Mike Friend is a seasoned expert in research and development with extensive experience in healthcare, engineering, and product innovation. Currently serving as the Director of Research & Development at Tasso, Inc., Mike leads the development of blood self-collection devices and blood stabilization technologies, facilitating collaboration across various teams to ensure successful product transitions to mass production. As the Founder and Technical Lead at I3 Technical Solutions, services are provided to enhance technical product development across multiple sectors. Previously, Mike held significant roles, including Chief Product Officer at a Stealth Startup and Principal Engineer at Intellectual Ventures, focusing on solving challenges in agriculture and healthcare through innovative engineering. Early career achievements include managing high-power and medical laser projects at Lockheed Martin and leading opto-mechanical programs at NovaSol. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia.
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