Michael Blaney Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Leading Human Factors Engineering efforts across both hardware and software projects in design and development of cardiovascular devices within Philips Image Guided Therapy group. Responsible for Usability deliverables including Task Analysis, Use Scenarios, User Requirements, Use FMEA, Heuristic Review. Driving user research activities including Formative research and Summative+Validation testing. Led successful Summative+Validation studies for several now-commercialized products, including Philips IntraSight Mobile and Reconnaissance PV .018 IVUS Catheter. Fully owned test protocols, testing execution, and creation of reports and Usability Engineering File for submission & approval from regulatory bodies. Responsible for user interface improvements and usability specifications across software and hardware projects to mitigate use errors and improve overall usability.Recipient of 2021 Philips Value Award for exceptional contributions to prioritize user-centered design and deliver innovative solutions. Trained and coached junior Human Factors Engineers across business unit to execute HFE methods and deliverables.Expert knowledge of current regulations and best practices including IEC 62366, FDA Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices, AAMI HE75

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Led usability efforts for design and development of laparoscopic surgical devices in Medtronic's Surgical Innovations group to develop devices that are safe, effective, and a pleasure to use.Responsible for usability and ergonomic design of handheld laparoscopic devices including trocars, staplers, tackers, and energy devices for general surgery/bariatric/gynecological applications.Conducted extensive usability research/testing, traveling frequently to execute simulated use studies and synthesize test outputs into insights and user-centered recommendations for design and risk mitigation. Defined ergonomic specifications, use cases, user personas, use error analysis (UFMEA). Worked extensively across teams including design engineering, marketing, clinical, and quality, advocating for user-centered design across the development process.Expert knowledge of current regulations and best practices including IEC 62366, FDA Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices, AAMI HE75

Framingham, Massachusetts, Us

Supported Future Product Concept group in design of wearable speakers and headphones, including products such as Bose SoundWear, Bose Sport Open Earbuds, and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Responsibilities included anthropometry & ergonomics research (3D scanning, force evaluations), usability testing, user preference evaluation, and creating first-stage CAD (NX) designs for Bose Sport Open Earbuds.

Hillsboro, Oregon, Us

Supported mechanical and usability design of orthopedic implants and surgical devices in New Product Development group. Developed product concept for distal tibia fixation and supported user research. Responsibilities included cadaveric usability evaluation, prototype development in CAD (ProE), and engineering verification with Instron.

Stanford, Ca, Us

Member of research team investigating virtual & augmented reality, including applications and implications for product design, psychology, and human use. Supported faculty researchers in design and execution of studies. Synthesized data outcomes and findings.

Stanford, Ca, Us

Member of research team exploring phonetics as a study of cognitive science. Researched cognitive and psychological functions of language and reaction to phonetic stimuli.

Gu

Served in Guam Legislature supporting Vice Speaker/Former Chief Justice B.J. Cruz. Drafted amendments and recommendations for U.S. Department of Defense initiatives on-island, and conducted independent research and analysis to develop Guam infrastructure.

B.S., Product Design Engineering

Minor, Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics