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Amaury J Agoncillo: A Journey from IT to Biomedical Revolution

Born in the vibrant archipelago of the Philippines, Amaury J Agoncillo embarked on a transformative journey when he immigrated to new shores in 1994 who was undergoing political turmoil. Initially immersing himself in the ever-evolving world of Information Technology, his destiny took a turn when, under the wise counsel of his father, he was nudged towards the dynamic realm of Biomedical Engineering.

With over two decades in the field, Amaury founded Morigon, a pioneering biomed company that became the beacon of hope for struggling hospitals on the brink of losing their licenses due to regulatory issues. Through Morigon’s expertise, Amaury spearheaded the transformation and turnaround of these institutions, solidifying his mark on the industry.

Yet, his thirst for innovation did not stop there. Amaury’s unwavering passion for the field has now birthed VMS, a venture with a mission: to revolutionize healthcare. VMS aims to harness the power of technological advancements, ensuring that healthcare providers can save invaluable time and resources, optimizing patient care in the process.

Beyond the walls of the hospital and the corridors of the lab, Amaury is an avid lover of the great outdoors. The call of the green beckons him, whether it’s a serene day on the golf course or the exhilarating rush of track racing. But amidst the hustle and the thrill, his heart finds solace in the company of his family. Married with two wonderful children, every stolen moment with them is a treasure, a testament to the balance he has struck between professional drive and personal devotion.

In both realms of his life, Amaury J Agoncillo is a testament to commitment, innovation, and passion.

Arif Subhan is the Chief Biomedical Engineer at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. He is the VA TCF Preceptor for clinical engineers/BMETs, an Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering at University of Connecticut and Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, Southern California Institute of Technology. Arif was the Past President of ACCE and has served on the ACCE board for over a decade.

Arif has three decades of clinical engineering experience in both public and private sector and has worked at several university hospitals and a large national independent service organization. He is nationally recognized as a resource and educator on codes, standards, accreditation, quality assurance, safety, clinical engineering education and certification. He is a frequent author and speaker at local, national, and international venues. Arif was the Senior Clinical Engineer at Masterplan, and Chief Biomedical Engineer at VA Nebraska and VA South Texas.

He is the Editorial Board member of BI&T, 24×7 Magazine, and Journal of Clinical Engineering and a regular columnist of Journal of Clinical Engineering.

In 2013, he received the ACCE Professional Development/ Managerial Excellence Award. In 2012, he received the AAMI Leadership Award and in 2022, he received the ACCE Tom O’Dea Advocacy Award.

IT-Director of Clinical Engineering, Sharp Healthcare, San Diego, CA
12 years experience in the HTM field.
ACCE, Treasurer
AAMI, Technology Management Council member
Certified Clinical Engineer
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager.

Over thirty five + years in the medical device industry with experience in the development and marketing of medical devices from concept to product realization. Medical device experience includes Multi-Parameter Patient Monitoring, Wireless Monitoring, Clinical Information Systems, Interpretive and Non-Interpretive ECG, Spirometers, Holter Monitoring, Ultrasound systems, Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring, and Bone Densitometry.
Skilled in market research, product/market launch, project management, resource management, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory applications by working through the regulatory process to include preparation and submittal of FDA pre-market approval documents to obtain pre-market clearance. .

Upon completing my assoicate degree in the spring of 1993. I begin my HTM career working for Master Plan, 3 years later I begin working for Gambro Healthcare as a Certified Dialysis Technician. In 2005 started working for Modern Medical Systems(who was acquired by Crothall Healthcare in 2016). The fall of August 2022 I begin working for Trimedx. Throughout this journey I have worked in several different States, work on a large variety of medical equipment and have gained a large amount of experience. Making lifelong friends along the way. Currently my passion is bringing awareness to the HTM industry. I currently have a Podcast(HTM On The Line), website: Htmonthteline.com and a Youtube channel with the same name. I use all my platforms to motivate and encourage HTM professionals ranging from Students to well seasoned ones. Most importantly I LOVE what I do and feel like its a privilege for me to share my experiences with all who will receive it.

Chyrill enjoyed 17 years in law enforcement until a career ending injury occurred and she was forced to retire. Chyrill was a POST certified instructor (Police Officer Standard & Training) in California for 12 years. After she was retired she started an Event Design and Planning firm that was successful and published. So also managed a catering business focused on Italian wood fired cuisine.

She started her HTM career by accident with a small surgical company out of Fresno CA as a Director of Business Development. Nine years she joined MMS as the Director of Surgical Services. She manages Biomedical solutions across the Country to include: Southern CA, Nevada, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, North and South Carolina, and Georgia.

She has gained over 14,000 followers and considered by LinkedIn an Influencer in the healthcare field. Two years ago an idea turned into a Podcast called HTM Insider which she is the host presented by MMS. On this podcast she interviews HTM Leaders on Hot Topics providing insightful conversations. Her LinkedIn started 8 years ago when she needed to find a way to connect with the HTM industry and now she is ready to share some secrets with HTM Managers on how to develop your own LinkedIn profile, gain a listening audience and to utilize the platform to attract BMET seeking employment.

The HTM field found Dan relatively late in life as he started his journey as a field service engineer in his early 30s. Since then Dan has been involved in all aspects of HTM including overall management, agency compliance and project management. His current passion is making sure that new technicians, as well as managers, entering the field are aware of every tool at their disposal to be successful in the journey. Working with cross-functional teams to provide technicians, existing managers and new leaders appropriate skills to serve our hospitals and, through them, their patients has been very rewarding.

As a seasoned professional within the medical device industry with over 12 years of experience, Darwin’s genuine passion for technological innovation and biomedical engineering paved the way for his career in healthcare technology. He currently serves as a Senior Manager for the Biomedical Engineering Department at Stanford Medicine Tri-Valley, and is an active supporter of the CMIA Bay Area Chapter. After earning his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering technology, Darwin started his HTM journey in 2012 as a Biomedical Equipment Tech for Stanford Hospital, where he developed his technical skills across the medical device spectrum– from patient monitoring, diagnostic imaging, surgical & laboratory instrumentation, to high-risk and life-support systems.

In parallel, he continued his educational pursuits and earned his master’s degree in business administration in 2014, which expanded his technical skillset with a strong foundational understanding of business operations and management. In 2015, he was promoted into a Senior Clinical Systems Engineer role within the Cath Lab and OR surgical environment at Stanford Health Care, where he primarily supported project planning & design, network integration, and deployment of new medical devices and multi-faceted systems.

As Stanford Health Care continued to expand its presence in the Bay Area, in 2018, an opportunity was presented to Darwin to establish an extension of the Biomedical Engineering department at SHC Tri-Valley in Pleasanton, CA, where he currently leads a Biomed team as the Senior Manager of Operations. The valuable technical experience he ascertained as a frontline technologist and systems engineer served as a strong foundation for his current responsibilities in the realm of biomedical engineering management. These pillars of management include daily operational workflow, risk & regulatory compliance, financial budgeting, capital refresh planning, contractual negotiation, technological upgrade & expansion projects, innovation, and human resource management.

Darwin later obtained his certification in Healthcare Technology Management in 2020 to further sharpen and cultivate his managerial skillset. His passion for the HTM field further grew as he became involved with the local CMIA Bay Area Chapter, where he previously served as the Vice President and Board Member respectively.

Despite his accomplishments, Darwin continues to uphold the mindset as a “forever student” in the ever-evolving healthcare technology industry and seeks to contribute to the evolution of our field by sharing his experiences and gained knowledge to the current and future generation.

Dave has been working within the medical industry for over 25 years, supporting the HTM professionals with test equipment, calibration service and training. QRS Calibrations, dba QRS Solutions, was established in 2007, at the request of Biomeds, to provide efficient, accurate and cost affective services to hospitals, independent service organizations and manufacturers. In 2010, at the request of his customers, QRS began offering test equipment sales, and training to round out QRS HTM centered business. Dave has been a proud member of the CMIA since 2004, and a statewide corporate member since 2007. Dave’s passion lies within the support of the HTM professionals, and their dedication for providing the best services possible, effecting patient centered care.

Denisa Lambert is a graduate of Ball State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health. Denisa is a Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Compliance at TRIMEDX and is dedicated to maintaining a high-reliability organization to ensure quality, regulatory compliance and patient safety. She fosters strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with, support key business initiatives, and mitigate patient safety risks.

Denisa has over 30 years of healthcare industry experience with a passion for advocacy, Women in Leadership, and community service.
Denisa received her Bachelor of Science, Public Health degree from Ball State University and has achieved certifications as an ISO 13485 and 27001 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, as well as Corporate Ethics Manager.

Don has been a Biomedical Equipment Technician for over 35 years.
CBET since 2006 and CHTM since 2016.
Currently works as a Technical Training Manager with Renovo Solutions
Held Biomed, Lead Biomed, Customer Quality Manager, CBET and Sr. Manager roles throughout his career but his heart and soul is being a Biomed (especially in the OR).
Previously worked at Stanford Health Care, GE Healthcare and UCSF.
I am Married to a Nurse of over 35 years, we have been married for 20 years (no idea how she puts up with me) We have a Son and I 3 year old granddaughter (the best). We also have two awesome Boston Terriers.
Becoming certified was one of the most important milestones in my career. I have said more than once “Being a Biomed was once my job but once I got certified it became my career and life’s work”

Dr. Jeffrey Smoot is a NAVY veteran; he has been involved in the healthcare industry for over twenty years. With extensive experience in Biomedical Technology, PACS/Cardiology PACS, he brings a plethora of knowledge to the industry. Dr. Smoot has performed extensive research in the area Touchless/Gestural Interfaces to reduce Nosocomial Infections in healthcare. His current research is in the area of implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare space and how it can improve outcomes. Dr. Smoot has not only worked, as a Sr. Biomedical Technician but also as a Sr. Business Analyst, Adjunct Professor in Healthcare Informatics, Sr. Technical Trainer for Medtronic. In 2020, Dr. Smoot was a recipient of Project of the year at Medtronic for training during COVID-19. He has been the keynote speaker at the Georgia Biomedical Instrumentation Society conference and HIMSS-Bluegrass Chapter. Dr. Smoot is current the founder and CEO of Interactive Healthcare Designs. His education includes a doctorate in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University, MBA Healthcare/Project Management, and Bachelors in Information Technology, Associates in Biomedical Electronics Technology and Associates in Electronics Technology. Recently Dr. Smoot completed an Executive Certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Dr. Smoot is a Professor in Biomedical Technology and AI Futurist.

A seasoned professional clinical engineer with experience in medical device development and applications. I’ve had the opportunity to watch new technologies come from concept to implementation. The most significant of these was pioneering the use of pulse oximetry for the non-invasive assessment of blood oxygenation status. Previously, I was a professor and taught college level classes in biomedical engineering. Presently, I work at Stanford HealthCare with a special focus on patient safety and appropriate use of medical devices and systems.

Elisa Culver
Director, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Elisa has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry working in both Operations and Corporate Support positions. Throughout her career, she has held positions with Fresenius Medical Care and TRIMEDX. Learning about quality and continuous improvement processes at Fresenius, she took that knowledge with her to TRIMEDX to help create a well-defined and robust quality and regulatory program. She oversees 4 managers with teams of specialists who support field technicians and engineers in the areas of accreditation survey support, AEM risk assessment, MMD management, audit execution, CAPA management, and Alerts & Recalls.
Elisa is also participating in AAMI working groups developing updated standards surrounding AEM requirements/recommendations.

Eric started work at Kaiser Permanente in 2009 as a contractor supporting imaging projects in Southern California. Hired on as an official Kaiser employee in 2012 as a Clinical Systems Engineer, Eric continued to support imaging projects throughout SCAL, ultimately transitioning to medical devices supporting Eye Care. Utilizing over fifteen years of project management experience, Eric has worked with numerous building projects and has completed and provided leadership on multiple large equipment deployments and upgrades throughout Southern California.

Originally from Northern California, Eric has been in SCAL for the past 23 years. Eric is married to his beautiful Bride, Tami for almost 36 years by God’s grace. They have five children ages 34, 31, 19, 17 and 15, three grandchildren, ages 10, 7 and 3 and a 9-year-old maltipoo who seems to rule the home at times. Eric and Tami have served Los Angeles county’s most precious as foster parents for the past 19 years, opening their home to 89 (and counting) infants since 2003. Eric enjoys a good laugh, being outdoors, riding his bike, spending time with family and has an affinity for classic automobiles and chocolate chip cookies.

Dr. Fred Hizal, an accomplished Lead Systems Engineer at Stanford Health Care, seamlessly combines years of expertise with an unwavering commitment to advancing biomedical innovation, standing as a visionary force in the field. Holding dual Ph.D.s in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Fred Hizal stands at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in medical science, innovation, and 3D design.
In his pivotal role at Stanford, Fred Hizal is a driving force in optimizing patient care through advanced biomedical systems. From leading the charge on impactful projects to introducing design simulations for efficient solutions, his journey reflects a dedication to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare engineering.

Beyond technical expertise, Fred Hizal is a catalyst for a culture of creativity and collaboration, inspiring excellence in the pursuit of groundbreaking healthcare solutions. The strategic vision set by Fred Hizal for the division focuses on innovative approaches that elevate patient and medical staff experiences.
In addition to these achievements, Fred Hizal has shared his wealth of knowledge as a Teaching Instructor at Stevens Institute of Technology, leaving an indelible mark on the next generation of engineers.
Dr. Fred Hizal’s biography is a testament to their unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering, creating a lasting impact on healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.

Isaac is a Clinical Engineer who joined the Huntington Hospital Biomed team in August 2022. He has prior healthcare technology experience from working at Epic Systems and a degree in Biomedical Engineering from USC, as well as experience designing and operation unmanned aerial vehicles.

Jacob Freedman is a Clinical Applications Manager for Stanford Healthcare, a world-renowned organization committed to cutting-edge research, innovation and advancement of healthcare standards. Jacob has spent the last 10+ years in Healthcare Technology Management and instrumental in guiding equipment planning and overseeing system integration for the interventional platform. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from SJSU and holds a PMP and CBET certification. He’s also a CMIA Bay Area officer and holds a position on AAMI’s equipment planning committee.

Jim Doran serves as the Senior Business Compliance Officer at College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET) where he works closely with the President on strategic planning, industry partnerships, policy, and business development. He is the College’s lead on matters of educational accreditation and legal compliance. Prior to transitioning to education, Jim worked as a Senior Accreditation Coordinator and Commission Representative at the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and practiced law in Washington, D.C.

Director of Service and Training for AUS. He has over 35 years of experience working on variety of electronic equipment. His experience includes repairing and operating flight simulators, specialty aircraft avionics, destructive material testing instruments and a variety of ultrasound systems. He has taught thousands of biomedical engineers throughout the nation. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities which include camping, fishing and golfing.

Jeff has worked for Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH) for the past 10+ years in Clinical Engineering. He started as a Biomedical Equipment Technician with specialization in ventilator and respiratory therapy devices. During his time as a BMET, he received his MSE in Biomedical Engineering from San Jose State University and became a certified BMET.

With the ever-growing need and use for integrated medical devices, he took on the role of Senior Clinical Systems Engineer where he collaborates daily with various multidisciplinary hospital teams including Information Technology/Services (IS) and Security. His duties include the operational management, development, and deployment of integrated medical devices, systems, and applications for Clinical Engineering. Jeff has also served as project manager for various hospital construction projects, integrated medical equipment system deployments & upgrades, and biomed capital refresh projects.

Currently, Jennifer serves as the Sr Director of Business Development at Masimo Corporation in Irvine, CA. In this role, she leads the team responsible for developing the 3rd-party interoperability strategy and executed successful business development agreements with several technology and healthcare delivery partners with applications for emerging trends related to hospital process automation, interoperability, the application of “wearables” technologies in and out of the inpatient setting, and strategic telehealth services.

Prior to her role at Masimo Corporation, Jennifer served as the Executive Director of Clinical Engineering and Device Integration at Cedars-Sinai Health System in Los Angeles, CA. In this position, she led strategic efforts to build medical device and integration programs based on service line requirements. Some notable accomplishments include the implementation of an enterprise-level unified communications platform leveraging Hill Rom (Voalte) and Connexall, the integration of BD/Carefusion/Alaris IV pumps with a bidirectional communication interface to EPIC’s electronic medication administration record, and the successful cross-disciplinary quality improvement initiative to reduce the risk of adverse events related to opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Outside of work, She enjoys exploring distant lands, going on hikes with her pups, cooking Mexican and Italian cuisine, and gaming with her child.

She earned her Biomedical Engineering B.S. at Boston University, where she attended the College of Engineering from 1992 to 1996. She also completed the MBA program at Babson College from 2003 to 2005.

California Medical Instrumentation Association
June 2023 – Biography
Jose Zambrano, BSBA, CBET, CHTM

“I have not failed. I just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison
I never give up; that is why my beautiful bride calls me a bull. It is also why the quote above resonates with me so well! And apart from being stubborn, I also correct myself as much as needed. I am a life learner. Thus, allowing me to evolve and change!
My name is Jose Zambrano, and I am a techie at heart! Having over 27 years within the healthcare industry has been a true blessing. I get to affect many lives with the results of my labor. I am a CHTM (Certified Healthcare Technology Manager) and I love my career! I lead a team of thirteen talented technicians, and in our San Diego, Ca. service area, we are responsible for almost 22,000 pieces of medical equipment. Whether it’s a patient monitoring system server or a single blood pressure unit, our actions result in patients receiving the best medical care possible. I am currently working on my graduate degree, so I may leap into upper healthcare technology management – HTM (AAMI, 2022). In preparation, I hold two Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation ACI certifications (AAMI, 2022); CHTM and CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician). I have received my A.S. and B.S. in business administration from CTU and I want to impact even more patients by leading more technicians into the future of healthcare! I plan on accomplishing this by attaining an MBA and eventually becoming a department director.
I started in this field with an Electronics Technology certificate from Solano community college. I have held technical and supervisory roles within two states. These decades of experience combined with my education have allowed me to turn in the wrench for a management position. I am a servant leader with a fervent passion for the teams I lead. My philosophy is simple; treat your team as you would want to be treated! Dignity, respect, and integrity are values that I engrain into my actions. I share my knowledge for the sake of continuity. My hope is that I can inspire the next generations to grow our career into the future with much needed compassion.

References
AAMI. (2022). Training & Certification: About ACI. AAMI Credentials Institute.
https://www.aami.org/training/about-aci
AAMI. (2022). Who We Serve: Healthcare Technology Management. AAMI.
https://www.aami.org/HTM

Julio Castro, is a Regional Sales Director for Pronk Technologies whose responsibilities in sales also include traveling to biomedical associations’ nationwide presenting technical and educational information to the biomedical engineering community. His background is in electronics, whose career started as an electronics technician in 1988 and has held a wide range of positions in the medical industry including service engineer, service manager, and in sales and marketing over the past 35 years.

Ms. Pristou is a highly skilled Biomedical Engineer who earned her MS degree from Tulane University in 2021. Her professional journey commenced as a 1st year TF trainee at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, where she immersed herself in the esteemed 2-year training program. Throughout her tenure in the program, Pristou demonstrated her versatility by contributing to various projects, such as overseeing large fleet replacements, managing construction projects for large imaging modality replacements, troubleshooting medical device networking issues, and conducting an internal mock Joint Commission survey in preparation for the official evaluation. Pristou’s hands-on experience and adept application of her skills became evident when she actively participated in The Joint Commission survey the following summer. Recognizing her commitment and expertise, Pristou was ready to take the next step in her career. Upon successfully completing the 2-year program, she made the decision to stay on with the VA Greater Los Angeles team as a permanent Staff Biomedical Engineer.

Currently, Pristou is focused on expanding her skillset in project management and leadership. Her dedication to professional development is evident as she diligently prepares for her Sec+ certification exam. Looking ahead, Pristou is enthusiastic about obtaining her ACCE Certification, further solidifying her expertise in the field. As a dedication and ambitious professional, Ms. Pristou continues to contribute significantly to the healthcare engineering landscape, combining her technical proficiency with a passion for improving patient care.

I have always had a keen interest in math, science and the arts. After studying physics in college, I found myself utilizing these talents in the world of tech. This involved managing complex databases and solving the complex problems that come with it. Problem solving has always been one of my favorite strong points in my career thus leading me to successful roles at some major companies in California. Now I am very pleased to be part of the Stanford Hospital enterprise working with likeminded individuals while we strive to improve workflows and technologies that positively impact our patients and their families. Some of my current focuses at Stanford include: metric reporting and dashboard creation, medical equipment deployment trackers, refresh road mapping, CMMS management and upkeep, integrations, contract analysis, and capacity management.

Mark Anthony Germanos has been a computer guy since 1992. He protects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of his clients’ data, networks and reputations. He specializes in HIPAA and PCI-DSS audits and remediates the issues they uncover. He ethically hacks his clients’ networks then helps his clients improve their network security.

Mark’s fourth book, How Hacks Happen, presents two personas. The evil persona wants to victimize you through phishing, installing keystroke loggers and holding data for ransom. The good persona shows how to protect yourself, how hackers cover their tracks and how to make hacking you so time intensive hackers will give up and pursue other targets. His presentation How Hacks Happen via Ransomware (and how to protect yourself) helps you prepare for and recover after the inevitable ransomware infection.

Mark is the CISO at Cyber Safety Net. He holds CompTIA’s Pentest+, Microsoft’s MCSE, Payment Card Industry’s Qualified Integrator and Reseller and EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker certifications. He is a KnowBe4 partner, ConnectWise partner, Sophos partner, national cybersecurity trainer and Dale Carnegie graduate. He lives with his wife of 22 years and dog near Sacramento.

Mark van der Eb is a Clinical Systems Engineer II at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. Mark graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master’s degree in Applied Biomedical Engineering in 2021. Mark also graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2019. Mark plays a large role in the integration, implementation, and assessment of various medical systems and strategies. He strives to maintain Kaiser Permanente’s mission of offering high-quality patient care that is functional, effective, and efficient. With a passion for engineering and the sciences, Mark has always been interested in how technology can improve the health and well-being of people in all corners of society, specifically within the medical field. Mark currently lives in West Covina, CA, and enjoys playing basketball, reading books, working out, and making music.

Marlene Davis is the Clinical Systems Engineering (CSE) Manager under Clinical Technology Management. Marlene has immediate oversight of the SCAL, Hawaii, Colorado and Washington CSE group. Within her markets, she has direct oversight to deliver on the capital equipment lifecycle planning (TCG) as well as support for the NFS capital program. She represents Clinical Technology on numerous NPC Sourcing and Standards Teams to provide technology assessment, and technical expertise for system implementation and service.​

Marlene started her career with Kaiser Permanente as a Biomedical Technician working at the Los Angeles Medical Center. After 6 years at LAMC, she moved to the SCAL regional office for Clinical Technology. As a Clinical Systems Engineer for the region, Marlene provided her expertise for equipment related to patient monitoring, Anesthesia, Respiratory, GI and Cardiology. During her time in the Southern California region, Marlene has been involved with five replacement hospital projects and worked extensively with the various teams to bring new technology to the market. Marlene has a pivotal role as her team leads the Nihon Kohden patient monitoring conversion for the entire SCAL market. ​

In December 2012, Marlene became one of the Senior Clinical Systems Engineers reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Technology. As a member of the National Clin Tech team, she has been involved with the business planning for CMMS within Clinical Technology, deployment of clinical alarm notification system, and serving as the Clin Tech SME for product recalls. In 2017, Marlene returned to the SCAL market as the manager of the CSE team.​

Marlene prides herself on being a single point of contact to ensure that the clinical and technical requirements are being met. Based on the requirements, she hopes to ensure that Kaiser Permanente will always be one of the state-of-the art health care providers driving optimal clinical results through the use of technology. ​

She also represents Kaiser Permanente on the AAMI Standards Board.

Greetings, I’m Michael Kozuma, a dedicated professional whose journey seamlessly blends military precision with the intricacies of Biomedical Engineering.

Enlisting at 18, my military odyssey introduced me to the world of Biomedical Engineering. Serving diligently, I supported vital activities for the 4th Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry, and 3rd Armored Corps, specializing in medical equipment deployment preparation. As a Biomed, my responsibilities spanned from deploying thousands of medical equipment to meticulous inventory management, test equipment maintenance, and record-keeping.

In addition to my Biomedical Engineering duties, I played a pivotal role in the Executive Services branch at Headquarters. Here, I seamlessly transitioned from project management to fieldwork, managing VIP visits with precision and finesse.

In 2007, I transitioned to Stanford Hospital, embarking on a remarkable journey that saw me rise through the ranks to become the Director of Biomedical Engineering. In my time at Stanford, I’ve spearheaded well over a hundred projects, contributing significantly to initiatives such as CCSB, Hoover 2, RWC, Emeryville, 300P renovations, and 500P.

Beyond the core realm of Biomedical Engineering, I’ve taken on additional responsibilities in contract management, financial management and Innovation and Design, showcasing my versatility and commitment to organizational success.

My journey is a testament to my unwavering dedication to excellence and my passion for making a meaningful impact in the field of Biomedical Engineering.

I am originally from Italy – was born and raised in the region between Florence and Venice, but I’ve been part of the American HTM community for the last 9 years.
Before moving to the US, I had experiences with the Italian Ministry of Health (in the field of medical device regulatory affairs), as well as with the major British Clinical Engineering Independent Service Organization. I attended the well-known UCONN Master’s Program and did my internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital. I have been with Cedars-Sinai for 7 years, and I have recently had the honor to manage its Clinical Engineering Team. I am a proud CCE (Certified Clinical Engineer) and I currently serve on the Executive Board of ACCE (American College of Clinical Engineering) as its Secretary.

With over 44 years in the HTM field Paul Kelley, CBET, AAMIF recently retired as the Director of Biomedical Engineering and the Green Initiative from Washington Hospital in Fremont CA. He is still active in the Healthcare Technology Management field, including AAMI and ISO standards committees, and the Right to Repair movement.
He has written many HTM articles and texts, and presented on numerous occasions including several conference keynote addresses. He has been awarded many honors, including CMIA Professional of the Year, and Life Member, AAMI BMET of the Year, ACCE Professional Achievement in Management/ Managerial Excellence Award, and has been profiled in several magazine articles. He served on the Board of Directors for CMIA and AAMI and was the first HTM representative for the Joint Commission Patient Safety Advisory Group.
His Environmental Sustainability journey started when he was appointed to start and lead the Washington Hospital Green Initiatives and their Green Team in 2008.
He attended the first ever Hospital Sustainability Coordinator Training in October of 2008. Under his 15-year leadership, Washington Hospital’s sustainability programs have had many successes and been awarded many honors.
He has always been interested in reducing waste, and prefers to reuse and repurpose things. In 2017 he was appointed by the Mayor to the City of Fremont’s Environmental Sustainability Commission.
He also serves on the AAMI Sustainability Standards Committee, where they are developing environmentally focused standards for medical equipment.

Paul has been in the healthcare field for over 10 years as a practitioner, a salesman, a trainer, and a technician. He started with the US Army as a medic, and continued on to training and sales. In 2019, wanting to get an edge over his competitors, Paul looked into biomedical equipment field. He sold equipment for years, but didn’t know much about repairing them except what he learned from Biomeds in the army. After completing his education through an accelerated program, he became a technician and incorporated those services with his sales products. In 2022, Paul completely retired all sale products and focused 100% on service. This was a huge risk since sales brought in most of his company’s revenue, but Paul knew it was the transition that would be more beneficial for his company. Today, Paul has contracted with 3 OEMs, 2 major laser repair services, and with his sales experience contracted to be the exclusive repair technician for 2 national PE companies that have over 30 offices all over CA, NV, TX, and the East Coast. Paul is also teaching staff for NCLC where he assists teaching laser repair courses and laser training courses. Paul’s hope is to continue his work and expand, but eventually also teach future biomeds.

Phil is the VP of Medical Device Security for Health-ISAC, working with Medical Device Manufacturers (MDMs) to help improve privacy and security while coordinating with Health Delivery Organizations (HDOs) to ensure implementations are practical and achievable. Phil is a subject matter expert and contributor to Health-ISAC’s Medical Device Security Council (MDSC). He has over 30 years of technical and operational leadership experience in healthcare and life sciences as a field service engineer, a biomedical program manager, and a technology operations leader driving quality and cost-effectiveness for a clinical engineering program serving 130 hospitals. Previous positions include Chief Product Officer at Medsec, Global Leader for Medical Device Technology at Deloitte, Vice President of Operations at MDISS, and National Director of Technology Operations at Catholic Health Initiatives. Phil is an experienced executive leader in strategy and tactics development for $250m MedTech services organization supporting over 130 Acute Care facilities across 22 states with deep knowledge of clinical settings and extensive knowledge of medical technologies.

Biomedical Engineer with a multi-faceted, 10 record of implementing medical technology and regulatory improvements in the healthcare industry including Stanford Healthcare, San Francisco General Hospital, and DaVita corporation. Resourceful and forward-thinking leader utilizing progressive methods for knowledge transfer and collaboration to improve project outcomes and bottom-line performance of the team. Obtained BSc in Biomedical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Currently serving as a Biomedical Engineering Sr Manager managing operations, regulatory compliance, medical device refresh, CMMS enhancements, and project success states.

Richard L. “Monty” Gonzales is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in the education and training of HTM professionals. As a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the military, he served for over 21 years, specializing in intelligence and targeting operations. During his distinguished career, Dr. Gonzales held various leadership positions, including nearly 9 years in the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment. Following his retirement, assumed the role of President at the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, where he continues to contribute to the field through education and training programs, ensuring future generations of biomedical technicians are well-prepared for the challenges of this evolving industry.

I am a graduate of the US Army Medical Equipment and Optical School with 30 years experience in the Biomedical Electronics field. My job titles include ; BMET, Field Service Tech, BMET Supervisor, Manager of Clinical Engineering, Regional Director of Clinical Engineering. I am currently a Product Specialist for Pronk Technologies.

Dr. Skinner is a board-certified healthcare executive with extensive experience in clinical engineering/healthcare technology management (HTM), evaluation and selection of medical equipment, and support services senior leadership.

Sean is ‘the engineer’ half of Lead Out Loud (LOL). He and his business partner Stephanie–‘the HR professional’–created LOL as a leadership development framework to help technical people become more effective leaders. LOL workshops combine improv, agile, and decades of engineering and leadership experience to guide participants through hands-on, messy learning. Although he’s not a stand-up comic, he considers himself a student of comedy, which comes in handy in his other roles as University professor, writer, podcaster, and cheer dad.

TRAVIS TURNER CEO
TWILIGHT MEDICAL INC.
20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, SPECIFICALLY IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
ACCOMPLISHMENT: STARTING TWILIGHT MEDICAL INC.
EDUCATION: MBA AND A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
HOBBIES: ENJOY SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I ALSO LOVE WATCHING THE #1 NFL TEAM…..THE CHICAGO BEARS!! DA BEARS!!
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I have always been passionate about the medical field and how it can improve people’s lives. I started my career as an R&D Manager at a small medical equipment company in Korea, where I worked from 1987 to 1991. After moving to the USA, I pursued further education in Biomedical equipment at Valley college and gained valuable experience working at different companies and hospitals.