Team

The Heidelberg Engineering Academy has set high standards to provide quality training, courses and continuing education for Heidelberg Engineering products worldwide. It is our pleasure to offer high-quality educational seminars that provide the comprehensive knowledge necessary to fully utilize your Heidelberg Engineering instrument in your clinical practice.

Meet our team!

Clinical Affairs Manager

Brian Fernandez

Clinical Affairs: Medical Science Liaison – Glaucoma and Neuro Ophthalmology

M.D. General Medicine and Minor Surgery – Universidad International de las Americas, Costa Rica
Extensive work in research and ocular imaging – Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology
Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2009

Steve Thomas

Clinical Affairs: Clinical Market Development Manager

A.S. Health Care Management – Florida Atlantic University
CRA certified through OPS
Active member of OPS
Lectured over 500+ events in ophthalmic photography, image management, etc.
Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 1995

Heather Oakes

Clinical Trials Manager

B.S. Communications Media, Photography – Fitchburg State University
CRA and OCT-C certified through OPS
Active member of OPS
Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2016

Application Specialists

Cindy Armstrong

Clinical Application Specialist

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Pima Medical Institute, Seattle, WA
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
Retinal Angiographer
Certified Clinical Study Coordinator
Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2021

Bridget P. Farrell

Training & Education Manager

MBA – Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
BA History – University of Illinois, Champaign, ILCRA and OCT-C Certified through OPS
Certified Ophthalmic Technician through JCAHPO
Certified Clinical Study Coordinator
Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2021