Charles E. (Chad)

Charles (Chad) E. has extensive work experience in the medical device industry. Starting in 2006, they worked as a Senior Acoustics Engineer at Acoustx Corporation until 2007. Charles (Chad) then became a Senior Acoustics Engineer at Mirabilis Medica, Inc., where they established therapy transducer test protocols and managed the ultrasound engineering team. In 2010, Charles joined Philips Ultrasound, Inc. as a Principal Systems Engineer, leading the acoustic intensity monitoring group and completing various cost-saving projects. From 2011 to 2016, they worked at Ulthera, Inc. in roles such as Director of Innovation and Systems Integration and Vice President of Advanced Development and Chief Innovation Officer. During this time, they played a key role in creating additional revenue milestones and developing university partnerships. In 2019, Charles moved to Merz North America, where they served as Vice President of Product Development and Chief Innovation Officer, overseeing the successful delivery of a complex electro-mechanical medical device. Charles (Chad) then held leadership positions at Sciton, Method AI, and Emery Systems Engineering LLC before returning to Sciton in 2023 as a Senior Engineering Director.

Charles (Chad) E. has a diverse education history. Most recently, in 2023, they completed a Certificate program in Entrepreneurship Essentials from Harvard Business School Online. In the same year, they also obtained a Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation from the same institution. The previous year, in 2022, Charles acquired a Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Harvard Business School Online, as well as a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy.

In terms of higher education, Charles holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. Additionally, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Technology Management from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business. Charles (Chad) also holds two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees, one in Electrical Engineering and the other in Physics, from Washington University in St. Louis.

Charles has also obtained several certifications. In 2021, they completed a course in Communicating with Emotional Intelligence from LinkedIn. In 2020, they obtained certifications in Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself, Lean Six Sigma Foundations, Comparing Agile versus Waterfall Project Management, Learning Design Sprints, Working with Difficult People, Leadership Mindsets, and The Six Morning Habits of High Performers from LinkedIn.

Overall, Charles (Chad) E. has an extensive educational background with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management, supplemented by their doctoral and undergraduate degrees in the fields of engineering and physics.