Mikayla Barkley
About Mikayla Barkley
Mikayla Barkley is an R&D Project Engineer at Inari Medical, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and has previous experience in various engineering roles.
Work at Inari
Mikayla Barkley has been employed at Inari Medical as an R&D Project Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on research and development projects within the medical device sector. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance patient care and product performance.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Inari Medical, Mikayla Barkley gained valuable experience in the engineering field through various internships and co-op positions. She worked as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Abbott for five months in 2018, where she contributed to mechanical design projects. In 2019, she served as a TMTT Quality Intern at Edwards Lifesciences for three months, focusing on quality assurance processes.
Research Assistant Experience
From 2017 to 2020, Mikayla Barkley worked as a Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant at Cal Poly Corporation. During this three-year period, she supported research initiatives and assisted faculty in various engineering projects, enhancing her technical skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering.
Educational Background
Mikayla Barkley earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. She attended the university from 2015 to 2020, where she developed a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Early Career Roles
Mikayla Barkley began her career with roles that included a Volleyball Coach at Whole Sports in 2016 for one month and an employee at Chick-fil-A from 2016 to 2017 for one year. These positions provided her with early work experience and skills in teamwork and customer service.