David O' Carroll Email and Phone Number

• Technical lead of a team of 4 engineers that designed and manufactured two delivery systems that successfully implanted a mitral heart valve at clinical trial using two different concepts.• Member of the concepts group where I generated concept ideas, developed concepts through 3D CAD model generation, specified and sourced suitable materials and built and tested prototype units.• Extensive use of SolidWorks/SolidEdge to generate 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s of conceptual components, catheter systems, fixtures, tooling, and specification creation.• Manufacture proof-of-concept prototype devices using ABS/SLA Rapid Prototypers, Laser Welders, Hotboxes, Milling Machines, Lathes, Vertical Heat Shrinkers, Annealers.• Trained technicians on manufacturing & test procedures and supervised builds/testing.• Acquired and processed test data, performed statistical analysis and compiled results for reports.• Developed proof-of-concept prototypes, hand built devices that were used in a Mitral Valve Replacement animal trial.• Ownership of full packaging design and delivery– thermoformed tray, pouch, inner carton & shipper box.• Extensive experience designing & performing tensile/functional tests

•Mechanical Design and building of test equipment from initial concept to realisation which meets customer requirements and/or international standards.•Design, modification & upgrading of testing & measurement equipment, primarily for the Medical Device and automotive sectors. Typical test equipment comprises PLC based pneumatic components.•Provide Technical Support to Customers/Sales Team.•Evaluate feasibility of concepts & potential tests and provide formal estimates & costings for mechanical designs & product testing.•Training of technicians on various test procedures/customer specifications, primarily medical device tests, and supervision of subsequent testing to ensure compliance with requirements/standards.•Generating technical reports for custom tests detailing test standards and specialised equipment used.•Representing Anecto in meetings with customers to establish customer requirements.•Develop Test Procedures and Protocols which comply with International Test Standards and ensuring all related documentation is controlled and adheres to quality standards.•Generating detailed 3D & 2D CAD models of parts, assemblies and final design drawings/specifications.•Verification of Test equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ).

•Supervising a team of 40 Lifeguards and Attendants•Training new staff•Responsible for dismissing staff , scheduling staff shifts and dealing with staff problems•Performing emergency water rescues•Writing reports to management

Anecto, Product Lifecycle Reliability Test Experts.•Supporting various internal and external projects •Designing test fixtures and producing CAD models of the parts to be manufactured•Aid in the installation of and debugging of new testing equipment•Developed a prototype testing machine as part of my dissertation