Adam leads the Seattle design center and has worked in product development for consumer and medical devices since 2002. He is experienced leading multi-disciplinary design teams and is focused on finding creative solutions to challenges that leverage the collective strengths of a diverse team. Previously, Adam led a market-focused business vertical in bioprocess engineering, primarily in the field of Cell Therapy, working with clients to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved product quality and reliability through close automation.

EXPERTISE

• Developing medical and consumer products from product definition through manufacturing
• Managing project teams and working closely with clients to ensure timely delivery of products that meet requirements
• Designing new devices and leading mechanical design and analysis activities
• Developing new products within an ISO 13485 compliant Quality System

EXPERIENCE

• 18 years of experience in product development for medical and consumer devices
• Successfully established and grew new Seattle office for Simplexity Product Development
• Directed new business vertical in bioprocess engineering and worked closely with sales and marketing to grow capabilities and client base
• Performed technical leadership duties on numerous new products including – a novel atherectomy catheter system, automated biopsy punch, automated pill sorting system, next generation rugged laptop, print-head carriage, input tray, and maintenance station in new-to-market printer
• Supervised design transfer of consumer products to local and overseas manufacturers

EDUCATION

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics, University of Washington