Ruben O'hara
About Ruben O'hara
Ruben O'Hara is a Senior Patient Specific Design Engineer with extensive experience in orthopedic engineering and design. He has worked at various institutions, including Materialise and GE, and has a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role at Restor3d
Ruben O'hara serves as a Senior Patient-Specific Design Engineer at Restor3d, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with surgeons to create tailored surgical plans aimed at improving patient outcomes. His responsibilities include coordinating with operations and quality teams to ensure that the production processes align with design specifications and meet established quality standards.
Previous Experience in Orthopedics
Prior to his current role, O'hara accumulated extensive experience in the orthopedic field. He worked at Materialise from 2016 to 2022, progressing from Clinical Engineer to Senior Clinical Engineer and then to Application Engineer for Additive Manufacturing. His work involved the design and implementation of orthopedic and cranio-maxillofacial solutions. Additionally, he was employed as a Manufacturing Specialist at GE for nine months in 2015.
Research Background
O'hara's research experience includes positions at the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a Research Assistant at the Orthopedic Biodynamics Lab from 2013 to 2015 and briefly at the Musculoskeletal Research Center in 2012. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in biomechanics and orthopedic research.
Education and Expertise
Ruben O'hara earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with expertise in designing patient-specific implants and instruments, particularly in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) and talus implants.