Sirisha Gutta
About Sirisha Gutta
Sirisha Gutta is a Sr. Systems Engineer and Manager of Test Engineering at Outset Medical, Inc., with a strong background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in medical device development. She has held various engineering roles at notable organizations, including Smith & Nephew and Zimmer, and has a solid academic foundation with a Master's degree from Drexel University.
Current Role at Outset Medical
Sirisha Gutta serves as a Senior Systems Engineer and Manager of Test Engineering at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees the testing and engineering processes, ensuring the development of high-quality medical devices. Her responsibilities include leading test engineering initiatives and managing system engineering tasks to support product development.
Previous Experience at Smith & Nephew
Prior to her current position, Sirisha Gutta worked as a Design Assurance Engineer at Smith & Nephew from 2014 to 2018. During her four years in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, she contributed to the design assurance processes, focusing on quality and compliance within the medical device industry.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Sirisha Gutta earned her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biomedical Engineering from SSN College of Engineering, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sirisha Gutta possesses a range of technical skills relevant to biomedical engineering. She is proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, and Python, and utilizes modeling software including SolidWorks, LabVIEW, and AutoCAD. Her expertise includes developing point-of-care diagnostic devices, particularly in microfluidic chip design and nucleic acid isolation and amplification.
Experience in Research and Academia
Sirisha Gutta has a background in research and academia, having worked at Drexel University in various roles. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Microfluidics laboratory from 2013 to 2014, a Laboratory Assistant in the Biotechnology Laboratory in 2013, and a Teaching Assistant for Physics during the same year. These positions provided her with valuable experience in research methodologies and laboratory practices.