Sylvia started her professional career as a biochemist, conducting personalized medicine and genetics research with Massachusetts General Hospital before entering the world of medical devices. After several years in clinical affairs and clinical research for a blood glucometer manufacturer, she decided to temporarily leave the industry to become a registered nurse. Sylvia served as a bedside clinician and nurse leader at several hospitals before returning to medical device manufacturing. She has been able to use her unique perspective as both a device developer and end user to grow in various clinical, quality, and regulatory leadership roles. Sylvia approaches every facet of her role in medical device manufacturing with the simple goal of ensuring the development of safe and effective products for users and patients.