Personal Wearable Defibrillator (PWD)

Provided the software development management and lead software systems engineering for medical device startup engaged in the development of first miniature wearable defibrillator. "Walkman-size" device is worn by patients subject to possible Sudden Cardiac Death. Developed the system and software specifications, real-time control architecture, risk analysis, software-hardware FMECA, and formal acceptance tests. Wrote software development, safety analysis, and testing guidelines to fulfill FDA safety regulations for life-sustaining equipment and to meet applicable medical standards. Analyzed ECG algorithms; designed user interface; specified error detection and recovery mechanisms. Performed systems engineering for a variety of technical issues varying from EMI testing to Y2K issues. Provided software group management, supervised installation of system network and development tools. Trained technical staff to develop next version of device; wrote technical specifications and development plans.