LEADERSHIP
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RAJESH PATEL | CEO | CO-FOUNDERList Item 1
Rajesh Patel has over 25 years of experience in design, structured analysis, and data base management systems. Rajesh started his career at Microsoft Corporation and spent six years working his way from Technical Support, to Senior Engineer and finally to International Support for High Profile Accounts. Rajesh left Microsoft to spend 14 years at Clarus Corporation. At Clarus Rajesh was the Senior Database Administrator, programmer, quality control, support and maintenance for Clarus's internal CRM System. Rajesh came to MET-TEST in 2003 and is the primary architect of the entire forward facing customer applications as well as the internal support systems. MET-TEST's Atlanta based Operations Center, supporting all customers, reports to Rajesh. Rajesh obtained a Bachelor in Information Technology Systems from Devry University.
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EDWARD HOLCOMB | COO
Ed is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience working with high tech companies. Ed's experience includes over 20 years in operational strategies. He has built lasting relationships with clients, partners and vendors. His strong analytical and critical thinking skills enable sound problem solving to drive long-term improvement in company operations. At MET-test, Ed has implemented new production and operations support systems to enhance and streamline the company’s operations. Ed brings a visionary strategy with a practical application to create effective and efficient processes. Prior to MET-test, Ed was the Vice-President of Sales for Computer Generation Incorporated. Ed performed all aspects of sales and account management while consistently exceeded quotas by 200%. His customers included the largest telecom operators in the USA, Europe and Canada. Previously Ed developed and deployed real-time hardware/ software systems for the automotive, petroleum and water/waste water treatment systems. Ed has an accomplished record of achieving organizational improvements through articulate communication, persistent effort and strong teamwork. Ed is a graduate of The Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
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GUIDO HELMUT RING, MD - CLINICAL MEDICAL DIRECTORList Item 2
Dr. Ring is an Internist and Nephrologist in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his medical degree from the University of Ulm, Germany. He trained at the University of Heidelberg, Department of Cardiology, with focus on heart failure and heart transplantation after which he completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Nephrology at Emory University, Atlanta. While there he received a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Transplant Physicians. He has been in private practice for over 30 years being affiliated with Crisp Regional Hospital prior to joining MET-TEST. Dr. Guido H. Ring also has expertise in treating diabetes, obesity, hypertension, among other conditions.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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JOSEPH ALLEGRA, MD | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANList Item 2
J C Allegra, MD, BA from Temple University, MD from Penn State University/Hershey Medical Center, Internship and Residency Internal Medicine 1974-1976 Hershey Medical Center, Fellowship Medical Oncology NIH/NCI Bethesda MD 1976-1978, Senior Investigator NIH/NCI 1978-1980, Military USPHS 1976-1980 Lt Cmdr, and Professor and Chairman of Department of Medicine at University of Louisville 1982-1989. Ended academic career in 1989 and moved to Atlanta Georgia to become President of T-2 Medical a physician centric Home Health Company Responsible for revenue growth between 1989 and 1993 from 50M to 300M and for listing T-2 on NYSE. Post T-2 functioned as President of OTI a Division of PhyMatrix which was a physician management company in Florida. Left PhyMatrix in 1997 to form NMCR a physician oriented education company and from 1997--2006 led the growth of NMCR to the largest oncology oriented education company in the USA prior to its purchase by Amerisource Bergen. Since 2006, I have functioned as the owner of Lincoln Lee Investments, LLC a family owned investment organization oriented to Health Care Investments Serve on numerous Public and Private Boards and am the author of over 100 publications in peer reviewed medical publication.
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SALVATORE A. MASSARO | INVESTMENT BANKER
Mr. Massaro has over 20 years experience in private equity investing, investment banking and financial management. Sal works closely with David Ellis in evaluating and executing investments on behalf of clients and for EGL. Sal’s background includes Prudential-Bache Venture Capital, Telesphere International, and Price Waterhouse. Sal is a former President of the Southern Regional Association of SBIC’s and member of the NASBIC Board of Governors. Sal holds a M.B.A. from Harvard University and B.S.B.A. from Georgetown University.
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SUNDEEP CHAUDHRY, MD | CO-FOUNDER | SCIENTIFIC WRITER
Dr. Sundeep Chaudhry, an original founder and clinical thought leader at MET-TEST, brings a wealth of experience in internal medicine, noninvasive cardiology, echocardiography, and stress testing. His medical career includes four years in private practice and serving as chairman of the department of medicine at a community hospital.
During his training and practice, Dr. Chaudhry developed a strong focus on preventive and non-invasive diagnostic cardiology. He recognized the immense potential of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Technology (CPET) to enhance cardiac disease management and patient outcomes. His lifelong mission has been to transition this powerful technology from the research setting into widespread clinical availability. This journey has involved standardizing the methodology's collection, interpretation, and clinical applications.
Dr. Chaudhry is a respected author, having published numerous cutting-edge papers, particularly on using CPET to detect ischemic heart disease in its microvascular stages. He currently dedicates most of his time to training and supporting other physicians in managing complex patients.
Academically, Dr. Chaudhry is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with honors. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed post-graduate residency training in internal medicine at Emory University. His work is published in both cardiology and general medicine journals.
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ASHISH PAL, MD, FACC | MEDICAL ADVISORList Item 1
Dr. Ashish Pal, MD,FACC, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Sebring, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Florida Hospital, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Florida Hospital Waterman, Heart Of Florida Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ashish Pal also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Interventional Cardiology And Vascular Consultants Plc.
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GUIDO H. RING, MD | CLINICAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Guido Ring, MD is a nephrology doctor who practices in Cordele, GA. Dr. Ring is affiliated with Phoebe Worth Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Crisp Regional Hospital and Dorminy Medical Center. Education - University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland Internal Medicine - Emory University, Atlanta, GA
