Subba Shankar

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About Subba Shankar

Accomplished Medtech product development executive with over 20 years of experience with broad technical background in software, instrumentation, optics, and biology, specializing in CMOS, MEMS, and nanotube based sensors. Possess extensive experience in engineering executive leadership across multiple technical disciplines and clinical applications. Proven track record in taking medical device products from concept to launch. Thrive in dynamic environments requiring a strong analytic, quantitative, strategic, and operational focus. Excellent communicator with strong writing, mentoring, and presentation skills. • Earned Ph.D. in Neuroscience and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and BA in Computer Science from Columbia University. • Possess global vision for organizations and ability to conceptualize and implement processes that drive optimization and improve efficiency. • Proven ability to direct teams in taking multiple products from concept to prototype to manufacturing, including patenting, out-licensing, and in-licensing intellectual property. • Launched multiple start-ups and raised over $6M in grants, angel investments, and corporate partnerships. • Specialize in developing and implementing FDA QSR systems, writing 510(k) submissions, and designing clinical studies. Gained leadership experience including project planning, project management, and budgeting. • Skilled in managing intellectual property creation and portfolio management within medical device industry. • Inducted into Space Technology Hall of Fame and Winner of Nortech Innovation Award in 2005.