Maria Tam Tran
About Maria Tam Tran
Maria Tam Tran is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Semler Scientific, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in quality engineering and education, holding degrees in Biomedical Engineering from San Jose State University.
Work at Semler Scientific
Maria Tam Tran has been employed at Semler Scientific as a Quality Assurance Engineer since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading non-conformance, CAPA, and complaint investigations, ensuring compliance with Quality System requirements. She also tracks and trends quality metrics to support continuous improvement in product quality and process capabilities. Her work involves a strong focus on ensuring that new products and proposed product changes meet design specifications and compatibility prior to their commercial release.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to her current position, Maria worked at Cannon Quality Group, LLC as a Junior Quality Engineer from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she gained experience in quality assurance processes. Additionally, she was involved in supplier evaluation and monitoring activities, maintaining supplier files and an approved supplier list. Her background also includes a position as an Instructor at KidzToPros from 2018 to 2019, where she contributed to educational programs in San Jose, California.
Education and Expertise
Maria Tam Tran holds a Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from San Jose State University, which she completed between 2019 and 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2020. Her educational background is complemented by studies at Evergreen Valley College and a high school diploma from Yerba Buena High School. This academic foundation supports her expertise in quality assurance and engineering practices.
Leadership and Mentoring Roles
Maria has demonstrated leadership skills through her involvement with the Vietnamese Student Association at San Jose State University, where she served as Treasurer from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as an Academic Mentor at San Jose State University in 2018, providing guidance and support to fellow students. These roles highlight her commitment to community engagement and mentorship within educational settings.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities
In her role as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Maria engages in product risk management activities. This includes identifying and documenting risks, gaps, and controls to ensure product safety and compliance. Her responsibilities also encompass maintaining quality metrics and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, which are essential for enhancing product quality and process capabilities within her organization.