Vida Riskus Keene
About Vida Riskus Keene
Vida Riskus Keene serves as the Senior Manager of Design Quality at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in quality management across various sectors, including medical devices and high-tech industries, she has developed a strong expertise in business process change and Six Sigma methodologies.
Work at Sunrun
Vida Riskus Keene has been serving as the Sr. Manager of Design Quality at Sunrun since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes related to design within the organization. Her position is based in the Greater Denver Area, where she has contributed to the company's mission of providing sustainable energy solutions.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Before joining Sunrun, Vida Riskus Keene held several positions in quality management across various companies. She worked as a Supplier Quality Manager at Zimmer Biomet from 2015 to 2019 and at Medtronic for a brief period in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Supplier Quality Manager in the Medical Device Sector at Covidien from 2014 to 2015. Her extensive experience in these roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in quality assurance practices.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Vida Riskus Keene earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She attended the university from 1992 to 1997, gaining a solid educational foundation that supports her career in quality management and engineering.
Certifications and Training
Vida Riskus Keene holds multiple certifications from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), including Certified Quality Auditor and Certified Quality Engineer. She is also trained as an auditor for ISO 13485:2003 and 21 CFR 820 standards. Additionally, she applies her Six Sigma Black Belt training to improve manufacturing and business processes, demonstrating her commitment to quality and efficiency.
Background in High-Tech and Medical Device Sectors
Throughout her career, Vida Riskus Keene has developed a strong background in Business Process Change Architecture, particularly within high-tech and medical device sectors. Her roles at companies such as Seagate Technology and Covidien have provided her with valuable insights and experience in managing quality processes in complex environments.