Medical Device Engineer

Brad A. Rein

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Executive Class Information Technology / Business Operations Leader

Providing Strategic Vision and Structure to Drive Growth and Innovation

Executive Introduction

Proven executive with exceptional leadership abilities that have been

tested and validated by real world performance. Technical and business

centric visionary with a history of delivering world-class, highly

productive enterprise IT operations. Answers business problems through

integrity and authentic leadership to deliver game changing solutions,

while mitigating cost and risk. Offer experience ranging from private

equity and startup ventures, to large domestic/international companies.

Skills Inventory

Technology Strategy Business Process Re-Engineering Start-Up,

Turnaround & Risk Management Medical Device Manufacturing (510k, GMP)

Software Development / SDLC Information Security, Regulatory

Compliance (SOX / HIPAA / FDA / FAA / DOT) Quality Assurance

Business Continuity, High Availability Solutions Project Management

(PMI Methodologies / Agile) Enterprise CRM / SFA, ERP & CAPA Solutions

Data Center Design & Operations CapEx / Budget Management

Outsourced / offshore resource management International Operations

Professional Experience

Carr & Associates, Inc. ( 04/10 - present

Chief Technology Officer / Advisory Board / Investor & Equity Partner

. Spearheading development of core technology transformation initiatives

focused on enhanced functionality and scalability. Created business

operations and organizational model in support of an aggressive and

strategic sales and market penetration roadmap defining rational growth

metrics to achieve desired valuation, equity and exit strategy/succession

planning goals.

. Took ownership of a languishing, flawed technology solutions portfolio

and development environment injecting structured best practices controls

to achieve more progress in 2 months than was previously accomplished in

over 18 months.

. Leveraged industry knowledge and extensive network to establish the

foundational elements to achieve realistic revenue growth and valuation

targets.

Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSE: DGX) ( 03/09 - present

Technology / Business Operations Consultant

. Delivered comprehensive, high visibility, strategic audit of the business

unit operations and technology infrastructure, delivering on time and on

budget. Recommendations for the $200M LOB set the stage for

transformational changes positioning the business unit for strategic

growth and market competitiveness.

. Produced a technology plan mapping a course of action that will reduce of

current annual technology spend by over $1,000,000 / year, establish

internal ownership and control, and support rapid expansion of business

opportunities.

. Leading ongoing business unit efforts to accelerate technical integration

of key accounts into the Quest electronic event ordering and reporting

solution. Transformed business relationship approach delivering high

impact completion of major initiatives - exceeding expectations for

client satisfaction/retention, service, and financial impact.

eScreen, Inc. ( 06/00 - 02/09

Chief Information Officer

. Provided experienced leadership for technology innovation and

commercializing an industry changing solutions portfolio. Recognized as

the Subject Matter Expert and go-to person for all technology matters.

. Created framework and operational processes to scale entire technology

operations from start up, proof of concept, to maturity supporting over

$60,000,000 in revenues, achieving valuation in excess of $120,000,000.

. Established business processes and controls ensuring regulatory and

information security compliance, clearing client requirements to green

light the acquisition of over $10,000,000 in new business.

. Led flawless re-engineering of software solutions and

network/server/storage infrastructure delivering ahead of schedule and

20% under budget, saving >$100,000 in billable expenses.

. Delivered 99% running average systems and network uptimes by driving

intensive data center initiatives to ensure compliance with client and

business partner Service Level Agreements.

. Significant contributor to the design (firmware, form factor and

function) of an FDA approved patented, proprietary In-Vitro diagnostic

medical device and product solution. Received MD+DI (Medical Device and

Diagnostic Industry) Medical Device Excellence Award upon market release.

. Filed a patent (co-holder) for the Electronic Custody and Control System

for Human Assay Test Samples (US Patent No. US2004/0033501), the

cornerstone component of the eScreen proprietary technology solutions.

Regional Investment Company ( 10/97 - 06/00

Director of Information Technology

. Re-designed and positioned the entire technology environment preparing

the company to initiate the exit strategy process. Successfully achieved

this objective, maximizing stakeholder equity and value.

. Created comprehensive technology plan to drive replacement of legacy

AS/400 based systems and applications to meet regulatory Y2K readiness

requirements, saving over $100,000 in upgrades and development costs.

. Aligned technology with strategic corporate objectives enabling 20%+ year

over year sales growth.

GBA Engineers Architects, Inc. ( 03/85 - 10/97

Information Systems Manager

. Lead entire IT operations of the firm, governing the organic growth,

expansion and sophistication of the technology environment as a key

equity partner and owner.

. Created value and competitiveness through technological innovation

setting the foundation for growth from 30 employees, <$12,000,000 in

revenues to over 250 employees in 5 offices, >$30,000,000 in revenues.

Charity / Community Service Activities

Executive Service Corps of Greater Kansas City ( 05/09 - Present

Volunteer Business and Information Technology Executive Consultant

. Multiple ongoing engagements including evaluation and assessment of not

for profit, 501(c)(3) business plans, financial analysis, board

development, leadership mentoring, technology implementation,

utilization, and security.

Blue Valley School District Board of Education ( 10/09 - Present

Appointed Patron Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

. The district Technology Advisory Committee reviews, advises and

recommends strategic and tactical plans to implement and use technology

in all areas of district and classroom operations.

Certifications / Affiliations

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - Novell Certified Network

Engineer (CNE)

Software and Information Technology Association of Kansas (SITAKS)

Certificate of Completion - High Performance Management - Advanced

Leadership, Inc.

Education

Bachelor, Business Administration

Baker University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Systems Concentration,

May 2012

Baker University, School of Professional and Graduate Studies

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