Yezihalem Mesfin
About Yezihalem Mesfin
Yezihalem Mesfin is the Manager of Systems Verification Engineering at Starkey Hearing Technologies, with extensive experience in biomedical engineering and prototype development. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and has worked in various engineering roles, including as a Senior Lead Research Engineer at Starkey Labs and a Supervisor at Ethiopian Airlines.
Current Role at Starkey Hearing Technologies
Yezihalem Mesfin serves as the Manager of Systems Verification Engineering at Starkey Hearing Technologies. He has held this position since 2019 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, he oversees systems verification processes, ensuring that products meet required specifications and performance standards.
Previous Experience at Starkey Labs
Prior to his current role, Yezihalem worked at Starkey Labs as a Senior Lead Research Engineer from 2011 to 2013 in Eden Prairie, MN. His responsibilities included leading research initiatives and contributing to the development of innovative hearing solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Yezihalem Mesfin has an extensive academic background in engineering and biomedical fields. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the same institution, completed from 2011 to 2014. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, graduating in 2008.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yezihalem possesses hands-on experience in building prototypes and soldering, along with in-depth knowledge of test and measurement equipment. His technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab, Visual Basic.NET, C, Labview, and Python. He is experienced in electromagnetic interference and immunity testing, test design and automation, and project planning.
Clinical Research and Innovations
As a Principal Investigator, Yezihalem led an IRB-approved clinical study involving 24 tinnitus subjects recruited from the general public. He developed a portable prototype take-home stimulation device for a new non-invasive tinnitus treatment known as multi-modal synchronized therapy (mSync), showcasing his commitment to advancing healthcare technology.