Experience

enVVeno Medical
• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sr. R&D Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present


Cuprise

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  ○ Process development ○ Additive manufacturing and 3D printing ○ Molded and extruded component design ○ Project management and product development process ○ Creation of engineering drawings based on client’s design ○ Creation of simplified manufacturing and testing process instructions ○ Process development ○ Additive manufacturing and 3D printing ○ Molded and extruded component design ○ Project management and product development process ○ Creation of engineering drawings based on client’s design ○ Creation of simplified manufacturing and testing process instructions



Confluent Medical Technologies

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Staff Process Development Engineer/Metrology Engineer

  • Apr 2020 - Mar 2023

  ○ Lead design and process development of catheter projects to meet customer-provided specifications. ○ Spearheaded company-wide improvement projects focusing on business process improvement, cost reduction, personnel performance improvement and resolution of client issues. ○ Established and managed the site’s metrology and test method development team responsible for confirming adherence to product specifications and FDA requirements. ○ Developed several new catheter test methods (authored work instructions, designed and assembled fixtures, trained inspectors). ○ Planned, executed and reported test method validations for new and existing methods for all balloon, extrusion and catheter projects at the site. ○ Provided regular updates on project technical difficulties and successes to management and to customers. Show less



Edwards Lifesciences

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. R&D Engineer

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2019

  ○ Designed and developed first of their kind delivery systems for structural heart anatomies. ○ Authored protocols, reports and technical summaries for submission to notified bodies. ○ Developed initial product specifications and testing methods for design validation and verification (DV&V). ○ Planned and participated in animal (ovine and porcine models) and cadaver studies. ○ Managed vendors during prototype and human-use component development. ○ Invented novel structural heart implants and implant delivery systems (2 patent applications). ○ Created initial manufacturing process instructions and quality inspection documents. ○ Guided the biocompatibility testing effort for a novel structural heart implant delivery system. Show less



Abbott Vascular

• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. R&D Engineer

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2017

  ○ Designed and developed catheter-based stent delivery systems for balloon expandable and self-expanding coronary and endovascular devices. ○ Optimized design of laser-cut implants, resulting in reduced occurrence of pinholes, improved dimensional yield, and more predictable and tightly grouped radial forces. ○ Optimized design of wire-braided cardiovascular implants, resulting in product line expansion. ○ Planned and executed cadaver studies for novel endovascular devices. ○ Developed and improved catheter and implant manufacturing process using DOE methodology. ○ Created comprehensive project plans for the timely achievement of business goals. ○ Implemented process and equipment improvements resulting for production CAPEX savings. ○ Managed local and international partners and vendors during production of implant and catheter components, manufacturing tooling and production equipment. ○ Authored R&D impact assessments for critical manufacturing changes for established coronary and endovascular products. ○ Invented and supported patent filing of novel implant devices for coronary and endovascular applications (1 patent application, 3 granted patents). ○ Authored reports for regulatory filings with FDA and CE agencies. ○ Conducted usability studies of next generation devices and taught courses to intervention cardiology fellows on stent design concepts and methodology. ○ Lead a cross-functional team responsible for transferring devices from R&D to manufacturing. Show less



Calera Corporation

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Jun 2009 - 2010

  ○ Lead team in analyzing the feasibility of expanding the business to include novel desalination approaches and a compartmentalized water purification systems ○ Analyzed methods of sample acquisition and analysis subsequently leading to system upgrades ○ Identified and corrected unsafe operating practices and engineering designs reducing the potential for operator injuries, with a documented reduction of near-miss occurrences ○ Lead team that operated and maintained individual process unit operations, such as a custom-built CO2 absorber, mechanical dewatering apparatus, compartmentalized RO filtration system, pilot electrochemical plant ○ Kept detailed records for change management of all plant modifications ○ Managed initial construction projects and purchasing of tools and equipment for a $2M electrochemical pilot plant and seawater desalination plant with emphasis on value engineering ○ Authored technical documentation to be understood by multiple levels of personnel Show less



W. M. Keck Carbon Cycle Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2009

  ○ Prepared radiocarbon samples using acid-base chemistry, combustion equipment, vacuum lines ○ Analyzed samples using custom statistical analysis software ○ Presented on the state of the technology at the International Radiocarbon Conference ○ Prepared radiocarbon samples using acid-base chemistry, combustion equipment, vacuum lines ○ Analyzed samples using custom statistical analysis software ○ Presented on the state of the technology at the International Radiocarbon Conference



Symyx, Inc

• United States
• Software Development

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  ○ Prepared samples using Symyx Technology Tools and Symyx Multisite Reactor (software: Symyx Impressionist, Symyx Library Studio). ○ Analyzed samples using Veeco Dimension 5000 Atomic Force Microscope (software: Digital Instruments' Nanoscope III - Version 5.30r3.sr3). ○ Prepared samples using Symyx Technology Tools and Symyx Multisite Reactor (software: Symyx Impressionist, Symyx Library Studio). ○ Analyzed samples using Veeco Dimension 5000 Atomic Force Microscope (software: Digital Instruments' Nanoscope III - Version 5.30r3.sr3).