Amanda Chou
About Amanda Chou
Amanda Chou is a Principal Quality Engineer with extensive experience in the medical device industry, currently working at Nevro since 2017. She has held various engineering roles at Abbott, contributing to quality assurance and the development of Bluetooth systems for medical devices.
Work at Nevro
Amanda Chou has been employed at Nevro as a Principal Quality Engineer since 2017. In this role, she manages quality engineering processes and oversees various projects related to medical devices. Her responsibilities include managing design consultants and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and conducting external quality system audits. Amanda's expertise in quality engineering has contributed to the successful development and launch of innovative medical technologies.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Prior to her current role, Amanda Chou worked at Abbott Medical Optics from 2013 to 2017 as a Quality Program Engineer II. She also participated in the Professional Development Program at Abbott Medical Optics from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as an Equipment Engineering Intern at Abbott Diagnostics in 2010 and as an Engineering Co-op Intern at Abbott Vascular Devices in 2009. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in quality engineering and medical device development.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Chou earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering, with a focus on Material Science and Engineering, from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge necessary for her roles in quality engineering. She possesses expertise in managing design consultants, conducting usability testing, and overseeing design validation efforts for medical devices.
Achievements in Medical Device Development
Amanda has played a significant role in the development and launch of Bluetooth systems for medical devices. She has overseen the full cycle of these projects, from initial input through to validation and launch. Additionally, she has led usability testing and design validation efforts for graphical user interface (GUI) and workflow redesigns, contributing to the enhancement of user experience in medical device applications.
Quality Engineering Responsibilities
In her role as a Principal Quality Engineer, Amanda Chou manages contract manufacturing transfers and software maintenance releases. She is involved in ensuring that all quality engineering processes meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. Her extensive experience in conducting quality audits and supporting both backroom and frontroom roles enhances her effectiveness in maintaining high-quality standards in medical device projects.