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Dale Sasis

Auckland,Flatbush

Summary

Medical device product development engineer with 3+ years experience in developing novel surgical humidification technologies and therapies for laparoscopic surgery to improve patient outcomes and change clinical practice. Proficient in mathematical, computational, and statistcal modelling, signal/image processing, instrumentation technologies, data analysis (using Python and MATLAB), and in-vivo/in-vitro experimental design.

Overview

3

3

years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Engineer

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

11.2021 - Current

Worked with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, clinical specialists, and product managers to develop novel surgical humidification technologies and therapies
Aided in the development and patient risk analysis/management of safe deliverable therapy limits and therapy targets to maximise therapy efficiency
Developed viable flow/pressure tuning methods between various flow regimes and configurations for multiple in-vivo studies
Developed various algorithms and control systems, and thermal/humidity management solutions for successful target therapy delivery across a wide and highly variable operating range and operating conditions within the surgical OR
Developed and prototyped alternative humidification methods for various therapy delivery platforms to improve product feasibility, desirability, and viability
Developed various manufacturing and verification protocols to ensure meticulous end-to-end reliability on meeting strict high-stakes product requirements to ensure patient safety and product efficacy

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Biomedical Engineering

University of Auckland

Auckland, NZ

05-2023

Skills

Surgical Humidification Technologies and Therapies
Laparoscopic Surgery Technologies and Therapies
Instrumentation Technologies
(In-Vivo/In-Vitro) Experimental Design
Medical Device Documentation and Delivery Processes
Mathematical, Computational, and Statistical Modelling

Signal/Image Processing
Machine and Deep Learning Methods
Data Analysis
CAD Modelling and Mechanical Design
Electronics Design and Prototyping
Embedded and Real-Time Software Development

Interests

Dancer Street Dance and Choreography

Performed and competed at various national and international level competitions and showcases
Taught multiple beginner to advanced choreography/street dance classes
Dance Crew Manager for the Auckland University Dance Association in 2022
Dance Director for the 2022 Engineering Revue
Active member in the choreography and street dance community

Musician Drummer and Producer

Professional Gigging Musician - Performed live for multiple large-scale and local events
Professional Session Musician - Recorded drum tracks for local musicians/bands
Hobbying Music Producer and Mixing/Mastering Engineer - Produced/mixed tracks as personal projects or for dance performances, and was commissioned for various original/mixed tracks for other performers

Fitness Weight Training

Timeline

Product Development Engineer

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

11.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Biomedical Engineering

University of Auckland