Rachel Rakvica

Rachel Rakvica's work experience is as follows:

Rachel currently holds the position of Vice President, Strategy and Growth at Cambridge Consultants since June 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Strategy, Medical Technology at the same company from December 2021 to June 2023.

Before joining Cambridge Consultants, Rachel worked at BK Medical from February 2019 to December 2021 as the Global Product Strategy Director, Neurosurgery/Spine. During their tenure, they achieved triple-digit year-over-year growth by executing a new portfolio strategy, launching targeted new products, and revamping neurosurgery messaging. Rachel also led the global launch of three products and increased the scope of product use.

Rachel also had experience at Myomo, Inc. where they worked as a Product Manager from June 2018 to February 2019. In this role, they led the definition of product strategy and product-market fit for a new pediatric-focused product.

Prior to that, Rachel worked at W. L. Gore & Associates from July 2016 to June 2018. Rachel held various roles including Global Clinical Application Specialist - Peripheral Arterial Disease, Product Specialist/Business Lead - Front End Innovation, Lead Engineer, and University Outreach and Recruiting Team Member. Rachel was responsible for providing input into marketing and business strategies, facilitating decision-making, and leading a team of engineers.

Rachel started their career as a Graduate Student at the University of Rochester from July 2011 to June 2012. Rachel designed a Vascular Closure Device for Large Sheath Closure during their time there.

Rachel also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics from May 2010 to August 2010, where they worked on the development of a new blood typing machine.

Prior to that, Rachel worked as a Quality Engineering Intern at Eastman Kodak from May 2008 to August 2008, where they played a role in identifying and fixing critical software bugs.

Overall, Rachel Rakvica has gained extensive experience in strategy, product management, engineering, and clinical application in the medical technology industry.

Rachel Rakvica earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 2011. Rachel went on to obtain a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Medical Technology Innovation from the University of Rochester in 2012.