Russ Parrott

CTO at Ignite Orthopedics

Russ has been in the orthopedic industry since 2003, with experience in R&D including product development engineering, project management, process validation engineering, and materials research engineering for Zimmer Biomet. Russ began his career with a focus on Upper Extremity and has led teams in designing and launching shoulder, elbow, and wrist arthroplasty systems. Though a variety of team and managerial roles, Russ also has experience in the development of trauma, hip, and knee devices.

Along with commercializing medical devices, Russ has a track record of innovation; including 18 patents issued or currently in prosecution. Russ has a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Ball State University.

Timeline

  • CTO

    Current role