Hamid Rafi

Hamid Rafi has extensive experience in research and development engineering, with a focus on the medical device industry. Hamid is currently the Director of Research and Development Engineering at Inari Medical, where they have created new groups and implemented systems to enhance product development and design. This includes setting up a bio-skills lab for evaluating catheter systems and conducting cadaver work.

Prior to their current role, Hamid worked at Edwards Lifesciences for over a decade. As a Transcatheter Heart Valve R&D Senior Manager, they oversaw the transfer of a mechanical valve delivery system from a design group to a development site, achieving early feasibility in animal models. Hamid also led efforts to establish manufacturing technology transfer platforms and create roadmaps for launching new products across multiple manufacturing sites in the US and Europe. Additionally, they served as a New Product Introduction Project Manager, managing cross-functional teams to achieve various milestones such as clinical trials and commercialization of the first transcatheter heart valve delivery system in Europe. Hamid also established a Design Control division and implemented a European kitting and supply chain system.

Before their time at Edwards Lifesciences, Hamid worked at Alcon Labs as a Senior Engineer and New Product Transfer Lead. In this role, they were responsible for introducing and manufacturing ultrasonics handpieces and accessories for cataract systems. Hamid also presented new products and manufacturing capabilities to international customers.

Hamid's earlier experience includes roles at Corning Incorporated as an R&D Engineer and New Product Development Lead, where they introduced new optical switch mechanical and optical assemblies into manufacturing, and at Boeing as an Engineering Supervisor and Senior R&D Design Engineer. At Boeing, they set up a clean room laboratory, marketed new products to Asian customers, and developed a novel lamination process for manufacturing LCD optical films.

Overall, Hamid Rafi has a robust background in research, development, and engineering in the medical device industry, consistently demonstrating their expertise in innovation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Hamid Rafi has a diverse educational background spanning over several years. Hamid holds a Certificate in Developing and Managing a Successful Technology Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management, which they earned in 2020. Prior to this, Hamid pursued a Master of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California from 1998 to 2000. Hamid also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 1991 to 1995. It is worth noting that Hamid pursued another Bachelor's degree and two Master's degrees from different institutions, but the specific years of completion and fields of study for these degrees are not provided.