As Senior Engineer & Technical Lead at Cardica, Ted led the development of a novel proximal anastomosis implant and delivery system for use in beating heart bypass surgery. His work spanned the full product lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, manufacturing, clinical trials, FDA approval, and successful commercialization.

As Director of R&D at Cardica, Ted led the development of a femoral closure device and implant used in interventional cardiology procedures. The product was developed and manufactured for Cook Medical, with responsibilities spanning concept development, prototyping, manufacturing, and clinical trials.

As VP of R&D at Vibrynt, Ted led the development of surgical delivery devices and an implant for laparoscopic bariatric procedures. His responsibilities included concept development, prototyping, manufacturing, and clinical trials.

As VP of R&D at Neotract, Ted led the development of a surgical device and implant for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The product advanced from concept development through prototyping, manufacturing, clinical trials, FDA approval, and commercialization, and the company was later acquired by Teleflex.