Amy (Mitchell) Kites Email & Phone Number

Atkinson, Nh, Us

Acton, Massachusetts, Us

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

- Led and managed cloud connectivity and cybersecurity programs to support imaging and physiology systems- Led cross functional teams through design control activities for software programs to support imaging and physiology systems.- Led cross functional teams to develop user needs and system requirements to support development of cloud platform for remote software deployments.- Led cross functional team to identify process updates to optimize and streamline deployment of software updates to imaging and physiology systems using cloud based platform.- Led project to make quality system updates to align with corporate guidance around product cybersecurity. - Developed, managed, and tracked the project schedule and reported on status, risks, budget, and resources. - Presented program updates and project proposals to upper management up through divisional vice presidents. - Drove decisions and actions across teams through strong leadership and communication skills. - Ensured quality and compliance to quality system procedures in execution of all deliverables.- Familiar with Microsoft Azure cloud services.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

- Validated sterile barrier sealing equipment by executing IQ, OQ, PQ and developed corresponding manufacturing SOPs for sealer. - Lead engineer and project manager for qualifying new silicone tubing. Responsible for creating and managing the project timeline along with executing all verification and validation testing.- Utilize Lean Six Sigma concepts to improve production efficiencies through implementation of new products and improvements of current processes. - Updated statistical techniques SOP to a risk based system for determining AQL/RQL required for process and product validations.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

- Led a design control project to implement a new connector as a quality improvement. Responsible for all aspects of design controls including writing design inputs, executing design verification and validation protocols, and implementation of risk FMEAs. - Developed a packaging validation template that aligned with EN ISO 11607 to ensure all new or changed packaging met all standard requirements. - Implemented a $90k/year savings by sourcing a thermoform tray to a new supplier and completed packaging and sealing validations for the tray. - Perform leak and tensile testing of new components to clinically relevant conditions. - Performed production equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ). - Understanding of evaluating risk analysis and FMECA.- Led projects by working and communicating across departments.

Storrs, Ct, Us

Work in a team to develop an innovative device for testing plantar neuropathy that can be used in developing countries. Create a device using a vibration stimulus and creatively use different materials to allow for portability to many communities.

Storrs, Ct, Us

Work as a peer tutor in assisting others in explaining math concepts and assisting with math homework for math subjects below Calculus I and to Differential Equations.

As an undergraduate research assistant, I learned cell culturing techniques, micropipetting skills, how to use a Live/Dead assay, and how to image cells using a fluorescent microscope. Along with the help from another undergraduate assistant, we developed a protocol to determine the cell viability using a microplate reader to make the process more efficient.

Prepare artificial heart valves to be tested for both performance and wear testing. Perform static chamber and pulsatile testing on the heart valves to determine both the performance and wear of the valves.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering