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Austin, Texas, Us

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Developed two distinct vascular access medical devices and established feasibility.• Only engineer hired in San Antonio; successfully managed a one year government contract by developing a vascular access medical device that met requirements, on time and within budget• Optimized two versions of product by creating 50 designs and generating 100 prototypes • Developed prototypes by utilizing 3D printed and machined components; through engineering design controls compliant with ISO 13485/FDA CFR 21 Part 820 • Substantially reduced cost by incorporating injection molding considerations, which was highest cost savings impact derived from COGS analysis• Achieved functional, simple, ergonomic, and intuitive prototypes with professional aesthetics by prioritizing VOC feedback• Proved device feasibility in an animal model by delivering updated prototypes that performed their required function successfully in eight animal studies• Collaborated on regulatory strategy by creating product/marketing specification and predicate technology matrix; achieved by researching state of the art publications, standards, and devices

Austin, Texas, Us

Created an invention disclosure system that included online submission and evaluation• Studied Code of Federal Regulations Title 37 (Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights)• Generated educational material around intellectual property• Researched technology commercialization operations and networked with representatives• Networked with medical device and biological product industry representatives in Austin• Collaborated to develop an engaging, interactive intranet website• Iterated form design with clinicians for an easy, intuitive, and fast form experience• Collaborated with an expert on venture capitalism to create a market analysis• Influenced the evolution of policies and procedures that led to successful patent acquisition• Evaluated patentability, marketability, and strategic fit of invention disclosures and forwarded findings to patent committee

San Antonio, Texas, Us

Collaborated with cross functional team to develop a CVC/inferior vena cava filter combination device which so far has achieved CE Mark approval, sales where CE Mark is accepted, and an investigational device exemption in United States• Second engineer hired in Denver• Filled out over 20 invention disclosures, one of which led to a patent grant• Developed anatomically/physiologically simulated bench top testing equipment • Aided efforts for equity financing ($30MM) by creating marketing materials and prototypes• Created assembly and inspection methods using Design Of Experiments testing, Gauge R&R, and effective collaboration with technicians who were then trained to work instructions.• Authored and co-maintained over 100 technical documents for regulatory submissions within an ISO 13485 certified quality system; including design freeze feasibility report, assembly and inspection work instructions for design transfer, and travelers for product traceability

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biomedical Engineering, Track 2: Cellular And Biomolecular Engineering

Biomedical/Medical Engineering