12 Cutler Farm Road, Lexington, MA 02421  617/899-3364  john.m.collins@alum.mit.edu
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`John M. Collins, Ph.D.
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`Summary
`A tested leader in technology-driven businesses with more than 30 years of international
`experience focused on the accelerated design, development and commercialization of
`innovative technologies, products and services. Experiences integrate a broad geographic
`and technology base across industries from clean energy/tech to consumer durables, with a
`career long focus on medical devices. A proven ability to form and lead high performance
`project and operational teams, create and manage strong intellectual property portfolios, as
`well as develop, structure, and drive collaborative business relationships with companies
`ranging from start-ups to premier multi-national organizations. Maintains a hands-on
`approach and an intimate working knowledge of technologies, operations, and user needs.
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`Experience
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`2008 to Present
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`CIMIT: Consortia for Improving Medicine
`with Innovation and Technology
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`Boston, MA
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`Chief Operating Officer
`CIMIT is a consortium of the greater Boston area’s premier clinical, research and academic
`institutions, based at the Mass General Hospital (www.CIMIT.org). Its mission is to improve
`patient care by facilitating collaboration among clinicians, engineers and entrepreneurs to
`catalyze the discovery, development and implementation of innovative technologies and
`procedures/systems that improve patient care. As COO, responsible for ensuring CIMIT’s
`Finding, Funding and Facilitation functions are effective. A particular focus is to assist
`investigators move technologies from the lab into commercialization and scale the CIMIT
`Network through the web-based CIMIT CoLab® platform.
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`2008 to Present
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`Reed Collins LLC
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`Lexington, MA
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`Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
`Technology, intellectual property, commercialization and business development consulting
`services for research teams, start-ups, venture capital and private equity firms. In addition,
`strategic consulting to non-profits with a focus on innovation and healthcare.
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`2002 to 2008
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`President
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`TIAX LLC
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`Cambridge, MA
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`In close collaboration with CEO and owner, Dr. Kenan Sahin, formed TIAX from the Arthur D.
`Little T&I group. Established TIAX as a 150-person strong, privately held technology
`development and commercialization business, successfully blending services work for
`government and commercial clients with technology development and licensing. TIAX
`(www.TIAXLLC.com) is a unique technology “transformation” organization focused in several
`core technology areas, including clean energy and materials, health and wellness, appliances
`and HVAC systems, and enhanced security. TIAX has one of the most successful records in
`SBIR wins, with more than 40 Phase I grants, most of which proceed to subsequent phases
`and collaborative commercial relationships. The World Economic Forum recognized TIAX as
`a Technology Pioneer in 2002 and as a New Champion in 2007.
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`Promoted to President in 2005 after having served as Executive Vice President since the
`company founding in 2002. In addition to an integral role in managing the transition and
`building a new business infrastructure, key accomplishments include attracting and hiring
`over 60 exceptionally qualified staff members, developing key technology platforms and
`intellectual property portfolios, and establishing several significant collaborative business
`relationships and licensing agreements.
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`John M. Collins, Ph.D.
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`1999 to 2002
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`Arthur D Little, Inc
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`Cambridge, MA
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`Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation (T&I) Directorate
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`Reporting to the President and serving on the company’s Executive Leadership Team,
`reestablished Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL) as a leader in technology consulting, linking strategy,
`innovation, and technology development. Architected and drove the turnaround of the
`technology business, reversing a declining revenue trend that persisted over several years to
`generate an average of ~20% annual growth. Successfully built a strong leadership team and
`focused the business on the integrated services of technology-based consulting, technology
`and product development, and intellectual property management. Grew the business to about
`300 staff members and operated above target profitability levels (20% contribution margin).
`Drove a number of large commercial relationships that created significant success for clients.
`Board member of Cambridge Consultants Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary based in
`Cambridge U.K.), Nuvera Fuel Cells (an ADL spin-out with interests held by Gruppo De Nora
`and Amerada Hess, based in Cambridge, MA) and Strategic Food Solutions (a joint venture
`between ADL and TNO, the Netherlands research organization).
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`1996 to 1999
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`Arthur D Little, Inc
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`Sydney, Australia
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`Managing Director, Asia Pacific Management Consulting Directorate
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`Reporting to the President and serving on the company’s Executive Leadership Team,
`restructured Arthur D. Little’s Management Consulting business in Asia during the currency crisis
`of the late 90’s. Aligned the offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur
`and Hong Kong to achieve services revenues of about $30mm. Enabled the growth of ADL’s
`three lines of business (Technology, Environment and Management Consulting) by
`expanding/extending relationships with multi-national corporations based in the US and Europe.
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`Initially, served as the Managing Director of the Sydney office and a member of the Asia Pacific
`Leadership team for two years before being promoted. In that time, opened an office in Melbourne
`and doubled the in-country revenues, returning the Australian operation to profitability, while also
`leading the expansion of the Technology & Innovation Management and the Organizational
`Learning practice across Asia Pacific.
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`1988 to 1996
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`Arthur D Little, Inc
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`Cambridge, MA
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`Vice President, Technology and Product Development
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`Joined Arthur D. Little, Inc. after completing Ph.D. to help establish the medical products group.
`Held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility while also maintaining an active hand in
`creating and managing engagements with clients. Created and implemented ADL’s Product
`Development Process.
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`1982 to 1986
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`Booz, Allen & Hamilton
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`Cleveland, Ohio
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`Senior Consultant
`Held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, transitioning from being a contributor in
`technology and strategy assignments to being a project leader.
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`Education
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`Ph.D. – MIT
`1987 to 1988
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`M.S. – MIT
`1980 to 1982
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`B.S. – RPI
`1976 to 1980
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`Other
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`Patents
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`John M. Collins, Ph.D.
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`Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts
`Institute of Technology, with a concentration in fluid mechanics
`and heat/mass transfer. Minor concentration in Technology &
`Innovation Management.
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`Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute
`of Technology, with a concentration in fluids mechanics and
`heat/mass transfer. Minor concentration in Technology &
`Innovation Management.
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`Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer
`Polytechnic Institute, with a minor in Economics. General Motors
`Scholar/Intern.
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`Over 20 US patents, with numerous corresponding international
`patents (attached below)
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`Security Clearance
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`DoD Top Secret (no longer active)
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`John M. Collins, Ph.D.
`Issued US Patents
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`Date Issued
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`09/27/1994
`08/30/1994
`05/24/1994
`05/11/1993
`03/30/1993
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`06/14/1994
`07/27/1993
`07/06/1993
`04/26/1994
`09/01/1992
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`Title
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`Universal seal for trocar assembly
`Trocar seal/protector assemblies
`Safety trocar
`Trocar method and apparatus
`Universal seal for trocar assembly
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`Frozen food storage and dispensing system
`Frying apparatus
`Frozen food storage and dispensing system
`Frozen food storage & dispensing system
`Automated deep fat fryer
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`04/04/2000
`12/08/1998
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`12/15/1987
`02/18/1986
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`Blood warming apparatus
`Container for use with blood warming apparatus
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`Venturi spray nozzle for a cleaning device
`Liquid and detergent mixing chamber and valves
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`10/29/1985 Method of impregnating ceramic monolithic
`structures with predetermined amounts of
`catalyst
`09/02/1986 Metered charge system for catalytic coating of a
`substrate
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`Adjustable computer work table
`Extendable keyboard support assembly
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`01/20/1987
`01/02/1990
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`08/22/2000
`06/27/2000
`09/01/1998
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`Tendon and ligament repair system
`Tendon and ligament repair system
`Tendon and ligament repair system
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`Patent Number
`Trocars
`US05350364
`US05342315
`US05314417
`US05209736
`US05197955
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`Automated Fryer
`US05319939
`US05230279
`US05224415
`US05305615
`US05142968
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`Blood/Fluid
`Warmer
`US06047108
`US05846224
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`Rug Cleaner
`US04712740
`US04570856
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`Catalytic Coating
`Process
`US04550034
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`US04609563
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`Ergonomic Table
`US04637322
`US04890561
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`Tendon/
`Ligament Repair
`US06106556
`US06080192
`US05800544
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