Douglas Nelson

Douglas Nelson has a diverse work experience. Douglas currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Lumis Corp. since November 2021. Previously, they were the CEO of Lumis Corp. from April 2017 to November 2021.

Prior to Lumis Corp., Douglas worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Bioengineering. Douglas assisted in teaching the Bioengineering Methods & Applications class during the Spring semesters of 2010 and 2011.

From 2009 to 2017, Douglas gained research experience as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the Simulation and Medical Technology R&D Center. Douglas contributed to various projects such as developing a natural user interface and windowing software for a projective augmented reality system, creating a gesture-based natural user interface using the Microsoft Kinect, and developing an automated text message alert system for the PleurAlert chest drainage system.

Douglas also worked as a Research Assistant at the Simulation and Medical Technology R&D Center from April 2009 to August 2010. In this role, they developed a tracking and display system for novices to learn medical tools manipulation, designed a wiring harness and mounting apparatus for a healthcare simulation system, and optimized the control and fluid delivery systems within a peripheral anesthesia simulator.

Douglas served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University from August 2008 to December 2012. Douglas contributed to courses focused on computer applications in bioengineering.

As an Undergraduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Bioinformatics, Douglas gained research experience from April 2008 to August 2010.

In addition, Douglas participated in a Senior Design Project at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Bioengineering. Douglas worked with a team to develop a prototype closed-loop control air mattress called the SmartMattress, aimed at preventing bedsores.

Douglas began their work experience at the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Pittsburgh, where they served as a Pitt Pathfinder. Douglas promoted the university by giving tours and eventually became the President of the organization, managing a team of Pathfinder tour guides and coordinating recruitment events for incoming freshman.

Furthermore, Douglas worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Bioengineering. Douglas developed machine vision algorithms using ImageJ to automate the removal of image noise and segmentation of the extracellular matrix.

Overall, Douglas Nelson's work experience spans various roles in research, teaching, and leadership positions, highlighting their expertise in bioengineering and technology.

Douglas Nelson pursued their higher education at the University of Pittsburgh. From 2005 to 2009, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering as well as another Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics. Building upon their undergraduate studies, Douglas continued their academic journey and earned a PhD in Bioengineering from the same institution between the years 2010 and 2017.