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GABRIELA GAMORY

Oakland

Summary

R&D Engineer with experience in medical device development, usability testing, and user-centered design. Skilled in translating clinical and technical requirements into actionable design solutions, leading studies and physician panels, and supporting IDE submissions and device launches. Proven cross-functional collaborator and technical leader with a focus on human factors and user experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D Engineer II

Medtronic Structural Heart | Mitral & Tricuspid Therapy Delivery Group
07.2023 - Current
  • Ensured traceability of design inputs through verification/validation activities, strengthening audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
  • Developed a pulsatile heart model to support design validation efforts and enable physiologically relevant testing conditions.
  • Led a physician panel to gather Voice of Customer (VOC), directly informing design development and usability considerations.
  • Served as subject matter expert in echocardiography, quantifying variability in imaging to support Deployment Accuracy initiatives across Mitral & Tricuspid programs.
  • Successfully transferred test methods across sites, demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration and technical expertise.
  • Recognized as a “Pioneer for Inclusivity” for advancing diversity initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

R&D Engineer I

Medtronic Structural Heart | Mitral & Tricuspid Therapy Delivery Group
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Contributed across Phases 1–4 of product development for a novel Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR), from early concept generation and feasibility testing through verification, validation, and regulatory submission.
  • Compiled engineering deliverables, technical reports, and risk analyses that directly supported successful IDE submission for the delivery system, enabling FDA approval to initiate clinical studies.
  • Spearheaded pre-clinical efforts within tiger team, developing procedural content and medical education materials prior to clinical study launch.
  • Owned and delivered Protocol Deviation Reports (PDRs) and multiple Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) to support timely issue resolution and successful IDE submission.
  • Acted as subject matter expert for design visual and dimensional testing, ensuring objective, repeatable, and reproducible evaluation criteria.
  • Recognized for fostering collaboration, driving engagement, and energizing teams with a positive, proactive approach.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
05.2021

Timeline

R&D Engineer II

Medtronic Structural Heart | Mitral & Tricuspid Therapy Delivery Group
07.2023 - Current

R&D Engineer I

Medtronic Structural Heart | Mitral & Tricuspid Therapy Delivery Group
06.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

University of Hartford

SKILLS

Design verification | Design validation | Pre-Clinical testing | Usability testing | Procedural development | Design of Experiment (DOE) | Predictive modeling | Root Cause Analysis (RCA) | Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) | Requirements gathering | Specification development

GABRIELA GAMORY