Paul Mertzlufft
About Paul Mertzlufft
Paul Mertzlufft is a Senior Program Manager at Boston Scientific, known for leading a team in developing a signal amplifier system for 3-D electrical mapping of the heart.
Senior Program Manager at Boston Scientific
Paul Mertzlufft has been serving as a Senior Program Manager at Boston Scientific since 2011. His role involves leading projects from inception to completion, managing resources, and coordinating across multiple teams. In his position, Paul facilitated the development of a signal amplifier system for 3-D electrical heart mapping, collaborating with various teams across three Boston Scientific locations and a third-party engineering firm. Paul's efforts positively influenced the product's launch timeline, showcasing his strategic management capabilities.
Master of Business Administration from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Paul Mertzlufft earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. This advanced degree equipped Paul with the business acumen and leadership skills necessary to navigate complex project management scenarios in his professional career.
BSME from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Paul Mertzlufft holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This technical background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, essential for his work in developing sophisticated medical devices, such as the signal amplifier system for 3-D electrical mapping.
Development of Signal Amplifier System
As a Senior Program Manager, Paul Mertzlufft led a team of 50 in the development of a signal amplifier system used for 3-D electrical mapping of the heart. His leadership involved negotiating resources and expanding the team to accelerate the product launch. Paul also implemented multiple dry runs at test facilities to mitigate technical and schedule risks during prototype development, emphasizing his meticulous approach to project management.
Establishing Test Protocols for Electro-Mechanical Systems
Paul Mertzlufft established a comprehensive set of test protocols for the development of complex electro-mechanical systems in the medical device industry. These protocols have been instrumental in ensuring reliability and performance in the devices developed under his guidance at Boston Scientific.