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Dan Hardesty is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in driving business growth and innovation. As a former General Manager of Brachytherapy Products at Varian Medical Systems, he spearheaded the development of the VariSource product line, which has grown from $0 to over $50 million in annual sales. His expertise spans medical device R&D, radiation therapy, and international project management. Throughout his 25-year career, Hardesty has held various leadership positions at top-tier companies, including Fairchild Semiconductor, Electronic Memory and Manufacturing Inc., and Raytheon. He has managed teams, designed and implemented quality assurance processes, and supervised the development of military electronic equipment. Hardesty holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He is proficient in Google Apps, Computer Network Operations, and Unified Communications, with expertise in telecommunications and wireless technologies.

Experience

  • Hardesty Enterprises
    • Lincoln California
    • Business Owner
      • Jan 1999 - Present
      • Lincoln California

      Business development and research consulting in the fields of medical devices for radiation therapy and imaging. Design and administration of computer networks for non profit organizations.

    • United States
    • Medical Device
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager, Brachytherapy Products
      • Jan 1992 - Jan 1999

      Started business unit and managed world wide marketing, sales, manufacturing and development of the VariSource product line of brachytherapy products for the treatment of cancer using radiation therapy. Business grew under my leadership for $0 to over $10 million in annual sales. Today business is over $50 million in annual sales and treats thousands of cancer patients each day.

    • Business Development Manager
      • Mar 1984 - Jan 1992

      Worldwide evaluation, due diligence, and acquisition of product lines, manufacturing facilities and service for Medical Products for cure of cancer with radiation therapy. Varian International business grew from less than 5% of sales to close to 50% of total business during this period.

    • Manufacturing and Quality Manager
      • Jan 1976 - Mar 1984

      Manufacturing and Quality Manager for manufacture of medical equipment for curing cancer with Radiation Therapy.

  • Fairchild Semiconductor
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia, Hong Kong and ...
    • Manufacturing Manager
      • Dec 1972 - Jan 1976
      • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia, Hong Kong and ...

      Part of team that negotiated terms for first semiconductor manufacturing plant in Jakarta Indonesia. Project manager for construction of facility. Initial Manufacturing and Quality manager for facility.

    • Quality Assurance Manager, Asia
      • Jan 1969 - Jul 1972
      • Hong Kong

      Manager of Quality Assurance for core memory manufacturing in Torrance CA, followed by responsibility for Quality Assurance for facilities in Hong Kong and Singapore.

  • Raytheon
    • Oxnard CA
    • Inspection and Test Engineer
      • Jan 1967 - Jan 1969
      • Oxnard CA

      Supervisor of receiving and environmental test of Air Force Missile Systems.

    • Quality and Test Engineer
      • Jul 1965 - Jan 1968
      • Scottsdale AZ

      Designed and managed test of military electronic equipment

Education

  • 1961 - 1965
    Purdue University
  • 1985 - 1988
    Golden Gate University
  • 1984 - 1988
    Golden Gate University
  • 1961 - 1965
    Purdue University

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Industry Focus. “Medical Devices”

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