John Tipton
Medical Device Engineering Project Manager at Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Mechanical Design
Dassault SystèmesSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design
Dassault SystèmesAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing
LinkedInApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI)
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Device Engineering Project Manager
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Jun 2018 - Present
Phase Zero Program Manager-Management of GCMI projects and the project sponsors. Includes oversight of project timeline, client expectations, and deliverable outputs. -Creation and execution of project plans that include analysis of intellectual property, regulatory pathways, market landscape, clinical needs/translation, and technological development.-Develop data driven, iteration-based low and mid-resolution prototypes backed by prior analyses and testing.-Evaluation of business perspectives involved in developing MedTech companies. -Execution history of projects in wide berth of medical sectors with academic, industry, and startup partners.
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Development Shop Manager
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Sep 2019 - Present
-Oversee usage, needs, and training that pertains to the development shop space.-Advise in prototyping techniques and methods to support projects across GCMI. -Design and implementation of machining/prototyping lab control systems to improve project workflow efficiency.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanist & Instructor
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May 2017 - May 2018
Rapid prototyping mechanist for institute research and coursework projects.-3D Printer, Laser Cutter, 2 and 3-Axis CNC, Lathe, Woodwork, Plastic Extrusion, Silicon Molding, Basic Circuitry/Soldering-Instruct lab researchers and students in prototyping and fabrication methods.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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Singer Neural Memory, Learning and Alzheimer’s Laboratory
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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Research Associate
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May 2017 - May 2018
- Designed and fabricated components of a neural probe apparatus for use on head-fixed mice. - Trained mice on a behavior-based virtual reality maze. - Wiring and coding of Arduino-based circuits for usage in Alzheimer's testing - Coded virtual reality Y-shaped maze using MATLAB for use in mouse behavior studies. - Designed and fabricated components of a neural probe apparatus for use on head-fixed mice. - Trained mice on a behavior-based virtual reality maze. - Wiring and coding of Arduino-based circuits for usage in Alzheimer's testing - Coded virtual reality Y-shaped maze using MATLAB for use in mouse behavior studies.
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Vessel Biosciences
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Atlanta, Georgia
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CTO
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
- Partner in development of vein finder technology for use during patient injections. - Actively interviewed hospital and outpatient staff to refine product and customer market. - Worked through several product iterations from basic to working prototypes. - Partner in development of vein finder technology for use during patient injections. - Actively interviewed hospital and outpatient staff to refine product and customer market. - Worked through several product iterations from basic to working prototypes.
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Neurological Biomaterials and Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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Research Associate
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2016
Publication Author • Intellectual contributor for multiple publications • Identified independent conclusions related to neural interfacing and neuroregeneration • Authored 2.5 pages of a 14 page neuroregenerative research publication Data Analysis • Developed data standards to identify behaviors in electrophysiological waves nerve functionality and viability • Wrote MATLAB programs to improve efficiency, ensure data accuracy, and represent data graphically Assistant Lab Technician • Proficient in cryo-sectioning and nerve cell staining procedures. • Experience handling rodents in a research setting
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
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Education
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering Minor -
Georgia Southern University
Master of Science, Applied Engineering -
Eureka High School