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Our expert team blends MedTech innovation, regulatory knowledge, and engineering excellence to deliver safe, scalable, and impactful healthcare solutions worldwide.
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We are a MedTech-focused team driven by rigorous research, precision engineering, and a deep understanding of clinical needs.
Our team has engaged with globally renowned medical institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, the University of California, San Diego, and Northwestern University, and leading institutions across India.
We bring cross-disciplinary experience from working with both multinational corporations and early-stage start-ups. Our understanding of healthcare systems across different geographies allows us to navigate varied clinical, regulatory, and infrastructural challenges with agility.
Our collaborations extend into specialized domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Optics, and Imaging, powered by faculty partnerships and domain experts. We are well-positioned to deliver high-quality MedTech solutions that meet global standards while rooted in on-ground clinical realities.
Our Team of Experts
Rahul Bhandari
Founder & CEO
Rahul Bhandari
MBA in E-Commerce, University of Denver, USA
- Accomplished entrepreneur with experience running multiple manufacturing and technology-enabled businesses.
- Founder and Director at Univabs Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Univabs Sleepers Pvt. Ltd.
- Has successfully built and scaled operations across diverse sectors.
Benjamin Pagliuso
Director, Product Development
Benjamin Pagliuso
- Over 15 years of technical leadership in the MedTech industry.
- Worked with global medical device companies including Insuflow, Medtronic, and Covidien.
- Led projects across systems, hardware development, and production process optimization.
Sanket Khandelwal
Director, Research & Development
Sanket Khandelwal
M.S. from Purdue University, USA
- Over 14 years of technical leadership and hands-on experience in medical device systems and software development in California.
- Worked with leading MedTech companies, including Medtronic and Given Imaging.
- Led a globally distributed cross-functional product team across Ireland, Israel, and the USA.
Jayant Bhandari
Managing Director
Jayant Bhandari
- Over 20 years of professional experience in the healthcare services and technology sector.
- Founder and Director at Univabs Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Rajcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
- Proven leadership in business development and strategy implementation across multiple ventures.
Gary Carruthers
Director, US Business Development
Gary Carruthers
- Two decades in Medtronic at Sales & Marketing leadership roles, including National Clinical Education Manager, Principal Market Development Manager and National Account Director.
- Excels at bridging communication among physicians, product developers, regulators, and payers.
- Guided numerous stakeholders to bring innovative devices to the U.S. market, achieving clinical adoption and commercial success.
Arun Kumbhat
Commercialization Strategy Advisor
Arun Kumbhat
Nipun Pathak
Regulatory & Quality Affairs Lead
Nipun Pathak
- Over 10 years of experience in Indian medical device regulatory affairs.
- Formerly worked with Johnson & Johnson (5+ years), Zimmer Biomet, and Baxter.
- Most recently led regulatory and quality affairs at ICMR’s mPRAGATI center for implantable and diagnostic devices.
Edward Sanchez
Regulatory Affairs, International
Edward Sanchez
- Over 25 years of global regulatory affairs experience.
- Founder and Principal Consultant at Abbicus LLC.
- Regulatory lead author in global submissions, deficiency responses with agencies like the USFDA, BSI, TUV and GMED.
Dr. Imroze Khan
R&D Manager
Dr. Imroze Khan
- Hands-on technical manager with strengths spanning embedded electronics, prototyping and project management.
- PhD from NIT Raipur and Post-doctorate from IIT-Bhilai.
Salim Motiwala
Embedded Development SME
Salim Motiwala
- Over 25 years of experience in hardware and firmware design.
- Worked with leading technology and MedTech companies, including Medtronic, Electronic Sensor Technology, and AGFA Corporation.
- Extensive experience across the product development lifecycle—from concept to production transfer.
Rahul Bhandari
* Accomplished entrepreneur with experience running multiple manufacturing and technology-enabled businesses
* Founder and Director at Univabs Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Univabs Sleepers Pvt. Ltd.
* Has successfully built and scaled operations across diverse sectors
Benjamin Pagliuso
* Over 15 years of technical leadership in the MedTech industry
* Worked with global medical device companies including Insuflow, Medtronic, and Covidien
* Led projects across systems, hardware development, and production process optimization
Sanket Khandelwal
M.S. from Purdue University, USA
* Over 14 years of technical leadership and hands-on experience in medical device systems and software development in California
* Worked with leading MedTech companies, including Medtronic and Given Imaging
* Led a globally distributed cross-functional product team across Ireland, Israel, and the USA
Jayant Bhandari
* Over 20 years of professional experience in the healthcare services and technology sector
* Founder and Director at Univabs Solutions Pvt. Ltd and Rajcon Engineering Pvt. Ltd
* Proven leadership in business development and strategy implementation across multiple ventures
Gary Carruthers
* Two decades in Medtronic at Sales & Marketing leadership roles, including National Clinical Education Manager, Principal Market Development Manager and National Account Director
* Excels at bridging communication among physicians, product developers, regulators, and payers
* Guided numerous stakeholders bring innovative devices to the U.S. market, achieving clinical adoption and commercial success
Arun Kumbhat
Seasoned healthcare and pharma professional with 40+ years of experience across India, Europe, the UK, and North America. He helps businesses identify and unlock growth opportunities through strategic partnerships, portfolio expansion, business development, and cross-border market entry.
His expertise spans Pharma, MedTech, medical devices, biosimilars, biologics, consumer health, and emerging healthcare technologies. With an extensive CXO and industry network, Arun combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working alongside organizations to transform opportunities into sustainable business outcomes.
Nipun Pathak
* Over 10 years of experience in Indian medical device regulatory affairs
* Formerly worked with Johnson & Johnson (5+ years), Zimmer Biomet, and Baxter
* Most recently led regulatory and quality affairs at ICMR’s mPRAGATI center for implantable and diagnostic devices
Edward Sanchez
* Over 25 years of global regulatory affairs experience
* Founder and Principal Consultant at Abbicus LLC
* Regulatory lead author in global submissions, deficiency responses with agencies like the USFDA, BSI, TUV and GMED
Dr. Imroze Khan
* PhD from NIT Raipur and Post-doctorate from IIT-Bhilai
Salim Motiwala
* Worked with leading technology and MedTech companies, including Medtronic, Electronic Sensor Technology, and AGFA Corporation
* Extensive experience across the product development lifecycle—from concept to production transfer