David Ruppert

David Ruppert has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. David is currently the Director of Research and Development at Deep Blue Medical Advances, Inc. Prior to this role, they worked as a Research Development Consultant at the same company.

From 2012 to 2018, David was the Co-founder and Biomedical Engineer at Contour Surgical Inc., where they played a key role in developing a novel surgical tissue retractor for cardiothoracic procedures. David also worked closely with leading surgeons to identify needs in the cardiothoracic space and developed patented solutions.

In the same year, they also worked as a Research Assistant at North Carolina State University, gaining valuable experience in the research field.

Before that, from 2005 to 2012, David worked as a Project Engineer at Bachmann Industries, Inc., where they provided finite element analysis for engineering teams and performed thermal and fluid flow models.

From 2002 to 2005, they served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at D2 In-Line Solutions, LLC, providing design leadership, conducting research and development, and supporting designers through analytical calculations and experimentation.

David also has experience as a Mechanical Engineer at First Light Technology and STEAG HamaTech, Inc. In these roles, they supported designers through analytical calculations, experimentation, and completed research projects for various processes, while also designing solutions to improve machine yields and robustness.

Overall, David Ruppert has a strong background in research and development, biomedical engineering, project engineering, and mechanical engineering, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

David Ruppert completed their education in a chronological order. David obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine in the period from 1993 to 1997. Following that, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, David holds dual Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. David earned a PhD in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from North Carolina State University, where they studied from 2012 to 2017, and obtained another PhD in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the same period. Furthermore, David Ruppert has also acquired a certification as an Engineer In Training from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying in the state of Maine, although the specific month and year of its completion are unknown.