Darin Ursuliak

Current

R&D Program Manager at LightLab Imaging

Past

Special Project/Mfg Engineering Manager at Zeiss Humphrey Systems
System Engineer at Carl Zeiss Laser Technology Center
Research Associate at University of Alberta Medical Laser Laboratory

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Education

St. Mary's College of California
University of Alberta

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Connections

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Industry

Medical Devices

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Darin Ursuliak’s Summary

24 years of experience developing medical products: 6 years of research at a university's medical laser laboratory, 8 years of product development at two medical device startup companies, 10 years of improving manufacturing processes at three medical device companies. Jack-of-all-trades proficient at designing products or company processes. Intimately involved with all facets of product lifecyles. Works effectively with all departments and will not hesitate to put in the extra effort when required to get tasks completed. Always on the lookout for product improvements or better ways to get things done.

Myers-Briggs personality type = INTJ

Darin Ursuliak’s Specialties:

Medical Device Design and Development, Demand Flow Manufacturing Expertise, Quality System Setup, Startup Experience

Darin Ursuliak’s Experience

R&D Program Manager

LightLab Imaging

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Medical Devices industry)

April 1998 — Present (11 years 4 months)

Among first three employees at this startup with initial tasks of performing design qualification testing as well as quality system and infrastructure setup. Later responsible for design transfer to contract manufacturer. Setup in-house manufacturing after purchase of company in August, 2002 by Goodman Co. Ltd of Nagoya, Japan (Jasdaq: 7535). Currently responsible for new product design as well as manufacturing and service support for current Optical Coherence Tomography product used in cardiology for imaging the cornary artery. Recommend and implement infrastructure improvements.
Special Project/Mfg Engineering Manager

Zeiss Humphrey Systems

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Medical Devices industry)

January 1994 — March 1998 (4 years 3 months)

Implemented Demand Flow� Technology companywide as the DFT Coordinator creating a mixed-model production line resulting in the doubling of WIP inventory turns and customer on-time delivery, reducing finished goods inventory costs, and improving average product throughput time from 10 to 3.4 days.
System Engineer

Carl Zeiss Laser Technology Center

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Medical Devices industry)

October 1990 — December 1993 (3 years 3 months)

Among first employees at this startup created to transfer experimental surgical laser from breadboard to production. Lead hardware system integration. Participated in clinical investigations and regulatory testing process. Interfaced with Manufacturing and Service during design transfer. Setup production line then assembled and tested systems. Serviced units in the field. Learned basics of the Demand Flow Technology (DFT) method of manufacturing (see www.jcit.com).
Research Associate

University of Alberta Medical Laser Laboratory

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Medical Devices industry)

October 1984 — September 1990 (6 years)

Performed research leading to the development of a patented, fiber optic delivered, Nd:YAG laser operating at 1.44 �m powered by an experimental pulsed power supply. Responsible for design of laser head, pulse-shaping network, water-cooling, circuit boards, cabling, and chassis. Also assumed responsibility for all software used to control the system. Assembled prototypes and prepared fiber optics for use.

Darin Ursuliak’s Education

St. Mary's College of California

Executive MBA 1996 — 1997

Unable to complete MBA due to transfer to startup in Massachusetts
University of Alberta

B.Sc. , Electrical Engineering , 1979 — 1984

Concentration in Digital and Analog Electronics

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Darin Ursuliak’s Interests:

Competitive volleyball player, Coach of FIRST Lego League middle school team, Mentor to FIRST Robotics Competition high school team, Build computers as a hobby and enjoy online FPS gaming