Andrew is gifted with the unique ability to see the "big picture" without missing a single detail. This paired with 22 years of electro-mechanical engineering experience makes Andrew a particularly effective leader. His easy manner and belief that communication is the foundation for team success helps our clients, project managers and engineering staff work together productively and happily. Andrew has fostered a creative and open culture that embraces our stringent ISO & FDA certified quality and regulatory documentation as a tool for faster and higher quality work. Companies: Tektronix Spectra-Physics Backwoods Engineering Silicon Entertainment Products: Peritoneal Dialysis Pump Heated Substrate Drug Inhaler Stem Cell Separation & Storage Processing System Inhalable Insulin Device Embedded Sensor Medical Garment & Ambulatory Data Logger Vacuum Formed Packaging Breast Cancer Biopsy Markers & Instruments Intraosseous Drug- and Fluid-Delivery System Years of Experience: 22+ years in Electro-Mechanical System Design, with 6 years in Medical Products Skills and Achievements: Broad-ranging experience in electro-mechanical and embedded system design and integration from inception to rollout. Successful rapid development, production, and introduction of products in a start-up environment. Proven ability to meet accelerated development schedules efficiently and professionally. Refinement and optimization of manufacturing processes for increased productivity. Leadership ranging from operation of a successful sole-proprietorship to direction of the Mechanical Engineering group of a 450-person start-up. Experienced in electronic enclosure design, including sheet metal, thermoforming, and injection molding. Detailed leadership focused on documentation under FDA and ISO 9001/13485 guidelines. Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |