Ph.D.  ·  MBA  ·  IP Law

Transforming Breakthrough Research Into Real-World Innovation.

Operating at the intersection of deep-tech, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property strategy to cross the chasm from scientific discovery to global scale.

The Intersection of Science, Business, and Law

I build bridges between the lab and the market. With a formal background spanning a Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, an MBA in Technology Management, and an active pursuit of legal expertise in Intellectual Property and Corporate Law, I architect scalable deep-tech ventures.

As a technology transfer executive and founder, my core focus is identifying transformative innovations—particularly in biotechnology, medical devices, and AI—and accelerating their deployment through strategic industry partnerships and precision capital formation.

0+
Years Ecosystem Building
Deep Tech
Commercialization
AI & IP
Strategic Focus

Core Expertise

Driving systemic technological advancement via multi-disciplinary strategy.

Technology Commercialization

Moving research out of the laboratory and into the global market through precision licensing, spin-outs, and aggressive go-to-market execution.

Artificial Intelligence

Leveraging frontier machine learning models to accelerate drug discovery, optimize tech transfer, and scale intelligent systems into real-world biotech.

Intellectual Property Strategy

Navigating complex patent landscapes and trade secrets to build highly defensible commercial moats for rapid-growth engineering ventures.

Startup Formation

Acting as a key architect and early-stage executive for deep-tech start-ups, managing everything from capital formation to elite team building.

Industry Partnerships

Structuring mutually beneficial relationships between academic research institutions, tier-one venture capital firms, and Fortune 500 corporations.

Innovation Ecosystems

Cultivating robust environments where concentrated capital, specialized lab infrastructure, and market demand converge to produce category-defining enterprises.

Career Milestones

A trajectory defined by bridging the "Valley of Death" in technology development.

Dec 2024 — Present

Director of Industry Engagement

University of Houston

Leading industry-sponsored research and technology marketing initiatives. Stewarding an IP pipeline across oncology, energy, and AI-enabled health technologies, and accelerating deal flow through the Preferred IP Program.

Oct 2022 — Nov 2024

Senior Associate & Fellowship Director

Baylor College of Medicine Ventures

Managed a significant portfolio of medical device and digital health inventions. Designed risk-adjusted NPV models and go/no-go milestones, and co-directed the commercialization fellowship to train early-career scientists.

Nov 2020 — Oct 2022

Assoc. Director, Technology Marketing

Virginia Tech

Devised market-entry and funding strategies for 100+ life-science disclosures, driving a 40% increase in licensing revenue year-over-year. Mentored faculty founders, catalyzing the launch of eight VC and grant-backed startups.

2014 — 2024

Co-Founder, CEO & Principal Investigator

Deep-Tech Entrepreneurship

Architected and scaled multiple deep-tech ventures. Served as CEO of DxRuptive, BD Executive for Zenus, Co-Founder of Luminostics, and Principal Investigator securing >$5M in DoD/DARPA/NIH funding for advanced diagnostics at Lynntech.

Catalyzing the Next Decade

Thought leadership and active focus areas driving future development.

University Venture

Reimagining Tech Transfer

Developing modern strategies for academic institutions to transition from legacy licensing engines into robust venture creation hubs.

Deep-Tech Policy

Building Defensive Moats

Evaluating incoming geopolitical shifts in patent strategy to ensure nascent tech startups can deploy capital efficiently without litigation risks.

Ready to architect the future?

Always open to high-leverage conversations regarding venture creation, deep-tech strategy, and opportunities at the intersection of AI and intellectual property.