Natalia Podporina

Natalia Podporina has over 11 years of professional experience in research and development. In 2009, they started their career as an R&D Engineer at Medinol, where they reviewed the existing rapid exchange coronary stent delivery system and developed a next generation model. In 2013, they were a Research Associate at Boston College, where they prepared and performed experimental procedures for scientific researches with further data analysis and publication. In 2014, they were a Local Partner at StreetInfoTech LLC, where they participated in developing and marketing the ParkWise phone app. From 2015 to 2020, they worked at AST Products, Inc. as an R&D Scientist and R&D Engineer. During their time there, they developed a new generation of the biocompatible hydrophilic coating, improved its application methods to the medical devices, and modified parts surface using plasma treatment. Currently, Natalia is a Sr. R&D Engineer at Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc. where they coordinate the flow of information between team members and functional management, assists with leading and developing program management training and initiatives, drives the development and manages the execution and completion of high quality, integrated cross-functional plans for projects, and interacts with research and development, marketing, manufacturing, regulatory departments and external stakeholders.

Natalia Podporina's education history includes a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Materials from the Jerusalem College of Engineering, which they obtained between 2008 and 2011. Natalia also completed Preparatory Classes in Mathematics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem between 2006 and 2007. Currently, they are enrolled in an iMBA in Business Administration and Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they are expected to complete in 2023. Additionally, Natalia has obtained certifications in SolidWorks Essentials from Computer Aided Technology in December 2021, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing from the Center for Manufacturing Technology in July 2021, and ISO 13485:2003 from Intertek in June 2015.