EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- M.S., Biomedical Engineering, June 2012 GPA: 3.6
Dissertation: Lead Extension Deficiencies & Design Improvements for Deep Brain Neuromodulation
- B.S., Biomedical Engineering, June 2012 Concentration: Mechanical Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
St. Jude Medical
EPTSS (Electrophysiology Technical Service Specialist) – US Sales Division Jul 2012 – Current
- Completed 2-year internship training program in only 14 months; fastest to gain dual certification in company history
- Cardiac device specialist (pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT); support implantation procedures and patient follow-up visits
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on cardiac devices; designated as the area specialist for device algorithms and features
- 3D Cardiac Mapping and Electrophysiology specialist; technical support of radiofrequency ablation procedures
- Educate physicians and lab staff on new products and technology through presentations, in-services, and product demos
- Collaboration with FCEs and clinical investigators to support clinical trials at one of St. Jude’s largest research locations
Quality of Life Plus (QL+)
Consultant; Team Lead – Junctional Bleed Device May 2011 – Current
- Designing and prototyping a device to be used by combat medics to control hemorrhage in non-tourniquetable areas
- Collaboration with military surgeon at Brooke Army Medical Center to understand deficiencies in hemorrhage control
- Wrote design requirements and functional specifications based on extensive research and meetings with military reps
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
R&D Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering Intern – Leads & Surgical Tools June 2010 – Current
- Design improvement of implantable lead extension for deep brain stimulation; reduced overall device profile by 40%
- Contributed to IP portfolio; non-provisional patents filed for numerous new designs and methods of connection
- Improved user-device interface through design changes based upon surgeon input and literature research
- Wrote and executed all testing protocols for validation of the device to ensure functionality and aid in FDA approval
- Case ride-along with Field Clinical Engineer to better understand clinical impact and the patient’s experience
Quality of Life Plus (QL+)
Consultant; Team Lead – Prosthetic Leg Project for Navy SEAL June – December 2010
- Designed, prototyped, and manufactured a ruggedized prosthetic leg system; improved durability and functionality
- Provisional patent filed for novel attachment design, adjustable fit apparatus, and universal swim/run ankle adapter
- Managed all technical reports, grant proposals, bookkeeping, status briefings, presentations, and vendor communications
- Direct collaboration with patient; gathered feedback and conveyed this info back to the design and supporting teams
Edwards Lifesciences
Research & Design Project (MEDITEC) – Heart Valve Repair September 2009 – June 2010
- Research, investigation, and design-improvement of heart valve replacement and repair device
- SolidWorks design and rapid prototyping of manufacturing fixtures to improve efficiency, yielding 33% cycle time savings
Boston Scientific
Manufacturing Engineering Intern – IVUS Imaging Catheters September 2009 – June 2010
- Production line support: daily investigation and subsequent improvement actions to address product defects
- Led action item for Quality Plan; updated validations and documen...
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