Education
****-****, ********** ** ******, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering (Honors Program), Minor in Chemistry
GPA = 3.87
****-****, ****** **********, ******, Massachusetts
Masters in Business Administration
GPA = 3.47
Training & Awards
Process Excellence Black Belt Certified
Leadership Effectiveness & Development
Unigraphics I & II (Practical & Design)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Standards of Leadership Award
Design Controls (QSR/GMP/ISO)
MicroPatent & Invention Disclosure
Internal Quality System Auditor
Sample Size Seminar
Relevant Coursework
Biomechanics I & II
Biomaterials
Thermodynamics / Fluid Mechanics
Electric Circuits / Signals & Systems
Managing Individuals and Organizations
Product Development & Design
Competition, Innovation & Strategy
Managerial Decision Making
Operations and Technology
Excel: Optimization & Simulation
Work Experience
8/06-6/07
New Beginnings Academy, New Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Christian High School Teacher, 12th grade
Prepare lesson plans. Write tests, quizzes, and homework assignments.
Teach, motivate, and discipline students. Grade and evaluate student performance.
5/05-4/06
DePuy Spine, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Raynham, Massachusetts
New Product Development Mechanical Engineer, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Collaborate with leading surgeons to develop and evaluate original concepts for minimally invasive spinal fixation. Translate user needs into product specifications.
Conduct preliminary patent searches on new concepts using MicroPatent and prepare invention disclosures to generate intellectual property.
Utilize Unigraphics to design, model, and draft engineering specifications, while at the same time considering manufacturability and inspection capabilities.
Assess product designs using a combination of FEA analysis (ANSYS) and lab testing.
Lead cross-functional team to complete line extensions and design improvements.
Track competitive landscape by reviewing weekly competitive alerts and patent alerts.
Continually develop personal knowledge of spinal anatomy & pathologies, DePuy Spine product portfolio, and competing MIS product offerings.
9/01-5/05
Codman, a Johnson & Johnson Company, Raynham, Massachusetts
New Product Development Quality Engineer
Ensure compliance to QSR, ISO 9001 & 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and MDD.
Provide Quality support on NPD teams including: ensure design controls compliance, conduct risk analysis, review drawings, complete verification and validation activities, participate in design reviews, perform internal/supplier audits, and review DHR.
Conduct validation studies using statistical sampling techniques.
Develop inspection requirements to ensure an adequate level of quality control.
Improve processes using Six Sigma methodology (QFD, Process Map, GR&R, DOE).
Project Leader for Tunneler Qualification and Slim-loc Line Extension.
Projects include: Anterior Cervical Plate, Drug Pump Kit, Bipolar Forceps, Shunt with Unitized Bactiseal, Electrosurgical Irrigation Device, and Laparoscopic Instruments.