Jordan Word

• Supported development of next generation MitraClip and TriClip Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) products • Defined product requirements by translating user needs into design inputs • Managed specification set. Defined specification setting strategy, led team of 6 to develop protocols, execute studies, and document results in reports. • Led design validation strategy, test method and model development, and test execution • Established model to simulate extreme anatomies through statistical analysis of data set of anatomical parameters • Conducted formal and ad-hoc testing of prototypes; works with cross-functional team to iterate design based on results • Performed product evaluations with clinicians to gain feedback on device performance, usability, and human factors • Coordinated and executed cadaver studies • Worked within a quality management system (QMS) and in accordance with relevant ISO standards • Contributed to development of documentation required for FDA Q-submission including design inputs, validation protocols, and risk analysis

• Served on the Leadership Team to assess, plan, and implement changes to restaurant operations • Trained, supervised, and motivated staff to increase efficiency and exceed expectations

• Developed and analyzed statistical models for assessing results of a critical verification test which gave insight into data deficiencies and guided future studies • Managed, executed, and analyzed long term product component stability studies • Troubleshot and designed an electrophoretic method to analyze Contraline’s proprietary materials • Initiated development of novel approaches to expand electrophoretic methods that included chemical modification • Developed methods for U.V.-visualization to analyze Contraline’s proprietary materials • Created, published, and peer reviewed standard operating procedures and experimental reports within the company

Over 80 hours of direct observation lead to identification of a clinical challenge in congenital heart disease patient care and design of a unique implant solution to manage intracardial pressures and reduce the need for repetitive procedural interventions.