Blake Henderson Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Manager of Systems Engineering teams, including Systems - Implementation (which cover requirements management), Human Factors Engineering, and Technical Publications

• Develop, review, and improve the physician training program• Train electrophysiologists and nurses on system usage and safety considerations• Support physicians during clinical procedures by preparing the product and providing guidance throughout the procedure• Gather user feedback on safety and performance of the product and procedure, and communicate suggestions to the engineering design team• Test the Globe system through hands-on usage in preclinical studies

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Manage a team of systems engineers working on requirements management, system characterization, and regulatory submission development (specifically trace matrix and supporting documentation)• Coordinate design reviews for system documentation, in coordination with RA, Risk Management, and Engineering design teams• Collaborate with V&V team to develop test methods and protocols to effectively test system performance• Perform risk management activities including hazard analysis and… Show more • Manage a team of systems engineers working on requirements management, system characterization, and regulatory submission development (specifically trace matrix and supporting documentation)• Coordinate design reviews for system documentation, in coordination with RA, Risk Management, and Engineering design teams• Collaborate with V&V team to develop test methods and protocols to effectively test system performance• Perform risk management activities including hazard analysis and FMEA for usability-related risks Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

UBC Biomedical Engineering Student Team representative on the MDDC Board.The MDDC is a non-profit British Columbia society whose mandate is to advance the collaborative development, evaluation and commercialization of need-oriented medical technology.

• Managed the release of multiple ancillary accessories to market for use with the fluorescence imaging systems, leading vendor management, hazard analyses, requirements, test protocols, verification testing, and reviews for all products• Communicated with vendors to develop, verify, and market release a custom cable for communication between the imaging system and an external accessory• Developed test protocols and performed verification testing of the SPY Portable Handheld Imaging… Show more • Managed the release of multiple ancillary accessories to market for use with the fluorescence imaging systems, leading vendor management, hazard analyses, requirements, test protocols, verification testing, and reviews for all products• Communicated with vendors to develop, verify, and market release a custom cable for communication between the imaging system and an external accessory• Developed test protocols and performed verification testing of the SPY Portable Handheld Imaging (SPY-PHI) System prior to market release, documenting results for regulatory submission• Investigated and tested multiple cooling techniques to maintain device lasers at ambient temperature to allow higher duty cycling for better image quality Show less

• Designed, machined, and conducted experiments with jigs to simulate in-vivo conditions to characterize company’s medical device (radiofrequency ablation catheter) performance and safety, in preparation for CE submission• Prepared anatomy and conducted experiments to characterize ablation parameters, in preparation for human trial• Segmented patient heart CT scan data, designed and printed 3D models of hearts, and developed silicone molds to test clinical procedure and mechanical… Show more • Designed, machined, and conducted experiments with jigs to simulate in-vivo conditions to characterize company’s medical device (radiofrequency ablation catheter) performance and safety, in preparation for CE submission• Prepared anatomy and conducted experiments to characterize ablation parameters, in preparation for human trial• Segmented patient heart CT scan data, designed and printed 3D models of hearts, and developed silicone molds to test clinical procedure and mechanical system efficacy• Collected and analyzed device data to create new algorithms, improving speed and accuracy of key system features Show less

• Designed pelvis loading rig adaptations to eliminate unwanted deflection of the pelvis and improve joint positioning• Reviewed procedure for specimen preparation and developed mechanical guide to improve procedure time and efficiency• Executed CT imaging experiments at the Canadian Light Source to investigate joint cartilage deformation under loading and characterize the performance of a contrast agent• Segmented pelvic CT scan data to produce 3D models of pelvic joint cartilage… Show more • Designed pelvis loading rig adaptations to eliminate unwanted deflection of the pelvis and improve joint positioning• Reviewed procedure for specimen preparation and developed mechanical guide to improve procedure time and efficiency• Executed CT imaging experiments at the Canadian Light Source to investigate joint cartilage deformation under loading and characterize the performance of a contrast agent• Segmented pelvic CT scan data to produce 3D models of pelvic joint cartilage for measurement and analysis Show less

• Managed a staff of 1 supervisor, 8 instructors, and various junior instructors by organizing class structure and scheduling off-site instructors to ensure all safety standards were upheld• Liaised with the head office to create a forum for constant communication between site and administration• Evaluated all site employees at a mid-year review and encouraged goal-setting throughout the summer to ensure that all 300+ children and families were satisfied, earning an average 8.7/10 on… Show more • Managed a staff of 1 supervisor, 8 instructors, and various junior instructors by organizing class structure and scheduling off-site instructors to ensure all safety standards were upheld• Liaised with the head office to create a forum for constant communication between site and administration• Evaluated all site employees at a mid-year review and encouraged goal-setting throughout the summer to ensure that all 300+ children and families were satisfied, earning an average 8.7/10 on parent satisfaction surveys Show less

• Trained over 100 new BC staff members by leading eight 2-day sessions (7 hours each), teaching all of the Pedalheads guidelines, techniques, and customer service expectations• Shared previous 2 years experience as a cycling instructor with all new staff to supplement training with personal advice• Collaborated with 4 other trainers to improve delivery of training and to review new employees to give managers an analysis of their staff’s assets• Provided feedback to the Manager of… Show more • Trained over 100 new BC staff members by leading eight 2-day sessions (7 hours each), teaching all of the Pedalheads guidelines, techniques, and customer service expectations• Shared previous 2 years experience as a cycling instructor with all new staff to supplement training with personal advice• Collaborated with 4 other trainers to improve delivery of training and to review new employees to give managers an analysis of their staff’s assets• Provided feedback to the Manager of Training and Programs to innovate new ideas for skills, training strategies, and hiring criteria• Transported all equipment to sites for training by keeping a company vehicle for over one month Show less