Jennifer Y.
About Jennifer Y.
Jennifer Y. is a Senior Principal Quality Engineer at Nevro, with extensive experience in quality engineering and project management. She has previously held positions at Medtronic, Digital Security Controls, and Terumo Heart Inc., and holds multiple certifications in project management and quality engineering.
Work at Nevro
Currently, Jennifer Y. serves as a Senior Principal Quality Engineer at Nevro, a position she has held since 2016. Based in Redwood City, CA, she has contributed to the company's commitment to quality and compliance in medical device manufacturing. Her role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Jennifer Y. worked at Medtronic as a Principal Quality Engineer from 2013 to 2016. During her tenure in Northridge, CA, she focused on quality engineering practices that support the development and manufacturing of medical devices. Her experience at Medtronic contributed to her expertise in maintaining high-quality standards in healthcare technology.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Y. holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Beijing Institute of Technology. She is certified as a Stanford Certified Project Manager and has also achieved certifications as a Reliability Engineer and Quality Engineer from ASQ. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in quality assurance and project management.
Career Background
Jennifer Y. has a diverse career spanning over two decades in quality engineering and project management. Prior to her role at Nevro, she worked at Terumo Heart Inc. for ten years, where she held positions related to product development and quality engineering. Earlier in her career, she spent six years at Digital Security Controls as a Quality/Reliability Engineer, gaining foundational experience in the field.
Certifications and Specializations
Jennifer Y. has achieved several professional certifications that enhance her qualifications in quality engineering and project management. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI and has developed customized compliance strategies for new product development. Her expertise includes a wide range of regulations and standards such as MDD/MDR, RED, WEEE, RoHS, HIPAA, and 21 CFR 820.