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County Galway, Ireland

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Eyedea MedTech Education, is the first and only advanced catheter education focused institution in the world. Our company is dedicated to providing comprehensive, first-principles-based, eye capturing educational workshops in the design, material selection and manufacture of advanced catheters. Our mission is to elevate the capabilities and knowledge of professionals in the catheter manufacturing sector and related industries all around the world.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Educational Workshops: Developed and delivered in-depth workshops focusing on fundamental principles and advanced techniques in catheter design and manufacturing.-Consultancy Services: Provided expert consultancy to companies, enhancing their design and manufacturing processes with innovative solutions.-Professional Development: Enhanced the skills and knowledge of professionals through targeted training programs, fostering growth and excellence in the medtech sector.-Industry Collaboration: Collaborated with leading medtech companies to ensure the latest industry standards and practices are taught and implemented.-Comprehensive Curriculum: Designed a curriculum that covers all aspects of catheter design and manufacturing, from initial concept to final production.-Innovative Teaching Methods: Employed innovative teaching methods including AR and 3D animations to ensure practical and theoretical knowledge is effectively conveyed to participants. Our workshops are highly engaging with a storytelling methodology to ensure long term recollection. -Sector Expertise: Leveraged extensive industry experience to provide valuable insights and guidance to clients, helping them achieve their design and manufacturing goals.

County Galway, Ireland

Eyedea Consultancy is a premier medtech design and training company strategically located in the heart of Ireland and Europe's medical device industry. Specializing in catheter shaft and delivery system design, Eyedea collaborates with companies worldwide to train and develop cutting-edge catheter technologies.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Specialization in Catheter and Delivery Systems: Led a team of experts focused on the design and development of innovative catheter shafts and delivery systems.-Global Client Base: Successfully worked with clients across four continents, providing tailored solutions to meet diverse needs.-Early-Stage Design Expertise: Guided projects from initial concept through to design freeze, ensuring high standards of innovation and quality.-Mechanical and Handle Design: Demonstrated proven performance in mechanical design, optimizing the functionality and ergonomics of catheter systems.-Additive Manufacturing: Utilized advanced 3D printing techniques to streamline prototyping and production processes.-Training and Upskilling Programs: Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for clients, enhancing their expertise in catheter design and innovation.-Consultation and Contracting Services: Offered both on-site and off-site consultation and contracting services, addressing all aspects of medtech design and manufacturing.-Project Management: Specialized in reducing lead times and improving project efficiency through effective project management strategies.-Industry Connections: Maintained an excellent reputation and strong connections with global medtech, material, and tooling suppliers/vendors.

Galway, Ireland

Endowave is a dynamic startup company dedicated to creating innovative lung cancer ablation therapy devices. As the Principal Engineer, I led efforts in prototyping, design, development, and testing of these cutting-edge medical devices.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Prototyping and Design: Led the design and prototyping of advanced lung cancer ablation devices, ensuring they met stringent medical standards and patient needs.-Product Development: Oversaw the entire development process, from concept to final product, incorporating feedback from clinical trials and iterative testing.-Testing and Verification: Conducted rigorous testing and validation to ensure the safety, efficacy, and reliability of the ablation devices.-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, clinical, and quality, to drive project success.-Innovation and Problem-Solving: Applied innovative problem-solving techniques to overcome technical challenges and improve device performance.-Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all design and development activities complied with relevant medical device regulations and standards.-Documentation and Reporting: Maintained detailed documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle, supporting regulatory submissions and quality assurance processes.

County Galway, Ireland

As a Senior Design and R&D Consultant in the medtech and biomedical industry, I specialize in early-stage development and design, clinical research, process creation, material selection, additive manufacturing, and 3D design. My role encompasses a wide range of tasks and achievements that contribute to the advancement of medical technologies. My clients were all contract manufacturers where I worked and had exposure to many device designs for clients all over the globeResponsibilities and Achievements:-Medical Catheter Projects: Led and contributed to multiple projects within the medical catheter industry, ensuring innovative and effective solutions.-Project Management: Managed projects ranging from full ownership to collaboration with small and large teams, consistently delivering high-quality results.-Concept Design and Development: Directed the design and development of new concepts, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and blue sky thinking.-Process and Material Expertise: Possessed extensive knowledge in extrusion, molding, braiding/coiling, processing, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).-New Process Creation: Developed and implemented new processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness in medical device manufacturing.-Problem-Solving Techniques: Trained in Tris problem-solving techniques, applying these skills to overcome complex challenges.-CAD and Tooling Design: Highly proficient in CAD systems, tooling design, process improvements, material selection, and project planning.-Training and Development: Delivered comprehensive training programs to individuals and small teams, enhancing their skills and knowledge in medical device design and development.

Kilbeggan

Chara Custom Furniture is a premier design firm specializing in the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces of functional furniture. Our designs push the limits of functionality while maintaining a simplified, modern aesthetic. A significant part of our production involves using recycled furniture, which is adapted and refinished, allowing customers to save costs and contribute to sustainability. Chara also offers comprehensive services for home conversions, redesigning entire houses to be more user-friendly and tailored to the specific needs and desires of our clients.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Unique Furniture Design: Designed and produced custom, one-of-a-kind pieces of functional furniture, blending modern aesthetics with innovative functionality.-Sustainable Practices: Led the sub-branch focused on recycling and refinishing furniture, providing cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives to buying new products.-Home Conversions: Provided in-depth services for home conversions, redesigning entire houses to enhance usability and tailor them to the specific needs and preferences of clients.-Client-Centered Design: Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and desires, ensuring that each piece of furniture and home conversion project was uniquely suited to their lifestyle.-Project Management: Managed all aspects of the design and production process, from initial concept through to final installation, ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.-Material Selection: Expertly selected materials for both new and recycled furniture pieces, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.-Innovative Solutions: Developed creative solutions to design challenges, continuously pushing the boundaries of what functional furniture can achieve.-Customer Relations: Built strong relationships with customers, providing personalized service and ensuring a positive and collaborative design experience.

County Galway, Ireland

Senior design/R&D consultant within the medtech/biomedical industry. - Company acquired by Inneo Ltd in July 2017 - Reference Inneo for relevant experience.

Carrick On Shannon

As the Principal R&D Design and Concept Engineer at VistaMed's new R&D facility, which I was part of the opening in May 2016, I was responsible for leading the design, material, and process aspects of various R&D projects. My role involved extensive design and development work across a range of medical devices, ensuring innovation and quality in every project.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Facility Development: Led R&D design efforts at the new VistaMed facility, contributing to its successful launch and ongoing operations.-Project Management: Managed the design, development, and material selection for numerous R&D projects, ensuring all processes met high standards of quality and innovation.-Device Development: Gained extensive experience in designing and developing balloon and stent delivery catheter devices, structural heart components, spinal and neurological therapy devices, and ancillary components such as luers, valves, and handles.-Manufacturing Expertise: Applied working knowledge of designing for extrusion, molding, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) to optimize production processes.-Tooling and Fixtures: Designed and developed essential tooling, fixtures, and other process aids to enhance production line efficiency.-Regulatory Compliance: Operated within FDA/ISO compliant environments, utilizing DFM (Design for Manufacturing), Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process efficiency.-Component Design: Designed and developed over 150 medical device components, contributing to the advancement of medical technology.-Production Line Development: Developed full production lines and processes for more than 30 products, streamlining operations and ensuring high-quality outputs.-Cost and Time Efficiency: Introduced additive manufacturing techniques that decreased external tooling costs by 40% and reduced lead times by over 80%.

Westmeath

As the Principal Design and Development Engineer for a leading European vehicle manufacturer, I was responsible for a wide range of tasks, including 2D and 3D modeling, project development, IT support, health and safety oversight, EU standards compliance, sourcing, quality assurance, and sales representative communications.Responsibilities and Achievements:-2D and 3D Modeling: Created detailed 2D and 3D models for production and component development, ensuring precise and accurate designs.-Project Development: Led project development initiatives from concept through to execution, driving innovation and efficiency in vehicle design and production.-IT Support: Provided comprehensive IT support, ensuring smooth operation of design software and systems critical to project success.-Health and Safety Officer: Acted as the health and safety officer, implementing and maintaining safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.-EU Standards and Type Approval: Managed EU standards compliance and type approval processes, ensuring all products met stringent regulatory requirements.-Sourcing: Oversaw the sourcing of materials and components, negotiating with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.-Production Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous quality assurance checks throughout the production process, maintaining high standards of product excellence.-Sales Representative Communications: Facilitated effective communication between the engineering team and sales representatives, ensuring clear understanding of product features and benefits.

Westport

As a Product Manager at Portwest, I oversaw the development and management of a diverse range of safety products, including fall arrest systems, gloves, marine safety equipment, cutting tools, gas detection devices, and safety display and packaging products. My role encompassed design and product development, sourcing and procurement, quality control, and sales analysis, ensuring compliance with EN/ISO and ANSI standards.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Design and Product Development: Led the design and development of various safety products, ensuring they met high standards of functionality and reliability.-Sourcing and Procurement: Managed the sourcing and procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices.-Costing and Budget Management: Developed and managed product costing, ensuring projects stayed within budget while maintaining quality.-Quality Control: Implemented rigorous quality control procedures to ensure all products met or exceeded industry standards.-Sales Analysis: Conducted thorough sales analysis to identify market trends and inform product development strategies.-Testing and Certification: Oversaw testing and certification processes, ensuring all products complied with EN/ISO and ANSI standards for safety and performance.-Customer and Sales Representative Communications: Maintained clear and effective communication with customers and sales representatives, providing product information and support to enhance customer satisfaction.-Product Launches: Successfully managed product launches, coordinating with marketing and sales teams to ensure a smooth introduction to the market.-Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all products adhered to relevant safety regulations and standards, maintaining the company's reputation for quality and reliability.

Custom Contours is a vintage restoration car company specializing in bodywork, mechanical and material restoration, and redesign. Our focus spans from automated design and concept creation to structural engineering and ergonomic planning, ensuring that each restored vehicle achieves both aesthetic excellence and functional performance.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Bodywork Restoration: Led detailed bodywork restoration projects, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of vintage vehicles' original aesthetics.-Automated Design: Utilized advanced automated design tools to create accurate and innovative restoration plans.-Mechanical and Material Restoration: Oversaw mechanical and material restoration, ensuring the durability and performance of vintage cars through meticulous redesign.-Concept Creation: Generated creative concepts for car restorations, blending modern innovations with vintage aesthetics.-Design to Execution: Transitioned designs from initial concepts to practical, executable plans, ensuring successful project completion.-Structural Engineering: Applied structural engineering principles to enhance vehicle safety and performance without compromising on historical accuracy.-Aesthetic Outcomes: Achieved high-quality aesthetic outcomes, maintaining the classic look while incorporating contemporary enhancements.-Ergonomic Planning: Executed ergonomic planning to improve driver and passenger comfort and usability, enhancing the overall driving experience.

Galway

During my co-operative education, I served as a Phase 0 and Phase 1 Engineer, focusing on the development of an existing aortic valve replacement catheter for a new surgical route. My role involved a variety of tasks, including prototyping, testing, and cross-functional projects, leveraging my skills in SolidWorks and Mimics.Responsibilities and Achievements:-Aortic Valve Replacement Development: Contributed to the development of an aortic valve replacement catheter, adapting it for a new surgical route, enhancing its application and efficiency.-Prototyping and Testing: Created prototypes and conducted rigorous testing to ensure device functionality and reliability.-Fixture and Model Design: Designed testing fixtures and display models, supporting product demonstrations and validation processes.-Cross-Functional Projects: Collaborated on cross-functional projects, utilizing my expertise in SolidWorks and Mimics to contribute to various aspects of design and development.-Concept Generation: Engaged in concept generation and development, bringing innovative ideas to life through detailed design and analysis.-Software Proficiency: Demonstrated strong proficiency in SolidWorks for CAD design and Mimics for medical imaging and model creation, contributing to the successful development of medical devices.