Vitalijs Zubkovs is an experienced professional in the fields of optoelectronics and medical device engineering, currently serving as an R&D Project Manager at CSEM since July 2019. Key responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing medical device development lifecycles, and reporting project progress to stakeholders. Previous roles include R&D Engineer in Optoelectronic Systems, where Vitalijs focused on the design and development of medical optoelectronic devices, and a post-doctoral position in Medical Device Engineering, involving sensor development and team guidance. Vitalijs holds a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from EPFL, an MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in related fields from Paris-Sud University and Latvijas Universitate, respectively.