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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Lead project manager focused on front-end innovation of an endoluminal bariatric surgery approach and device design, representing $70 million opportunity.Developed commercialization strategy to grow top-line revenues through introduction of new surgical product.Collaborator with surgeon partner at Cleveland Clinic for co-development and design, understanding key unmet needs and developing meaningful requirements.Lead internal and external design resources (1-3 FTEs) to deliver on key milestones, through use of project management tools.Mentor and coach for project team members, including co-ops/interns and junior engineers by aiding in creating development plans and project goals, and collecting and sharing feedback.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Lead mechanical design analytics, including free body diagrams, stress and strain calculations, FEA and tolerance stack analysis on a large jaw open surgical device. Progressed through multiple design iterations based on DFMA evaluation and prototype functionality.Design mechanical system for a next generation implantable Class III device. Performed design analytics, including free body diagrams, and optimization calculations. Recommended project cancellation when proved infeasible by design analytics, prior to large investment in resources and capital.Developed Intellectual Property portfolio strategy for $100 million product line, focused on protection of future opportunities, and increased breadth of portfolio assets through offensive and defensive intellectual property. Developed vision equipment for use in production, improving quality and reducing cycle time, setup time and downtime on manufacturing line. Developed requirements based on customer needs, worked with external supplier in design and development and led verification activities.Led development and qualification of complex 40-cavity plastic injection molding tool, resulting in $1 million cost savings through increased throughput.Completion of quality engineering development rotation, focused on design verification activities, statistical process control and regulatory conformance. Led risk assessment process for implantable Class III medical device, including creation of FMEA, Risk Management Plan and Risk Management Report. Led analysis to determine root cause of molded silicone component failure. Led investigation into test method, metrology, failure mode analysis, molding process variation, material analysis, and assembly process variation.

Home business, focused on growing sales through entrepreneurial marketing and brand management, creating strategic vision and developing business partnerships.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Provided paraprofessional advising to undergraduate students in a residential environment. Developed and conducted programs on diversity, personal development, social media, and academic performance. Managed administrative tasks including office staffing, maintenance requests, and incident reports. Enforced University policy.

A Masters, Business Administration, Marketing Concentration

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering