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Industrial Designer | Human Factors and Industrial Design Group
Ximedica
Feb 2011 - Present (13 years 5 months)
As an Industrial Designer in Ximedica’s Human Factor Industrial Design group, I work to create innovative, user-driven products in the medical and consumer areas from initial user research through detailed design and into full-scale production. My unique background as a trained mechanical engineer allows me to bridge the gap between engineering and design – ensuring all designs are solidified in sound engineering foundation, yet pushing the boundaries of conventional design ideation.
Having experience taking products through the complete design cycle has given me a unique perspective to always design with the end goal in mind. That mindset, combined with evidence based user-centric research, ensure product solutions I create hit the mark of all stakeholders involved. It my desire to improve these stakeholders’ lives that continues to propel my work efforts as a designer.
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Mechanical Engineer/Industrial Designer
Ximedica
Oct 2010 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Engineering medical devices and consumer products for various clients.
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Teaching Assistant | Continuing Education | Intro to Industrial Design
Massachusetts College of Art
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)
As a teaching assistant in the Intro to Industrial Design class, I help create lectures, educate on the design process, foster inspiration and creativity, and help them relate to real-life scenarios.
As being in their shoes a few years ago, I am extremely passionate about educating and providing resources for individuals interested in design and it has been extremely rewarding to see these students grow throughout the semester.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Covidien
Jun 2007 - Nov 2010 (3 years 5 months)
Designing various surgical instruments from concept through production.
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Project Manager
Quality Engineering and Software Technologies
Jan 2005 - Jun 2007 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for developing and managing budgets, staffing, schedules and tracking matrices for domestic and international engineering projects.
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Mechanical Engineer
Quality Engineering and Software Technologies
Jan 2005 - Jun 2007 (2 years 5 months)
Designed various mechanical components from concept through production and testing.
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Engineering Intern
Alaris Medical Systems
2002 - 2002