Applying mechanical engineering expertise to research projects and consulting services for medical imaging device development.Contributing in the areas of requirements definition, mechanical and systems design, 3D CAD modelling, and risk management activities.

Developed EM tracked devices for image-guided procedures.Lead mechanical designer for PercuNav hardware, coordinating with business unit partners at sites throughout the USA.Completed successful design cycles for injection molded plastic and sheet metal parts.Finalized the design output package and conducted successful verification to deliver the Adaptive Needle Tracker product to market.Championed a CAPA to address an audit finding; developed and implemented a new quality… Show more Developed EM tracked devices for image-guided procedures.Lead mechanical designer for PercuNav hardware, coordinating with business unit partners at sites throughout the USA.Completed successful design cycles for injection molded plastic and sheet metal parts.Finalized the design output package and conducted successful verification to deliver the Adaptive Needle Tracker product to market.Championed a CAPA to address an audit finding; developed and implemented a new quality process and system for managing equipment.Recognized as the CAD subject matter expert within the business unit; facilitated the import of legacy CAD into the PDM system. Show less

Responsible for leading engineering activities towards developing a novel device for the treatment of cluster headaches.Designed, fabricated and tested successful prototype to demonstrate proof-of-concept within the scope of an IRAP Small Project.

Developed devices for magnetic resonance imaging of breast and prostate physiology.Completed implementation of RoHS and REACH compliant designs on three variants of the Sentinelle Vanguard Breast Imaging System for MRI scanners.Successfully designed and coordinated validation of two sterilization methods for an end-user sterilized breast biopsy grid.Key member of a cross-functional team focused on rapid closure of projects, contributing from high level planning activities down to… Show more Developed devices for magnetic resonance imaging of breast and prostate physiology.Completed implementation of RoHS and REACH compliant designs on three variants of the Sentinelle Vanguard Breast Imaging System for MRI scanners.Successfully designed and coordinated validation of two sterilization methods for an end-user sterilized breast biopsy grid.Key member of a cross-functional team focused on rapid closure of projects, contributing from high level planning activities down to detail tasks such as drawing revisions and manufacturing documentation. Show less

Designed and developed devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.Fabrication of prototypes for proof of concept and design verification testing. Use of rapid prototype technologies (SLA, SLS, FDM), and machine shop expertise (lathe, mill, CNC).Design of injection molded plastic and rubber parts.Successfully led a team of product development engineers through the design output, verification and validation phases for the Blower Module of the ICON CPAP device.Authored… Show more Designed and developed devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.Fabrication of prototypes for proof of concept and design verification testing. Use of rapid prototype technologies (SLA, SLS, FDM), and machine shop expertise (lathe, mill, CNC).Design of injection molded plastic and rubber parts.Successfully led a team of product development engineers through the design output, verification and validation phases for the Blower Module of the ICON CPAP device.Authored and managed product requirements for the ICON derived from medical device standards and business stakeholders. Designated expert for managing document traceability matrix.Screened and interviewed candidates resulting in 9 successful full time hires, including all of my direct reports. Authored a hazard analysis and investigation report, involving thorough root cause analysis covering design, production, and user factors, liaison with medical experts for opinions.Involved in successful FDA audit (November 2009). Designated as the on-call subject matter expert for presentation of two subjects to FDA auditors.Designed the mechanical components of the blower unit for the ICON that achieved performance targets for noise, pressure delivery, and cost. Successfully incorporated design-for-assembly improvements over previous designs.Solely responsible for the project management and commissioning of an improved sound tester for additional production capacity, a project with a budget of $125,000 NZD. Show less

Designed and analyzed structural aspects of aircraft gas turbine engine components. Primary aspects overseen included design for fragment containment, structural stiffness, structural integrity, and frequency tuning. Performed finite element (FE) modal, thermal, and structural analyses of components to support component design.Specialized in FE transient dynamic analysis of fan blade off and bird ingestion events, modelling the full engine system level response. Contributed directly to… Show more Designed and analyzed structural aspects of aircraft gas turbine engine components. Primary aspects overseen included design for fragment containment, structural stiffness, structural integrity, and frequency tuning. Performed finite element (FE) modal, thermal, and structural analyses of components to support component design.Specialized in FE transient dynamic analysis of fan blade off and bird ingestion events, modelling the full engine system level response. Contributed directly to the conceptual and detailed design of structures for load path optimisation.Participated in the design of three certified engines: PW307 (Dassault Falcon 7X), PW610 (Eclipse 500), PW615 (Cessna Mustang).Designed and analyzed the fan case that successfully demonstrated containment of a fan blade during a certification test and became the production standard for the PW307 engine.Contributed to the design and analysis of load path aspects of structures that performed successfully in five separate bird ingestion tests.Recipient of the Eagle Award (recognition of outstanding effort and innovation) for developing an analysis of a composite inlet case during fan blade off. Presented a summary of the inlet case analysis to the Composites Working Group at United Technologies Corporation in Hartford, USA.Enrolled in the Controlled Goods Registration Program of Canada. Show less

CAD design and commissioning of integrated mechanical and pneumatic testing rigs for functional and durability testing of automotive latching systems.Trained new employees in quality procedures, performed an internal audit, and chaired meetings in preparation for an ISO 9001 audit.