Vishnu Rangachari


About Me

Biomedical Engineer | Innovating at the Intersection of Technology & Patient Care | Driving Medical Device Success from Concept to Market

Location

St. Louis, MO
Education
    Saint Louis University-Main Campus
    August 2017 - May 2021
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Biomedical Engineering
    Rice university
    August 2021 - December 2022
Work Experience
    CTL Amedica
    Product Development Associate
    Blue Bell, PA, United States, 19424
    November 2023 - August 2024
    company
    CTL Amedica
    title
    Product Development Associate
    overview
    CTL Amedica: Pioneering spinal fusion and fixation solutions with exclusive bioactive materials and patented technologies. Product Development (PTC Creo, Design Controls) • Designed and advanced to market 5 new spinal implants and instruments towards FDA approval by diligently completing critical design control documentation, ensuring adherence to ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR Part 820 for medical device compliance. Scientific Communication (Microsoft PowerPoint) • Strengthened the clinical validation of marketing materials by performing fi nite element analysis (FEA) to demonstrate the biomechanical advantages of CTL Amedica's spinal cage implant, enhancing credibility and surgeon confidence. • Spearheaded sales training initiatives and directly presented compelling scientific evidence to surgeons, leveraging impactful PowerPoint presentations to drive product adoption and educate key stakeholders Data Analysis & Reporting (Microsoft Excel) • Developed a customer-focused reporting system using Excel pivot tables that captured both monthly and yearly product usage trends, generating valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences to inform strategic decision-making. • Streamlined operations for sales and operations team by developing an intuitive Excel product catalog, featuring product numbers, images, and drawing numbers.
    Rice University
    Research Assistant
    Houston, TX, United States, 77250
    August 2021 - November 2022
    Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Research Assistant
    Chicago, IL, United States of America
    June 2019 - August 2019
    Chipotle Mexican Grill
    Cashier
    St. Louis, MO, United States of America
    May 2018 - July 2018
    SSM St. Louis University Hospital
    Emergency Room Ambassador (Volunteer)
    St. Louis, MO, United States of America
    July 2017 - May 2018
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Fun Fact

I was on a cappella team for four years as an undergrad.

Passion

I am passionate about expanding the capabilities of interventional radiology imaging modalities and creating new interventional devices that make a radiologist's job much easier without as many mistakes.

Skills
Technical skills
matlabr
Leadership
    Astha A Cappella
    Vice President
    September 2017 - May 2021
Hobbies
A Capella
Basketball
Cooking