Champion of cardiovascular innovation, as well as a strong patient focus as a practicing clinician who joined Edwards as Corporate Vice President, Advanced Technology and Chief Scientific Officer. Deep ties to the medical technology community as a co-founder, board member and advisor to a number of start-up companies and began career as an engineer in the medical technology industry, ultimately becoming a Director of Clinical Research and Development. Prior to joining Edwards, he was an interventional cardiologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine (cardiology) and Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering at the Stanford University School of Medicine while serving as the Fellowship Director at the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign.