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Sidney Collin

Sidney Collin

Austin,TX

Summary

Self-motivated leader successful in seizing viable opportunities for getting life-changing products into the world. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership in a cross-functional team. Proven track record in driving product development from concept to launch. Familiar with the regulatory hurdles associated with launching medical devices. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO and Co-founder

De Oro Devices
06.2018 - Current
  • De Oro Devices' mission is to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life. Our first product, NexStride, is a small, portable device that uses research-backed visual and auditory cues to help people with Parkinson's overcome freezing of gait and reduce falls for the aging population (www.getnexstride.com)
  • Hired a team of 15, raised $4.5M from angels and VCs, brought device to market in 7 countries, negotiated contracts and partnered with McKesson, VA, Best Buy, etc.

Member Board of Directors

Capital Area Parkinson's Society
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed and planned social and educational monthly support groups to encourage program engagement.
  • Collaborated with other members to seek involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and visibility of organization.
  • Created impact tracking mechanisms to make sure we could show impact for grants.

Member Board of Directors

REACH (Regional Economic Action Coalition)
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • REACH is a region-wide economic development action tank founded to create high quality jobs throughout the Central Coast Super Region – from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Camp Roberts (https://reachcentralcoast.org/)

Member Board of Directors

Quality of Life
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to challenge STEM students at colleges and universities to create innovative solutions to improve the quality of life of injured veterans, first responders, and others who have served our nation. https://www.qlplus.org/

Research and Development Engineer

Mensia Technologies
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Conducted independent research project to verify the existence of clusters within ADHD population based on theta/beta ratios.
  • Python scripting: visualize EEG data and stimulations in a neuroimaging application, called NeuroRT; import large amounts of data to cloud storage, along with associated metadata.
  • Created processing pipelines for EEG data of over 800 patients using parallel computing and cloud computers.

Education

Bachelor of Sciences Degree - Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Focus)

California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
03.2019

Skills

  • Fundraising investor relations
  • Cash Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Business Start up
  • Business Development
  • Product Development and Expansion
  • Product launch and Commercialization
  • Contract Negotiation

Awards

  • Pacific Coast Business Times 40 under 40 list
  • 2022 Capital Factory Founder of the Year
  • 2020 Who's Who in Healthcare, Insurance, and Life Sciences
  • Outstanding Woman in Engineering and Technology Award (Society of Women Engineers)
  • TCU Values and Ventures Sly Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Languages

French
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Member Board of Directors

Capital Area Parkinson's Society
07.2023 - Current

Member Board of Directors

Quality of Life
03.2021 - 09.2022

Member Board of Directors

REACH (Regional Economic Action Coalition)
10.2019 - 06.2022

CEO and Co-founder

De Oro Devices
06.2018 - Current

Research and Development Engineer

Mensia Technologies
06.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Sciences Degree - Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Focus)

California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo

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