Management Team

BAETA Corp's management team is responsible for the daily operation of the company. The members of BAETA's management team include:

Len Pushkantser, Chief Executive Officer
Working in the manufacturing and medical industries for more than two decades, Mr. Pushkantser has proven experience manufacturing and bringing new products to market -- both domestically and internationally. Mr. Pushkantser's skills and experiences have been an essential ingredient in driving continuous growth.

Prior to joining Baeta Corp., Mr. Pushkantser was the Vice President of Operations for AFC Industries where he was responsible for engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, customer service, human resources, cost accounting and profitability, and compliance with FDA, EPA, and OSHA standards. Previously, Mr. Pushkantser was also a Director of Manufacturing, Plant Manager and Processing Manager for an FDA regulated automated cancer screening test.

Mr. Pushkantser received a Master's of Science in Business Operations and a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering -- both from Polytechnic University in Kiev, Ukraine.

Jeff Burkland, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Burkland has over 15 years of strategic and tactical financial management experience. Adept in business plan development, process improvement, SOX compliance, and pre-public company financing, Mr. Burkland has shaped and managed the financial function for numerous companies including those in the technology and manufacturing industries.

Previously Mr. Burkland was the Vice President of Finance and Operations for Synaptex, a software company focused upon information management. As a member of the senior management team, Mr. Burkland developed the business plan and forecasts for the company. Mr. Burkland also worked for UTStarcom, Zhone Technologies, NorthPoint Communications, and AT&T where he developed and implemented plans to penetrate new markets, capture market share, and increase margins.

Mr. Burkland received an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Duke University -- Summa Cum Laude.

Eugene Gribov, Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Gribov has more than 20 years of international engineering management, product development, and offshore manufacturing management experience across a wide array of sectors including the Information Technology and Medical industries.

Mr. Gribov is the President of Globe Audio Design Inc. which develops high-power audio solutions. Previously Mr. Gribov designed semiconductor, integrated circuitry, optoelectronic, and software-based solutions for Kintek Inc. and Globe Ltd. Further showcasing Mr. Gribov's technical skills, he worked in a select group of researchers under the direct supervision of Nobel Prize winner, Zhores Alferov.

Mr. Gribov graduated with honors from Sankt-Peterburgskij Gosudarstvennyj Elektrotehniceskij Universitet (LETI) with a Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Lee Smith, Chief Marketing Officer
With more than 20 years of experience in the technology, marketing, and advertising industries, Mr. Smith has a demonstrated track record of developing new products, defining successful brands, creating marketplace awareness, and driving sales.

Mr. Smith is the President and CEO of Persuasive Brands, a marketing services agency dedicated to branding and sales generation. Previously, Mr. Smith was the founder, COO, and acting CEO of InsightExpress, a firm he grew to one of the 50 largest market research companies in the United States in six years. Mr. Smith's innovative ideas and business practices have been recognized via four U.S. patents.

Mr. Smith holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper Business School and a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from The Pennsylvania State University.

Leonid Topper, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Topper is a Board Certified Neurologist with a specialty in Pediatric Neurology. Currently an Attending Neurologist with Pediatric Neurology Associates, Dr. Topper has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with seizures, epilepsy, headaches, brain infections, stroke, tics and Tourette syndrome, nerve and muscle conditions, autistic disorders, ADHD, and neonatal brain problems.

Previously, Dr. Topper was an Attending Pediatric Neurologist at Schneider Children's Hospital and an Attending Pediatric Neurologist at Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

An internationally distinguished lecturer and prolific author, Dr. Topper is an Examiner for The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Topper is also a member of The Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Topper received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from Kaunas Medical Academy in Kaunas, Lithuania conducted his internship at Vilnius Children's Hospital in Vilnius, Lithuania.