Nastassia Kudlai
About Nastassia Kudlai
Nastassia Kudlai is a Staff Design Quality Engineer with extensive experience in the medical device industry, including roles at Corindus Vascular Robotics and CONMED Corporation. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and specializes in Medical Device Regulation and Post-Market Surveillance.
Work at Vicarious Surgical
Nastassia Kudlai currently holds the position of Staff Design Quality Engineer at Vicarious Surgical Inc. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the design and quality assurance processes within the organization. Her role involves ensuring that the design and development of surgical systems meet regulatory standards and quality benchmarks.
Previous Experience in Medical Device Engineering
Nastassia Kudlai has extensive experience in the medical device industry. She worked at Corindus Vascular Robotics in various roles, including Quality Engineer from 2017 to 2019, Quality Engineer II from 2019 to 2021, and Senior Quality Engineer from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Quality Engineer at CONMED Corporation for one year. Her early career included internships at Zimmer Biomet and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Education and Expertise
Nastassia Kudlai earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She possesses expertise in applying Medical Device Regulation (MDR) to the development and commercialization of Class II medical devices. Her skills also include Post-Market Surveillance and Complaint Management, which are vital for maintaining compliance and product safety.
Research Experience at Rutgers University
During her time at Rutgers University, Nastassia Kudlai served as a Research Assistant in two capacities. From 2014 to 2015, she worked on the Innovative Senior Design project, contributing to the development of engineering solutions. Her role as a Research Assistant in 2014 lasted for five months, providing her with valuable experience in research methodologies and project management.
Quality Assurance Skills
Nastassia Kudlai has demonstrated proficiency in several quality assurance skills essential for the medical device industry. She is skilled in Root Cause Investigation, which is critical for identifying and resolving quality issues. Additionally, her experience in Complaint Management allows her to effectively handle and analyze customer feedback to enhance product quality and compliance.