Deepak Shyam Krishnaraju
About Deepak Shyam Krishnaraju
Deepak Shyam Krishnaraju is a Co-Founder and Applied Research Engineer II at NeoLight Medical, where he has worked since 2014. He co-invented the Skylife™ Phototherapy technology and has extensive experience in engineering, research, and product development.
Work at NeoLight Medical
Deepak Shyam Krishnaraju serves as Co-Founder and Applied Research Engineer II at NeoLight Medical since 2014. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the development of Skylife™ Phototherapy, a class II opto-mechanical biomedical device. His responsibilities include leading product verification and validation for FDA 510k approval and coordinating with usability engineering teams and medical professionals to ensure the product meets user-friendly standards.
Education and Expertise
Deepak holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background is complemented by various roles in research and engineering, including his time as a Graduate Research Associate at Arizona State University from 2012 to 2015.
Background in Research and Development
Deepak has a strong background in research and development, having co-invented the technology behind Skylife™ Phototherapy. He authored all patents in the portfolio and played a key role in developing initial tooling, fixtures, and prototypes for the device. His experience includes working closely with over ten doctors and physicians to ensure the product's usability and effectiveness.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Deepak held various positions that contributed to his expertise in engineering and product development. He worked as an Engineering Intern at L&T Technology Services Limited in 2010 and as a CAD/CAE Intern at Able Engineering in 2011. Additionally, he served as a PV Designer at Tesla Energy from 2015 to 2016, where he applied his skills in design and engineering.
Achievements in Regulatory Compliance
Deepak played a pivotal role in acquiring regulatory clearance for Skylife™, which involved leading efforts in quality assurance for FDA 510k submissions. He was involved in maintaining essential documents such as BOM, SOPs, DHF, and DMR, and executed engineering change orders (ECOs). His participation in risk analysis processes, including Functional Analysis and DFMEA, contributed to the device's compliance with ISO 14971 standards.