Experience

Evoke Health Inc.
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• CEO & Co-Founder

  • Jun 2020 - Present


Neovasc Inc.

• Canada
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Transferred medical device from R&D to Manufacturing. • Supported day-to-day manufacturing operations. • Initiated and led production process improvement projects which led to ~CAD $2M in product cost savings during clinical trials. • Planned project timelines and production logistics such as build schedules, manufacturing forecast, space and staffing requirements. • Tracked and analyzed manufacturing and compliance issues (Non-conformances, CAPA, Investigations) and led efforts… Show more • Transferred medical device from R&D to Manufacturing. • Supported day-to-day manufacturing operations. • Initiated and led production process improvement projects which led to ~CAD $2M in product cost savings during clinical trials. • Planned project timelines and production logistics such as build schedules, manufacturing forecast, space and staffing requirements. • Tracked and analyzed manufacturing and compliance issues (Non-conformances, CAPA, Investigations) and led efforts to resolve issues effectively. • Developed risk documents such as Process Control Plans, FMEA. • Supervised production technicians and assisted with resolving issues. • Interacted with senior management, engineering, and other staffs regarding manufacturing capabilities, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. • Developed testing protocols, conducted testing, generated test reports, and implemented the results to improve production efficiency. • Improved production documentation to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes. Show less • Transferred medical device from R&D to Manufacturing. • Supported day-to-day manufacturing operations. • Initiated and led production process improvement projects which led to ~CAD $2M in product cost savings during clinical trials. • Planned project timelines and production logistics such as build schedules, manufacturing forecast, space and staffing requirements. • Tracked and analyzed manufacturing and compliance issues (Non-conformances, CAPA, Investigations) and led efforts… Show more • Transferred medical device from R&D to Manufacturing. • Supported day-to-day manufacturing operations. • Initiated and led production process improvement projects which led to ~CAD $2M in product cost savings during clinical trials. • Planned project timelines and production logistics such as build schedules, manufacturing forecast, space and staffing requirements. • Tracked and analyzed manufacturing and compliance issues (Non-conformances, CAPA, Investigations) and led efforts to resolve issues effectively. • Developed risk documents such as Process Control Plans, FMEA. • Supervised production technicians and assisted with resolving issues. • Interacted with senior management, engineering, and other staffs regarding manufacturing capabilities, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. • Developed testing protocols, conducted testing, generated test reports, and implemented the results to improve production efficiency. • Improved production documentation to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes. Show less



Ishneil Consultants Incorporated

• Systems Tester (Contractor)

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Performed firmware verification and validation of medical device. • Wrote and executed firmware verification test cases. • Troubleshot firmware bugs. • Performed firmware verification and validation of medical device. • Wrote and executed firmware verification test cases. • Troubleshot firmware bugs.



Natus Medical Incorporated

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

• Software Tester

  • Apr 2014 - May 2014

  • Executed software test plans and test cases to validate the software in build. • Recorded and tracked defects uncovered during test execution on bug tracking application. • Executed software test plans and test cases to validate the software in build. • Recorded and tracked defects uncovered during test execution on bug tracking application.



Natus Medical

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

• Junior Hardware Designer

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2013

  • Designed, planned, and performed hardware and firmware verification and validation protocols. Test cases included Input Signal Range, Functionality, Signal Offset, CMRR, and Frequency response of biomedical signals (EEG, ECG and EMG). • Developed factory test protocol and fully automated test system in C# to test the hardware system in production. • Provided support on issues related to factory builds, test systems, and related design updates and changes. • Wrote hardware and… Show more • Designed, planned, and performed hardware and firmware verification and validation protocols. Test cases included Input Signal Range, Functionality, Signal Offset, CMRR, and Frequency response of biomedical signals (EEG, ECG and EMG). • Developed factory test protocol and fully automated test system in C# to test the hardware system in production. • Provided support on issues related to factory builds, test systems, and related design updates and changes. • Wrote hardware and firmware verification reports. • Identified PCB, firmware, and software defects and conducted troubleshooting to determine root causes. For eg, I identified a hardware issue that was affecting biosignal calibration processes. • Assisted in defects resolution. • Coordinated product issue support between development and validation teams. • Managed engineering documents and protocols for product development (from build to release of the product) such as ECO, risk management procedures, DHR, and DMR transfer, and maintained quality control documents. • Provided technical guidance on clinical applications of the sleep products made by our company. • Stayed current, and practiced quality system procedures for compliance with medical device regulations (such as FDA). Show less • Designed, planned, and performed hardware and firmware verification and validation protocols. Test cases included Input Signal Range, Functionality, Signal Offset, CMRR, and Frequency response of biomedical signals (EEG, ECG and EMG). • Developed factory test protocol and fully automated test system in C# to test the hardware system in production. • Provided support on issues related to factory builds, test systems, and related design updates and changes. • Wrote hardware and… Show more • Designed, planned, and performed hardware and firmware verification and validation protocols. Test cases included Input Signal Range, Functionality, Signal Offset, CMRR, and Frequency response of biomedical signals (EEG, ECG and EMG). • Developed factory test protocol and fully automated test system in C# to test the hardware system in production. • Provided support on issues related to factory builds, test systems, and related design updates and changes. • Wrote hardware and firmware verification reports. • Identified PCB, firmware, and software defects and conducted troubleshooting to determine root causes. For eg, I identified a hardware issue that was affecting biosignal calibration processes. • Assisted in defects resolution. • Coordinated product issue support between development and validation teams. • Managed engineering documents and protocols for product development (from build to release of the product) such as ECO, risk management procedures, DHR, and DMR transfer, and maintained quality control documents. • Provided technical guidance on clinical applications of the sleep products made by our company. • Stayed current, and practiced quality system procedures for compliance with medical device regulations (such as FDA). Show less



Carleton University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Conducted research and implemented simulations and experiments to examine the effect of transthoracic impedance on the success rate of cardioversion. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, technicians and electro-physiologists at UOHI and Carleton University in designing, planning, and executing the research on cardioversion. • Developed queries in Microsoft SQL for the extraction of data stored in defibrillators. • Programmed statistical tests in… Show more • Conducted research and implemented simulations and experiments to examine the effect of transthoracic impedance on the success rate of cardioversion. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, technicians and electro-physiologists at UOHI and Carleton University in designing, planning, and executing the research on cardioversion. • Developed queries in Microsoft SQL for the extraction of data stored in defibrillators. • Programmed statistical tests in MATLAB to perform analyses on clinical cardioversion data. • Improved on finite element method software to create a 3-D model of the human thorax and performed electrical simulations on the model. The objective was to understand the behavior of the current distribution in the body during defibrillation for different electrode positions and patient body types. • Observed and analyzed the current clinical practice of cardioversion treatment. I also compiled research deliverables and presented information to electro-physiologists at UOHI to improve the current defibrillation practices and save lives. • Conducted a survey on clinical engineering education in Canada to understand the academic approach and activities provided to the future clinical engineers. • Designed and implemented a project to analyze the effect of skin preparation gel on electrode-gel-skin impedance. Test Administrator (March 2012) • Explained fingerprint collection procedures to research subjects and collected fingerprint samples for an ongoing study of Fingerprint Ageing conducted by Bion Biometrics and Carleton University. Teaching Assistant (Sept 2011 - Apr 2012) • Lab instructor and assignment/midterm marker for Numerical Methods (ECOR 2606). Show less • Conducted research and implemented simulations and experiments to examine the effect of transthoracic impedance on the success rate of cardioversion. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, technicians and electro-physiologists at UOHI and Carleton University in designing, planning, and executing the research on cardioversion. • Developed queries in Microsoft SQL for the extraction of data stored in defibrillators. • Programmed statistical tests in… Show more • Conducted research and implemented simulations and experiments to examine the effect of transthoracic impedance on the success rate of cardioversion. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, technicians and electro-physiologists at UOHI and Carleton University in designing, planning, and executing the research on cardioversion. • Developed queries in Microsoft SQL for the extraction of data stored in defibrillators. • Programmed statistical tests in MATLAB to perform analyses on clinical cardioversion data. • Improved on finite element method software to create a 3-D model of the human thorax and performed electrical simulations on the model. The objective was to understand the behavior of the current distribution in the body during defibrillation for different electrode positions and patient body types. • Observed and analyzed the current clinical practice of cardioversion treatment. I also compiled research deliverables and presented information to electro-physiologists at UOHI to improve the current defibrillation practices and save lives. • Conducted a survey on clinical engineering education in Canada to understand the academic approach and activities provided to the future clinical engineers. • Designed and implemented a project to analyze the effect of skin preparation gel on electrode-gel-skin impedance. Test Administrator (March 2012) • Explained fingerprint collection procedures to research subjects and collected fingerprint samples for an ongoing study of Fingerprint Ageing conducted by Bion Biometrics and Carleton University. Teaching Assistant (Sept 2011 - Apr 2012) • Lab instructor and assignment/midterm marker for Numerical Methods (ECOR 2606). Show less



Diablo Technologies

• Graphic Design

• Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  • Investigated chip verification and validation best practices. • Investigated software improvements to the existing verification frameworks such as QA automation procedures, a change of revision control system, and use of formal verification methodology. • Designed and implemented test cases using Open Verification Methodology (OVM). • Investigated chip verification and validation best practices. • Investigated software improvements to the existing verification frameworks such as QA automation procedures, a change of revision control system, and use of formal verification methodology. • Designed and implemented test cases using Open Verification Methodology (OVM).



Nick Simons Institute

• Biomedical Instructor

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Tested and repaired medical devices such as X-Ray units, Autoclaves, Waterbaths, Nebulizers, Stethoscopes, OT lights, Incubators, and Endoscopes. • Provided training to new medical staff on the use of medical equipment. • Provided training to the hospital maintenance team on the operation and maintenance of medical equipment. • Evaluated the current conditions of medical devices and their maintenance procedures for government-aided hospitals in Nepal. • Designed, planned, and… Show more • Tested and repaired medical devices such as X-Ray units, Autoclaves, Waterbaths, Nebulizers, Stethoscopes, OT lights, Incubators, and Endoscopes. • Provided training to new medical staff on the use of medical equipment. • Provided training to the hospital maintenance team on the operation and maintenance of medical equipment. • Evaluated the current conditions of medical devices and their maintenance procedures for government-aided hospitals in Nepal. • Designed, planned, and implemented new ideas and techniques to enhance training procedures. • Followed up with hospital personnel on inventory, preventive maintenance and repairs of medical equipment used in the hospitals. Show less • Tested and repaired medical devices such as X-Ray units, Autoclaves, Waterbaths, Nebulizers, Stethoscopes, OT lights, Incubators, and Endoscopes. • Provided training to new medical staff on the use of medical equipment. • Provided training to the hospital maintenance team on the operation and maintenance of medical equipment. • Evaluated the current conditions of medical devices and their maintenance procedures for government-aided hospitals in Nepal. • Designed, planned, and… Show more • Tested and repaired medical devices such as X-Ray units, Autoclaves, Waterbaths, Nebulizers, Stethoscopes, OT lights, Incubators, and Endoscopes. • Provided training to new medical staff on the use of medical equipment. • Provided training to the hospital maintenance team on the operation and maintenance of medical equipment. • Evaluated the current conditions of medical devices and their maintenance procedures for government-aided hospitals in Nepal. • Designed, planned, and implemented new ideas and techniques to enhance training procedures. • Followed up with hospital personnel on inventory, preventive maintenance and repairs of medical equipment used in the hospitals. Show less