Hans Ralf Saykiewicz

Jan 2012 – Present

<p>Partner with healthcare systems, venture-backed technology providers, and European startups to deploy capital efficiently, scale enterprise platforms, and unlock operational leverage. Advise European startups on US market expansion strategies including regulatory pathways, distribution partnerships, and enterprise sales execution.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Mayo Clinic Phoenix: </strong>Project Director for Operating Room Visual Management Solution. Delivered 22% improvement in OR utilization and $4.2M annual cost savings through AI-powered workflow optimization</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Veterans Administration VISN 1: </strong>Lead Consultant and Program Manager for enterprise Asset Management System. Managed $28M technology deployment across 12 medical centers</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Ascom Wireless (Central/Eastern Europe): </strong>Program Manager for B2B healthcare communication portfolio. Launched 15 solutions across 8 countries achieving €45M first-year revenue</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>EU/GCC/CIS Markets: </strong>Program Manager for AI-based Remote Cardiac Monitoring and AR-enabled Interventional Cardiology solutions. Secured regulatory approvals (CE Mark, GDPR) and established distribution networks across 18 countries</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>University of Virginia Health &amp; Hoag Healthcare: </strong>Lead Consultant for RTLS infrastructure integrating with Epic EHR, delivering real-time patient flow analytics</p>

Jan 2010 – Oct 2012

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Architected winning proposal for VA National RTLS contract valued at $545M</strong>, securing implementation across all 152 Veterans Administration Medical Centers</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Developed automated clinical decision support systems reducing manual data entry by 68% and improving workflow efficiency by 35%</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Led cross-functional teams of 45+ engineers and data scientists delivering HIPAA-compliant, HL7-integrated enterprise solutions</p>

Jan 2006 – Jan 2010

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Founded and scaled technology consulting firm specializing in RFID, IoT, and supply chain optimization for Fortune 500 clients. Built international portfolio generating $12M annual revenue</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed pharmaceutical tracking and Electronic Drug Pedigree system for national retail chain (NCR partnership), ensuring FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Led Union Pacific Railroad container security project (Department of Homeland Security), integrating RFID, digital video, and infrared sensors</p>

Jun 2003 – Jan 2006

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Director of Deloitte Center for Innovative Commerce. Led enterprise technology implementations and data integration projects for Fortune 500 clients across retail, manufacturing, and logistics</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed enterprise data architectures integrating RFID middleware with SAP R/3 and Oracle 11i ERP systems for 20+ multinational clients</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Managed RFID Proving and Acceptance Center (PAC), conducting technology validations for automotive, pharmaceutical, and retail industries</p>

Feb 2002 – Dec 2004

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Developed and commercialized first industrial-scale RFID asset management system deployed across CHEP's North American operations</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Created RFID product strategy and business case, securing $8M investment for technology rollout across 40 distribution centers</p>

Jan 1999 – Feb 2002

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Established and scaled Central European logistics operation from startup to €25M revenue enterprise. Managed P&amp;L, international business development, and technology infrastructure across Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Negotiated and secured contracts with Unilever and Danone for regional supply chain management</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Implemented EDI-based logistics system and UHF RFID warehouse platform achieving 99.8% inventory accuracy and 30% reduction in operating costs</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Built multicultural team of 150+ employees across three countries</p>

Apr 1995 – Jan 1999

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Led corporate strategy development and M&amp;A execution for European packaging manufacturer across Central European markets</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Directed due diligence, valuation, and integration planning for strategic acquisitions and partnerships</p>

Aug 1992 – Jan 1996

<p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Completed intensive Fortune 500 executive development program covering operations, finance, marketing, and strategic planning across global business units.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elevated to Country Controller position and expatriated to Europe to provide financial leadership to Gillette subsidiary in Poland.</p>

Master of Business Administration

May 1990 – Dec 1992

Bachelor , International Business

Aug 1986 – May 1990