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Meet the Team
The Backbone of Innovation
At Nexless, we attribute our success in the medical equipment online store realm to our incredible team. Our crew, a vibrant mix of skilled professionals, is the driving force behind our top-tier products and exceptional service. Each member brings unique expertise and unwavering dedication, fueling our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. From our meticulous engineers to our responsive customer service team, they embody the essence of our brand's excellence. Get to know the passionate individuals behind our mission, as they are not just our employees but the architects of our vision, ensuring the best in healthcare technology for every client.
DANIEL SHAMIR
CEO
Daniel Shamir's 20-year career is a testament to his skill in value engineering and business development. Known for his strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit, he has successfully led projects through complex phases of acquisitions, negotiations, and fund management. His expertise extends to the development, redevelopment, and strategic repositioning of projects, ensuring their success from inception to completion. Daniel’s approach combines pragmatism with innovation, making him a reliable leader in guiding startups and established ventures alike. His hands-on experience across various project stages showcases his commitment to practical and successful business solutions.
FRANK PANARELLO
COO
Frank Panarello is an expert in designing and developing state of the art printed circuit boards and electronics for sophisticated applications. His input is key in the miniaturisation and processing power of the Nexless Kimera.
MARC BOHBOT, B.ENG., MBA
CTO
Marc Bohbot is leading the technology vision and long-term research programs that explores emerging technologies and assess their application to the company’s business and recommend new strategies and solutions. He is responsible for the industry standards engagements, partners, and university collaborations, and product development.
MILTIADIS PALIOURAS
Biology specialist
Miltiadis Paliouras, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, McGill University), received his Ph.D. from McGill University in 2005 in field of developmental biology. He then proceeded to do his post-doctoral studies at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinair Hospital- University of Toronto, studying the genetic regulation of human tissue kallikreins in neoplastic tissue. He followed this work with another post-doctoral fellowship at the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital-McGill University focusing on novel properties of the androgen receptor in prostate cancer.
DR. MARK TRIFIRO
Medical technology specialist
Dr. Mark Trifiro received his M.D. degree at McGill University and subsequently completed his internal medicine training at McGill University affiliated health institutions. He then finished an Endocrine Fellowship training program at Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by an Endocrine Research Fellowship at the Howard Hughes Research Laboratory at Harvard. He returned to Montreal to complete a further Research Fellowship at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal.
PROF. ANDREW KIRK
Optics specialist
Andrew Kirk received the Ph.D. degree in Physics from King’s College (London) in 1992 in the area of diffractive micro-optics and was subsequently awarded research fellowships to undertake postdoctoral research at the University of Tokyo, Japan and the Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, Belgium. A member of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill since 1996, he currently holds a James McGill Chair. He is author of more than 200 journal articles and conference presentations and holds 4 patents.His research interests are focused on the integration of micro- and nano-photonic components for biosensing and telecommunications. In 2015 he was awarded the William and Rhea Seath Award for Engineering Innovation by McGill’s Faculty of Engineering for his work on new tools for DNA amplification using nanophotonic techniques. He is also an engaged teacher, having twice been awarded the Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching at McGill. He currently serves as Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and has previously served as Interim Dean of Engineering and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education. He is a former Chair of the IEEE Photonics Society Nanophotonics Technical Committee and has recently completed a term as an elected member of the Photonics Society Board of Governors.
IVAN BRUKNER
Biology specialist
Ivan Brukner, Ph.D. Clinical Specialist in Medical Biology. Ivan specializes in Molecular Diagnostics, Assay Development, Point of Care Diagnostic Devices, Fast and Cost-Effective Nucleic Acid Diagnostics, Medical Diagnostics, Food Safety, and Medical Device and Molecular Assay Troubleshooting
CHRISTOPHE KAESTLI
Process/Training & Compliance Officer
Mr. Kaestli is an expert in conformity of compliance, with extensive experience in Medical Device certification, IT security management system.
