Mr. Costa brings over a decade of experience in algorithm and software development combined with strong practical knowledge of the clinical and regulatory R&D process. As VP R&D for Paieon Medical, a medical device startup in the field of cardiac imaging diagnostics, he led the design and development of their algorithm and software. technology, and successfully managed the technical aspects of their clinical and regulatory process. He was previously the Algorithm Group Manager for Applied Materials where he developed several unique Intellectual Property solutions with patents filed and his work published. Prior to this, he has held software engineering roles for Demantra-Oracle and Idioma. Mr. Costa holds an M.Sc. in Computer Sciences from Bar-Ilan University, Israel.