THOMAS L. KRAFT, Ph.D., MBA,
SUMMARY
Highly creative Engineering Product Design Executive with proven record of
innovative new designs reflected in over 19 issued patents in clinical and healthcare
markets. Recognized leadership shown in the formation of new companies and the
subsequent operations and management, which also included the design and
implementation of totally new product concepts. Specialized experience in managing
lobbyists’ efforts and effecting statutory change related to technology. Recognized
for developing unique and creative instrumentation that transformed existing
operating paradigms in delivering pharmacy care. Publications include technical
writing, creativity and oceanography.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHILCO – FORD, PALO ALTO . CA - HOUSTON, TX
1959-1967
Manager, Independent Research and Development – Space Program
Pioneered development of Flight Dynamics design of NASA Mission Control Center
resulting in first manned lunar landing. Led the design and implementation efforts for
flight dynamics displays for space flight travel.
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX
1967-1971
Co-founder & VP
Designed electric utility’s first Industrial Control Centers. Designed and implemented
Municipal Criminal Justice Software systems.
HYCEL CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX
1971 – 1977
VP, Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Led design and development of three new clinical chemistry instruments for
automated handling of blood samples.
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Managed production and quality engineering for over 50 commercial lab products.
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Led and implemented design of individual patient cardiac monitors and integrated
into NASA-designed testing beds.
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Directed design and development of 16 new blood chemistry tests for automated
and comprehensive blood profiling.
KVM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., HOUSTON, TX
1977 – 2001
Co-Founder and President
Directed clinical/instrumentation R&D and a technical staff of 35 in the development
of instrumentation for immunology and microbiology. Provided innovative contract
design services to global medical testing corporations.
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Designed and patented over 12 clinical instruments in microbiology and clinical
chemistry to complement new blood and urine test protocols;
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Planned and managed contract design services business for 15 years in diverse
instrumentation technologies.
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Transformed paradigm of prescription pill packaging and delivery by
spearheading design, development and commercialization of two major delivery
systems.
Built business into successful entity and eventually sold it to full service
healthcare corporation.
AUTOMATION STRATEGIES, HOUSTON, TX
2001 – 2002
Consultant in Product Development and Automation Strategies
Developed the design specifications for new products and product upgrades. Wrote
technical evaluation reports on current product issues in hardware and software.
Assessed new technology for product application and patent extensions. Managed
non-profit education foundation, which served educators with at-risk students.
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Consulted in regulatory issues, governing agencies and pending statutory
changes that influenced product application and sales.
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Created strategy for developing and implementing new product lines in emerging
wireless environments
CARDINAL HEALTH, HOUSTON, TX
2002 – 2004
Director. Regulatory and Product Development
Oversaw process of changing governing statutes that would allow remote automation
of drug delivery systems in acute and long-term care markets. Assessed patent
technology involved in upgrading products to be compliant and compatible with
contemporary technology. Modernized gaps in clinical/retail practice settings and
formulated strategies that enabled company to develop proprietary position for
products/services.
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Influenced legislatures directly and indirectly in Texas, California, Florida, New
Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Ohio to change statutes governing delivery of
pharmacy care.
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Developed and implemented strategy to remove technical legislative barriers in
Texas, California and Florida. Succeeded in getting laws changed resulting in
safer and more cost effective pharmacy services to long term care.
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Created strategy for developing and implementing new product lines in emerging
wireless environments in various acute and long-term care settings.
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Developed and published guidelines for effective meeting and teleconferences to
reduce meeting time and minimizing meetings.
Houston Technology Center, TX
2004-2010
Director Client Services
Counseled Entrepreneurs-in-Training in all disciplines. Provided basic education and
training in all entrepreneurship disciplines.
Rice University, TX
2010 – current
Director New Venture Development Rice Alliance
Lecturer in Management. Graduate business courses in Technology
Entrepreneurship. Coach, mentor and judge in business competitions. Member of
President’s Patent Task Force t evaluate technology disclosures for commercial
merit. Advisor and counselor on new technology startups
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, HOUSTON, TX
2001 - 2002
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
ST THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL
2005 - 2006
Visiting Lecturer on Creativity
Rice University
2010-current
Lecturer in Management
EDUCATION
PhD, Research Honors, Electrical Engineering, Rice University
MS, Mathematical Statistics, Stanford University
MBA, with honors, Organizational Theory, UCLA
BS, with honors, Mechanical Engineering, UCLA
PATENTS/AWARDS
US Patent and Trademarks – 19 US Patents issued – 3 EU patents issued
State of Texas Recognition for Contributions in Oceanography