Mike Barton
About Mike Barton
Mike Barton is the Sr. Manager of Systems and Human Factors Engineering at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in electronic medical equipment and FDA class-III software development.
Title
Mike Barton is currently serving as the Senior Manager for Systems and Human Factors Engineering at Boston Scientific. He has been in this role since 2019, focusing on advancing both systems engineering and human factors engineering within the Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Interventions divisions.
Company
Currently, Mike Barton works at Boston Scientific, a renowned global medical device manufacturer. His role as Senior Manager involves the oversight of systems and human factors engineering teams, ensuring the compliance and reliability of medical devices. Mike has also previously held other significant roles within the company, demonstrating a consistent track record in leadership and expertise within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mike Barton holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the University of Minnesota, earned between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Valparaiso University, completed from 1991 to 1995. His expertise includes developing electronic medical equipment for Class II and Class III systems, with specialized knowledge in FDA class-III software development. Mike is adept at integrating commercial components into safety-critical devices, a crucial aspect in medical device manufacturing.
Professional Background
Mike Barton has extensive experience across various engineering roles. Prior to his current position at Boston Scientific, he served as Senior Manager for Electronic Medical Equipment R&D from 2006 to 2019. His career also includes significant roles such as Principal R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific, Software Engineer at Digi International, Rosemount Aerospace, and an early career stint at Caterpillar Inc. His tenure includes a mixture of software and system engineering, covering industries like medical devices, aerospace, data communications, and construction equipment.
Previous Academic Involvement
In addition to his industry roles, Mike Barton has an academic background as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota Software Engineering Center (UMSEC). From 2003 to 2007, he taught MS Software Engineering, contributing to the academic development of students in software engineering principles and applications.