Kendall Ruggles, Eit
About Kendall Ruggles, Eit
Kendall Ruggles is a Research and Development Project Engineer II at Inari Medical, with a strong background in applied bioengineering and materials engineering. He has experience in designing medical devices and has worked in various engineering roles across different companies.
Current Role at Inari Medical
Kendall Ruggles serves as a Research and Development Project Engineer II at Inari Medical, a position held since 2022. In this role, Ruggles focuses on the development of innovative medical devices, contributing to projects aimed at enhancing healthcare solutions. Prior to this position, Ruggles progressed through various roles at Inari Medical, including Research Development Project Engineer I and Associate R&D Engineer.
Previous Experience at Inari Medical
Before becoming a Research and Development Project Engineer II, Kendall Ruggles held multiple positions at Inari Medical. Ruggles started as a Research and Development Engineer Intern in 2020, followed by roles as Associate R&D Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and Research Development Project Engineer I from 2021 to 2022. These experiences provided a foundation in medical device development and project management.
Educational Background
Kendall Ruggles has a diverse educational background, holding a Master of Engineering in Applied Bioengineering from the University of Washington, completed in 2019. Prior to this, Ruggles earned a Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, graduating in 2016. This combination of degrees supports Ruggles' expertise in medical device design.
Work Experience Before Inari Medical
Before joining Inari Medical, Kendall Ruggles worked as an Energy Analyst at McKinstry from 2016 to 2018, where Ruggles contributed to energy efficiency projects. Additionally, Ruggles gained engineering experience as an intern at K2 Sports in 2014. These roles enhanced Ruggles' analytical skills and understanding of engineering principles.
Leadership and Involvement
Kendall Ruggles held a leadership position as Vice President of Marketing for Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Epsilon Chi Chapter, in 2015. This role involved overseeing marketing initiatives and enhancing the fraternity's outreach efforts, demonstrating Ruggles' ability to manage projects and lead teams.