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Shahar Millis
Executive/ Technology
Summary
Experienced in thriving and leading in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on strategic growth and operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I have honed comprehensive skills in taking ideas to market, demonstrating expertise in organizational leadership and financial management, consistently delivering transformative results. Transitioning to a new field, the goal is to leverage these valuable skills to create impactful solutions in diverse settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
CEO
SEGER Surgical Solutions
08.2023 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
- Secured advantageous partnerships and collaborations to co-develop cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
- Optimized supply chain operations for efficiency, leveraging technology to reduce lead times and costs.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
CEO
Fidmi Medical
10.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: a startup company developing a novel Low-Profile Enteral Feeding Device
- Founded the company in 2014 with Dr
- Ishay Benuri, at Trendlines incubators under the Innovation Authority Incubator program
- Raised $5.4M to date
- The company received its FDA 510K clearance for the Fidmi low profile PEG and accessories
- Well connected to GI physicians and the industry
- A startup company developing a novel Low-Profile Enteral Feeding Device
- Founded the company in 2014 with Dr. Ishay Benuri, at Trendlines incubators under the Innovation Authority Incubator program
- Raised over $5.5M
- The company received its FDA 510K clearance for the Fidmi low profile PEG and accessories
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Well connected to GI physicians and the industry
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Project Manager
Cardiapex
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: Private Startup company that developed transapical access and closure device for aortic valve implantation
- Private Startup company that developed transapical access and closure device for aortic valve implantation
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Product Manager
NiTi Surgical (Novo GI)
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Product Management and Development of a new side to side compression anastomosis Ring (BowelRing), new Endoscopic products (Compression Clip, Full thickness Resection and more)
- Product Management and Development of a new side to side compression anastomosis Ring (BowelRing), new Endoscopic products (Compression Clip, Full thickness Resection and more)
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
Project Manager
Aran Research & Development
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: performed multidisciplinary R&D for various medical device companies
- Performed multidisciplinary R&D for various medical device companies
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for multiple projects.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship and Finance
Technion- Technology Institute of Israel
Haifa, Israel 01.2007 - 01.2009
B.Sc. - Mechanical Eng.
Ben-Gurion University
01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
Creative Problem Solver
Proficient in Managing Multiple Tasks
Strategic Oversight
Effective decision making
Organizational agility
Crisis management
Inspirational leadership
Excellent communication
Innovative and visionary
Leadership and people development
General
Military Service: 1995-1999, Combat Engineering Officer, 2000-Present, Operations officer at 98 Div. Major;
Volunteer mentor for entrepreneurship students at Technion;
Tester/Writer/Reporter at Bike.co.il Magazine (volunteer);
Playing guitar; Mountain biking; Outdoors Adventures;
Married +4, ages:10-18 yo.
Patents
Inventor and co-inventor of numerous patents for Fidmi Medical, NiTi Surgical, Cardiapex, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Interests
Black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate
Holds a private pilot's license
Mountain bike rider/ developer
Timeline
CEO
SEGER Surgical Solutions
08.2023 - Current
CEO
Fidmi Medical
10.2014 - Current
Project Manager
Cardiapex
03.2011 - 04.2014
Product Manager
NiTi Surgical (Novo GI)
08.2007 - 02.2011
MBA - Entrepreneurship and Finance
Technion- Technology Institute of Israel
01.2007 - 01.2009
Project Manager
Aran Research & Development
07.2004 - 07.2007
B.Sc. - Mechanical Eng.
Ben-Gurion University
01.2000 - 01.2004