Director, Program Management

• May 2021 - Present

Sr. Program Manager

• Sep 2019 - May 2021

Responsible for program-level management of diagnostic assay development projects with multiple, diverse external pharmaceutical partners. Leading a team of project managers to drive high quality, on time, and on budget deliverables to defined project timelines and contracted expectations. Responsible for program-level management of diagnostic assay development projects with multiple, diverse external pharmaceutical partners. Leading a team of project managers to drive high quality, on time, and on budget deliverables to defined project timelines and contracted expectations.

Engineering Manager / Operational Excellence Manager

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2019

Lead 9 direct reports composed of Engineers and Technologists focused on day-to-day production line support and the planning and execution of continuous improvement projects.Experience managing site P&L including production schedule planning/capacity planning through earned hours, variance analysis of production scrap driving MUV trends, and backorder analysis to support customer demand.

Value Stream Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Responsible for production line management for hydrocephalus valve production. Managed a staff of 46 comprised of manufacturing engineers, technologists, a production supervisor, and line operators. Empowered my team to identify, plan, and execute projects focused on production line quality and efficiency improvements. Utilized lean manufacturing methodologies and DMAIC problem solving techniques to drive production line improvements. Researched and deployed new technology to the production line that improved product quality and reduced lead time.

Sr. Development Engineer

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2014

Responsible for next generation high voltage and low voltage ICD lead development. Developed consolidated ICD lead design focusing on new design implementation, manufacturability, and reliability with targeted annual cost savings of $25 million. Managed development group's Interns and Co-Ops. Subject matter expert for Risk Management with emphasis on Hazard Analysis, DFMECA, and PFMECA. Responsible for next generation high voltage and low voltage ICD lead development. Developed consolidated ICD lead design focusing on new design implementation, manufacturability, and reliability with targeted annual cost savings of $25 million. Managed development group's Interns and Co-Ops. Subject matter expert for Risk Management with emphasis on Hazard Analysis, DFMECA, and PFMECA.

R&D Engineer

• May 2010 - Aug 2011

Research and development engineer in the Structural Heart division of Abbott Vascular developing the MitraClip device to treat mitral valve regurgitation. Focused on next generation MitraClip device and delivery system design and supported production during ramp-up in preparation for PMA (Pre-Market Approval).Supported PMA submission by writing responses to questions from FDA focusing on the fatigue life of the MitraClip therapy. Responses leverage results from fatigue testing, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) inspections, and FEA (Finite Element Analysis).Corrective Action Preventative Action ownership for design related subjects triggered by customer complaints from commercial and clinical study device use.

R&D Engineer

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

4th Rotation - Professional Development ProgramStent development focusing on production capability of novel metal alloys. Evaluated the FineScan stent measuring system and assessed its ability to accurately measure stent dimensions to be used in a fully automated stent production line. Created and executed a DOE (Design of Experiment) to solve stent over-polishing during the electropolishing process for the automation of the stent electropolishing process using a 10-stent electropolishing fixture.

Engineering Professional Development Program

• Jul 2008 - May 2010

2-year program comprised of four rotations focused on developing engineering operations skills while delivering a breadth of engineering experiences. The four rotations were in project planning and facilities engineering, production supervision, project management, and research and development. Three of the four rotations centered on medical devices and medical diagnostic equipment.

Project Manager

• Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

3rd Rotation - Professional Development ProgramProject manager for the product launch of a next generation hematology diagnostic instrument focused on schedule planning, generation, tracking, execution, and completion of all project deliverables. Worked with a diverse, cross-functional team representing all business units. Provided updates on project status to upper management and participated in management reviews of project deliverables.

Production Supervisor

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

2nd Rotation - Professional Development Program2nd shift supervisor in the DES (Drug Eluting Stent) manufacturing clean room. Supervised 18 direct reports, including two line leads. Responsible for cleaning re-usable and consumable materials required by main manufacturing lines. Developed LHR (Lot History Record) error tracking system to increase LHR first-time-right accuracy and revised the daily performance evaluation spreadsheet to accurately reflect production demands. Wrote and delivered performance reviews for 18 direct reports. Created growth plans for 3 direct reports. Responsible for daily needs of direct reports.

Engineering Specialist

• Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

1st Rotation - Professional Development ProgramWrote the project status update portion of the Q3 2008 Capital Dashboard Report provided quarterly to upper management for project tracking. Created budget evaluations for the construction of new lab facilities as part of the Tanzania Lab Project for the Abbott Fund. Developed a roofing data tracking system for Abbott Nutrition facilities and drafted 2009 RCE (Request for Capital Expenditure) for roofing projects for Abbott Nutrition. Provided project management oversight and executed a structure demolition strategy.

Advanced Research and Development Intern

• Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

Studied the feasibility of particle uptake through the walls of coronary arteries as a treatment option for atherosclerosis and a vehicle of drug delivery. Studied the feasibility of particle uptake through the walls of coronary arteries as a treatment option for atherosclerosis and a vehicle of drug delivery.

Quality Intern

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

Responsibilities included writing and executing protocols for IQ, OQ, and product validation and verification activities to enhance the quality of manufacturing processes for a carotid artery embolic protection device. Additionally, created and verified test method validations using GAGE R&R analysis. Responsibilities included writing and executing protocols for IQ, OQ, and product validation and verification activities to enhance the quality of manufacturing processes for a carotid artery embolic protection device. Additionally, created and verified test method validations using GAGE R&R analysis.

Sales Representative

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2004

Direct sales. Developed personal communication, time management, and organziation skills selling CUTCO Cutlery. Direct sales. Developed personal communication, time management, and organziation skills selling CUTCO Cutlery.