Who we are?

Dynamic team with experience and solidarity in working for your objectives, our team is empowered to exercise their abilities within a culture of validation and verification of our concepts.


Our team!

Luis E. Gallardo

Co-Founder and Director of Mechanical Engineering

  • Luis, founder and president of Vantage Product Development, brings over two decades of engineering and product design experience, specializing in innovative medical devices. As Mechanical Engineering Director, he led teams in pioneering patented technologies. His expertise covers design controls, materials science, and mechanics, ensuring compliance with FDA and EU MDR regulations, with a decade of related documentation experience. Luis excels in driving product development from concept to production, focusing on Dx consumables, plastic part design, and electromechanical mechanisms. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, a Professional Certificate in Engineering Management from UCSD La Jolla, and a Certificate in Product Strategy from Northwestern University. A proven innovation facilitator and program manager, Luis is skilled in SolidWorks, FEA, and thermal analysis, holding multiple US patents. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, he bridges technical excellence with strategic leadership to bring cutting-edge medical solutions to market.

Carlos Rodriguez

Co-Founder and Director of Electrical Engineering

Carlos is a seasoned Technology Entrepreneur with over two decades of extensive experience in hardware development, alongside a robust background in End-to-End IoT solutions, spanning from sensor data acquisition to web-based storage and presentation. With a BS in Electrical Engineering, his entrepreneurial spirit led him from a leadership role in Motorola’s New Business Development to successfully launching his own commercial vehicle tracking hardware and business in 2008.

He has adeptly reused and re-targeted this core technology for diverse monitoring applications and presentation tools, including desktop apps, phone apps, and WebAPI integrations for third parties. Carlos’s strengths lie in implementing push technologies across sensors, web, and devices, developing event intelligence for custom alerts, and conducting real-time data stream analysis for intelligent decision-making. His continuous learning approach encompasses database management, server security monitoring, and Web App/WebAPI security, reflecting his proactive stance against evolving cyber threats. Carlos remains dedicated to the development of innovative hardware, continually expanding his expertise in the field.

Lori Soto
Co-Founder, Director of Project Management & Business Development

Lori Soto is a co-founder and a leading project manager with over 15 years of experience in managing global vendors and business development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from San Diego Christian College, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, a Certificate of Project Management from UCSD Extension, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. With a decade of hands-on experience in logistics, purchasing, and account management, Lori is well-equipped to handle domestic and international logistics and purchasing with a sense of urgency. Her greatest satisfaction comes from her clients’ excitement about their product outcomes, reflecting her dedication to achieving exceptional results.

“My proudest accomplishments are when

clients share their excitement about their

product outcomes”- Lori Soto.

Nitin Chhabra
Principal Systems Architect & Robotics specialist

Nitin is a seasoned Systems Architect with over 30 years of experience in medical devices , biotechnology instrumentation, and robotics. He holds an MSME in Robotics from the University of South Florida, Tampa Bay, FL, and a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi, India. Nitin has successfully guided numerous products from concept to market, encompassing complex mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems. His expertise includes strict adherence to FDA regulations (PMA, 510k) and EU standards (MDR, ISO 13485). He has led multi-disciplinary teams in product development, authoring specifications, V&V, and risk analysis. His extensive background includes roles at multinational corporations like Bristol Myers Squibb, Abbott, and Philips Medical, alongside consulting for various medical/biotech startups.

Nitin Chhabra

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