Kyle Santy
About Kyle Santy
Kyle Santy is a Sr. Project Lead at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in compliance, product safety, and engineering roles across various companies.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Santy holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, obtained after four years of study from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Engineering, Professional Practice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing this advanced degree over two years from 2010 to 2012. His academic background is well-established in the engineering field, providing a strong foundation for his professional career. He also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, indicating his proficiency in quality management and process improvement methodologies.
Professional Background
Kyle Santy has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in engineering and project management roles. Currently, he serves as a Sr. Project Lead at Boston Scientific since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at INNIO Group as a Lead Compliance & Product Safety Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Minnesota. His earlier roles include serving as a Lead Compliance & Product Safety Engineer at GE Power from 2017 to 2018 in Plymouth, MN, and Compliance & Product Safety Engineer from 2015 to 2017 in Waukesha, WI. Additionally, he has held roles at HB Performance Systems, FABCO Equipment, Inc., and Dell Perot Systems.
Achievements at GE Power
During his tenure at GE Power, Kyle Santy achieved significant milestones. Notably, he reduced the certification backlog by 90% within nine months by coaching an indirect report, guiding vendor relationships, and providing subject matter expertise. He also represented GE in an International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards writing committee and led a task group focusing on gas engines in explosive areas. His contributions were pivotal in enhancing compliance and safety standards.
Notable Projects
Kyle Santy has led and contributed to numerous key projects throughout his career. While working on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program, he led multiple design iterations of brake calipers, supporting two different customers through various phases of military testing. Additionally, he designed and built a solar-powered rain barrel pump using materials found around the house, demonstrating his innovation and practical engineering skills in both professional and personal projects.