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Andy Chen is the Co-founder and CEO of Above Care Inc., where he focuses on developing medical devices and securing funding for projects. He has extensive experience in hardware design and management, having previously worked at Apple, TSMC, and Synopsys.
Work at Above Care Inc.
Andy Chen serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Above Care Inc., a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for transforming innovative ideas into tangible medical device products. He engages in securing funding for various medical device projects, ensuring that the company has the necessary resources to advance its initiatives. Additionally, he actively seeks and recruits talent from diverse fields such as research, medical, and product design to enhance the company's product development capabilities.
Previous Experience in Technology Companies
Prior to his role at Above Care Inc., Andy Chen accumulated extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at Apple Computer, Inc. as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer from 1988 to 1992 in Cupertino, USA. He later joined TSMC as a Senior Manager from 2002 to 2006 in HsinChu, Taiwan. Following this, he served as Senior Director of Foundry Management & Business Development at Synopsys Inc. from 2008 to 2012 in Ottawa, Canada. This diverse background in hardware design and management has contributed to his expertise in medical device development.
Educational Background
Andy Chen has a solid educational foundation in engineering and technology. He studied at National Taiwan University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick. Additionally, he achieved an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Information Technology from National Taiwan University. This combination of technical and business education supports his leadership role in the medical device industry.
Innovations in Medical Device Development
Andy Chen has been instrumental in the development of innovative medical devices. He developed a high-efficiency mitochondria extraction device that has demonstrated efficacy in applications related to cosmetics and neurological diseases in animal models. His role includes helping to develop prototypes and conducting clinical trials for medical devices, which are crucial steps in bringing new healthcare solutions to market.
