Roman Stolyarov
About Roman Stolyarov
Roman Stolyarov serves as the Chief Product Officer at Zeta Surgical, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in robotics and medical engineering, with previous roles at Activ Surgical and a Ph.D. from MIT.
Work at Zeta Surgical
Roman Stolyarov serves as the Chief Product Officer at Zeta Surgical, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Vice President of Product at the same company from 2022 to 2023. In his current role, he focuses on product strategy and development, leveraging his extensive experience in the medical technology field. He has contributed to significant projects, including the FDA clearance of the Zeta Cranial Navigation System, through both Traditional 510(k) and Special 510(k) submissions.
Education and Expertise
Roman Stolyarov holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University, earning degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as Biology from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product development and engineering within the medical technology sector.
Background
Roman Stolyarov has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to robotics and engineering. He was employed at Activ Surgical as a Senior Staff Robotics Scientist, Product Innovation from 2020 to 2022, and earlier as a Staff Robotics Scientist from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a brief tenure at SpaceX as an Associate Engineer in Avionics in 2018. Additionally, he has held research intern positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard School of Public Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Achievements
During his career, Roman Stolyarov has made significant contributions to product development and regulatory processes in the medical technology field. He has been responsible for managing risk across various constraints, including technical, regulatory, clinical, and commercial aspects of product development. His work in performing upstream market research has helped to identify clinical needs, user workflows, and environments, informing product strategy at Zeta Surgical.