Rob Hilkes
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Gezell Inc.
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Canada
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jan 2012 - Present
Gezell Inc. provides consulting services to Ottawa technology companies. Expertise in the areas of:- Business Planning and Strategy- Strategic Customer Engagement- Product Definition, Architecture, Planning- Regulatory and Standards planning and compliance- Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Video Systems- Product Management and Marketing Gezell Inc. provides consulting services to Ottawa technology companies. Expertise in the areas of:- Business Planning and Strategy- Strategic Customer Engagement- Product Definition, Architecture, Planning- Regulatory and Standards planning and compliance- Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Video Systems- Product Management and Marketing
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Sight Enhancement Systems
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Canada
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Member Board of Directors
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Jan 2013 - Present
Sight Enhancement Systems Inc. (SESI) manufactures products that help the visually impaired achieve better results. Our assistive technology devices are most often used by K-12 students and students in college/university to get the most from the classroom experience. SESI manufactures various types of calculators, portable and desktop video magnifiers, and bright work lights. Sight Enhancement Systems Inc. (SESI) manufactures products that help the visually impaired achieve better results. Our assistive technology devices are most often used by K-12 students and students in college/university to get the most from the classroom experience. SESI manufactures various types of calculators, portable and desktop video magnifiers, and bright work lights.
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Member of the Board of Directors
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2011 - Present
The Lewis Vision Improvement Foundation believes that everyone challenged with visual impairment should have access to the most current technology, helping them to be independent, and get everything out of life that healthy-sighted people take for granted. The Lewis Vision Improvement Foundation believes that everyone challenged with visual impairment should have access to the most current technology, helping them to be independent, and get everything out of life that healthy-sighted people take for granted.
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eSight
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
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2007 - Dec 2019
eSight Corporation develops wearable, video based assistive technology for people with signifiant vision loss. Our devices help people around the world to see their loved ones, do more of the things they enjoy, achieve greater independence, and be more productive at work and school.
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VP of Business Development
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2007 - 2013
As founding employee of eSight Corporation, and its original architect, I have worn many hats. It has been a great privilege to be part of the senior team through the whole journey, watching the company grow from 1 person to over a 100 people throughout the world.
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iBIONICS
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Canada
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Chief Operations Officer
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
iBIONICS is developing an ocular implant to restore sight to those who have profound vision loss. Their technology has some key advantages over the incumbents in this nascent market, which will result in superior functional vision and quality of life. iBIONICS is developing an ocular implant to restore sight to those who have profound vision loss. Their technology has some key advantages over the incumbents in this nascent market, which will result in superior functional vision and quality of life.
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TechInsights
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Canada
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Principal Analyst
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2006 - 2008
Semiconductor Industry Analyst Semiconductor Industry Analyst
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Potentia
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Product Management
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2003 - 2006
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Director of Product Management
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2000 - 2003
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Director of Marketing
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1998 - 2001
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Gennum Corporation (acquired by Semtech)
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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1995 - 1998
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NCR Corporation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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1987 - 1995
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Education
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Canadian Advance Technology Association
Certified Advanced Technology Manager, Business Administration - Technology -
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering