Experience

Micro-Leads Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Research And Development

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Micro-Leads is developing next generation Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system and undergoing a clinical trial for wider coverage and selective targeting therapy for patients with chronic pain. We developed an industry first active lead with a hermetic multiplexer and a minimally invasive injectable paddle lead. - Direct the R&D team in systems, electronics, mechanical, and firmware/software engineering with standards-based Class III implantable medical device development, testing, and… Show more Micro-Leads is developing next generation Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system and undergoing a clinical trial for wider coverage and selective targeting therapy for patients with chronic pain. We developed an industry first active lead with a hermetic multiplexer and a minimally invasive injectable paddle lead. - Direct the R&D team in systems, electronics, mechanical, and firmware/software engineering with standards-based Class III implantable medical device development, testing, and maintenance. - Direct and outlin a roadmap for the team to define scoped and 100% traceable deliverables of user needs, risk management, design inputs, design outputs, verification and validation. - Restructured ∼80% development and QMS SOPs for better alignment of deliverables and standards by scoping requirements to the intended indication and submission. - Engage with regulatory bodies on a quarterly basis to align development with submission, received IDE and IRB approval for a significant risk - safety and efficacy - study. Show less Micro-Leads is developing next generation Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system and undergoing a clinical trial for wider coverage and selective targeting therapy for patients with chronic pain. We developed an industry first active lead with a hermetic multiplexer and a minimally invasive injectable paddle lead. - Direct the R&D team in systems, electronics, mechanical, and firmware/software engineering with standards-based Class III implantable medical device development, testing, and… Show more Micro-Leads is developing next generation Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system and undergoing a clinical trial for wider coverage and selective targeting therapy for patients with chronic pain. We developed an industry first active lead with a hermetic multiplexer and a minimally invasive injectable paddle lead. - Direct the R&D team in systems, electronics, mechanical, and firmware/software engineering with standards-based Class III implantable medical device development, testing, and maintenance. - Direct and outlin a roadmap for the team to define scoped and 100% traceable deliverables of user needs, risk management, design inputs, design outputs, verification and validation. - Restructured ∼80% development and QMS SOPs for better alignment of deliverables and standards by scoping requirements to the intended indication and submission. - Engage with regulatory bodies on a quarterly basis to align development with submission, received IDE and IRB approval for a significant risk - safety and efficacy - study. Show less



Nuvectra

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director - Electrical, Software, and Test Systems Engineering

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

  Nuvectra developed a Neuromodulation Implantable System platform to be used in SCS, Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapies. Nuvectra achieved double digit growth and ∼1000 implants per year to treat patients with chronic pain. - Directed 4 cross-disciplinary departments: Electronics/Software Engineering, Us- ability Engineering, Labelling, and Manufacturing Test Systems. - Completed 2nd generation stimulation ASIC within 18 months in collaboration… Show more Nuvectra developed a Neuromodulation Implantable System platform to be used in SCS, Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapies. Nuvectra achieved double digit growth and ∼1000 implants per year to treat patients with chronic pain. - Directed 4 cross-disciplinary departments: Electronics/Software Engineering, Us- ability Engineering, Labelling, and Manufacturing Test Systems. - Completed 2nd generation stimulation ASIC within 18 months in collaboration with critical sup- plier/chip manufacturer: 4x performance improvement. - Received FDA approval for SCS system, and CE mark for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system (Collaboration with Aleva Neurotherapeutics). - Proposed and led a company wide multi-stage initiative to transform legacy system components with modern platforms.

• Director of Engineering - Electrical, Software Engineering and Test Systems

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

  Direct the engineering team - electrical and software design and development for Class III Medical Im- plantable Electronic Systems. Direct the team in prototyping, designing, developing, testing, releasing, and maintaining Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) systems.

• Director, Software Engineering

  • Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

  Responsible for software/firmware development within the organization. Direct the engineering team in prototyping, developing, releasing, and maintaining software systems.



QiG Group/Nuvectra

• Greater Denver Area

• Principal R&D Engineer

  • Mar 2010 - Feb 2016

  Design and development of low-level, middle-tier and application layer software for medical devices. - Interpreted business requirements and develop traceable documentation including user interface, functional requirements and specifications, architectures, software designs including algorithms, design verification and validation tests. - Interacted with key opinion leaders such as physicians, nurses, and sales representatives to capture user needs. - Managed software development… Show more Design and development of low-level, middle-tier and application layer software for medical devices. - Interpreted business requirements and develop traceable documentation including user interface, functional requirements and specifications, architectures, software designs including algorithms, design verification and validation tests. - Interacted with key opinion leaders such as physicians, nurses, and sales representatives to capture user needs. - Managed software development projects in Neuromodulation (Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Nerve Stimulation) and Cardiology. - Provided technical expertise to evaluate partners as well as up-and-coming technology for medical devices. Show less Design and development of low-level, middle-tier and application layer software for medical devices. - Interpreted business requirements and develop traceable documentation including user interface, functional requirements and specifications, architectures, software designs including algorithms, design verification and validation tests. - Interacted with key opinion leaders such as physicians, nurses, and sales representatives to capture user needs. - Managed software development… Show more Design and development of low-level, middle-tier and application layer software for medical devices. - Interpreted business requirements and develop traceable documentation including user interface, functional requirements and specifications, architectures, software designs including algorithms, design verification and validation tests. - Interacted with key opinion leaders such as physicians, nurses, and sales representatives to capture user needs. - Managed software development projects in Neuromodulation (Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Nerve Stimulation) and Cardiology. - Provided technical expertise to evaluate partners as well as up-and-coming technology for medical devices. Show less



EBSNet Inc.

• Littleton, MA

• Firmware/Software Engineer

  • Jun 2003 - Mar 2010

  Embedded systems development and maintenance of a proprietary operating system, networking protocols, and firmware. - Firmware software design and development (bootstrap, interrupt routines, device drivers) for the ARM7, ARM9, COLDFIRE, MPC860 and PowerPC architectures. - .Net Micro-framework\texttrademark and TCP/IP integration. - Real-Time Operating System and Network Protocol development and maintenance : CIFS/SMB, SSL (a port of OpenSSL), TCP/IP, RTOS and other network… Show more Embedded systems development and maintenance of a proprietary operating system, networking protocols, and firmware. - Firmware software design and development (bootstrap, interrupt routines, device drivers) for the ARM7, ARM9, COLDFIRE, MPC860 and PowerPC architectures. - .Net Micro-framework\texttrademark and TCP/IP integration. - Real-Time Operating System and Network Protocol development and maintenance : CIFS/SMB, SSL (a port of OpenSSL), TCP/IP, RTOS and other network protocols. - Interface and platform design for industry standard testing utility (TAHI, IPv6 Ready Logo test suite) for embedded devices. - Device drivers development for embedded and Real-Time Operating Systems. Show less Embedded systems development and maintenance of a proprietary operating system, networking protocols, and firmware. - Firmware software design and development (bootstrap, interrupt routines, device drivers) for the ARM7, ARM9, COLDFIRE, MPC860 and PowerPC architectures. - .Net Micro-framework\texttrademark and TCP/IP integration. - Real-Time Operating System and Network Protocol development and maintenance : CIFS/SMB, SSL (a port of OpenSSL), TCP/IP, RTOS and other network… Show more Embedded systems development and maintenance of a proprietary operating system, networking protocols, and firmware. - Firmware software design and development (bootstrap, interrupt routines, device drivers) for the ARM7, ARM9, COLDFIRE, MPC860 and PowerPC architectures. - .Net Micro-framework\texttrademark and TCP/IP integration. - Real-Time Operating System and Network Protocol development and maintenance : CIFS/SMB, SSL (a port of OpenSSL), TCP/IP, RTOS and other network protocols. - Interface and platform design for industry standard testing utility (TAHI, IPv6 Ready Logo test suite) for embedded devices. - Device drivers development for embedded and Real-Time Operating Systems. Show less



University of Massachusetts Lowell

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

  Professor of Network Design and Operating Systems Professor of Network Design and Operating Systems



University of Massachusetts Lowell

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2003

  Image processing, machine learning and distributed systems research assistant for Professor Dalila Megherbi. Image processing, machine learning and distributed systems research assistant for Professor Dalila Megherbi.



Galileo Consulting

• Denver, CO

• Software Engineer

  • Jun 2000 - Sep 2001

  Biomedical signal processing for a surgical spinal positioning device equipment. - Animal laboratory experiment research and analysis. - Virtual Instrument design and implementation for animal laboratory experiments and proof of concept. - Signal processing design techniques to be used on an EMG response waveform to extract useful information. - Algorithm design and implementation to provide minimally invasive spinal surgeries. Biomedical signal processing for a surgical spinal positioning device equipment. - Animal laboratory experiment research and analysis. - Virtual Instrument design and implementation for animal laboratory experiments and proof of concept. - Signal processing design techniques to be used on an EMG response waveform to extract useful information. - Algorithm design and implementation to provide minimally invasive spinal surgeries.



University of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2001

  Network Design, Operating Systems, Microprocessors I and II, Electronics I, and Advanced Digital Design teaching assistant. Network Design, Operating Systems, Microprocessors I and II, Electronics I, and Advanced Digital Design teaching assistant.



University of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 1999

  Microprocessors I and II teaching assistant. Microprocessors I and II teaching assistant.



TÜV Product Service

• Boulder, CO

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 1996 - Sep 1996

  Test Engineer for Electromagnetic Compatibility. - Radiation Immunity/Emission Testing, Surge Testing, and Electro Static Discharge Testing. - Peak detector design and development for a power line. Test Engineer for Electromagnetic Compatibility. - Radiation Immunity/Emission Testing, Surge Testing, and Electro Static Discharge Testing. - Peak detector design and development for a power line.