Michael S. Allen | |
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Littleton, MA |
mallen at alum.mit.edu |
Education |
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA |
Roselle Park High School, Roselle Park, NJ |
Experience |
I Square Systems, Newport, RI Designed, developed, prototyped, tested, integrated specialized RF, electronic control, and power systems for submarine antennas, sonar, and communication systems. Performed engineering design, analysis and modeling for systems requirements analysis and trade off studies for configuration selection and risk assessment reviews. Developed associated engineering drawing, test plans, engineering reports, and technical data packages for design and development efforts. Supported technical engineering design reviews and actively supported government and contractor Integrated Product Development Teams for assigned projects. Supported configuration management audits, engineering change packages development and reviews. |
Mobius Imaging, Ayer, MA As the leader of a small team of electrical engineers, I am responsible for all aspects of the electrical systems of the Airo, an advanced surgical CT scanner, from early concept through product obsolescence. Some of my specific engineering duties include system architecture; electrical architecture; development of new technologies, including an advanced CT X-ray detector; the design of circuitry for control systems, batteries, motion control, power distribution, and safety; and firmware development. I am also responsible for participating in project management, regulatory compliance and testing, transfer to manufacturing, and ongoing reliability improvements. Several of the key enabling technologies are my invention and have been included in patents by the company. Patents:
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Medtronic Navigation, Littleton, MA As the sole electrical designer among a small team of engineers, I was responsible for the architecture, design, documentation, and testing of all electrical systems in the O-arm 1000(R). This device combines volumetric (3-D) X-ray imaging with sophisticated robotic motion control into an advanced surgical imaging scanner. As a medical device, the system is required by the FDA to meet IEC60601 and IEC60950 safety standards and have FCC, TUV and CE certifications for worldwide distribution. Some of my specific duties included the design of circuitry for motion control, timing, power distribution, and patient safety systems; integration of third-party devices; management of vendors; and supervision of technicians. We shipped the first units in April 2006, and they have assisted in more than a million successful surgeries. Breakaway Imaging was purchased by Medtronic Navigation in June 2007. Awards:
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Bluefin Robotics, Cambridge, MA I designed and developed several custom electrical printed circuits for use in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). My projects included motion control, battery conditioning, power distribution, and safety systems. Key requirements called for extremely low power usage, high reliability, and ease of use in harsh underwater environments. |
ArsDigita University, Cambridge, MA ADUni was an intensive one-year Computer Science program for thirty-six post-baccalaureate students. As the head TA, I supervised other TAs, instructed classes, designed curriculum, assisted students, and managed day-to-day operations for every class the university offered. Unfortunately, the program was only funded for one year and was forced to close down. |
Skills |
Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills.
Digital, mixed-signal, power, and analog circuit design. |
last updated on 09/03/2018