Husein N. Rashid
About Husein N. Rashid
Husein N. Rashid is a Senior Quality Engineer at Nevro, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in quality engineering and biomedical engineering, with previous roles at Abbott, St. Jude Medical, and other organizations.
Current Role at Nevro
Husein N. Rashid serves as a Senior Quality Engineer at Nevro, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the development process. He has played a significant role in transitioning Nevro's operations to a new manufacturing facility in Costa Rica, where he transferred key quality engineering functions. His responsibilities also include managing design controls for the Senza Omnia system, which involved overseeing its market release in the US, EU, and Australia.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Prior to his current position, Rashid worked at Abbott as a Quality Engineer I/II from 2014 to 2017 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. During his three years at Abbott, he contributed to various quality assurance initiatives, enhancing product reliability and compliance with industry standards. His experience at Abbott laid a strong foundation for his subsequent role at Nevro.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Rashid studied at the University of California, Davis, where he pursued a degree in Technology Management with a focus on Biomedical Engineering. His studies spanned from 2008 to 2013, providing him with a solid understanding of both technology and engineering principles. This educational background supports his expertise in quality engineering within the biomedical field.
Early Career and Internships
Rashid's early career included various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Engineering Intern at St. Jude Medical in Advanced Process Development for five months in 2014. Additionally, he held internships at MD Resource Corporation and gained experience as an Emergency Room Documentation Specialist with Emergency Medicine Scribe Systems from 2010 to 2012. He also worked as a Transit Driver for ASUCD Unitrans in 2008-2009.
Leadership and Mentorship
In his current role at Nevro, Rashid has taken on leadership responsibilities by mentoring junior and mid-level engineers. He ensures that product quality and compliance are maintained during the development of the Senza Omnia system. His ability to present proposals, status updates, and risk assessments to top-level management, including the CEO and COO, highlights his communication skills and involvement in high-visibility product issues.