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Innovative Health introduces a targeted, high-impact Cardiology program to realize the largest possible savings from using reprocessed single-use devices. The Innovative Health team consists of the reprocessing pioneers who founded the industry. Innovative Health is the next generation in reprocessing, realizing optimal savings while reducing complexity: New technologies, more savings, better service.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

I managed the IVC Filter Franchise at Bard Peripheral Vascular, overseeing all active projects and sustaining activities within the franchise, reporting to the Director of R&D. My role involved leading cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory and quality compliance, and driving product improvements to enhance performance and patient safety.Key Responsibilities: Product Enhancement: Spearheaded initiatives that led to an 80% reduction in adverse events through targeted design improvements, process optimizations, and rigorous testing. Regulatory & Quality Support: Acted as the subject matter expert during FDA, BSI, and other regulatory audits, providing critical insights. Supported the Quality Engineering team with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA to address product complaints. Global Product Registration: Provided technical support for product registrations across international regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and successful market launches. Mentorship & Team Development: Led and mentored junior engineers and R&D technicians, offering guidance on technical skills and project management. Coordinated the Bard-SIR internship program, helping medical students understand the medical device development process. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Affairs, and Marketing teams to align product development and sustaining activities with business goals, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.Key Achievements: Managed the IVC Filter Franchise, ensuring the successful execution of all projects and sustaining activities. Achieved an 80% reduction in adverse events through targeted product enhancements. Played a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting global product registrations. Led the development and mentoring of junior engineers and R&D technicians within the franchise.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

I played a pivotal role in the development and global launch of the next-generation BARD Retrieval System. My responsibilities included overseeing all project phases, from concept through to production, while ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulatory standards. This role deepened my expertise in design controls, regulatory requirements, and patient safety.Led the BARD Retrieval System Project: Managed the entire lifecycle of the next-generation system, collaborating with original and contract manufacturers to ensure successful global product launch.Regulatory and Quality Collaboration: Worked with Legal, Business Development, and Quality teams to establish distribution agreements and comprehensive quality frameworks for the project, ensuring all regulatory standards were met.Technical Documentation and Risk Management: Assisted in the refinement of FMEAs, risk documentation, and biocompatibility assessments, contributing to a robust and compliant development process.Marketing and Clinical Support: Provided technical support for packaging redesign, product labeling, and field training. Maintained a feedback loop with clinicians to drive continuous product improvements.Sustaining Engineering and Continuous Improvement: Led an accelerated aging study for the next-generation IVC Filter and coordinated verification and validation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and product reliability.Mentorship and Team Development: Mentored junior engineers and managed R&D technicians, while also leading the internship program. Expanded expertise by supporting additional product franchises such as PTA Balloon and CTO.Key Achievements: Successfully launched a next-generation medical device in global markets. Strengthened cross-functional collaboration and ensured regulatory compliance. Led process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced costs. Developed and mentored future engineering talent within the organization.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

Collaborated with Business Development and Management to select a manufacturing partner for a Snare retrieval system for IVC filters, addressing a gap in Bard Peripheral Vascular’s product line. Conducted vendor evaluations and managed the project from concept, ensuring compliance with Bard's and the partner’s quality systems.Directed the project through all development phases, integrating two quality systems, coordinating testing, and performing gap analysis, leading to a successful product launch.Developed and refined design and process FMEAs and risk management documents, enhancing the reliability and safety of the IVC filter system. Provided offsite support for lean manufacturing at the Albany facility.Created engineering documentation, including user requirements, product specifications, technical reports, sterilization validation protocols, biocompatibility assessments, and part drawings. Managed verification and validation activities, such as MRI, corrosion, and biocompatibility testing, and performed data analysis to ensure regulatory compliance and successful product approval.Formulated an end item specification and orchestrated design reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards and a seamless product launch.Supported marketing in developing product labels, instructions for use, literature, and competitive benchmarking, contributing to a successful launch and strong market presence.Assisted with IDE submission and initiation of a next-generation IVC filter clinical trial. Supported clinical affairs with physician training and site qualification to ensure effective preparation and execution, advancing the product toward market approval.Provided R&D support for ongoing product quality within the Filter Franchise, driving continuous improvement. Contributed to the Bard-SIR internship program by mentoring medical students on R&D roles in medical device development, enhancing the program’s impact as a key training initiative.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

Led the development of the next-generation IVC Filter Retrieval System, managing the entire project lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborated with cross-functional teams across three locations—manufacturing in Albany; sterilization in Reynosa, Mexico; and development in Tempe, AZ-to ensure a successful product launch that met all regulatory requirements and project deadlines.Designed an innovative retrieval catheter with a fused polymer radiopaque tip, enhancing fluoroscopic visibility and improving safety and efficacy. Submitted a patent for a novel retrieval system, simplifying manufacturing processes while maintaining retrievability, showcasing an innovative approach.Served as the technical engineer for IVC filter development and sustaining efforts, supporting both permanently implantable and removable IVC filters. Led design improvements and sustaining activities for existing removable filters, ensuring ongoing product performance and reliability. Spearheaded the development of product specifications, visual standards, fixtures, and test methods for the next-generation IVC filter during the concept and feasibility phases. Updated and implemented design and process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), working with quality engineers to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. This experience enhanced understanding of FMEA processes, reinforced compliance with industry standards, and reduced product failure likelihood.Authored engineering documentation, including specifications, reports, and drawings, providing clear references for smooth project progression. Successfully defended work during internal and external audits, including ISO and FDA reviews.Coordinated cross-functional team meetings to ensure projects met deliverables and milestones ahead of schedule and under budget. Recognized for dedication and work ethic, laying the groundwork for a successful product design and development process.

Developed and executed test methods and protocols for a new handheld breast biopsy system, translating clinical procedures into engineering studies that replicated real-world conditions, enhancing validation during the qualification and 510(k) process.Conducted comprehensive lab studies comparing Bard’s biopsy system with competitors, gathering crucial data through direct clinical observation and medical professional interactions, which informed key design inputs during the feasibility stage.Designed and developed custom test fixtures and tools with in-house teams, ensuring accurate test validation and calibration, contributing to the reliable performance of the biopsy system.Led technical demos of competitive devices for new hires, marketing, and sales teams, leveraging detailed knowledge of competitor products to train teams on Bard’s device advantages, improving marketing strategies and sales effectiveness.Researched and applied advanced technical and scientific advancements to address project challenges across the product lifecycle, from planning and feasibility to qualification and transfer, aiding the successful launch of the biopsy system.Submitted innovative patent ideas based on clinical insights, demonstrating the ability to translate medical needs into effective engineering solutions.Worked 60+ hours weekly to balance work and academic responsibilities, earning a reputation for dedication and reliability.Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Bard, expanding technical expertise and contributing to various projects, establishing value as a versatile team member.Contributed to intellectual property development by submitting several patent ideas, showcasing innovation and the application of engineering principles to medical device challenges.

Bedford, Texas, Us

Provided individualized math and science tutoring for students from Kindergarten through college, delivering over 1600 hours of instructional support.Managed up to five students at a time, tailoring instruction to meet each student’s needs and promoting significant academic progress.Recognized for excellence with multiple cash awards each semester based on student progress and performance.Led training sessions for fellow tutors, sharing effective teaching techniques and strategies.Developed strong communication and engagement skills, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging student success.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Organized and maintained physical and digital records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.Efficiently retrieved and updated documents and customer information to support internal operations and audits.Digitized records and managed data entry, contributing to a paperless environment and streamlined data access.Provided excellent customer service by promptly locating and delivering requested information.Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information and managed filing supplies to support efficient operations.

Applied knowledge from biomedical engineering coursework to assist in developing an immunofluorescence-based biosensor for detecting infectious pathogens.Gained hands-on experience in a government research facility, including lab training and clearance.Created a comprehensive internship summary report documenting project outcomes and methodologies, filed systematically for future reference.Acquired practical skills in laboratory work, documentation practices, and biomaterials.Learned to effectively interact and collaborate within a professional research environment.

Supported hospital equipment maintenance and repair by collaborating with the clinical engineering team.Managed service requests by contacting equipment manufacturers, using technical manuals, and coordinating repairs or parts orders.Conducted tag-outs for equipment out of service and ensured timely return of serviced equipment to support effective patient care.Gained experience in clinical engineering, hospital operations, and infection control, contributing to the overall efficiency of medical equipment management.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Bioengineering

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Biomedical Engineering