Raghu Vadlamudi

Raghu Vadlamudi has extensive experience in process development and technology management in the medical device and injection molding industries. Raghu has held various positions throughout their career, including Chief Research and Technology Director at Donatelle since November 2013. Prior to that, Raghu worked as the Director of Process Development and the Technology Manager at Donatelle, where they were responsible for developing and validating manufacturing processes for medical devices. Raghu also managed a team of engineers in these roles. Before joining Donatelle, Raghu worked as a Senior Process Engineer and a Molding Consultant at Phillips Plastics Corporation. In these positions, they managed process development departments and advised on efficient design of parts and molds. Raghu's earlier experience includes roles as a Process Engineer at Wamar Products Inc, a Plastics Engineer at Neu-Tool Design Inc, and a Research Engineer at Continental PET Technologies. Raghu has a strong background in injection molding process development, validation, and optimization.

Raghu Vadlamudi has a strong educational background in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Raghu obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University, which they pursued from 1988 to 1991. Prior to that, they completed a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the same university from 1984 to 1987.

In addition to their formal education, Raghu has also earned several certifications in various fields. Raghu obtained a Sterilization Professional Certification from CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement in December 2021. Furthermore, they have received multiple certificates through edX, including the Fundamentals of Neuroscience series, comprising Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron (December 2021), Part 2: Neurons and Networks (January 2022), and Part 3: The Brain (May 2022).

Raghu's certification track also includes a CSWA-Additive Manufacturing certificate from Dassault Systèmes 3DEXCITE in August 2020, along with a Certificate for Manufacturing Process Control: Variation Modeling and Control from edX in May 2018. Additionally, they hold a Certified Metal Cutting Professional certification from Kennametal (August 2016) and an FMEA Certification from Brainmeasures (April 2016).

In the earlier years of their career, Raghu obtained certifications such as Certified Medical Device Compliance Professional (CMDCP) from The Center for Professional Innovation & Education in February 2010, Quality Systems Regulation Certified Compliance Professional (QSRCP) in November 2008, ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor from ASQ - World Headquarters in October 2008, and Certified Process Validation Professional (CPVP) from The Center for Professional Innovation & Education in February 2008. Raghu also earned an ASQ Certified Medical Device Auditor certification in January 2008.

Overall, Raghu Vadlamudi possesses a diverse range of educational qualifications and certifications that demonstrate their expertise in mechanical engineering, as well as various other fields related to sterilization, neuroscience, additive manufacturing, quality control, and compliance in the medical device industry.