Luca Porro

Managing business development projects and strategic inititatives in the Cardiopulmonary Business Unit

Global Product Manager responsible of products for the cardiopulmonary bypass during open heart cardiac surgery (disposable and equipment).

Developed the business plan of a New Product Development project for the Cardiopulmonary Business Unit; defined the product requirements and the marketing strategy; monitored the progress of the work.

Independent study by ESCP-EAP European School of Management, commissioned by the Conservative Party: analysed the UK environment in relation to entrepreneurship, identified the main barriers and possible remedies to improve the current situation. Skills gained: teamwork, project planning, problem solving, client relationship, results orientation, analytical skills, interviewing, networking, communication skills.

Internal Marketing strategic research: defined and benchmarked the best practices of large companies in the retention, involvement and motivation of their employees; suggested some initiatives. Skills gained: teamwork, project planning, problem solving, analytical skills, communication skills.

1-year, 2-country, international pre-experience programme. Core subjects: Problem Solving & Decision Making, Business Strategy, Marketing, New Product Development, Interpersonal Skills, Economics, Accounting, Finance, European Business Law, International Management

Grade: 108/110. Thesis project: "Design and realization of a stimulator for the support of physiological functions". Core subjects: Clinical Engineering, Bioelectronics, Structured Design of Medical Devices, Bioimages, Medical Informatics, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Biomaterials

Grade: 110/110. Thesis project: "Definition of the test procedure for an electromyographic probe of new generation". Core subjects: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Informatics, Statistics, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Bioelectronics, Cellular mechanics, Tissue engineering