So you want to know what it takes to become the "top dog" of your functional area?

I had the opportunity to run a 3-part series with 3 well-respected R&D Executives, the first being Mr. Patrick Stephens, the Vice President of R&D for Shockwave Medical.

For the last 20+ years Pat has worked across the design and development of novel medical devices for both start ups and established companies alike. C

Companies like Boston Scientific, Medtronic Cardiovascular, Trivascular, which is now known as Endologix to name a few.

Pat received his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his masters degree in the same specialty from the University of Arizona.

As I mentioned, today he serves as the Vice President of R&D for Shockwave Medical and for those unfamiliar with t ...