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Germany

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R&D Expert; Specializing in Laser Systems, IVF Microscopy, and Research Lab Digitalization

Profile Summary

I am an accomplished professional with a PhD in Optoelectronics and Laser Systems, along with an Executive Certificate in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from HEC. I have spent over 15 years working in the technology and research sector, leveraging my expansive skillset in business strategy, project management, optical design, systems engineering, and biomedical engineering, to name a few. My career began with a decade-long tenure at industry-leading corporations like Samsung and Zeiss SMT, where I honed my technical and management abilities as an engineer and optical engineer. I subsequently expanded my proficiency in the IVF microscopy field, serving as an R&D Manager for five years. Since 2019, I have been channeling my entrepreneurial spirit into my startup, where I hold the CTO position. This venture is dedicated to the digitalization of research labs, marking four successful years at the forefront of innovation. I am fluent in German and English, and my versatility extends beyond languages and into management, technical, and soft skills. With a personality type of INTJ-A, I bring punctuality, reliability, and an astute attention to detail to all my endeavors. My expertise is complemented by my ability to understand others' perspectives, manage conflicts, and foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork. I take pride in driving innovation and value creation using blue ocean strategy and value innovation principles. My business acumen and hands-on experience in product development make me adept at identifying efficient paths to customer success, managing risks, and translating business requirements into tangible results. Throughout my career, I have participated in and led the development of products that remain market leaders for over a decade, co-invented 10 patents, and authored eight publications in the field of metal vapor lasers and IVF. One of my significant achievements includes creating a lean development infrastructure for a B2B software product, FLUICS CONNECT. As an expert with extensive experience in the field, I am eager to apply my skills to challenging projects, drive innovative solutions, and contribute to the global knowledge base.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Engineering Physics
• ☆ Software Engineering
• ☆ Information Technology
• ☆ Internet of Things
• ☆ Safety & Reliability Engineering
• ☆ Mechanical Engineering
• ☆ Mechanical Design
• ☆ Systems Engineering
• ☆ Microfluidics
• ☆ Optics
• ☆ Optoelectronics
• ☆ Lasers & Photonics
• ☆ Fiber Optics
• ☆ Optical Engineering
• ☆ Information Systems
• ☆ Engineering Design
• ☆ Medical Devices
• ☆ Medical Device Development
• ☆ Medical Device Manufacturing
• ☆ Medical Device Validation
• ☆ Medical Device Design
• ☆ Medical Device Prototyping
• ☆ Medical Device Regulatory Consulting
• ☆ European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• ☆ ISO 13485
• ☆ EU In vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) Compliance
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostics
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Validation
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Design
• ☆ Inventory Control
• ☆ Product Design
• ☆ Product Prototyping
• ☆ CAD & 3D Modeling
• ☆ Design for Manufacturing
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Product Compliance
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Product Launch Support
• ☆ Business Operations
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Marketing Strategy
• ☆ Digital Marketing
• ☆ Business Intelligence
• ☆ Innovation Management
• ☆ Risk Management

Services

• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Research Market Research, User Research, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Product Development Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Prototyping, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Co-founder, CTO

FLUICS

January 2019 - Present

Education

Executive certificate in Innovation management and entrepreneurship

HEC

September 2017 - June 2018

Optoelectronics and laser systems

WIDU

May 2004 - December 2006

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Michael Lewton, Kiran Sankar Maiti, Ernst Fill, Alexander Apolonski(2018). Sensitive spectroscopic breath analysis by water condensation . Journal of Breath Research. 12. (4). p. 046003. {IOP} Publishing

A. Artemiev, A. Snigirev, V. Kohn, I. Snigireva, N. Artemiev, M. Grigoriev, S. Peredkov, L. Glikin, M. Levtonov, V. Kvardakov, et al.(2006). X-ray parabolic lenses made from glassy carbon by means of laser . Review of Scientific Instruments. 77. (6). p. 063113. {AIP} Publishing

A.N. Artemiev, A. Snigirev, V. Kohn, I. Snigireva, N. Artemiev, M. Grigoriev, S. Peredkov, L. Glikin, M. Levtonov, V. Kvardakov, et al.(2005). Planar parabolic X-ray refractive lens made of glassy carbon . Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment. 543. (1). p. 322--325. Elsevier {BV}

OTHER

Mikhail Levtonov, Klaus Rink, Paul Gassner(2014). The Technical Background of Advanced IMSI Systems . Non-Invasive Sperm Selection for In Vitro Fertilization. p. 105--109. Springer New York

CONFERENCE PAPER

Alexander Artemiev, Anatoly A. Snigirev, Victor G. Kohn, Irina I. Snigireva, Nikolay Artemiev, Maxim V. Grigoriev, Serguei Peredkov, L. S. Glikin, M. Levtonov, V. V. Kvardakov, et al.(2004). Focusing of synchrotron radiation by compound refractive lenses made from glassy carbon . Design and Microfabrication of Novel X-Ray Optics II. {SPIE}