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Matthew Marino, PT, MSPT, CPE, CSCS, TSAC-F graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelors in Rehabilitation Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy. He is the owner of Optimum Performance Services, LLC based in Portland, OR and the Director of Ergonomics and Human Factors for HeroWear, LLC, based in Nashville, TN. He provides ergonomic consulting, return to work, rehab and strength conditioning services, and is also a volunteer First Responder.
As a PT, Matt has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from inpatient care to outpatient sports rehab. His ergonomics consulting work along with his design, testing and implementation of exoskeleton technologies for augmentation, injury prevention and return to work purposes has made him a sought after consultant and educator. He is a member of the ASTM F48 Committee on Exoskeletons, ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence, WA Department of Labor & Industries Exoskeleton Advisory Committee, and Wearable Robotics Association. He has supported clients in multiple industries including logistics, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, utility, construction, office settings, and tactical operations, among others.When he is not helping people live healthy and optimize their performance, Matt loves outdoor activities, spending time with his kids, family and friends, traveling, teaching, reading and learning.
Bobby has been a trailblazer in promoting the gospel of exoskeleton technologies by founding Exoskeleton Report in 2015. Bobby has a Bachelor in Science in Bio-engineering and Pre-Medical from the University of California, San Diego. Exoskeleton Report is recognized as a central, independent and impartial hub for exoskeleton news and resources. He is also a member of ASTM F48 Exoskeleton and Exosuits Committee and WeaRA.
Employed by Thermo Fisher Scientific, he provides project management and practical process improvement for the Operations Department. Bobby has published exoskeleton-related articles in Forbes and is well recognized in the community as an advocate for Exoskeleton education and promulgation. With his no-nonsense and “anti-hype” approach, Bobby has had a significant impact on improving the outreach efforts related to exoskeleton technologies in the United States. When he isn’t writing, Bobby enjoys time spent with his partner and business associate Tri Dao, travel and vegetarian dining.
Dr. Velin Dimitrov received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University in 2017. He currently works with TRI, Cambridge and supports NSS VT LLC as our corporate Systems Consultant on a project-need basis. Velin adds innovative applied robotics engineering RDT&E dimension to our portfolio. NSF I-Corps certified, he understands the importance of understanding user requirements and defining the consumer space, enhancing our ability to transition technologies to market.
Velin received his Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA, and his Masters of Science in Robotics Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. As part of his work in the Robotics and Intelligent Vehicle Research (RIVeR) Laboratory, Velin has been involved in NSF-sponsored research on developing a semiautonomous wheelchair for physically locked-in individuals, DARPA funded research working with the ATLAS humanoid robot for the DARPA Robotics Challenge, and participated in two NASA RASC-AL Robo-Ops competitions and two NASA Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenges. When he’s not focused on his daily TRI Engineering activities, Velin enjoys lectures, teaching, travel, fine dining and family activities.
When he’s not in the lab, Velin enjoys lectures, teaching, travel, fine dining, and family activities.
As NSS VT LLC’s Acting CTO, Jack brings 20+ years government and industry engineering and business experience. Business Building Executive and Advanced Technology Strategist, Visionary Leader; Technology Strategist; Technical Consulting. Jack adds his extensive Senior Coast Guard Engineering and Government management experience. C-Level manager, his extensive corporate analysis experience, has lead projects to continued success, particularly in times of fiscal constraints.
Jack is results oriented, intuitive and insightful, effective, adaptable and imaginative with proven experience to achieve targeted results across multiple business sectors – Academia, Industry, Government – Military and Homeland Security – and across multidisciplinary teams. An eloquent orator, training and lectures are polished, professional, witty and warm hearted.
Diverse knowledge and experience in technology evolution, having successfully developed and fielded new components, devices and systems across information management, processing, presentation. Jack enjoys travel, lecturing and soccer referee.
Adjunct Professor | University of San Diego: Faculty in the Graduate Cyber Program.
Professor Coleman University | Graduate & Undergraduate Instruction in Information Systems/Security; Computer Network Engineering; Database Design; Business Intelligence & Decision Support; Degree Program Development.
Professor California Miramar University | Graduate & Undergraduate Instruction in Information Systems/Security; Computer Network Engineering; Database Design; Business Intelligence & Decision Support; Counter Terrorism; Degree Program Development.
Eric is an accomplished and influential IT management leader with extensive years of experience supporting financial, healthcare, patient safety, research, insurance, and higher education business customers. Consistent history of leading cross-functional teams in IT operations delivery and support, customer management, and product/project management and implementation.
As Senior Director of IT development and delivery strategy for private enterprise, he has extensive experience in architecture, and operations and managing diverse groups of engineers and data/business analysts, improving IT/Business interactions, increasing efficiency of SDLC process, and optimizing IT footprint through maturity of enterprise architecture. He has been responsible for all phases of application development, database administration, enterprise reporting, and technology platforms and services and managing large-scale projects in multi-agency collaborative environments. Eric has been directly responsible for high availability of web, IT operations managing, report, and collaboration services, consulting and business partnerships with Healthcare, Research, and Administrative customers IT operations managing team of 18 staff members including network/systems administration, desktop support.Eric enjoys fine dining, cooking and family activities.Expertise:
Robin Weber is a seasoned professional with over 25 years’ experience in creative marketing plans/strategies, military project/program management, go-to-market product launches and domestic & international business development. Founder and owner of Dos Familias Wine Imports Inc. and REBEW Corporation, home to the WeberWineStax, Robin demonstrates her tenacious ability to vision, create, market and sell products that are designed for discerning clientele.
Robin has over 30 years DoD clothing and individual equipment program management experience. Her repertoire includes team management and program development for the U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center. In July 2000, her work was selected for an exclusive cover story in Popular Science Magazine for marketing top Army project: Soldier 2025. She has also worked for EMC Corporation and Honeywall Safety Products, as Sr. Product and Marketing Manager. Her experience includes national and international military technology experience.
Robin and her husband Mike, enjoy entrepreneurial challenges, fine wine and dining and international travel. DoD SECRET Clearance
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Gabriel is an LSU class of 2023 Computer Engineering and Pre-Law candidate with interest in the gaming industry, computer development, political science, and technology policy and special projects. He has been supporting NSS VT LLC since 2013. His ability to understand math and scientific concepts, have made him a valuable team member, in particular supporting the NASA Sample Challenge competitions, where he not only provided on-site technical support, but offered analytical observations to the judging staff.
During the academic year, Gabriel juggled part-time work, full school schedule, sports and volunteer opportunities. He is recognized and respected by his peers and the professionals he works with across a broad spectrum. Gabriel is well versed in working with professionals and children, in numerous STEM settings. During the summer of 2019, he provided Junior technical support for a team from Toyota, in Cambridge, MA.
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