Crystal K.
About Crystal K.
Crystal K. serves as the Director of Hardware Innovation at Cala Health, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in developing low power wearable and medical devices and has held various engineering roles at notable organizations including DEKA Research & Development, Apple, and iRhythm Technologies.
Work at Cala Health
Crystal K. has served as the Director of Hardware Innovation at Cala Health since 2021. In this role, she leads the development of low power wearable and medical devices, overseeing multi-functional teams and international collaborations. Her expertise in hardware innovation contributes to advancing Cala Health's mission in the medical technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Crystal K. holds a Professional Graduate Certificate from Harvard Extension School, which she completed between 2012 and 2014. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and participated in the Advanced Study Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in electrical compliance and quality systems, particularly IEC-60601.
Background
Crystal K. has a diverse professional background in electrical engineering and hardware development. She began her career at DEKA Research & Development, where she worked as an Electrical Engineer from 2006 to 2012. She later advanced to the role of Electrical Engineer Project Lead at the same company for one year. Her career also includes positions at iRhythm Technologies, Inc., Apple, and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering.
Professional Experience
Crystal K. has accumulated significant experience in various engineering roles. She worked as a Manager of Electrical Engineering at iRhythm Technologies, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Hardware Engineer at Apple from 2015 to 2018 and a Staff Electrical Engineer at the Wyss Institute from 2012 to 2015. Her roles have involved leading teams and conducting critical tests, including ESD and EMI assessments.
Achievements in Engineering
Throughout her career, Crystal K. has demonstrated a strong focus on minimizing product risk through her extensive training in quality systems and electrical compliance. Her leadership in developing low power wearable and medical devices has positioned her as a key figure in hardware innovation within the medical technology industry.