Geni Rupley
About Geni Rupley
Geni Rupley serves as the Manager of R&D at AtriCure, Inc., leveraging extensive experience in biomedical engineering and surgical device design. With a background that includes roles at prominent companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Stryker, Rupley combines technical expertise with a strong business acumen gained through an MBA.
Current Role at AtriCure
Geni Rupley currently serves as the Manager of Research and Development (R&D) at AtriCure, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Rupley is responsible for managing projects, which includes creating and maintaining schedules and budgets. Additionally, Rupley is involved in the hiring and mentoring processes, contributing to the development of the R&D team.
Previous Experience at AtriCure
Prior to the current managerial position, Geni Rupley worked at AtriCure, Inc. as a Senior Biomedical Engineer in R&D from 2021 to 2023. Rupley also held the position of Biomedical Engineer in R&D from 2019 to 2021. During this time, Rupley focused on designing surgical devices for cardiac applications, utilizing skills in mechanism design and requirement development.
Experience at Johnson & Johnson and Stryker
Geni Rupley gained valuable experience at Johnson & Johnson, where Rupley worked as a Design Engineer in the Engineering Development Rotation Program from 2015 to 2018. Following this, Rupley worked at Stryker as a Project Engineer in R&D for nine months in 2018 to 2019. These roles contributed to Rupley's expertise in the medical device industry and project management.
Educational Background
Geni Rupley holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, completed in 2015. Rupley furthered education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business in 2023. This educational background supports Rupley's comprehensive business knowledge and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Rupley possesses proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks and is skilled in rapid prototyping techniques, including 3D printing and soldering. Rupley has experience in test method and fixture development, root cause investigation, and verification and validation (V&V) testing. Additionally, Rupley is knowledgeable in statistical analysis using Minitab and risk analysis through Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).