DAVID A SEBOK, Ph.D.

5115 Brandywine Drive (610) 539-3571 vm/fax: (530) 348-7935 Eagleville, PA 19403-1159 dsebok@netzero.net www.dsebok.homestead.com

PROFILE:
A Medical Engineer with extensive experience in directing projects that apply technology to create cost effective solutions for the medical community to improve patient care. Areas of expertise include identifying and managing new product opportunities, driving the design and development of medical devices, establishing clinical research goals, building collaborations and bringing products to market. Demonstrated ability in identifying market issues, interfacing with clinical customers/physicians, practical application of technology, managing budgets and directing high performance teams to achieve organizational goals. An effective leader recognized as a visionary capable of bringing disparate groups together.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Increased potential revenue, approximately $25M, by creating a process to qualify and implement new product ideas. Created the highly acclaimed Voxel Q User Interface, a major component of the commercial success of this medical imaging workstation that generated $200M in company revenue. Consulted with internal teams as Product Expert enabling development of targeted marketing and training tools. Increased market share by designing and implementing a collaborative product development process involving teams of physicians, internal engineering, manufacturing and marketing experts from idea initiation through prototype to final product release. Directed the design, development and launch of more than 15 new diagnostic and treatment planning products and new product features over a 5-year period representing a $5M increase in company revenue. Simultaneously managed 2 teams, one of Ph.D. scientists focused on establishing new product markets, the other a group of software engineers focused on developing products. Developed algorithms allowing four times faster 3D and Maximum Intensity Projection reformatting. Reduced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) noise sensitivity in commercial product by developing new algorithms. Enhanced capabilities of medical imaging systems by initiating and conducting independent research on MIP interpolation, client/server based medical imaging, MRI flow characterization, MRI coil design, and MRI phase dispersion. Initiated educational project to enhance utilization of computer technologies by designing and building a computer and associated software used to write Ph.D. thesis. Advised president of new medical device company on clinical and design issues of new product that provides physicians with a tool, which assures proper placement of pediatric endotrachial tubes.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Philadelphia, PA 2001-PRESENT Physicist Responsible for interacting with premier clinical customers to develop new techniques for PET imaging. Solved complex PET imaging problems. Created top level product development documents. Developed new product software. MEDAPPS COMPANY, Eagleville, PA 2000-2001 Clinical Director and Acting CEO Created business plan, solicited funding, and developed overall software architecture for this four person startup company dedicated to creating physician operated image analysis solutions for cardiologists and other referring physicians. MARCONI MEDICAL SYSTEMS (formerly Picker International), Wayne, PA 1993-2000 Program Manager, Clinical Solutions (1999-2000) Responsible for determining and initiating new clinical product research and development projects, developing and overseeing budgets, managing interactions of multiple groups and formally reporting progress to senior management.

Manager, Clinical Solutions Team (1997-1999) Led a team of Ph.D. level people responsible for exploring new product market opportunities that included responsibility for determining technical direction and budget management. Project Manager, Monet Project (1998-1999) Managed development project to create next generation medical workstation. Evaluated and selected appropriate technologies and guided individuals to implement. Project Manager, VoxelQ 3.4 (1997-1998) Managed software enhancement release for medical workstation that significantly improved functionality. Manager, Advanced Clinical Software Development (1993-1997) Directed group of scientists and software developers responsible for delivering new medical imaging products to market. DYNAMIC DIGITAL DISPLAYS, Wayne, PA 1990-1993 Manager, Advanced Algorithms and Clinical Developments Responsible for market positioning of new medical workstation by managing user interface, new algorithm, and new clinical application development. ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, New Brunswick, NJ 1987-1990 Assistant Professor Radiology Research position with responsibilities including student direction, integration of MRI into pharmaceutical research, and development of new MR Imaging capabilities. TECHNICARE CORPORATION, Solon, OH 1984-1986 Senior Scientist in MRI Advanced Development Responsible for research and development to increase the clinical utility of MRI including vascular and cardiac applications. Clinical Liaison with Cleveland Clinic Hospital. MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL - Research Fellow in Anesthesia 1981-1983

EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Medical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Harvard University, 1984 A unique program encompassing 70% of M.D. pre-clinical courses including Anatomy, Pathology, and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology plus a clinical year (equivalent to M.D. third year). Thesis: An Integrated Model of Lung Water Dynamics completed at Massachusetts General Hospital. M.S., Bioengineering, University of Michigan, 1977 B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Akron, 1976

AWARDS AND SOCIETIES:

Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Tau, Sigma Xi, Whitaker Health Sciences Fellow, A.I.Ch.E Scholastic Award, Akron Rubber Group Scholarship, I.E.E.E. SMRM. RSNA

PATENT, PAPERS AND SELECTED ABSTRACTS:

Patent 4910460: Method and Apparatus for Mapping Eddy Currents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 1989 Interleaved Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound by Electronic Synchronization, D. Sebok, et.al., 1990. In-Vitro Assessment of the Behavior of Magnetic Resonance Angiography in the Presence of Constrictions, N.Sebok, D.Sebok, D.Wilkerson, R.Mezrich, M.Zatina, 1993. Variations in MR Signal Intensity across Normal Human Knee Cartilage, P.Paul, M.Jazsani, D. Sebok, et.al., 1993. The Comparative Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance for Carotid Artery Disease, D.Wilkerson, D.Sebok, et.al., 1991. Image processing on Macintosh II: A Practical Boundary Finding Algorithm for Biomedical Measurement, J.Wang, R.Mezrich, D.Sebok, 1988. Use of MRI to Assess Pulmonary Hypertension in Hypoxic Rats, N.Maxwell, D.Sebok, 1988. Chemical Shift Imaging by Method of Stimulated Echoes, H.Yeung,D.Kormos,D.Sebok, 1988. A Practical Flow Selective RF Pulse Complex, D. Sebok, 1987. Role of Phase Dispersion in MR Flow Imaging, D. Sebok, R. Mezrich, 1987.

Objective:

Seeking for a challenging and rewarding position as biomedical engineer in a well recognized corporation to develop possible solutions to health problems. Summary of Qualifications: A gifted biomedical engineer with deep experience in a wide variety of duties associated with analysis and conduct of data from clinical research studies including human contributors to create a procedure, device or piece of diagnostic equipment, which will make a treatment or cure possible. Demonstrated expertise in the set-up, purchase, interfacing and testing of data acquisition equipment, computer processing of data and data analysis and collection of high quality data during physiologic studies. Experience: Topical Biomedics, Athens, GA (1995 - 2000) Biomedical Engineering Research Associate Performed analysis support and data collection for product development including neuro-critical care applications and brain monitoring and neurological research programs. Interacted with medical research collaborators at universities and hospitals. Implemented and developed new algorithms with the help of IBT scientists. Prepared patents, technical reports, proposals and publications for new innovative technologies. Provided part time support of IT infrastructure, IBT servers and emails. Coordinated with regulatory departments to make sure that all the specifications of project were met with the appropriate standards. Evaluated equipments for efficiency, safety and effectiveness. Assembled equipments, prototypes and tested samples. Helped in the development of simulations or models of human systems to obtain data. Topical Biomedics, Dalton, GA (1993 - 1995 Graduate Research Assistant Performed duties on the areas of biomaterials, cell mechanics and molecular biology. Researched on endothelial and neuronal cells related to neurodegenerative diseases. Education and Professional Certification ENG.AYMANHAMDAN @YAHOO.COM Objective: Seeking a career as a biomedical engineer that will develop my strength and knowledge.Also to enhance my experience, skills and capabilities, so this will make me a part of thecompany's success story. Educational Qualifications:

2004-2009

Bachelor's degree in Bio-Medical Engineering.Jordan University of Science & Technology. [ Irbid, Jordan ] 2003-2004

High School Education. Imam Malik School

 Dubai-UAE. Professional Experience:(22/6 - 24/8) of 2008GE-Healthcare. ( Training ) Amman Jordan .

Mammography System Installation & Calibration.

Digital X-Ray Installation & Calibration ( AL-KHALIDI HOSPITAL ).

Computer Tomography (C.T) Preventive Maintenance. Graduation Project:

"Detection of Ventricular Fibrillation by Time & Frequency Domain Analysis" Our project is a software program using Matlab to help doctors to diagnose ventricular fibrillation by easy path to prevent patients from sudden death. Relevant Courses:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI ).

Therapeutic Techniques.

Biomedical Instrumentation.

Production Planning & Inventory Control. Personal Characteristics:

Team player.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ready for challenges.

Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office) & Internet.

Programming skill in Matlab (Modelling & Simulink). Languages:

Arabic : Native Language, highly fluent .

English :

Good writing, reading, listening & conversation .

Hobbies and interests:

Camping, voluntary activities, swimming & keen on traveling