Matt Shedlov, Pmp®
About Matt Shedlov, Pmp®
Matt Shedlov is the Associate Director of R&D at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in engineering and project management, holding multiple patents and certifications.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Matt Shedlov currently serves as the Associate Director of R&D at Boston Scientific since 2023. Based in Minnesota, United States, he applies his extensive experience in research and development to guide his team towards innovative solutions and projects.
Previous Positions at Boston Scientific
Prior to his current role, Shedlov held multiple positions at Boston Scientific including Sr. R&D Manager (2014-2023), R&D Principal Analyst (2009-2014), and Principal Designer/Project Manager (1995-2010). His diverse roles spanned from managing research and development teams to designing and managing projects, demonstrating his versatile expertise in the field.
Early Career and Other Roles
Matt Shedlov's career includes significant roles outside of Boston Scientific. Notably, he served as President at Vector Design from 1994 to 2006. His career also includes positions such as Senior Mechanical Designer at Scimed (1991-1995) in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Project Engineer/Designer at Bronson & Bratton (1987-1991) in the Greater Chicago Area.
Education Background
Shedlov earned his B.A.Sc. in Applied Engineering from Bemidji State University (2019-2024) and an AAS in Metallurgical Engineering Technology from Hennepin Technical College (1985-1987). He also studied Mathematics at North Hennepin Community College (2002-2005), rounding out a robust educational foundation that supports his technical expertise.
Innovation and Patents
Matt Shedlov holds multiple U.S. patents, including a stent tube guiding system and a low mass rotary assembly. He has developed groundbreaking technologies like the first IR-controlled laser welding system and a vision-based stent/SDS crimper. These innovations highlight his contribution to advancing medical technology.
Systems Engineering Contributions
Shedlov has spearheaded significant systems engineering transformations at Boston Scientific. He partnered with academia and industry to create training courses, educational opportunities, and on-the-job support for practicing systems engineers. These initiatives have been instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement in systems engineering.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Matt Shedlov is specialized in laser process development for metals and polymers, custom machine design, and robotics. He is certified as a SolidWorks Professional (C.S.W.P.) and a PDM Professional Administrator (C.E.P.A.), underscoring his technical proficiency and commitment to continuous development.
Data Visualization and Reporting Initiatives
Shedlov led the deployment of new data visualization and reporting systems via automation on Azure at Boston Scientific. Utilizing R scripting and data transformation, he built PowerBI visualizations to compare headcount and variable expenses against plans across all reporting periods and divisions.