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Open to Quality & Regulatory roles · 2026

Engineering medical devices
that earn trust.

Quality Engineer building Quality Management Systems for FDA-regulated medical devices — ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 14971. Based in Austin, TX.

3.63
Master's GPA
95%
ICU equipment uptime
25+
Design specs authored
1
Years of QA experience
ISO 13485FDA 21 CFR 820ISO 14971DHFDFMEARisk ManagementDesign VerificationCAPAProcess ValidationGMPSolidWorksMinitabISO 13485FDA 21 CFR 820ISO 14971DHFDFMEARisk ManagementDesign VerificationCAPAProcess ValidationGMPSolidWorksMinitab
About

Quality is built into the design — never inspected in.

I'm a Quality Engineer working on FDA-regulated medical devices, building and maintaining Quality Management Systems aligned to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820, from first design input through post-market surveillance.

My day is risk files (ISO 14971), Design Verification & Validation, CAPA, supplier qualification, and Design History Files that hold up under audit. Every traceability link, every signed record, every change order is done so that a patient never has to think about it.

I care about the boring details that make devices safe, clean requirements, honest test reports, root causes that actually find the root, and audit trails a stranger can read in five years.

Based in
Austin, TX
Focus
QMS · DHF
Standards
ISO 13485 · 14971
Regulation
21 CFR 820
Experience

Where I've built compliant systems.

Jun 2025 — Dec 2025

Solenic Medical Inc.

Quality Engineering Intern

Dallas, TX

  • Maintained the QMS in compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820, ensuring document control and regulatory alignment.
  • Authored Design Inputs/Outputs and Verification documentation with full traceability across requirements, risks, and tests.
  • Executed risk management per ISO 14971 — hazard ID, failure analysis, and risk controls.
  • Conducted incoming inspection and functional testing of medical and electronic devices.
  • Routed Change Orders for controlled documents and supported supplier qualification audits.
Jun 2023 — Nov 2023

Trimed Solution

Clinical Engineering Intern

Hyderabad, IN

  • Maintained ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient monitors — contributing to 95% ICU equipment uptime.
  • Performed installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance under senior clinical engineers.
  • Reduced equipment-related issues by 20% through structured safety inspections.
  • Maintained service documentation with 98% accuracy.
Feb 2022 — Mar 2022

Kovai Medical Center & Hospital

Biomedical Engineering Intern

Coimbatore, IN

  • Performed calibration and testing on critical care equipment — vital signs monitors, infusion pumps, and ventilators.
  • Hands-on setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of various medical devices in a live hospital environment.
Projects

Selected work that moved the needle.

Medical Device · 2024

Monopolar RF-Based Atrial Septostomy System

Engineered a fetal atrial septoplasty device for HLHS treatment. Authored 25+ design specs aligned with FDA and ISO 14971, built functional prototypes, and produced full DHF including FMEA and V&V.

DHFFMEAV&VBiocompatibility
Texas A&M · Aug — Dec 2025

Oral-D TriSense — Pediatric Oral-Motor Rehab Device

Designed a pediatric rehabilitation system integrating tongue-pressure, chewing-force, and swallow sEMG sensors for children with cerebral palsy. Built a home-based therapy concept with gamified biofeedback and smartphone integration. Completed market, stakeholder, and regulatory assessment — Class II, FDA 510(k) pathway.

Class II510(k)sEMGBiofeedbackPediatric
Regulatory · 2025

Regulatory Compliance & QMS for a Coronary Stent

Developed CAPAs and PMA documentation for a coronary stent. Analyzed FDA warning letters on QMS non-compliance and proposed compliance strategies for safety and efficacy.

CAPAPMAFDAISO 13485
Texas A&M · Jan — May 2025

PulseGuard AI — Predictive Wearable Health Platform

Concepted an AI-powered wearable for continuous biometric tracking and predictive analytics for chronic-disease patients. Benchmarked Dexcom G7, Abbott FreeStyle Libre, and Medtronic Guardian. Designed a regulatory strategy across FDA 510(k)/De Novo, CE MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and 21 CFR Part 820. Sized market at ~$29B → $156B by 2032.

AI/MLWearableIEC 62304CE MDRMarket Analysis
Leadership

Leading teams, shipping outcomes.

Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology · Coimbatore, India · 1 yr 1 mo

Jun 2022 — Apr 2023 · 11 mos

Placement Cell Volunteer

Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology

  • Key liaison between HR representatives and students for campus recruitment drives.
  • Supported HR teams with interview scheduling and resolved on-ground issues in real time.
  • Coordinated 120+ students for a seamless, professional recruitment experience.
People ManagementProgram Coordination
Apr 2022 — May 2022 · 2 mos

Event Organizer

Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology

  • Organized and led multiple technical and non-technical events to boost engagement.
  • Executed digital marketing campaigns across platforms, increasing event visibility.
  • Hosted a flagship event that drew high footfall and generated $500+ in revenue.
Event PlanningDigital Marketing
Toolkit

A stack built for regulated environments.

Quality & Regulatory

  • DHF
  • DFMEA
  • Risk Assessment
  • ISO 14971
  • Process Validation
  • QSR
  • ISO 13485
  • FDA 21 CFR 820
  • V&V

Software

  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Minitab

Product Development

  • Prototyping
  • 3D Printing
  • GMP
  • GLP
Audit-readiness toolkit

QMS artifacts I can build & defend.

Design History File (DHF)

End-to-end traceability from design inputs through V&V and design transfer.

Risk Management File

ISO 14971 hazard analysis, dFMEA, pFMEA, and risk-control verification.

Design Verification & Validation

Protocols, test reports, and acceptance criteria tied back to requirements.

CAPA System

Root-cause investigation, corrective action, and effectiveness checks built to survive audit.

Supplier Qualification

Approved supplier list, supplier audits, incoming inspection, and quality agreements.

Document & Change Control

Controlled SOPs, work instructions, ECOs, and revision history with full audit trail.

Education

Trained in biomedical engineering.

TAMU

Texas A&M University

M.Eng., Biomedical Engineering

GPA 3.63
Aug 2024 — May 2026 College Station, TX
AU

Anna University

B.E., Biomedical Engineering

GPA 3.45
Jun 2019 — May 2023 Coimbatore, IN
Certifications

Credentials that back the work.

AI

AIGPE™

  • Certified Minitab Proficient

    ID · 27627524818118

    Feb 2026
  • Certified Minitab Beginner

    ID · 04504079245050

    Feb 2026
NSF

National Science Foundation

  • NSF I-Corps Innovation Program

    Dec 2025

Six Sigma

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB)

    ID · 910554

    Jun 2025
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt (CSSC)

    ID · CSAROMKUrq

    Feb 2025
CITI

CITI Program

  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

    ID · 64721683

    Oct 2024 — Oct 2027
  • GCP — Investigational Drugs & Devices (FDA)

    ID · 64721738

    Oct 2024 — Oct 2027
  • GCP for Clinical Investigations of Devices

    ID · 64721794

    Oct 2024 — Oct 2027
  • GCP — Social & Behavioral Research

    ID · 64721681

    Oct 2024 — Oct 2027
  • Working with the IACUC

    ID · 64721682

    Sep 2024
  • RCR Basic

    ID · 64721684

    Sep 2024
E&T

Engineering & Tools

  • 2D/3D CAD Modeling — Bentley Systems

    Sep 2022
  • Medical Imaging Equipment Procurement — ISRRT

    Oct 2021
  • Arduino Training — IIT Bombay

    Sep 2021
  • Python Programming — IIT Bombay

    Nov 2019
Publications

Research, written down.

Plantar foot pressure monitor for diabetic patient

YMER Journal

Apr 16, 2023

Stimuli-based paralyzed patient monitor

IEEE Conference

Dec 11, 2022
Volunteering

Giving back, on and off campus.

Campus Ambassador

Perplexity

Science & Technology
Aug 2025 — Dec 2025 · 5 mos

Student Volunteer

HelpAge India

Social Services
Nov 2022 — Apr 2023 · 6 mos
Languages
EnglishProfessional working proficiency
TamilNative / bilingual proficiency
Organizations
ASQ — American Society for QualityStudent Member
Sep 2025 — Present
Get in touch

Let's build something that matters.

Looking for full-time Quality & Regulatory roles starting May 2026. Reach out — I'd love to hear from you.