About

Doug Schumer is a highly accomplished senior R&D and operations executive with a proven track record in accelerating new product introductions, developing first-to-market innovative technologies, and building high-performance teams. With over 45 years of relevant experience, he has worked in both successful start-ups and blue-chip medical device corporations. Doug is currently an Associate Professor at Penn State University, where he is educating undergraduate and graduate engineers. Doug is also a medical device consultant, providing consultancies for med dev companies and due diligence for investors. He is recognized for excellence in engineering education and has been a faculty member at Penn State School of Graduate Professional Studies and the Faculty Director at Rev-Up Center for Entrepreneurship. Doug holds a PhD in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a BS/MS degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He has a technical and executive management background, leading multidisciplinary functions. He has been successful on both sides of mergers and acquisitions, delivering rapid results through organizational leadership. Doug's expertise lies in cutting-edge technologies, and he is highly respected in the medical device industry. He has a keen eye for identifying new opportunities and developing strategies to capitalize on them. He has built a reputation for being a results-oriented leader who can motivate and inspire teams to achieve their goals. Overall, Doug Schumer is a highly experienced and accomplished professional with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the medical device industry. He is a sought-after consultant and educator, and his contributions to the industry have been invaluable.