Ricardo Torres-Moreno

Ricardo Torres-Moreno

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Home Officer / Operations Executive / Investment Strategist / Crisis Management / People Planning

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      1987 - 1992
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Bioengineering

      Thesis: Biomechanical Analysis of the Interaction Between The Above-Knee Residual Limb and the Prosthetic SocketReceived: a) "Overseas Research Student Award" from the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the United Kingdom; b) Gilchrist Educational Trust Studentship, London England, and c) The Leche Trust Studentship, London England.

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      2008 - 2011
      Executive Certificate Management and Leadership

      Courses: a) Transforming your leadership strategy; b) Managing technical professionals and organizations; c) Understanding and solving complex business problems, and d) Building, leading and sustaining the innovative organization.

    • University of Toronto

      2017 - 2017
      Project Management Certificate Project Management

      Courses: a) Foundations of Project Management; b) Leading Projects in Organizations, and c) Project Implementation and Control.

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      1978 - 1984
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Industrial Design

      Thesis: Blood Oxygenator for Open-Heart SurgeryReceived: a) "Gabino Barreda" Medal for academic performance, and b) National Youth Prize Award for "Creativity and Inventiveness in Science and Technology" for the design and "in-vivo" testing of a Blood Oxygenator for Open-Heart Surgery.

    • Simon Fraser University

      1985 - 1987
      Master's Degree Kinesiology

      Thesis: Three Dimensional Shape Definition of Above-Knee Amputee Sockets for Computer Aided ManufactureReceived: a) "CN-Terry Fox Research Fellowship" for research and development in prosthetics, and b) "International Graduate Studies Studentship Award" from the National Council of Science and Technology "CONACYT" Mexico.

  • Experience

    • McGill University

      Jan 1992 - Sept 1999
      Assistant Professor

      Teaching and research programs in Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine.

    • Investor Group Services (IGS)

      Jan 2000 - Mar 2005
      Financial Consultant

      Financial consultant, managing a $6.5 million investment portfolio for a selected clientele.

    • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

      Apr 2005 - Jun 2007
      Supervisor of Prosthetic Services

      Coordinated the clinical service delivery of artificial limbs for adult in a fee-for-service environment. Led team of 15 rehabilitation professionals, annual revenue of $ 2.1 M.

    • University of Toronto

      Jul 2006 - Jun 2015
      Assistant Professor

      Academic and practice-based research formation of MSc level students in the Department of Physical Therapy and the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME).

    • Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

      Jun 2007 - Apr 2014
      Director, Clinical Technology

      Directed the day-to-day business development, financial and evidence-informed clinical operations of prosthetics, orthotics and access technologies programs for children, youth and adults in a fee-for-service environment. Led team of 27 rehabilitation professionals, annual revenue of $ 3.5 M.

    • PricewaterhouseCoopers - Service Delivery Center (PwC SDC)

      Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
      Subject Matter Expert - Healthcare

      Development of a strategic plan for the rehabilitation service delivery model of a leading healthcare organization.

    • Canadian Hearing Society (CHS)

      Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
      Manager, Hearing Healthcare Operations

      Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CHS’ audiology clinics throughout Ontario.

    • Edward Jones

      Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
      Financial Advisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Life Licence Qualification Program

      Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO)
      Jan 2019
    • Canadian Security Course

      Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
      Dec 2018
    • Conduct and Practices Handbook

      Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
      Dec 2018