Thoratec Company
Industry: Medical device company
DescriptionThoratec Corporation is a United States-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary medical devices used for mechanical circulatory support for the treatment of heart-failure patients worldwide. Parent organization: Abbott Laboratories Headquarters: Pleasanton, California, United States Number of employees: 1,048 (2014) Founded: 1976, California, United States Key person: D. Keith Grossman Subsidiaries: Continuum Services LLC, Thoratec Europe Limited,
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Thoratec Employees
Apple July 2015 - Present
Boston Scientific June 2014 - August 2014
Cal Poly State University July 2012 - June 2014
Thoratec July 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Biomedical Engineering, Leadership, Engineering, Medical Devices, Electrophysiology, Hardware, Project Engineering, Matlab, Labview, Solidworks, Minitab, Research, Statistics, Cell Culture, Biomaterials, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, COMSOL, Design of Experiments, LabVIEW
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, EECS
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Thoratec November 2013 - Present
Stella & Dot May 2012 - Present
Markit On Demand April 2012 - November 2013
Lionbridge December 2009 - April 2012
ForeignExchange Translations September 2008 - December 2009
ForeignExchange Translations September 2007 - September 2008
ForeignExchange Translations May 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Internationalization, Website Localization, Localization, Trados, L10n, Project Management, Globalization, Localization Testing, Program Management, Terminology, Multilingual, Technical Translation, Machine Translation, Manuals, Translation, Management, Quality Assurance, Language Services
Education
University of Westminster 2001 — 2002
Master of Arts, Technical and Specialized Translation
University of Durham 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Modern European Languages: French & Spanish
Potrero Medical April 2014 - Present
Thoratec September 2010 - March 2014
OptiScan Biomedical Corp. February 2003 - September 2010
OptiScan Biomedical February 2003 - September 2010
ALZA Corporation 1999 - 2003
Volex, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Pinnacle Research 1993 - 1997
Pinnacle Research Institute 1993 - 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, R&D, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Start-ups, Engineering, Management, Design Control, FDA, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, V&V, CAPA, Validation, ISO 14971, Solidworks, CE marking, Engineering Management, R, V
Education
Texas A&M University 1991 — 1992
MS, Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Praxair January 2015 - Present
Praxair July 2013 - January 2015
Praxair June 2012 - July 2013
Boston University September 2010 - June 2012
SME September 2010 - June 2012
Thoratec January 2011 - January 2012
Boston University May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Matlab, Solidworks, GibbsCAM, OpenCIM, COMSOL, WinTruss, Filemaker Pro, OnBase, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Windows, OS X, Photoshop, Leadership
Education
Boston University 2008 — 2012
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
Boston College High School 2004 — 2008
Beijing Summer Seminar 2007 — 2007
EarLens February 2015 - Present
Sonitus Medical Inc. November 2012 - January 2015
NeuroPace December 2010 - November 2012
TriReme Medical November 2008 - December 2010
Thoratec June 2008 - November 2008
EV3 (Foxhollow Technologies) 2006 - 2008
Kerberos Proximal Solutions 2006 - 2006
Epicor 2003 - 2006
RITA Medical Systems 2001 - 2002
Oratec Interventions 1999 - 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Manufacturing, GMP, FDA, Process Improvement, ISO 13485, CAPA, Design Control, Validation, R&D, Quality System, Engineering, V&V, ISO 14971
Education
California State University-East Bay 2009 — 2011
M.P.A, Health Care Administration
California State University-East Bay 1994 — 1998
BA, Human Development
Thoratec June 2015 - Present
Tiger Motion, Inc. November 2010 - Present
California Polytechnic State University September 2012 - Present
O'Connor Hospital June 2014 - September 2014
McDonald's Corporation June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Visual Basic, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Signal Processing, CAD/CAM Software, 3D Printing, Computer Hardware..., Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2012 — 2016
Biomedical Engineering
Amador Valley High School 2008 — 2012
AP (Advanced Placement) Curriculum, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Thoratec January 2014 - Present
Alliance HealthCare Services July 2013 - December 2013
Eli Lilly and Company September 2009 - July 2013
Eli Lilly and Company September 2006 - August 2009
New England Culinary Institute August 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Managed Care, Cardiology, Hospitals, Selling, Pharmaceutical Sales, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cardiovascular Disease, Hospital Sales, Sales, Selling Skills, Sales Presentations, Interventional..., Urology, Endocrinology, Sales Operations, Sales Effectiveness, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Clinical Research
Education
Saint Michael's College 1999 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Champlain College 1997 — 1999
Thoratec March 2014 - Present
Baxter International Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
United Biomedical Technology Inc August 2011 - April 2013
Biogennix February 2012 - July 2012
University of Southern California January 2010 - July 2011
Skills
CAPA, ISO 13485, PCR, Quality Assurance, GD&T, IPC-610, Matlab, Labview, SPSS, Cell Culture, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Manufacturing, Protein Purification, Product Development, FMEA, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Histology, Cellular Assays, FDA GMP, Process Improvement, QSL 2000, Instrumental Analysis, cold chain packaging, Instrument Validation, CTQ, Management Review, Risk Management, Minitab, Process Validation
Education
University of Southern California 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Beijing University of Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science & Biotechnology
GE Healthcare July 2015 - Present
Xoft, Inc. April 2014 - June 2015
Thoratec August 2013 - May 2014
Exactech May 2007 - August 2013
Exactech May 2007 - August 2013
AmCOMP January 2006 - May 2007
Andrx Pharmaceuticals January 2003 - December 2005
Siemens Enterprise Communications January 1997 - January 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Program Management, Product Launch, Management, Market Development, Project Management, Leadership, E-Learning, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Project Planning, Capital Equipment, Web Development, Strategy, Process Improvement, SDLC, FDA, Instructional Design, Marketing Communications, HRIS, Technology Management, Editing, eLearning, CMS/LMS, Articulate..., Leadership Development
Education
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management
Florida Atlantic University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences
Santa Fe Community College 1994 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
CPLP Study Group
Thoratec August 2013 - Present
Evergreen Research, Inc. July 2011 - August 2013
Display Devices June 2009 - July 2011
ALIO Industries June 2008 - June 2009
Jarvik Heart Incorporated September 2005 - June 2008
Plastics Design & Manufacturing May 2003 - August 2004
Skills
SolidWorks, Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, E. I. T., Solidworks CSWA..., LabVIEW, FDA, Product Development, ISO 13485, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Injection Molding, R&D, Machining, Biomedical Engineering
Education
Colorado School of Mines 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
Thoratec December 2011 - Present
Daiichi Sankyo Ltd July 2006 - December 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car December 2005 - July 2006
Enterprise Rent-A-Car September 2004 - July 2006
Enterprise Rent-A-Car September 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Account Management, Leadership, Selling, Training, Pharmaceutical Sales, Customer Service, Cardiology, Selling Skills, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness, Cold Calling, Market Development, Public Speaking
Education
California State University-Northridge 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
California State University-Northridge 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Marketing2004
Thoratec March 2013 - Present
CoAlign Innovations (formerly Innvotec Surgical) April 2011 - February 2013
NuVasive February 2008 - March 2011
Integra LifeSciences February 2006 - February 2008
Medtronic September 2004 - February 2006
Coalescent Surgical February 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Design Control, GMP, CAPA, FDA, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, V&V, Product Development, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, Design of Experiments, ISO 14971
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.S, Industrial Engineering
Thoratec September 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2012 - August 2014
StoneTurn Group LLP January 2005 - April 2012
Deloitte January 1995 - December 2004
Education
Brigham Young University
Master's degree, Accounting
Brigham Young University
B.S., Accounting
Outset Medical, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Thoratec April 2012 - September 2014
Alfred Mann Foundation January 2007 - March 2012
DEX 2005 - 2006
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Matlab, Medical Devices, Embedded Systems, VHDL, FDA, Labview, Validation, Testing, R&D, Product Development, Orcad, PCB design, C, Troubleshooting, Automation, Verilog, Altium Designer, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Analog, Debugging, Manufacturing, LabVIEW
Education
California State University-Northridge 2004 — 2006
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Mumbai 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering
Hyatt Ka'anapali Beach July 2015 - Present
OSIsoft January 2015 - July 2015
Thoratec April 2014 - September 2014
Carl Zeiss Meditec April 2011 - December 2012
Spherion November 2009 - April 2011
Randstad Work Solutions April 2008 - February 2009
Gordon Biersch October 2003 - January 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Management, Screening Resumes, Screening, Internet Recruiting, Competency Based..., Behavioral Interviewing, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Negotiation, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Employee Relations, Training, Benefits Negotiation, Human Resources
Education
California State University-East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - cum laude, Communication
Thoratec August 2014 - Present
Thoratec January 2009 - Present
Thoratec September 2006 - January 2009
SloanLED 2003 - 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Product Development, ISO 13485, Design Control, Design for Manufacturing, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Design of Experiments, FMEA, R&D, Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Testing, Cross-functional Team..., PCB design, V&V, CAPA, Engineering
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley
Thoratec April 2014 - Present
InterVision Systems Technologies August 2011 - 2014
Cisco May 2011 - August 2011
GigOptix Inc. April 2010 - December 2010
ChipX May 2008 - April 2010
Intero Real Estate Services January 2007 - May 2008
Plextor June 1994 - October 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Management, Operations Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Forecasting, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Team Management, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Product Development, CRM, Business Development, Account Management, Business Process...
Education
Foothill College 1988 — 1989
Social Science
Thoratec March 2014 - Present
Thoratec 2010 - Present
Thoratec 2008 - 2010
UPMC 2006 - 2008
University of Pittsburgh 2003 - 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, Product Launch, Product Management, Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Support, Sales, Voice of the Customer, Cross-functional Team..., Ventricular Assist..., Research, Stem Cell Research, Adult Stem Cells, Chemical Engineering, Competitive Marketing..., Targeted Drug Delivery, Life Sciences, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, FDA, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Interventional..., Healthcare, Hospitals, Design Control, Cardiology
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2003 — 2008
PhD, Bioengineering
Bucknell University 1999 — 2003
BS, Chemical Engineering, minor in Bio-medical Engineering
Thoratec July 2014 - Present
St. Jude Medical August 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Solidworks, Medical Devices, Labview, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, C++, Biotechnology, Clean Rooms, Contact Angle, COMSOL, FDA, Technical Writing, Pspice, ImageJ, Visual Basic, Teamwork, Programming
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Visa September 2015 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company April 2014 - September 2015
Thoratec August 2011 - April 2014
Hitachi GST (now HGST) May 2010 - August 2011
Associated Pension Consultants January 2008 - March 2010
Associated Pension Consultants August 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Strategic Sourcing, Qualifying Candidates, Screening Resumes, Phone Screening, Interviewing Skills, Follow Through, Professional..., Human Resources, Talent Management, Onboarding, Personnel Management, HRIS, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting
Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Thoratec January 2015 - Present
Bayer January 2013 - January 2015
Conceptus January 2013 - July 2013
Conceptus June 2011 - January 2013
Conceptus May 2007 - June 2011
I-Flow Corporation October 2006 - May 2007
I-Flow Corporation April 2004 - August 2006
Hix Management, Inc. October 1999 - June 2004
InfuSystem, Inc. December 1993 - August 1999
The Lubrizol Corporation August 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Surgeons, Selling, Operating Room, OB/GYN, Market Development, Orthopedic, Product Launch, Sales Management, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Surgery, Oncology, Surgical Instruments, Hospitals, Cardiology, Sales Effectiveness, Healthcare, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Market Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Business Intelligence, General Surgery, Microsoft CRM, Customer Service, Budgets, Consultative Selling, Profitability, Customer Relations, Sales Force..., Orthopedics, Hiring, Contract Negotiations, Budget Management, Market Analysis, Budgeting, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Operating Budgets, Team Leadership, Hysteroscopy, Sales Compensation, Clinical Training, Disposables
Education
Central Michigan University 1989 — 1993
BS, Biology
AtriCure, Inc. December 2014 - Present
CorMatrix Cardiovascular December 2012 - August 2014
Thoratec March 1997 - March 2012
Sarns/3M Corporation September 1987 - March 1997
Lederle Laboratories/American Cyanamid March 1985 - September 1987
UPMC/Shadyside Hospital April 1982 - February 1985
Skills
Territory Management, Cardiology, Surgery, Surgeons, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Cardiac Surgery, Hospitals, Negotiation, Selling, Marketing, Biotechnology, ICU, Transplant, Cath Lab, Interventional..., Critical Care, Strategic Planning, Vascular, Pacemakers, R, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, OB/GYN, Catheters, Biomedical Engineering, Marketing Communications, Sales Force Development, Clinical Research, Lifesciences, Healthcare, Sales Operations, Market Development, Surgical Instruments, Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Operating Room, Disposables, FDA, Medical Sales, Sales
Education
University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 1977 — 1978
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
DePuy Orthopaedics May 2015 - Present
Thoratec August 2014 - May 2015
Abbott Vascular January 2014 - August 2014
Abbott Vascular December 2012 - January 2014
CSU: Hydraulics Laboratory/Shop May 2010 - September 2012
Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory August 2009 - May 2010
Woodward June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel Coding..., CAPA, Green Belt, Finite Element Analysis, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Mechanical Testing, Data Acquisition, Heat Transfer, Classical Machining, Data Aquisition, Machining, SAS, CNC Milling, MasterCAM 3-axis, Medical Devices, Six Sigma, Supervisory Skills, Design of Experiments, PTC Creo, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, SolidWorks
Education
Colorado State University 2010 — 2012
Masters of Engineering (M.E.), School of Biomedical Engineering
Colorado State University 2005 — 2010
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of South Australia 2007 — 2007
N/A, Study Abroad
Thoratec July 2012 - Present
Caliper Life Sciences - A Perkin Elmer Company January 2010 - February 2012
Roche Molecular Systems March 2000 - May 2009
VIROLOGIC, INC January 1999 - March 2000
CYGNUS, INC January 1988 - January 1999
Cooper BioMedics Laboratory, Inc. July 1987 - January 1988
GLAXO CANADA INC January 1980 - January 1987
Skills
System Integrators, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Medical Devices, Requirements Management, Doors, Validation, Diagnostics, IVD, Automation, R&D, Documentation, FDA, Process Development, Quality Systems, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, GMP, Data Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, QSR, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Lifesciences, Hardware Diagnostics, Quality System, SLAS 2013 Liquid..., LIMS, Testing, Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, ISO 13485, PCR, CAPA, Assay Development, Design Control, 21 CFR Part 11, Process Simulation, Software Documentation, Medical Diagnostics
Education
Humber College 1985 — 1987
Certification, Computer Programming
Far Eastern University
BS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Far Eastern University
BS in Preparatory Medicine, Medicine
Humber College
Computer Programming
Thoratec September 2015 - Present
Thoratec February 2015 - August 2015
Robert Half March 2014 - February 2015
Solta Medical, Inc. August 2007 - January 2014
Samuel Merritt College 2007 - December 2007
Greater Bay Bank October 2001 - December 2003
San Jose National Bank 1997 - 2001
Skills
VMware, VMware ESX, SAN, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Blackberry Enterprise..., Active Directory, IIS, Mac OS X Server, CCNA, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, IT Infrastructure..., Phone System..., Information Security, Call Center Architecture, Call Center..., Linux System..., Unix Administration, SOX Compliancy, Cisco Certified, Microsoft Certified..., Cisco VoIP, ShoreTel, Unix Networking, Intrusion Detection, Cisco UCS, NAS, Wireless Networking, Solidworks, Cisco devices, Cisco Wireless, Video Conferencing, Group Policy, Switches, SQL Server, MCSE, Ubuntu, NetApp, VMware Infrastructure, Windchill, Backup Exec, mobile devi, Online Backup, Symantec Backup, Terminal Services, Avaya IP Telephony, Operating Systems
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Career and Technical Education, 3.78
Chabot College 2003 — 2006
AA, Liberal Studies
Thoratec September 2010 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline September 1997 - September 2010
Colgate Palmolive May 1985 - February 1994
Skills
Medical Devices, Market Development, Product Launch, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Key Account Management, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Urology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Marketing, New Business Development, Hospital Sales, Team Building, Forecasting, Neurology, Sales Management, Managed Care, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Clemson University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Finance and Financial Management Services
Thermo Fisher Scientific October 2014 - Present
Life Technologies June 2012 - September 2014
Thoratec January 2012 - June 2012
Life Technologies January 2010 - December 2011
Life Technologies June 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Project initiation, Requirements management, Risk management, Process development, Problem solving, Knowledge management, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Product Development, Genotyping, Life Sciences, MS Project, Validation, PCR, Acquisition Integration, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Sensitivity Analysis, qPCR, Medical Devices, Medical Device Product..., Lifesciences, FDA, V&V, Design Control, R&D, Process Simulation, ISO 13485, Molecular Biology, Biopharmaceuticals, Genomics, Hardware Diagnostics, Leadership, Product Launch, Quality System, GMP
Education
Golden Gate University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, San Diego
M.Eng., Bioengineering
University of California, San Diego
B.S., Bioengineering: Biotechnology
Thoratec April 2014 - Present
Thoratec October 2012 - April 2014
The Boston Consulting Group January 2011 - November 2012
Reactive Diagnostics, Inc. October 2009 - January 2011
MedShape Solutions, Inc. October 2010 - December 2010
Kauffman Foundation October 2009 - September 2010
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2004 - October 2009
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2007 - July 2009
Georgia Tech VentureLab January 2008 - September 2008
Aprameya Associates July 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Business Strategy, Opportunity Assessment, Program Management, Medical Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Healthcare Information..., R&D, Commercialization, Strategy, Product Development, Lifesciences, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Product Management, Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2004 — 2009
Ph.D., Bioengineering, 4.0 / 4.0
University of Cincinnati 2002 — 2004
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 4.0 / 4.0
University of Pune 1997 — 2001
B.E., Mechanical Engineering
Acro Associates, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Thoratec June 2014 - February 2015
Pulse Systems October 2012 - September 2013
Spartek Medical June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
ISO 13485, Solidworks, Manufacturing..., Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Quality System, Arduino, Passivation, Quality Control, LabView, Test Engineering, Fixture Design, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Mechanical Testing, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
California Polytechnic State University
B.S, Biomedical Engineering
St. Jude Medical November 2014 - Present
Thoratec June 2012 - August 2012
Pathwork Diagnostics June 2010 - August 2011
City of Sunnyvale, CA - Aquatics June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, FDA, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, PCR, Laboratory, Cell Culture, SolidWorks, Hardware Diagnostics, R&D, Molecular Biology, Biomaterials, Validation
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Biomedical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Engineering
Adrian C. Wilcox High School 2004 — 2009
Thoratec May 2011 - May 2014
Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails October 2006 - October 2007
Malcolm Drilling 2006 - 2006
Skills
Biomedical Engineering, Documentation, Hemolysis Test, Purchase Orders, Good Laboratory..., Assisting Animal..., Console Software Testing, Documentations, Medical Device R&D, Bloodborne Pathogens, Blood Gas, Calibration
Education
California State University-East Bay 2014 — 2015
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
University of California, Davis 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology with emphasis in Microbiology and Fermentation
Thoratec September 2013 - Present
Baxter Healthcare June 2011 - August 2013
Applied Orthopedic Design October 2010 - June 2011
Maximum Motorsports June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Solidworks, FMEA, Reliability Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Design of Experiments, Project Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Control, Kaizen, Bill of Materials, MRO Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Technical Writing, Manufacturing, Asset Management, Medical Devices, SolidWorks
Education
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Medical Device Certification Program
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2010
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Oxnard High School 2002 — 2006
Thoratec 2003 - Present
Pearson Education 1998 - 2002
MDL Information Systems, Inc. 1987 - 1998
Molecular Design Limited 1984 - 1987
Education
California State University-East Bay
Moreau Catholic High School
Santa Clara University
Silicon Valley College
University of California, Santa Cruz
ByOwner.com Inc July 2012 - Present
Thoratec February 2013 - May 2014
Boston Scientific June 2009 - March 2011
Boston Scientific November 2006 - January 2009
Boston Scientific October 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Organizational..., Strategic Leadership, Sales Management, Sales Execution, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Market Development, P&L Management, Strategy, Leadership, International Sales, Sales, Business Planning, Social Media, SEO, Start-ups, Online Advertising, Online Travel, Medical Devices, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Training, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Business Development, Management, Selling, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Product Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Management
Education
Alfred University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Marketing
Cortland High School
Thoratec May 2006 - Present
arthrocare August 2005 - April 2006
underwriters laboratories July 1998 - July 2005
Skills
Testing, Product Safety, Engineering Management, R&D, FMEA, Quality System, EMC design, Design Control, ISO 13485, Product Development, Medical Devices, ISO 14971, FDA, V&V, Validation, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics
Education
California State University-Fresno 1994 — 1998
BS, electrical engineering
gunderson high 1988 — 1991
HS diploma
Thoratec July 2009 - Present
Ventracor May 2006 - July 2009
Ventracor 2004 - 2006
Alfred Hospital 2001 - 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Marketing, Clinical Trials, Surgery, Logistics, Product Development, Clinical Research, Management, Quality System, Hospitals, Healthcare, Cardiac Surgery, Business Development, Interventional..., Leadership, Vascular, Cardiology
Education
La Trobe University 2002 — 2003
Graduate Diploma (Critical Care Nursing), Nursing
Deakin University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Nursing (pre-registration)/Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion), Nursing/Health
Thoratec September 2013 - Present
American Bureau of Shipping September 2012 - October 2012
Producing Broker Shawn Spink August 2011 - October 2012
Colorado State August 2010 - May 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill May 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Pro Engineer, CFD Analysis, Microsoft Office, Labview, Instron 2000 material..., SEM imaging, Cell Culture, Electros, Machining, FEA Analysis, Solidworks, Hemolysis, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Engineering, CFD, Analysis, Medical Devices, Matlab
Education
Colorado State University 2006 — 2011
Mechanical Engineer, Biotech, Biomed, Cellular Neurobio, Cardio Pulmonary
Thoratec Corporation August 2015 - Present
Thoratec Corporation March 2014 - August 2015
Thoratec Corporation March 2012 - February 2014
Thoratec January 2009 - February 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2003 - December 2008
Maquet Cardiovascular October 2007 - March 2008
4D Imaging May 2004 - August 2004
Dell August 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research, Medical Imaging, FDA, Surgery, MRI, Biotechnology, Image Processing, R&D, Medicine, Matlab, Lifesciences, Statistical Modeling, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Trials, Biomechanics, Medical Image Analysis, Magnetic Resonance..., Cardiology, Research, Hemodynamics
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2003 — 2008
Ph.D., Bioengineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 — 2003
BS, Computer Engineering
Thoratec November 2011 - Present
Air Force Flight Test Center March 2010 - November 2011
Nitinol Devices & Components, Inc. January 2010 - March 2010
Inland Metal Inc November 2009 - December 2009
Cal Poly FSAE April 2006 - April 2009
Optiscan Biomedical July 2008 - September 2008
Cisco Systems June 2007 - January 2008
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2009
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Thoratec April 2015 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals April 2014 - March 2015
Echo Therapeutics March 2013 - April 2014
Echo Therapeutics July 2012 - April 2013
Echo Therapeutics July 2011 - June 2012
Cambridge Polymer Group January 2007 - August 2011
Sontra Medical 2006 - 2006
DePuy Spine 2006 - 2006
Boston University 2004 - 2006
Skills
Polymers, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Polymer Characterization, Clinical Research, UV/Vis, Materials Development, Rheology, Drug Delivery, Tensile Testing, Six Sigma, Rheometry, Fatigue Testing, ATR-FTIR, Clinical Trials, ChemDraw, Employee Management, Accelerated Life Testing, Microsoft Excel, Clinical Monitoring, Regulatory Submissions, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Documentation, Project Management
Education
Boston University 2000 — 2006
MS, Biomedical Engineering
AblaCor Medical Corporation February 1992 - Present
Automated Medical Instruments 2004 - 2014
Thoratec June 2010 - November 2010
Medical Development Partners, LLC. January 2005 - August 2008
Medical Development Group 2004 - 2007
AlvaMed, LLC February 2002 - December 2006
Biowave 2002 - 2005
Biovalve (now Valeritas) April 2002 - November 2003
Visualization Technology, Inc. (VTI) sold to GE Healthcare August 1997 - August 2001
Dade Behring 1996 - 1997
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Analysis, FMEA, Intellectual Property, CAD, Research, Risk Analysis, Medical Device Project..., Medical Devices, R&D, Medical Device R&D, Product Development, Start-ups, Biomedical Engineering, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Biotechnology, Strategy, Project Management, Business Development, Marketing, Engineering, Management, Manufacturing, Regulations, Engineers, Lifesciences, FDA, Product Launch, Business Strategy, Clinical Research, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering 1974 — 1977
Master Of Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1969 — 1974
Bachelor of Science in Mechancial Engineering
Boston Latin School 1963 — 1969
High School
Cerus July 2013 - Present
Thoratec June 2010 - May 2013
Autodesk, Inc December 2005 - March 2010
Adobe Systems / Macromedia December 2003 - December 2005
Lucent Technologies May 2001 - December 2003
Zomax, Inc December 1999 - February 2001
Novell September 1992 - December 1999
Symantec November 1989 - August 1992
Electronic Arts November 1986 - November 1989
Skills
Outsourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Management, MRP, Integration, Mergers, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Procurement, ERP, Manufacturing, Supply Management, SAP, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations Management, Program Management, Negotiation, Visio, Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Business Process..., Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Business Process, Strategic Sourcing, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, Process Engineering, Supplier Development, Continuous Improvement, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Global Sourcing, Pricing, Quality Management, ISO, Change Management, Operational Excellence, Sourcing
Education
California State University-East Bay
BS
Thoratec February 2015 - Present
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association February 2014 - Present
Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies September 2012 - February 2015
Rothman Institute October 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Cardiovascular Devices, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Trials, Product Development, Mechanical Circulatory..., Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Liaison, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media Marketing, FDA, Investigational Device...
Education
Temple University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science, Bioengineering
Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic 1998 — 2003
B.Sc, Biomedical Engineering Emphasis: Biomaterials
Penn State University July 2015 - Present
cSpectrum, LLC 2009 - Present
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute August 2013 - July 2015
Georgia Institue of Technology June 2010 - December 2012
CardioMEMS 2007 - 2009
TDC Medical 2006 - 2007
Animas Corporation 2005 - 2006
Thoratec 2002 - 2004
Novoste Corporation 2000 - 2001
Guidant Corporation 1990 - 1999
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Quality System, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Validation, ISO 14971, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Market Development, Engineering, Design of Experiments, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing, Design Control, Strategy, Project Management, Clinical Trials, ISO, Solidworks, Management, Root Cause Analysis, Technology Transfer, Program Management, Leadership, FMEA, Quality Assurance, V&V
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1973 — 1977
PhD
Carnegie Mellon University 1969 — 1974
BS/ MS
Cisco Systems June 2012 - Present
Thoratec May 2008 - October 2011
Covidien (formerly Tyco Healthcare) October 2005 - January 2008
LabCorp March 2003 - October 2005
Quest Diagnostics 2000 - 2003
Skills
Employment Law..., Succession Planning, Organizational..., Employee/Labor Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, AAP, WARN, Severance, Salary Structures, Job Description..., Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, HRIS, Industrial Relations, Interviews, Job Descriptions, Leadership, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Salary, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Placement, Training
Education
California State University-East Bay 1989 — 1992
BA, Environmental Science, Biology
Advan Int'l Corp October 2015 - Present
Advan Int'l Corp August 2012 - October 2015
Thoratec July 2011 - November 2011
Allure Labs, Inc June 2010 - June 2011
Allure Labs, Inc September 2006 - June 2010
Hollister Co. January 2006 - April 2006
Office Depot June 2005 - September 2005
SourceHOV June 2004 - September 2004
O'Reilly Auto Parts January 2003 - July 2003
IKEA Group January 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, V&V, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, 21 CFR Part 11, Testing, Validation, Software Documentation, GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Change Control, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Quality System, Sop, Management, CAPA, R&D, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Quality Auditing, SOP, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Root Cause Analysis, Leadership
Education
Peralta Community Colleges
Psychology
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2003 — 2006
St. Elizabeth High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma
Team Beachbody July 2014 - Present
MIT Lincoln Laboratory April 2008 - Present
Navisite August 2006 - April 2008
NaviSite November 2005 - August 2006
Thoratec August 2003 - November 2005
Progress Software Corporation August 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Compensation, HRIS, Analysis, Human Resources, SAP, SAP HR, Job Descriptions, Management, New Hire Orientations, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft Word, Salary, Compensation & Benefits, PowerPoint, Analytics
Education
Computer Education Institute (currently Lincoln Technical Institute) 2002 — 2003
Networking
Bridgewater State University 1995 — 1999
BS, Business Management, Concentration in Human Resources
Salem High 1991 — 1995
World at Work
Thoratec November 2014 - Present
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Clinical Diagnostics Group April 2002 - January 2014
Bio-Rad Laboratories March 1998 - April 2002
Bio-Rad Hercules thru 1/2014 June 1999 - January 2002
Skills
GMP, FDA, Quality System, Validation, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, CAPA, Product Development, DI Water, Package testing, Packaging Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Cross-Functional Teams, Manufacturing..., Labels SME, Procedure Writing, Technical Writing, Software Validation, RFID Tags, Zebra Printers, Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Testing, ISO 13485, V&V, Design Control, SOP
Education
California State East Bay- Hayward Ca
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
California State University-East Bay
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
St. Jude Medical October 2015 - Present
California State University, Stanislaus 2001 - Present
Thoratec January 2010 - October 2015
Cholestech Corporation (CC) 2008 - 2010
Carl Zeiss Meditec (CZM) August 2007 - September 2008
Symyx Technologies (ST) March 2006 - August 2007
Carl Zeiss Meditec (CZM) 2005 - 2006
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT January 1989 - May 2005
Skills
SPC, PPAP, Six Sigma, Quality System, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Manufacturing, FMEA, Validation, Program Management, FDA, Quality Control, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Black Belt, Business Process..., MS Project, TQM, Supplier Quality, Kaizen, Engineering Management, Quality Auditing, Minitab, Measurement System..., Product Development, ISO 17025, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, DMAIC, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Design for Manufacturing, Design Control
Education
University of San Francisco
Ed.D., Organization and Leadership
San Jose State University
M.Sc., Quality Assurance
California State University, Fresno
B.Sc., Industrial Technology
Thoratec August 2011 - Present
Carl Zeiss Meditec February 2008 - September 2011
Covidien (formerly Tyco Healthcare) February 2002 - January 2008
Koff and Associates (HR Consulting Firm) February 2001 - February 2002
Alibris September 1999 - February 2001
LECG (Law and Economics Consulting Group) 1997 - 1999
Mervyn's 1990 - 1997
Skills
Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Medical Devices, Recruiting, Talent Management, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Interviews, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, New Hire Orientations, Training, Management, Hiring, Temporary Placement
Education
California State University-East Bay 1990 — 1994
BA, Human Development
Thoratec June 2014 - Present
Thoratec October 2012 - June 2014
Medtronic 2010 - 2012
St. Joseph's Hospital Atlanta June 2003 - September 2010
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Medical Devices, Communication, Organization, Vital Signs, Teaching, Bible Study, Fitness Training, Fitness Instruction, fitness testing, medical device (in..., Fundraising, Customer Service, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Cardiology, Healthcare, Operating Room, Tests
Education
Florida International University 2001 — 2003
Masters, Exercise Physiology
University of North Alabama 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
Fresenius Medical Care June 2015 - Present
Thoratec January 2014 - June 2015
Thoratec March 2010 - October 2013
Volcano Corporation May 2009 - March 2010
Volcano Corporation March 2005 - March 2010
INAMED Corporation June 2000 - March 2005
Armstrong World Industries June 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Program Management, Management, ISO 13485, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Design Control, Validation, V&V, Product Development, R&D, GMP, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Quality Control, ISO, ISO 14971, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Engineering, Product Launch, Quality Assurance, Design of Experiments
Education
University of California, Davis 1995 — 2000
MS, Biomedical Engineering
Bucknell University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Agios Pharmaceuticals December 2014 - Present
TESARO October 2013 - November 2014
Millennium Pharmaceuticals May 2013 - October 2013
Thoratec July 2011 - May 2013
Massachusetts General Hospital February 2011 - July 2011
Genzyme September 2008 - February 2011
Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Clinical Development, Oncology, Biotechnology, FDA, CRO, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, EDC, GCP, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Monitoring
Education
Assumption College
Thoratec December 2014 - Present
Success Academy Charter Schools May 2014 - December 2014
Worcester Education Collaborative January 2014 - May 2014
The Meyer Lab, Clark University June 2013 - May 2014
UMass Memorial Medical Center January 2013 - May 2013
The Brooklyn Hospital Center June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Data Entry, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistics, Geographic Information..., SPSS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Literature Reviews, Volunteering, Healthcare, Customer Service
Education
Clark University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General
Bard High School Early College 2006 — 2010
High school diploma
CMIT Solutions, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Brainshark, Inc. October 2012 - July 2015
CMIT Solutions, Inc. March 2010 - October 2012
Thoratec January 2007 - March 2010
Music Choice December 2004 - December 2007
SciCompTech August 2003 - December 2007
Drexel University October 2003 - May 2005
Smiths Aerospace April 2001 - September 2003
Science Dynamics Corp November 1999 - March 2001
PrimeStar July 1997 - October 1999
Education
Drexel University
MS
Drexel University 1988 — 1991
BS
Thoratec October 2011 - Present
Hologic May 2005 - October 2011
EMC February 2000 - August 2003
Lockheed Martin June 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Visual C#, OrCAD Capture CIS, Medical Devices, PCB design, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Circuit Design, ISO 14971, Testing, Electrical Engineering, R&D
Education
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary 2003 — 2007
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
SUNY Binghamton 1997 — 2003
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1993 — 1997
BS, Computer Systems Engineering
Thoratec March 2015 - Present
Quintiles September 2014 - March 2015
Quintiles April 2013 - September 2014
New England College of Optometry July 2010 - May 2013
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care April 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, GCP, EDC, Protocol, Proposal Writing, Training, CTMS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, CRO, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Customer Service
Education
Boston University
Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences, Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences
HeartWare Inc January 2015 - Present
Thoratec Corporation October 2013 - December 2014
Boston Scientific September 2012 - May 2013
Thoratec June 2012 - August 2012
Harvard Medical School - Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired Engineering June 2010 - August 2010
MIT- Francis Bitter Magnetics Lab June 2008 - August 2008
TiE - Boston June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Solidworks, Agile Project Management, Matlab, COMSOL, LaserGene, LaTeX, Rapid Prototyping / 3D..., Genetic Engineering, Microfluidics, Material Science..., Adobe Premiere, Bloomberg Terminal, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Design Control, Research, Biomedical Engineering, Labview, Materials Science, SolidWorks
Education
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
National University of Singapore / NUS 2012 — 2012
The International School Bangalore 2006 — 2009
International Baccalaureate
Pacific Surgical Inc July 2015 - Present
Thoratec August 2012 - July 2015
GlaxoSmithKline July 2011 - November 2012
ArthroCare Corporation 2005 - 2007
Skills
Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Urology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Healthcare, Hospital Sales, Management, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Operations, Neurology, Public Speaking, Endocrinology
Education
CSU Sacramento 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Carnegie Mellon University 2008 - May 2011
Thoratec May 2010 - August 2010
University of Nevada, Reno January 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, CFD, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Modeling, Biomechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, Experimentation, Heat Transfer, Linux, Heart Valves, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, R&D, Characterization, CAD, Labview
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2008 — 2011
PhD, Biomedical Engineering
University of Nevada-Reno 2006 — 2007
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi 2001 — 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Thoratec September 2013 - Present
Terumo March 2012 - July 2013
Grass Valley Group 2011 - 2012
VeriFone August 1995 - August 2008
VeriFone January 2001 - September 2006
VeriFone 1995 - 2001
Skills
Testing, Program Management, Product Development, Embedded Systems, Wireless, NFC, EMV, Management, Mobile Payments, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Hardware, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Software Development
Education
University of California, Irvine 1978 — 1982
BSEE, Engineering
CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Science (BS), Control Systems
ATE Systems May 2014 - Present
Thoratec October 2013 - May 2014
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems March 2012 - October 2013
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems October 2010 - March 2012
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems January 2009 - October 2010
General Motors May 2008 - August 2008
Federal APD May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Test Equipment, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Labview, C, Programming, Automation, Pspice, Electronics, Signal Processing, Six Sigma, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, RF Engineering
Education
Boston University 2011 — 2015
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Thoratec February 2013 - Present
Thoratec June 2009 - February 2013
Medlogics Device Corporation January 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Design Control, R&D, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Product Development, CAPA, GMP, Sop, SPC, Technology Transfer, ISO 14971, Quality System, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Engineering Management
Education
Santa Clara University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Thoratec October 2006 - January 2015
Ask Jeeves January 2002 - October 2006
The Clorox Company September 1992 - November 2001
Borland Software September 1991 - September 1992
Varian Associates August 1988 - September 1991
Education
University of Michigan 1997 — 1997
Advanced HR Executive Program
Cornell University 1995 — 1996
Labor Relations
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1984 — 1988
Boston University September 2013 - Present
DePuy Mitek (Johnson & Johnson) November 2014 - Present
Thoratec June 2014 - November 2014
Boston University September 2012 - May 2013
Boston University April 2010 - May 2013
Forsyth Institute September 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Biomedical Engineering, Cell Culture, Medical Devices, Microscopy, Nanotechnology, Microfluidics, Molecular & Cellular..., Matlab, Nanoparticles, DNA sequencing, ImageJ, Biochemistry, Sequencing, Bioinformatics, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, NMR spectroscopy, DNA extraction, SigmaPlot, FDA GMP, FDA, Regulatory Requirements, ISO 13485, Prior Art Search, R, Research, Data Analysis
Education
Boston University 2013 — 2014
Master of Engineering (MEng), Biomedical Engineering, 3.81
Boston University 2009 — 2013
Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry (Minor), Nanotechnology (Concentration)
Veeva Systems September 2012 - Present
Thoratec September 2008 - September 2012
FormFactor 2007 - 2008
Oracle September 2003 - September 2005
Ernst & Young 2000 - 2003
Skills
SOX, Audit, Accounting, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1994 — 2000
Bachelors, Accounting
Thoratec July 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - July 2015
Abbott Laboratories 2008 - 2014
Opus Financials 2006 - 2007
Reply! Inc. 2006 - 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Data Entry, Customer Service, Account Management, Complaint Management, Salesforce.com, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Research, Outlook, Sybase IQ, Presenter, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English, Windows, Teaching, HTML, Underwriting, SAP CRM, SharePoint, JD Edwards, CRM, Medical Devices
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 1998
Physical and Biological Anthropology
Butte College 1998 — 2000
General Studies
Thoratec May 2011 - Present
Davis Instruments May 2010 - May 2011
BAE Systems November 2008 - July 2009
Tyco Electronics October 2007 - October 2008
EMC Corporation December 1998 - September 2007
Legato Systems 1998 - 2007
Hitachi PC August 1998 - December 1998
Newbridge Networks December 1989 - March 1998
Applied Materials August 1989 - November 1989
ARGOSystems Inc. (Boeing) November 1985 - April 1989
Skills
Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, FrameMaker, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Solidworks, Manuals, Microsoft Office, Content Management, Manufacturing, HTML, Illustrator, Editing, ISO 13485, CAD, SharePoint, Windows, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Microsoft Word, SnagIt, Information Design, FDA, Process Improvement, Photoshop, Pdf, Engineering Changes, Adobe Illustrator, Engineering Change..., Emergency Response Team, Omnify PLM Software, SolidWorks
Education
De Anza College 1985 — 1990
Certificate of Achievement, Drafting and Design, and CAD
Thoratec October 2014 - Present
MedStar Health March 2013 - July 2014
MedStar Washington Hospital Center June 2008 - July 2014
Merrill Lynch January 2001 - January 2006
Enterprise Medical Solutions January 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Healthcare, Informatics, Medical Devices, Healthcare Management, Clinical Research, Healthcare Information..., Cardiopulmonary, ECMO, Hospitals, Medicine, Operating Room, Perfusion, Surgery, Pediatrics, Nursing, EMR, Critical Care, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Community Hospitals, General Surgery, Teaching Hospitals, Healthcare Improvement, Healthcare Industry
Education
Drexel University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cardiovascular Science
University of Michigan 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Saint Joseph's University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Thoratec
Skills
Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Leadership, Editing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, New Business Development
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science Degree, Home Economics
Chabot College 1978 — 1980
Associate of Arts Degree, General Education
Granada High School
Granada High School
Cytokinetics July 2014 - Present
Thoratec August 2012 - July 2014
Medtronic January 2011 - July 2012
Medtronic July 2009 - January 2011
Hatteras Venture Partners January 2008 - January 2009
Genentech June 2001 - July 2007
Genzyme Transgenics September 1999 - June 2001
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
BS
Outset Medical, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Thoratec July 2011 - January 2014
Cutera, Inc. December 2008 - July 2011
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. August 2005 - July 2008
Philips Medical Systems, Nuclear Medicine June 2004 - July 2005
Philips Medical Systems, Nuclear Medicine November 2001 - June 2004
ADAC Laboratories, Nuclear Medicine 1995 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, ISO 13485, FDA, ISO 14971, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing, Medical Imaging, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering, Product Launch, R&D, CAPA, Capital Equipment, Design for Manufacturing, Hardware Diagnostics, Manufacturing..., V&V, Quality System, Validation, Embedded Systems, FMEA, Quality Assurance, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1995
BSME
Genentech February 2014 - Present
Global Project Partners, LLC July 2013 - Present
Integrated Project Management June 2011 - July 2013
Thoratec August 2010 - June 2011
Cardima April 2009 - August 2010
Cardima March 2008 - April 2009
Boston Scientific January 2007 - March 2008
Boston Scientific June 2006 - September 2006
Smuckers / Sabroso Co March 2005 - August 2005
Skills
GMP, Design Control, Medical Devices, Industrial Engineering, FDA
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science
Creganna Medical November 2014 - Present
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. August 2013 - September 2014
Aptus Endosystems September 2012 - August 2013
Oraya Therapeutics, Inc. April 2012 - September 2012
Thoratec July 2011 - April 2012
Solta Medical, Inc. March 2009 - June 2011
Solta Medical, Inc. September 2006 - June 2011
Cytyc Surgical Products March 2006 - September 2006
Boston Scientific Corporation September 2002 - March 2006
Aerogen, Inc. July 2001 - July 2002
Skills
ISO 13485, Design Control, Medical Devices, FDA, CAPA, Quality Assurance, FMEA, V&V, SPC, ISO 14971, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, GMP, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, Sterilization, Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, Product Development, Quality Management, Statistics, Process Validation, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, Start-ups, cGMP, Operations Management, NCMR, Financial Management, IQ/OQ/PQ, Medical Device Directive, Technical Files, Regulatory Compliance..., Design History Files, Biocompatibility, Product Bioburden, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, MDD, Quality Control, Quality System, Validation, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Testing
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations and Materials Management & Financial Management
California State University-Fullerton
Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Pratt & Whitney October 2010 - Present
Vaupell October 2008 - October 2010
Smith & Nephew, Wound Management 2006 - 2008
Thoratec 2003 - 2006
Hewlett-Packard 1997 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Leadership, Medical Devices, Team Building, Program Management, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Engineering, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Design of Experiments, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, FMEA
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2005
Stanford University 1993 — 1995
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Trinity College-Hartford 1989 — 1993
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic Advanced Energy September 2013 - Present
Thoratec January 2010 - August 2013
Thoratec May 2008 - January 2010
Thoratec May 2006 - April 2008
Boston University 2006 - 2008
Skills
AAMI's Human Factors..., University of..., Cadence's Project..., Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Solidworks, FDA, Product Development, Validation, Engineering, V&V, Labview, Testing, Manufacturing..., Design Control, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, R&D, FMEA, ISO 13485, Design of Experiments, Mechanical Engineering, Biomaterials
Education
Boston University 2006 — 2008
Master of Science, Manufacturing Engineering
Boston University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Thoratec August 2013 - Present
Boston Scientific Electrophysiology March 2012 - August 2013
Boston Scientific Electrophysiology March 2010 - March 2012
Varian, Inc. January 2008 - January 2009
Boston Scientific November 2006 - January 2008
Boston Scientific August 2005 - November 2006
Chiron Corporation March 2002 - August 2005
Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelors, English
Carbon3D, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Thoratec July 2012 - June 2015
Novartis Molecular Diagnostics June 2011 - August 2011
Liquidia Technologies July 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Lifesciences, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Biotechnology, Growth Strategies, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Strategy, Commercialization, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Harvard Business School 2010 — 2012
MBA
Duke University 2003 — 2007
Public Policy, Economics
Thoratec February 2009 - Present
Cato Research November 2007 - February 2009
Cato Research 2005 - 2007
Education
Colgate University 2001 — 2005
Thoratec March 2011 - Present
FormFactor April 2005 - February 2011
Triton Container 1999 - 2005
ComputerLand Corporation 1982 - 1987
Education
California State University-East Bay 1981 — 1986
Thoratec January 2011 - February 2012
MDC Vacuum Products, LLC October 2010 - January 2011
FormFactor December 2009 - June 2010
Independent Consultant 2009 - 2009
Oorja Protonics April 2008 - September 2008
Game Ready/ CoolSystems 2006 - 2007
LeapFrog 2004 - 2005
NISH 2000 - 2003
Sonic Manufacturing Technologies 1997 - 2000
MQA, Division of Stanford Telecom 1995 - 1997
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, MRP, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, ERP, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Control, Materials Management, Purchasing, Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement
Education
Arizona State University 1992 — 1995
Supply Chain Management, BS
Carondelet High School 1986 — 1990
High School Deploma, Passed
Thoratec August 2013 - August 2015
St. Jude Medical November 2008 - August 2013
St. Jude Medical June 2007 - November 2008
St. Jude Medical June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
R&D, Testing, C, C++, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Medical Devices, ClearCase, ClearQuest, C#, Telelogic DOORS, Telemetry, Agile Methodologies, Software Engineering, Software Quality..., Firmware, Software Project..., V&V, Requirements Analysis, Debugging, Eclipse, ISO 13485, Scrum, FDA, LabVIEW
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2007
MS, Biomedical Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology 1998 — 2003
B.S., Computer Engineering
Medtronic November 2014 - Present
Medtronic June 2013 - November 2014
Medtronic CardioVascular June 2012 - June 2013
Medtronic CardioVascular November 2009 - June 2012
Medtronic CardioVascular February 2008 - November 2009
Thoratec July 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Manufacturing, V&V, Design of Experiments, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Program Management, CAPA, Six Sigma, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, FDA, Design Control, Catheters, Medical Devices, Engineering Management, Minitab
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management 2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), GPA: 3.97
Boston University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
American Society for Quality
Certified Quality Engineer, Lic. 57959
University of Louisville Physicians-UCSA. August 2013 - Present
HEME Management 2010 - June 2013
EVAHEART-Medical January 2010 - May 2013
HeartWare Inc January 2008 - January 2010
Thoratec June 2005 - January 2010
United Extracorporeal Support Inc June 1995 - January 2010
Clarian Health Partners June 1989 - June 1995
Skills
Ventricular Assist..., Medical Devices, Cardiovascular..., Circulation technology, Surgery, Biomedical Engineering, Heart Failure, Clinical Trials, Lifesciences, Clinical Research, Critical Care, Healthcare, ECMO, Transplant, Nursing, IABP, Cardiology, Perfusion, Cardiac Surgery, Interventional..., ICU, Cardiopulmonary, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Operating Room, Medicine, Hospitals, Life Sciences
Education
The Ohio State University/Cleveland Clinic Fnd. School of Cardiovascular Perfusion 1993 — 1995
Certificate, Circulation Technology
Butler University 1984 — 1988
BS, Pre-Med/Biology
Thoratec July 2013 - Present
Terumo Heart, Inc April 2010 - July 2013
Terumo Heart, Inc June 2007 - April 2010
Terumo Heart, Inc April 2004 - June 2007
Onward Technologies March 2002 - March 2004
Satyam Computer Services Limited May 2000 - March 2002
Andhra University 1999 - 2000
Skills
Pro Engineer, GD&T, Medical Devices, Product Design, FMEA, ISO 13485, Design for Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Solidworks, Product Development, Engineering, FDA, Product Management, CAD, Automotive, Design Control, Design of Experiments, R&D, Quality System, Minitab, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Injection Molding, V&V, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing, CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing...
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2007 — 2010
MSE, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Andhra University 1995 — 1999
B.E., Mechanical Engineering
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management 1995 — 1999
B.E., Mechanical
Vikas 1993 — 1995
Thoratec February 2014 - Present
BioCardia November 2011 - January 2014
Access Closure June 2008 - November 2011
EV3, FoxHollow Division 2007 - June 2008
Fox Hollow Technologies January 2007 - November 2007
Novellus Inc August 2006 - January 2007
NUMMI 2005 - 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, FMEA, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, R&D, FDA
Education
California State University-Chico 2003 — 2006
AAA NCNU September 2014 - Present
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah May 2013 - August 2014
Treasury Management Solutions November 2009 - May 2012
Thoratec March 2010 - October 2010
AMD June 2009 - September 2009
Komag April 2000 - February 2008
Komag, Inc. November 1995 - April 2000
Diasonics 1992 - 1995
Diasonics, Inc. 1990 - 1992
Diasonics, Inc. 1987 - 1990
Skills
Treasury, Investments, Risk Management, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Portfolio Management, Treasury Management, Cash Management, Banking, Forecasting, Due Diligence, Accounting, Process Improvement, Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Mergers, Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgets, Insurance, Financial Risk, Analysis, Credit, Cash Flow, Executive Management, Financial Modeling, Restructuring, Leadership
Education
Arizona State University 1973 — 1974
Business
University of Arizona 1969 — 1972
BSBA, Business Administration
Thoratec May 2012 - Present
Zeltiq Aesthetics September 2009 - April 2012
Johnson & Johnson May 2006 - April 2009
Boston Scientific April 1995 - May 2006
Coherent April 1986 - April 1995
Skills
Return on Investment, Cost Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Policy, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Auditing, JD Edwards, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Forecasting, ERP, Project Planning, US GAAP, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Analysis, Manufacturing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Management
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1981 — 1985
B.S., Accounting
ClearEdge Partners January 2015 - Present
Thoratec September 2012 - January 2015
Vention Medical, Inc. October 2007 - April 2012
Reveal Imaging May 2004 - March 2008
Fidelity Investments 1995 - 1998
Education
Ball State University - College of Business 1978 — 1982
BS, Marketing
Thoratec December 2013 - Present
Phoenix Research Labs June 2013 - September 2013
Carl Zeiss Meditec August 2011 - February 2013
Optiscan Biomedical February 2011 - July 2011
Optiscan Biomedical October 2007 - February 2011
Novasys Medical 2004 - 2007
SURx 2000 - 2004
Applied Materials 1994 - 1998
Acuson 1996 - 1997
Capetronic 1991 - 1993
Skills
Design Control, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, FDA, Manufacturing..., R&D, Continuous Improvement
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1982 — 1986
BS, Electrical Engineering Technology
Thoratec April 2009 - Present
Perfusion Concepts, Inc. January 2004 - April 2009
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 2001 - 2004
Skills
Healthcare, Clinical Research, Surgery, Healthcare Management, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Healthcare Information..., Medical Devices, Medicine, Nursing, Cpr Certified, Informatics, Treatment, Cardiology, ICU, BLS, Microsoft Office, Medical Education, Research, PowerPoint
Education
Medical University of South Carolina 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Extracorporeal Circulation Technology
Furman University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health and Exercise Science
Thoratec January 2007 - Present
The Washington Post Company January 2000 - January 2007
Education
Georgetown University 1997 — 2000
MA, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service:, Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies
Villanova University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
Avinger Inc. May 2015 - Present
Altura Medical Inc July 2014 - May 2015
Thoratec March 2011 - July 2014
Stryker Corporation April 2007 - March 2011
Boston Scientific September 2005 - April 2007
B.G.Sulzle March 2005 - September 2005
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2003 — 2006
M.S, Mfg & Mechanical Systems Integration
Bharathidasan University 1996 — 2000
B.E, Mechanical Engineering
Thoratec October 2011 - Present
Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. April 2009 - October 2011
Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. November 2006 - April 2009
Chevron October 2005 - November 2006
Chevron January 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Development, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Software Integration, Process Improvement, SAP, SDLC, Customer Relations, Visio, Access, Business Process, Excel, Problem Solving, Change Management, Integration, Quality Assurance, SQL, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, SQL Server, Requirements Gathering, Project Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Software Documentation, Business Process..., Vendor Management, Project Planning, Program Management, ERP, Testing, Information Technology
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 2001
BS, Business Administration
Beckman Coulter February 2014 - Present
Covidien September 2011 - February 2014
Arterain Medical December 2007 - September 2011
Spectranetics December 2006 - December 2007
Spectranetics September 2005 - December 2007
Boston Scientific April 2002 - December 2005
Boston Scientific April 2002 - April 2003
Thoratec September 2000 - April 2002
CR Bard 1995 - 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Project Management, Program Management, Endovascular, Neurovascular, Stents, Catheters, Peripheral Arterial..., Design Control, Marketing Strategy
Education
Arizona State University 1995 — 1999
Biomedical Engineering
Arizona State University
BSBME, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Thoratec March 2015 - Present
Thoratec December 2011 - Present
ArthroCare Corporation 1998 - October 2011
Serra Corp 1993 - 1998
Skills
Solidworks, V&V, Manufacturing, Design Control, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, ISO 14971, R&D, GMP, CAPA, Regulatory Affairs, Sop, Quality System, Validation, Testing, Product Development, CE marking, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, 21 CFR Part 11, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Machining, Quality Control, Catheters, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA
Education
San Jose State University 2011 — 2017
Engineering
Evergreen Valley College 2001 — 2010
AA, Engineering
San Jose City College 2001 — 2009
CENTRAL COUNTY OCUPATIONAL CENTER (CCOC) 1998 — 1999
Certificate, Medical Assistant (Front office / Back office)
Thoratec June 2010 - Present
Abbott Vascular Devices October 1995 - August 2010
EP Technologies March 1995 - October 1995
Microflow Analytical March 1994 - March 1995
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems February 1990 - March 1994
Education
Santa Clara University 1991 — 1993
MBA
San Jose State University 1988 — 1990
BS, Material Engineering
California State University-East Bay 1983 — 1984
Credential, Science Teaching
University of California, Davis 1980 — 1983
BS, Food Biochemistry
Intersect ENT February 2015 - Present
Thoratec April 2013 - February 2015
Abbott Vascular September 2010 - March 2013
Thoratec June 2008 - September 2010
Gilead Sciences and Keck August 2007 - May 2008
Allergan May 2007 - August 2007
Cognizant Technology Solutions February 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, FDA, CAPA, Regulatory Submissions, Medical Devices
Education
Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont Graduate University 2006 — 2008
MBS (PSM - Professional Science Masters Degree), Master of Biosciences and Business (Specialization in Regulatory and Clinical Affairs)
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 2007 — 2007
San Jose State University 2005 — 2006
University of Madras 1999 — 2003
B.E, Computer Science and Engineering
RAPS
RAC, Regulatory Affairs Certification
Thoratec August 2014 - Present
Stryker Neurovascular May 2008 - August 2014
Boston Scientific / Strker Neurovascular May 2008 - August 2014
Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies November 2005 - February 2008
Abgenix October 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Quality Management, Management, Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, GMP, Training, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Change Control, Design Control, SOP, Biotechnology, V, Validation, 21 CFR Part 11, Software Documentation, ISO, Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, CAPA, FDA, R, Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Computer System..., GLP
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1989 — 1993
B.S., Finance/Economics
CSAA Insurance Group October 2012 - Present
PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. March 2011 - October 2012
Thoratec January 2011 - May 2011
Carl Zeiss Meditec December 2007 - January 2011
Novo Nordisk 2006 - 2008
Siemens Medical Solutions March 2000 - August 2006
Brown and Caldwell 1998 - 1999
Boehringer Mannheim 1993 - 1998
Skills
Project Planning, HRIS, Change Management, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Organizational..., Management, SAP, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Performance Management, Strategy, Deferred Compensation, Project Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Training, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Temporary Placement, 401k, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Program Management, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Compensation & Benefit, Leadership, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Vendor Management, New Hire Orientations, HR Policies, Sourcing
Education
Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, Santa Barbara 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Thoratec March 2014 - Present
Thoratec March 2010 - March 2014
GE Healthcare January 2009 - March 2010
GE Healthcare 2006 - January 2009
Lockheed Martin 2005 - 2006
Tyco Healthcare 2002 - 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, ISO 13485, R&D, FDA, Product Development, Systems Engineering, ISO 14971, IEC 60601
Education
Alfred University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Thoratec November 1989 - Present
Education
Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business 1989 — 2000
BS / MBA, Operations and Management
Aware, Inc. May 2014 - March 2015
Thoratec December 2011 - November 2012
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics March 2011 - November 2011
iRobot December 2007 - December 2008
Fidelity Investments 2006 - 2007
Philips Medical 2006 - 2006
Draeger Medical Systems 2004 - 2006
Abbott Labs July 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Software test..., Test Planning, Testing, Agile Methodologies, Databases, XML, Embedded Systems, Manual Testing, Training, System Testing, Software Quality..., Integration, QTP, SDLC, Quality Assurance, FDA, HTML, Validation, SharePoint, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Automation, Quality Center, SQL, Scrum, Selenium, Software Development, Management, Medical Devices, Embedded Software, Analysis, Product Management, Unix, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation, Test Automation, ClearQuest, Black Box Testing, Subversion, C#, Python, Leadership, Software Engineering, Consulting
Education
Boston College
BA, German, Linguistics
Boston Latin School
HS Diploma, college track
Suffolk University
MBA, Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MS coursework, Computer Sci
Lam Research April 2008 - Present
PLX Technology May 2003 - April 2008
Thoratec February 2003 - April 2003
Beyond.com September 1999 - November 2002
Chevron July 1998 - September 1999
Food 4 Less August 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Semiconductors, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Financial Analysis
Education
California State University-Hayward 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1994
Thoratec October 2009 - Present
Boston University April 2015 - April 2015
Knight Center for Clinical and Professional Development January 2004 - 2009
Massachusetts General Hospital 1995 - 2009
Maine Medical Center 2000 - 2001
Skills
2011 Clinical..., 2011 President's..., Hemodynamic Monitoring, Cardiology, Nursing, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Critical Care, Medical Devices, ICU, Cardiac Surgery, Nursing Education, Cath Lab, Heart Failure, Medical/Surgical, Pacemakers, Surgery, Ventricular Assist..., Vascular, Pediatrics, Interventional..., Operating Room, Capital Equipment, IABP, Hospitals, Clinical Trials, Medicine, Orthopedic, Medical-Surgical
Education
Salem State University 2007 — 2008
Organic Biochemistry
Quincy College 2006 — 2007
Dean's list, Pre-med
Eastern Nazarene College 1995 — 2005
Bachelors, Science
Thoratec November 2011 - Present
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory May 2002 - February 2011
California Institute of Technology June 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Materials Science, Mathematica, Computer Simulation, Physics, Microsoft Office, Simulations, Algorithms, Research, Machine Learning, R&D, Spectroscopy, Mathematical Analysis, Applied Physics, Plasma Physics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Electromagnetics
Education
Caltech 1996 — 2001
PhD, Applied Physics
Elixir Medical Corporation January 2015 - Present
Thoratec June 2011 - December 2014
St. Jude Medical September 2006 - July 2011
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories January 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Medical Devices, Regulatory Submissions, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Validation, CAPA, V&V, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, ISO 14971, Quality System, GMP, PMA, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2004 — 2008
Masters, Regulatory Affairs
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Pharmacy
Modern Senior Secondary School 1994 — 2004
High School
Acquaintance through family
Medtronic Diabetes June 2015 - Present
Medtronic Diabetes May 2013 - June 2015
Thoratec May 2012 - April 2013
Medtronic Diabetes March 2009 - May 2012
Infusion Systems, LLC August 2005 - March 2009
Jet Propulsion Laboratory March 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Solidworks, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Tolerance Analysis, Six Sigma, Machining, Injection Molding, Mechanical Engineering, Design of Experiments, R&D, Minitab, Validation, Product Development, Automation, PDM, Quality Control, SolidWorks
Education
LA Music Academy 2003 — 2004
Diploma, Guitar Performance
Caltech 1997 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Thoratec December 2014 - Present
Thoratec January 2008 - December 2014
Thoratec January 2005 - December 2007
Thoratec October 1999 - January 2005
United States Surgical Corporation August 1997 - February 1999
United States Surgical Corporation August 1993 - August 1997
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Design Control, FDA, V&V, CAPA, Cross-functional Team..., Validation, Quality System, Manufacturing, ISO 14971, Manufacturing..., Design of Experiments, SPC, R&D
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (MS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Boston University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Reed Smith LLP 1999 - Present
Reed Smith LLP 1999 - Present
Thoratec 2003 - 2010
Sibley Memorial Hospital 1995 - 1999
Northwestern Memorial Hospital 1985 - 1990
Skills
Healthcare, Medicare, Hospitals, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Physicians, Managed Care, Informatics, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Cardiology, Strategic Planning, Nursing, Product Launch, Health Law, Access, Litigation, Medical Coding, Contract Negotiation, Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 1995 — 1999
JD, Health care law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1993 — 1995
MJ, Health Law
Northwestern University
Cepheid July 2015 - Present
Cepheid May 2012 - Present
Thoratec June 2010 - April 2012
Baxter BioScience 2006 - 2008
Roche Molecular Systems September 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Sop, CAPA, Change Control, FDA, GMP, Validation
Education
Bharathiar University 1998 — 2000
Msc, Microbiology
Genentech March 2015 - June 2015
Gilead Sciences December 2013 - March 2015
Shire Pharmaceuticals June 2013 - November 2013
Thoratec November 2012 - July 2013
Amgen February 2012 - November 2012
Accenture 2000 - 2002
Abbott 1998 - 2000
Abbott 1998 - 2000
Skills
Validation, Testing, Quality System, Medical Devices, 21 CFR Part 11, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Project Management, Computer System..., FDA, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, Change Control, GxP, Biotechnology, CAPA, GMP, LIMS, GAMP, Software Quality..., SOP, Software Documentation
Education
Northwestern University 1988 — 1992
BA, Psychology
DePaul University
Master's Degree, Research and Experimental Psychology
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) 1997 - Present
Thoratec Corporation September 1996 - Present
Thoratec 1996 - 2010
Chiron Vision January 1995 - September 1996
Baxter International Cardiovascular Group 1980 - 1995
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Clinical Research, Quality System, Biotechnology, CAPA, Clinical Trials, Design Control, GMP, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Regulatory Submissions, V&V, Validation, Sop
Education
University of La Verne 1984 — 1986
MBA, Business
California State University-Fullerton 1974 — 1976
BA, Biologoy
Orange Coast College 1972 — 1974
AA, Biology
Lake Health June 2013 - Present
Abiomed February 2011 - Present
Thoratec January 2008 - January 2010
Orqis Medical August 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Capital Equipment, Product Launch, Hospitals, Healthcare, Oncology, Critical Care, Cross-functional Team..., Clinical Development, Medical Devices, Acute Care
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1986 — 1990
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Lakeland Community College 1986 — 1990
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Thoratec September 2010 - Present
ACG February 2010 - September 2010
APL November 2000 - January 2010
Hexcel Corporation March 1998 - November 2000
Pacific Gas & Electric September 1996 - March 1998
Arthur Andersen LLP November 1993 - September 1996
ComputerLand May 1991 - September 1993
Arthur Andersen LLP June 1986 - May 1991
Education
Brigham Young University 1984 — 1986
BS, Accounting
Boston Biomedical May 2015 - Present
Thoratec February 2010 - April 2015
Masspro 2005 - 2009
Boston University School of Public Health 2003 - 2003
Perceptive Informatics 2000 - 2002
Vertex Pharmaceuticals 1997 - 2000
CDM Federal Programs Corporation 1991 - 1995
Skills
Clinical Data Management, SAS programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, FDA, Clinical Trials, EDC, Statistical Data..., Clinical Research, Statistics, Protocol, SAP, Biostatistics, Clinical Development, 21 CFR Part 11, Survival Analysis, Internal Communications, Propensity Modelling, Class III Medical..., Writing for Different..., GCP, Life Sciences, SAS Programming, Data Analysis, Validation
Education
Boston University
MPH
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.B.
Vestal High School
Solta Medical, Inc. May 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems May 2012 - Present
Solta Medical, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Aerotek June 2011 - October 2011
Boston Scientific June 2006 - May 2011
Boston Scientific June 2006 - November 2010
Thoratec January 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Quality Assurance, Quality System, ISO 13485, Analysis, CAPA, Design Control, Hospitals, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, 21 CFR Part 11, Auditing, V, Quality Control
Education
Chabot College
General Education
Thoratec September 2014 - Present
VA Hospital May 2009 - September 2014
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics May 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Heart Transplant, Lung Transplantation, Critical Care, Emergency Room, Burns, Transplant
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Century College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Science (AS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Thoratec January 2014 - Present
Thoratec October 2012 - December 2013
Thoratec August 2010 - October 2012
Thoratec May 2008 - August 2010
Continuing Education of the Bar August 2006 - May 2008
ThinkHR February 2005 - August 2006
Skills
HRIS, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Compensation, Process Improvement, Management, Leadership, Medical Devices, Recruiting, Training
Education
California State University-East Bay 1999 — 2004
Bachelor, Psychology
Cepheid October 2013 - Present
Thoratec January 2012 - October 2013
Ultra Clean Technology June 2010 - January 2012
FormFactor, Inc. January 2007 - January 2008
FormFactor, Inc. September 2005 - January 2007
Lam Research June 2003 - September 2005
Asyst Technologies July 2000 - April 2003
NUMMI December 1989 - July 2000
Skills
Testing, Manufacturing, SPC, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing..., Engineering Management, Project Engineering, Project Management, Metal Fabrication, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Kaizen, Supplier Quality
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1986 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
UCLA Health System March 2007 - Present
American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2005 - 2015
American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2005 - 2015
Thoratec 2007 - 2014
UCLA Medical Center 2007 - 2012
Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2006 - 2012
Circulation 2000 - 2012
American Heart Association 1989 - 2010
Harvard Medical School 1974 - 1987
Skills
Public Health, Healthcare Management, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Critical Care, Hospitals, Health Services Research, Healthcare, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Health Education, Medicine, Interventional..., Surgery, Cardiac Surgery
Education
Boston University School of Medicine 1970 — 1974
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Boston University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and Religious Studies, Medical Sciences
Thoratec September 2013 - Present
Bio-Rad Laboratories March 2004 - February 2012
Bio-Rad Laboratories February 2001 - February 2012
BAYER CORPORATION November 1995 - February 2001
Skills
GMP, FDA, Quality System, Validation, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Sop, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, CAPA, Biotechnology, Quality Control, Operational Excellence, Leadership, ISO 13485, R&D, 5S, Training, Medical Devices, Internal Audit, JIT, Deviations, Supervising, Iso 9000, Inventory Management, Demand Flow Technology, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Calibration, Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Assurance, MRP, Supply Chain, ISO, Lifesciences, Change Control, 21 CFR Part 11, LIMS, Cycle Counting, Quality Systems, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Document Management, NQA Audit, Lean Six Sigma..., IFS ERP, BSI Audits
Education
APICS
CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional
ASQ
CSSGB, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
APICS
CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management
California State University-East Bay 1992 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
Laney College - Oakland, CA 1990 — 1992
AS, Science
Thoratec May 2011 - Present
Piper Jaffray July 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Financial Modeling
Education
Tecnologico de Monterrey 2010 — 2010
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Thoratec October 2010 - Present
Cardima January 2000 - September 2010
CORDIS CORP/ A J&J Company January 1999 - October 1999
ORATEC INVERVENTION INC July 1998 - January 1999
CARDIOMETRICS INC June 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Solidworks, R&D, Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality System, V&V, Medical Devices, Engineering, GMP, Testing, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Catheters, Root Cause Analysis, Machining, Biomedical Engineering
Education
Computer Business Center 1995 — 1996
Ceritificate, Computer
Evergreen Valley College 1993 — 1994
Computer Info System stutent
William C. Overfelt High School San Jose, CA 1990 — 1993
High School Diploma
Johnson Controls September 2014 - Present
Automated Logic Corporation January 2011 - August 2014
Carrier Corporation February 2005 - January 2011
Thoratec June 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Building Automation, Energy Conservation, Engineering, HVAC Controls, Manufacturing, Air Conditioning, Cross-functional Team..., Energy Management, Building Management..., Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Heating, Energy Audits, Refrigeration, Cooling Water, Contract Negotiation
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2006 — 2010
M.E. Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Controls
Clemson University 2000 — 2004
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Advantage Biomedical Services February 2010 - Present
ABS February 2010 - Present
Thoratec 2007 - 2011
Synthes Inc March 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, ·Medical Equipment..., ·Medical Equipment..., Machinery Installation..., ·Bench Marking (SWAT..., ·Project Management, ·Contract Proposal..., ·Vendor Management, Six Sigma, Medical Equipment, Project Management, Validation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Hardware Diagnostics, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Drexel University 2010 — 2011
M.S., Engineering Managemnet
Drexel University 1998 — 2003
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Genentech 2015 - Present
Thoratec 2014 - 2015
Cisco 2013 - 2014
Google 2012 - 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Makeup Artistry, Social Networking, Organizational..., Retail, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Advertising, Marketing, Development Of Employees, Oral & Written..., Telephone Skills, Sales, Online Marketing, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Visual Merchandising, Customer Retention, Recruiting, Team Leadership
Education
California State University-East Bay 2010 — 2012
Public & Professional Organization, Communications
Miramar Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate's degree, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Thoratec July 2010 - Present
Skills
Hospitals, Heart Failure, ICU, Cardiac Surgery, Operating Room, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Medicine, Nursing
Education
Drexel University
BSN
NewYork Presbyterian Hospital September 2013 - Present
New York Presbyterian Hospital July 2011 - September 2013
Thoratec August 2010 - July 2011
New York Presbyterian Hospital November 2003 - September 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Healthcare, Hospitals, Customer Service, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Clinical Research, EMR, Community Outreach
Education
City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business 2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality
Lean Sigma Green Belt Certification Program
Northeastern University
Master of Science (M.S.), Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Prime Inc. June 2014 - Present
Thoratec June 2013 - June 2014
Target November 2008 - June 2013
Skills
Desktop Computers, PDA, Truck Driving, Customer Service, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Typing
Education
Los Medanos College 2008 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology