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Thomas Kordis

Lead Catheter Engineer at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Topera Medical</span>
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Thomas Kordis is a seasoned engineer with 40 years of experience in various industries, holding a BSME degree from Cornell University, with expertise in aerospace, design, engineering analysis, and mechanical design.
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Vista, California, United States, US
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  • Aerospace
  • Design
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  • Acoustic
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I am Thomas Kordis, a Lead Catheter Engineer based in Vista, California, with over 13 years of experience at Topera Medical, where I focus on catheter design and development. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to found Parasonics and TKtek, where I develop innovative medical devices and acoustic technologies. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and have a strong background in biomechanical engineering, having consulted for various companies across the U.S. I am proficient in engineering analysis, mechanical design, and R&D, and I have contributed to numerous patent applications throughout my career. Fluent in Latin, I possess a unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills that drive my passion for advancing medical technology.

Experience

  • Topera Medical
    • Lead Catheter Engineer
      • 2010 - Present

      Responsible for catheter design and development.

  • Parasonics, Inc
    • Founder & CTO
      • Aug 2003 - Present

      As an independent inventor, founded these two companies to bring to market several novel inventions. Parasonics is dedicated to developing and licensing a patent pending acoustic location system for military and/or commercial applications. TKtek is an Intellectual Property holding company that cu...

  • TKtek, Inc
    • Founder & CTO
      • Aug 2003 - Present

      Developing a line of medical devices for the treatment and prevention of stroke.

  • Independent Consulting
    • Independent Consultant, Biomechanical Engineer
      • Jul 1998 - Aug 2003

      As an experienced biomechanical engineer, I&#39;ve consulted with several companies in San Diego, Orange County, Silicon Valley and Massachusetts. During this time, I&#39;ve submitted approximately 14 patent applications (6 individual and 8 company-assigned), and worked to develop several medical...

  • Hearten Medical, Inc
    • Staff Engineer
      • Sep 1996 - Jun 1998

      Responsible for providing general technical expertise to this startup biotech company. Assisted in technical aspects of plant selection, layout, employee interviews and hiring, etc required in typically understaffed startup company. Attracted and hired first rate technical staff to support R&am...

  • EP Technologies
    • Senior Project Engineer
      • Feb 1992 - May 1995

      As the principle designer of the EPT Constellation* Catheter, was responsible for all aspects of the specification, design, fabrication and validation of three generations of this cardiac mapping catheter, as well as its associated introduction system (guiding catheter) and accessory equipment. ...

  • Boston Scientific Corp
    • Senior Mechanical Engineer
      • Oct 1988 - Apr 1991

      Responsible for technical support during transition from prototype to FDA approved production of a Titanium Implantable Percutaneous Vena Cava Filter. Significant contributions included identification of cause of major clinical problem (filter migration), the design changes that solved the probl...

  • Data Electronics Inc
    • Senior Mechanical Engineer
      • Oct 1986 - Aug 1987

      Technical Manager for all aspects of the Microtape product line, a Magnetic Tape Cartridge for computer memory backup. Assembled and directed manufacturing team that successfully brought designs from prototype to full-scale production. As director of this project, organized and ran production m...

  • Allied Bendix Aerospace
    • Senior Project Engineer
      • Oct 1982 - Sep 1985

      Was lead individual for all aspects of the Fuel Metering Valve product line. Responsibilities included sustaining engineering, review and approval for all mechanical design changes, R&amp;D, customer contact, occasional field service, and general program planning and management. Provided techni...

  • Teledyne Kinetics
    • Senior Design Engineer
      • Jan 1979 - Oct 1982

      Responsible for New Product Design for the connector line of this manufacturer of electronic connectors and aerospace switches. Activities included component design of injection-molded parts, technical response to RFQ&#39;s, support to the aerospace switch line, and general engineering analysis....

  • Hydro Products
    • Project Engineer
      • Sep 1976 - Oct 1978

      Responsible for program management for all aspects of the 70 mm Photocamera Line. Principle activities included Engineering support for Production, R&amp;D, Repair, Customer Service and Proposal Development. Also directed projects involving Hydraulic and Winch Design, Underwater Lighting System...

Education

  • College Cornell University
  • High School Boston Latin School

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