Heather Barnard

Heather Barnard is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical and systems engineering. Currently serving as a Senior Systems Analyst (Robotic Controls Engineer) at Intuitive since March 2017, Heather has held roles such as Systems Analyst and Mechanical Engineer. Prior experience includes positions as a Mechatronics Engineer and Embedded Engineering Intern at 219 Design, where responsibilities involved the design and development of Internet of Things devices and prototype circuits. Heather's earlier roles include Graduate Student Researcher at Stanford University, focusing on motor control systems for robotic applications, and Undergraduate Research Assistant at UC Santa Barbara, with contributions to atomic force microscopy research and publications. Heather holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara.