Mike Rhodes

25+ years experience in: software and systems R&D leadership; the introduction of new technologies for medical applications; new product design and development and more recently, multi-site IT leadership. Proven experience to lead cultural change in R&D and business practices. Extensive leadership in FDA compliant software product development, customer relations and product marketing. Founder of technology start-up with private and $5MM venture capital funding. Leads technology development, improved corporate competitiveness and the creation of multi-million dollar revenue opportunities. Proven ability to build and lead teams in all aspects of complex technical projects, operational change and new product introductions. Breadth of management skills in planning, budgeting, cost control, as well as the development and implementation of lean operating and administrative processes. Over 20 successful 510(k) submissions to both FDA’s CDRH and CBER organizations, 75 technical publications, 2 patents, professionally active, past Assoc. Editor-In-Chief of IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications professional journal. Awarded the IEEE Third Millennium Award and Design Excellence Black Belt Specialties: CIO and R&D management and leadership for Japanese, US and EU teams. Over 20 successful 510(k) submissions to both FDA’s CDRH and CBER organizations, 75 technical publications, 2 patents, professionally active, past Assoc. Editor-In-Chief of IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications professional journal. Awarded the IEEE Third Millennium Award and Design Excellence Black Belt