S5E44 Geoff Gaw | Nitinol, R&D, and How to Learn About New Technologies

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In this episode of the Being An Engineer Podcast, Geoff Gaw discusses his journey into engineering, the unique processes and challenges involved in metal manufacturing, and strategies for leading teams in highly regulated environments. Geoff also delves into the alignment of product development with process development, staying up to date with emerging technologies, the future of the medical device industry, and ways to accelerate the speed of engineering.

Main Topics:

• Geoff's path to becoming an engineer and the inspiration behind his career choice
• Unique processes and challenges in metal manufacturing, particularly with nitinol
• Strategies for managing teams in highly regulated environments like the medical device industry
• Aligning product development with process development and the transition from R&D to mass production
• Approaches to staying informed about emerging technologies and trends in the industry
• Predictions for the future of the medical device industry, including the integration of AI
• Techniques for accelerating the speed of engineering projects

About the guest: Geoff Gaw is an experienced mechanical engineer specializing in the medical device industry. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Materials Science and Energy Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona, he has held leadership roles at Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, and Applied Medical. His expertise spans project management, product and process development, and manufacturing support. He has overseen the development of complex medical devices, scaling teams, and driving operational excellence from early development stages to mass production. Currently, he serves as a Sr. Principal Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences.

Links:
Geoff Gaw -  LinkedIn

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