Steve is an experienced senior executive with 40 years in the medical technology business, including over 30 years in active implantable devices. He has held senior management roles for over 25 years, and has served in general management, research and development, and operational positions in both venture capital funded startups and revenue-driven companies, such as Cordis, Ventritex, InnerPulse, and NeuroTronik.

Steve has extensive multidisciplinary technical expertise, as well as experience in operations, quality, and clinical and regulatory affairs. He has led the development of a wide variety of medical devices, including cardiac rhythm management devices, neuromodulation systems, mechanical circulatory assist systems, system support and diagnostic instruments, catheters, and other percutaneous devices.

Innovation has been a key driver in his career, including the miniaturization of novel implantable devices, and development of a unique neuromodulation therapy for heart failure. 

Throughout his career, Steve has developed over 30 US and foreign patents, holding 8 issued US patents. Steve graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering, as well as graduate studies in electrical and biomedical engineering from the University of Miami.