Revenue Recognition, GAAP, Financial Audits, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting Applications, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Tax, Budget Process, SOX 404, Month End Close, System Implementations, Consolidation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Consolidated Financial..., Year-end Close, Monthly Close, Variance Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Sales Tax, Property Tax
Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Chris Coda's Cardica, Inc. Experience September 2008 - January 2009
Job Territory Manager AngioDynamics Peripheral Vascular
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
AngioDynamics June 2015 - Present
Cardinal Health IS/Access Closure, Inc. January 2013 - June 2015
Vascular Solutions February 2012 - January 2013
The Nebraska Medical Center September 2011 - February 2012
Westlake Hospital February 2009 - August 2011
Cardica, Inc. September 2008 - January 2009
Northwestern Memorial Hospital April 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Operating Room, Medical Devices, Physicians, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, Surgeons, Cardiology, Surgery, Interventional..., Vascular Surgery, Capital Equipment, Catheters, Disposables, Radiology, Surgical Instruments
Education
Thomas Jefferson University 2003 — 2004
B.S., Nursing, 3.74 GPA - Summa Cum Laude
Indiana University Bloomington 1997 — 2001
B.S., Public Health - Healthcare Administration
AngioDynamics June 2015 - Present
Cardinal Health IS/Access Closure, Inc. January 2013 - June 2015
Vascular Solutions February 2012 - January 2013
The Nebraska Medical Center September 2011 - February 2012
Westlake Hospital February 2009 - August 2011
Cardica, Inc. September 2008 - January 2009
Northwestern Memorial Hospital April 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Operating Room, Medical Devices, Physicians, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, Surgeons, Cardiology, Surgery, Interventional..., Vascular Surgery, Capital Equipment, Catheters, Disposables, Radiology, Surgical Instruments
Education
Thomas Jefferson University 2003 — 2004
B.S., Nursing, 3.74 GPA - Summa Cum Laude
Indiana University Bloomington 1997 — 2001
B.S., Public Health - Healthcare Administration
Scott Cosner's Cardica, Inc. Experience June 2012 - March 2015
Job Purchasing and Contract Administrator at Zosano Pharma
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Zosano Pharma May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. June 2012 - March 2015
The California Museum March 2011 - July 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers February 2010 - March 2011
Hertz Equipment Rental February 2002 - February 2009
Skills
Account Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Manufacturing, Team Building, Training, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Sales, Purchasing Processes, Human Resources, Industrial Safety, Leadership, Management, Customer Service, Office Management, Point Purchasing, QAD, Project Management
Education
Brandeis University, Lemberg - International Business School 1999 — 2001
Master's degree, International Economics and Finance
UC Santa Cruz 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Politics
Zosano Pharma May 2015 - Present
Cardica, Inc. June 2012 - March 2015
The California Museum March 2011 - July 2012
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers February 2010 - March 2011
Hertz Equipment Rental February 2002 - February 2009
Skills
Account Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Manufacturing, Team Building, Training, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Sales, Purchasing Processes, Human Resources, Industrial Safety, Leadership, Management, Customer Service, Office Management, Point Purchasing, QAD, Project Management
Education
Brandeis University, Lemberg - International Business School 1999 — 2001
Master's degree, International Economics and Finance
UC Santa Cruz 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Politics