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CONSULTING PRACTICE I specialize in projects at the intersection of science, technology and business. • Data Science - Use machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, and visualization methods to support heath care, scientific grant management and other organizations seeking to advance how they manage and market. Recent work has involved a federal agency that issues grants for scientific research. • Strategy and Analysis – Undertake business strategy and analytical assignments in advanced science and technology and other firms. Recent work has involved medical diagnostics. • Research Science – Work with patrons of basic science ( corporate and individual) to create programs of research that support scientists at universities and other institutions. Recent work has involved creating a relationship between an international technology company and a large research university. BACKGROUND • Over 30 years experience in consulting and senior management. • Experience includes technical management, technical consulting, research science, executive management, marketing & sales management, and management consulting. • Customers have included public & private corporations and government. • Education as a Ph.D. physicist facilitates handling projects with a mix of business, technical and scientific challenges. KEY STRENGTHS • Understanding of business dynamics and strategy. • Ability to distill the essence of complex problems and articulate practical solutions. • Ability to reduce advanced scientific ideas to concepts understandable to lay people. • Open to and aware of serendipitous opportunities and ideas. • Wide-ranging knowledge of science, mathematics and technology. • Executive, operating & marketing skills for large and small organizations. • Understanding of business strategy, finance, M&A, accounting, banking, public corporations. • Confidence to lead – but with the humility to solicit views from others.

Managing Director @ From 1996 to Present (19 years)

Ph.D., Physics @ University of Maryland College Park From 1979 to 1981 M.S., Physics @ University of Maryland, College Park From 1976 to 1979 B.A., Physics @ Clark University From 1972 to 1976 Jeffrey Lapides is skilled in: Mergers, Program Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Analysis, Microbiome Research, Advanced Science, Life Science Industry, Technology parterships, Analytics, In Vitro Diagnostics, Physics, Science, Lifesciences