• Led the development of insulin delivery technologies that fulfill the strategic goals of the organization. • Conducted market and user research to identify the business and user requirements. • Identified market trends and business strategies that can apply to innovative product concepts / services.• Led concept exploration of innovative products that align with both user and business needs, while ensuring technical feasibility. • Translated concepts into multi-year product innovation strategies and roadmaps, supporting the development of clear business case and investment recommendations for management. • Led patch pump project by managing internal cross function teams and external partners to drive project through early-stage development.• Executed user studies to evaluate early-stage concepts, gathering critical user feedback to refine and optimize product design.• Conducted technical assessments for strategic investment prospects, venture investment, and M&A activities, notably contributing to the successful multi-million-dollar acquisition.• Collaborated with key business stakeholders to support annual strategic planning and corporate goal setting.

• Lead new technologies development for sensor insertors (applicators), wearables (transmitters), electrical interconnects, batteries, and electrical encapsulations. • Manage cross-functional programs including resources (25+ team members), timelines, and budgets ($3-5 million per year) to successfully deliver projects that meet requirements and project scope.• Set priorities, develop work breakdown structure, establish key deliverables and provide periodic updates to management.• Proactively identify risks and develop countermeasures to ensure projects remain on schedule.• Lead external partners, consultants, and suppliers, in relation to assigned activities.• Collaborate with the marketing team to clearly understand key business questions and market research objectives to design research studies.• Create technology investment proposals to transform market research insights into product strategies. • Develop cost models (BOM, direct & indirect labor, scrap, overhead, fright, warranty, etc.) for the new products. • Explore and evaluate new technologies/concepts for future products and rapidly demonstrate the feasibility of technologies through modeling, analysis, prototyping, and experimentation. • Identify patentable designs and file patents in cooperation with the company’s IP department. • Synthesize and generate requirements for proof of concept, clinical and commercial feasibility. • Design and execute human factor studies to translate user needs into design input requirements.• Manage all aspects of product design activities from proof of concept to production. • Design sheet metal, plastic, and elastomeric parts for high volume (50 million/year) production.• Analyze design robustness and manufacturing process capability using engineering and statistical techniques.• Collaborate with Clinical and Regulatory Affairs to execute clinical studies and present in-vivo results to a broader cross-functional audience.

• Conceptualized, designed and modeled innovative respiratory medical devices (CPAP, Oxygen Concentrator, and nebulizer) using “Solidworks” 3D solid modeling tool. • Developed prototypes for internal evaluation as well as for customer feedback.• Worked with marketing group and health care professionals to understand customer needs and generate product / process technical specifications.• Optimized design through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) programs. Perform dimensional tolerance analysis, fluid flow analysis, and stress calculations. • Designed complex plastic and silicone parts for high volume injection molding. • Interacted with internal and external design and manufacturing resources to review and evaluate product design for functionality, manufacturability, reliability, and effectiveness. • Participated in periodic risk assessment and design reviews.• Developed test protocols according to ASTM and ISO standards for new products.• Conducted initial patent reviews of product designs and concepts. • Lead and executed patient interface projects from concept development through product launch.• Assessed product cost and prepare schedule plans for effective implementation of projects. • Provided feedback to various departments within the company regarding cost saving initiatives and projects designed to increase manufacturing throughout.

• Designed self expandable stent and stent delivery systems using “Pro-Engineering (PRO E)” software and ensured that designs met performance standards. • Reviewed feasibility of product design, categorized potential issues, and implemented design changes. • Managed small to mid range catheter development projects from conception to launch. • Generated and executed engineering procedures for clinical component development, design history, and implementation studies. • Collaborated with health care professionals (doctors, surgeons) to explore design input and changes. • Implemented and managed quality improvements, new product transitions, and process cost reduction. • Developed and optimized test methods to simulate customer usage and manufacturing processes. • Prepared and executed Validation and Verification protocols. • Performed Failure bases Root Cause Analysis and formed successful Corrective Action for defined problem. • Worked with the Marketing staff and customers to understand product requirement.