Carlos D.

Carlos D. is an experienced Principal R&D Technician currently serving at both Akura Medical and Shifamed since September 2021. With a robust background in research and development, Carlos has held various key positions, including Senior Research Development Technician at Teleflex Medical OEM from June 2017 to August 2021, and Sr. Product Development Technician at Freudenberg Medical from 2015 to 2016. Prior roles include Senior Lead Extrusion Engineering Technician III at Creganna Tactx Medical from 2009 to 2015 and Principal Extrusion & Catheter Engineering Technician at MedVenture Technology from 2002 to 2009. Carlos began a career in the medical device industry with positions such as Senior OEM Technician at ACT-Danforth Biomedical and Manufacturing Catheter Supervisor at Angiotrax, showcasing a diverse skill set in catheter and extrusion engineering since 1995. Carlos holds a Certified Electronics Technician degree in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician from San Jose City College.