Stephan Schulz

• Studied at the TU Karlsruhe and the University of Heidelberg
• Diploma and PhD at the Institute of Experimental Cardiac Surgery Heidelberg and the Institute of Industrial Information Technology in Karlsruhe
• Fellow of IEEE Summer School in Main (USA) and Siena (Italy)
• Founder of the Heidelberg Engineering Academy and the International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS)

Matthias Befurt

Head of Clinical Trainers

• Optician apprenticeship
• Optometry studies at the FH Jena with degree Dipl.-Ing. (FH) 2008
• Clinical trainer at Heidelberg Engineering since 2008
• Head of clinical trainers at Heidelberg Engineering since 2016

João Brás

• B.Sc. Applied Physics / Optoelectronics (UBI - Covilhã, Portugal) and M.Sc. Optometry / Vision Science (main focus: Ophthalmotechnology) in Jena
• Internships in various optometry centers in Portugal, Spain and Andorra
• Activities in research for optical biometrics and product management in ultrasound & laser
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering since 2017

Roland Dosch

• 24 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Has built up the department of technical support and has been leading operator courses since 2005
• Entered the Academy 2008, since then technical and clinical trainer
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering since 2003

Claudia Holzhey

• Optician apprenticeship, B.Sc. Ophthalmic Optics / Optometry and 2012 M.Sc. Optometry / Vision Science (focus: optometry / ophthalmic technology) in Jena
• Development and management of an ophthalmic project at the Eye Unit of Brikama Health Centres, Gambia, West Africa, since 2008
• Clinical trainer at Heidelberg Engineering since 2012

Andreas Kasper

• Optician apprenticeship
• Ophthalmic Optics / Optometry studies at the Beuth University of Engineering in Berlin with degrees in B.Sc. and M.Sc.
• Four-month internship semester at an optometry practice in South Carolina, USA
• Clinical trainer at Heidelberg Engineering since 2014

Oliver Kirsch

• Several years of experience in the multimedia sector
• More than 10 years of experience in support and projects, in the field of DICOM
• Since 2016 working at MedicalCommunications as support specialist
• Technical trainer at Heidelberg Engineering since 2018
• Establishment and continuation of HEYEX 2 support training courses

Alexandra Kniele

• Optician apprenticeship
• Ophthalmic Optics / Optometry studies in Jena
• Internships in various eye clinics, including the Eye Unit of Brikama Health Centers in Gambia, West Africa
• Clinical trainer at Heidelberg Engineering since 2013

Susann Kohse

• Optician apprenticeship
• Ophthalmic Optics / Optometry studies at the Beuth University of Engineering in Berlin with degrees in B.Sc. and M.Sc.
• Research assistant at the University Hospital and Medical Faculty of Leipzig (LIFE Research Center for Civilization Diseases)
• Several years experience in clinical optometry
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering since 2017

Grit Leuner

• Ophthalmic Optics / Optometry studies in Jena with degrees in B.Sc. and M.Sc.
• Several years‘ experience as an optometrist at the eye hospital
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering since 2018

Martin Long

• About 40 years experience in Ophthalmic Diagnostic & Surgical instruments
• Working experience at Keeler (Topcon distributor), Allergan-Humphrey, Zeiss, Haag-Streit, and Heidelberg Engineering in Sales, Marketing and General Management
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering since 1993
• Special interest in Glaucoma

Henry MacLeod

• Expert support technician: International service experience (USA, Canada, India, GB and Europe)
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering since 2011 (departments Endtest and Support)
• Has been with Heidelberg Engineering as technical trainer since 2018

Jennifer Sakai

• Completed vocational training in medical sector
• Several years of experience in preparation, planning and performance of training courses
• Application specialist for radiological and ophthalmological software at MedicalCommunications since 2015
• Application specialist at Heidelberg Engineering since 2019
• Establishment and continuation of HEYEX 2 application trainings

Anja Schiemer, Monika Krieger & Anastasia Schiavo

Our team in Heidelberg is available to assist with all matters relating to the Heidelberg Engineering Academy training portfolio. We take care of the professional performance of our Academy courses and events!

The team is looking forward to your registrations and further inquiries about Academy courses and events. We are glad to welcome you at the Heidelberger Kompetenztage Auge and the International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS) and ensure you are having a great time at our events.

You can contact the team in Heidelberg via email (Academy@HeidelbergEngineering.com) or call 0049 6221 6463-303 , -306 or -319 (from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm).

Chris Fischer

• Master's degree study in "E-learning and Media Education" in Heidelberg
• During the studies various internships in big companies and agencies in departments of Personnel Development, Learning Solutions, Corporate Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communication
• Setting-up of the Academy learning platform
• Manager E-learning at Heidelberg Engineering since 2014

Sandrine Rousseau

• Master’s degree study in E-learning and Media Education in Heidelberg
• During the studies working student in the fields of event organisation and marketing
• Various internships in the fields of marketing, public relations, corporate communications and at the public service broadcasting
• Instructional Design Assistant at Heidelberg Engineering since 2018

Christopher Mody

• Chris in an ophthalmic science and technology graduate with more than thirty years’ experience working in the field of ophthalmology.
• His main area of activity is in the field of medical education & training, supporting clinicians and healthcare professionals in practice.
• He has been Director of Clinical Services for Heidelberg Engineering Ltd. since 2015.

Ken Binns

• Ken is a multidiscipline imaging specialist with background in commercial photography, multimedia development and project delivery. A former aircraft engineer who has now over 20 years involvement in the ophthalmic industry in clinical imaging plus capital equipment roles.
• Fully accredited member of Australian Institute of Professional Photographers.
• Application Specialist from early 2014, then involved in the Clinical Implementation Manager program for the southern half of England and Wales until early 2017, moved into a national training role when the company expanded due to successful growth.
• As Field Application Specialist and Trainer his primary focus is helping clients make the SPECTRALIS a success in their clinics through education and training.

Suzanne Brice

• Suzanne has worked in the field of Ophthalmic imaging for over 11 years.
• Her experience has been based in the hospital eye service. Throughout her time she has gained a range of imaging and investigative skills. During her time in her last role she managed the imaging department, leading and training a team of photographers.
• She was also practitioner lead for the Wet AMD service. Where she assessed referrals from local Optometrist & GP’s for patients to gain access to the correct clinic in a timely manner in accordance to NICE guidance.
• She joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2017.

Tim Cole

• Tim has over 16 years experience in ophthalmology, beginning as an ophthalmic photographer at the Manchester royal eye hospital before transferring to Blackpool Victoria.
• He left the NHS in 2011 to join the clinical team at Topcon eventually becoming the OCT product manager and part of the European swept source OCTA research team.
• Tim joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2017 as the clinical market development manager for the SPECTRALIS.

Nick Timms

• Nick joined the new Heidelberg Engineering UK team in 2012 bringing a broad commercial & engineering background from the Electronics Industry. Initially drawn to the technology within Spectralis and the vision of the management team, he quickly realised the huge potential to improve patient outcomes.
• As Technical Support and Sales Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland he quickly developed a broad and deep understanding of Spectralis and its customers having sold, installed, provided training and ongoing support to NHS, private ophthalmology and Optometry.
• As Field Application Specialist and Trainer his primary focus is helping clients make the SPECTRALIS a success in their clinics through education and training.

Chris Wong

• B.S. Biomedical Photographic Communications – Rochester Institute of Technology
• CRA certified through OPS
• Active member of OPS
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2008

Amanda Bye

• B.S. Biomedical Photographic Communications – Rochester Institute of Technology
• CRA certified through OPS
• Active member of OPS
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2009

Allen Katz

• B.F.A. Photography – Arizona State University
• CRA and OCT-C certified through OPS
• COT certified through JCAHPO
• Fellow of the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society
• Board of Directors member at OPS
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2010

Kathryn (Trina) Toyama

• B.F.A Painting – California Institute of Arts
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2008

Rich Cornwell

• CRA and OCT-C certified through OPS
• COA certified through JCAHPO
• Active member of OPS
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2013

Hillary Bernard

• B.S. – Eastern Michigan University (Expected 2017)
• CRA and OCT-C certified through OPS
• Active member of OPS
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2016

Tom Reeves

• A.A.S. Ophthalmic Medical Technology – Portland Community College
• Member, Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society
• CRA certified through OPS
• COT certified through JCAHPO
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2017

Julia Jolly

• B.S. Communications Media, Photography – Fitchburg
  State University
  
• COA certified through JCAHPO
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2017

Karen McHugh

• B.A. – Colby Sawyer College
• CRA certified through the OPS
• Active member of the OPS
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2017

Steve Thomas

• 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

Brian Fernandez

• 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

Heather Oakes

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

Christopher Lee, MBA

• MBA in Management – Johns Hopkins University
• MS Healthcare Management—Johns Hopkins University (Expected 2020)
• B.A. – Southern New Hampshire University
• COA certified through JCAHPO
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2017

Joy Banks

• M.Ed., Masters of Education – University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR)
• B.S., Ophthalmic Medical Technologies – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
• COMT certified through JCAHPO
• Member, Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology (ATPO)
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2018

Patricia Manalastas

• Glaucoma Research Fellowship – Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Shiley Eye Institute, University of California San Diego
• DPBO, Diplomate, Philippine Board of Ophthalmology – Philippines
• Ophthalmology residency – University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Hospital, Philippines
• MD, Doctor of Medicine – University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Philippines

Valerie M. Leung

• BOptom and BS (Vision Science) - University of New South Wales, Australia
• Registered Optometrist (Non-Practicing) with AHPRA - Australia
• ACRP Member, New York Metropolitan Chapter
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2018

Don Kuitula

• B.S. Biomedical Photographic Communications - Rochester Institute of Technology
• CRA and OCT-C Certified through OPS
• Board of Education Member at OPS

Sebastian Lukas

• Dipl. Ing Medical Engineering – University of Applied Science Furtwangen
• Work in research and ocular imaging – Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Research fellow University Hospital Zuerich Department of Neurology
• Joined Heidelberg Engineering in 2010