DINO GARRIDO
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position within Design or Research and Development departments of a
successful company. The opportunity to join an organization that will utilize my knowledge and
experience to contribute to its profitability and provide professional growth.
EDUCATION
Certified Advanced BiCMOS IC Layout Designer
Silicon Drafting Institute
Certification received in Dec.2013
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Cadence Virtuoso Layout Editor (VLE), vi(m) Editor, Virtouso XL Editor (VXL)
• Cadence Virtouso Schematic Composer, PCELL Utility
• Cadence Assura DRC/LVS/Soft-Check & Dracula DRC/LVS
• Linux Platforms & Windows/MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Electrical Power/OHMS Watts Voltage/Amps
EXPERIENCE
February 2012 - June 2012
APTUS ENDOSYSTEM; Sunnyvale, CA
MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN
Medical Device Manufacturer of Technology for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• Worked directly with Engineers to review, update and audit written manufacturing
processes
• Assembled inner sub-assembly catheter and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm endograft
devices
December 2010 - February 2012
NEXUS VISION; Menlo Park, CA
R&D TECHNICIAN
Medical Device Developer of Ocular Surface Technology for Ophthalmic Devices
• Produced prototype lens from design concepts using injection molding tools
• Conducted benchmark inspections, testing, verification and validation using microscopes
and vertexometer tool
• Maintained detailed records of test and activities to comply with regulatory requirements
• Performed labelling and packaging
• Independently researched a process parameters such oven temperatures and time durations to
provide recommendations and suggestions to engineering group
• Performed plasma spray coating on inspected lens
• Submitted recommendations to revise manufacturing process instructions based on benchmark
inspections
January 2010 - May 2010
W.L. GORE; Sunnyvale, CA
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
• Responsible for quality checks, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical
equipment
• Read Blue Prints to perform mechanical assembly of products
• Performed mechanical assembly by pinning Mandrels and using Schmidt Press
• Set pins and measured accuracy using caliper tools
April 2007 - November 2009
SINEXUS, INC/INTERSECTENT; Palo Alto, CA
R&D TECHNICIAN II
Developer of Medical Device Therapies for Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
• Document Control: Write and released documents such as manufacturing process instructions
(MPI) for production use and test methods for research and development department. Review and
revise manufacturing process instructions and test methods. Responsible for handling and organizing
various documents and files. Ensuring that proper documents are available, current and ready for use.
• Supported the engineering, manufacturing and quality departments by performing mechanical
testing and design verification and validation
• Create programs to qualify standard operating procedures for spray coating machine
• Fabricated new designs from engineering to qualify new product introductions
• Fabricated delivery system of animal and cadaver components to qualify pass or fail analysis
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of test and activities within lab notebooks
• Routinely provided suggestions to improve process equipment used for winding, bonding and
assembling stents
• Provided support for all fabricating prototypes
• Independently researched a variety of process parameters such shape setting, quenching
temperatures and time durations to provide recommendations and suggestions to engineering group
• Collaborated with machinist to improve equipment used for manufacturing, animal study and
prototype fixtures
March 2004 - April 2007
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC; Los Gatos, CA
Production Operator
Medical Device Manufacturer of Cryovascular Medical Production
• Assembled inner sub- assembly catheter to final assembly
• Performed testing final device using computer and device interface
• Performed testing circuit boards to separate and identify good and bad products
• Performed label printing and packaging
September 1998 - August 2003
GUIDANT; Santa Clara, CA
Technician & Production Operator
Medical Device Manufacturer of Cardiovascular Medical Productions
• Performed final inspection through run optical (ROI), microscopes, snap gauges, calipers and
micrometer to determine quality product
• Tested and measured stent catheter against qualification of customer requirements
• Separated and identified good and bad products
• Performed minor rework and repair of products
• Complete process validation reports to record data
• In-put job specification requirements for laser-set up on each job
• Operate chemical manufacturing equipment (HCL, Electro-Polish solutions and MCL)
• Led 7 operators and train them on new products