YANISA SAMONA
Product Development Engineer In MedTech Startup
Khan Na Yao
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Summary
Product Development Engineer with experience in early-stage MedTech companies, leading catheter development from concept through pre-clinical readiness. Strong background in anatomical analysis, prototyping, and validation, combined with hands-on exposure to fundraising support, market analysis, and investor engagement. Experienced in aligning technical execution, regulatory strategy, and development milestones with commercial and exit objectives, while mentoring junior engineers and working cross-functionally across engineering, clinical, and business teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Product Development Engineer
NirvaMed Inc. (Thailand – USA Based)
01.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end development of a coronary sinus catheter and system, executing the technical roadmap from concept, prototyping, and bench testing through preclinical readiness, aligned with fundraising and exit strategy milestones.
- Partnered with leadership to support fundraising strategy, translating development plans, regulatory pathways, and market positioning into clear investor narratives.
- Monitored MedTech market trends and comparable exits to inform development priorities and long-term exit planning.
- Directed human cadaver and porcine studies, enabling evidence-based design decisions and early risk reduction.
- Built a preclinical animal lab in Thailand from the ground up, enabling local in-house testing and faster iteration cycles.
- Designed and implemented a 3D heart model and flow loop system used to demonstrate catheter functionality during investor discussions, supporting early fundraising efforts.
- Supported and mentored junior engineers, helping prioritize technical milestones to align technology development with fundraising and investment goals.
- Collaborated with clinicians and imaging experts to analyze coronary venous anatomy using DICOM data.
- Built a catheter design support tool based on coronary sinus anatomy derived from DICOM analysis, directly informing device geometry and design decisions.
- Gained hands-on exposure to US FDA strategy, reimbursement planning, and early MedTech business development.
Technical Service Engineer
Baxter Healthcare (Thailand)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered preventive maintenance and calibration for APD devices, consistently meeting monthly service targets.
- Ensured compliance with global service and calibration protocols, coordinating tools and logistics to support nationwide operations.
- Supported national market deployment and received the Asia Excellence Support Team Award, recognising performance and service reliability.
Service Engineer
Novimed Co.,Ltd. (Thailand)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained calibration programs and key performance metrics, performing on-site troubleshooting to ensure device reliability and uptime.
- Developed an internal fault-reporting application to track device issues and reduce repair turnaround time.
- Managed spare parts inventory and supported international technical training sessions, working closely with cross-regional teams.
Education
B.E. - Biomedical Engineering
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Bangkok01.2019
Non degree - Exchange student
Fukuoka Institute of Technology
Fukuoka, Japan01.2018
Skills
Catheter & medical device development
Certification
Radiation Safety Officer License (2021–Present)
Patents & Intellectual Property
- PCT Non-Provisional Patent Application (2025)
Coronary Sinus Catheter System — Co-Inventor - US Provisional Patent Application
Enhancer System for Medical Device Application — Co-Inventor
Filed as part of early-stage MedTech development and fundraising strategy.
Projects
- Catheter Fit Analyzer (Software Tool)
Developed an anatomy-driven evaluation tool to assess catheter design fit using coronary sinus anatomy inputs from retrospective CT studies. - Preclinical Animal Lab Setup (Thailand)
Initiated and coordinated the establishment of local preclinical lab capabilities, enabling in-country testing and reducing reliance on overseas facilities. - Cadaveric & Porcine Heart Studies
Conducted hands-on catheter evaluations in human cadaver hearts (University of Minnesota) and porcine models to inform design refinement and animal study readiness.
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Product Development Engineer
NirvaMed Inc. (Thailand – USA Based)
01.2023 - Current
Technical Service Engineer
Baxter Healthcare (Thailand)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Service Engineer
Novimed Co.,Ltd. (Thailand)
01.2020 - 01.2022
B.E. - Biomedical Engineering
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Non degree - Exchange student
Fukuoka Institute of Technology