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Edward Josue Soto Carvajal

Industrial Engineer
Heredia

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in analyzing ankle implant alignment reports. Skilled in optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering team collaboration. Proactive in identifying patterns and implementing solutions to improve quality metrics and achieve organizational goals. Committed to continuous improvement, driving innovation and efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Patient Specific Solution, Team Lead Engineering

Stryker
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed final reviews of patient-specific PDF reports, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the information, with an average of 70 reports reviewed per week.
  • Used Power BI (PBI) and Excel to analyze and monitor workflow, including the review of error graphs and control charts, ensuring the efficient execution of processes and compliance with established standards.
  • Dedicated 15% of weekly time to conducting comprehensive follow-ups on direct reports, monitoring quality metrics, and ensuring the fulfillment of objectives to align with team and organizational goals
  • Organized monthly team meetings to foster collaboration, share experiences, discuss challenges, and recognize achievements, creating a supportive work environment.
  • Addressed and resolved technical questions related to standards in the preparation of ankle surgery reports, providing support and clarifications on procedures and tools..
  • Participated as a Green Belt in two Six Sigma projects focused on process improvements and efficiency. Played a key role in the DMAIC process, including data collection, analysis, and implementing solutions. For example, helped reduce processing time by 13% in one project.

Product Development Engineer

Stryker
05.2015 - 11.2020
  • Managed 14 cases per week, utilizing SolidWorks to align implants and design customized guides for each patient, ensuring precise and functional adaptation in accordance with medical specifications.
  • Reviewed reports containing technical information on ankle implant alignment, with detailed analyses to identify patterns that influence procedure quality. Reports were prepared by other team members.
  • Trained approximately 10 team members on various steps of the process, providing support and instruction on the use of software, technical tools, and processes for designing customized implants and guides.
  • Conduct error analysis studies every 6 months to identify root causes of issues, implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.

Presicion Mecanic

Taller De Precisión La Garita
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Dedicated 30% of weekly time to programming CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines for component manufacturing.
  • Manufactured metal parts with high precision.
  • Designed and fabricated molds for rubber part production.
  • Adjusted and executed CNC programs to ensure accuracy and quality of produced parts.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Fidélitas
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2015 - 11.2020

Skills

Process improvement

Performance improvement

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Key performance indicators

Employee training

Software

Power BI

Excel

SQL lenguage

Additional Information

Solidarity Association (ASOWRIGHT)
May 2023 - Present
As President of the Solidarity Association of the department (ASOWRIGHT), I led a team of 7 members, organizing biweekly meetings to review financial statements, investment status, and explore future business opportunities. I was responsible for coordinating events, managing the association's resources, and ensuring funds were used effectively to benefit the employees.

Certification

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).

Timeline

Patient Specific Solution, Team Lead Engineering

Stryker
05.2023 - Current

MBA - Business Administration

Tecnológico De Costa Rica
01.2023 - Current

Product Development Engineer

Stryker
05.2015 - 11.2020

Bachelor - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Fidélitas
01.2015 - 11.2020

Presicion Mecanic

Taller De Precisión La Garita
10.2014 - 05.2015

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA).

Edward Josue Soto CarvajalIndustrial Engineer