This document is a resume for Gerard Kiely. It summarizes his work experience in medical device design at companies like Radisens Diagnostics, Dairymaster, Merck Millipore, and Stryker Orthopaedics. It also outlines his educational background, including a BSc in Product Design and Technology from the University of Limerick and a Specialist Diploma in Medical Device Science from the National University of Ireland, Galway. The resume highlights Kiely's skills in areas like product design, prototyping, CAD, medical device regulations, and communication.

1. Gerard Kiely
Address: 35 Lower Clevedon, Carrigaline, Cork
Tel: 087-6609290
E-mail: gk4@live.com
Personal Profile
Motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual with experience of design in the
Medical Devices and Agricultural industries. Graduated in Product Design and
Technology and currently working as a Design Engineer for Radisens Diagnostics
Cork. Innovative problem solver who excels while working in challenging, fast paced
and demanding environments. Able to adhere to tight deadlines and strict regulations.
Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team. Excellent communication and
presentation skills and is able to articulate points across to others. Highly flexible,
adaptable and enjoys practical learning.
Work Experience
Radisens Diagnostics, Cork Dec 2012 - Current
Design Engineer
Areas of responsibility;
o Providing product design solutions for the company’s main product development
projects, working alongside the different disciplines in the company. (Concept
creation, Ergonomics, Aesthetics, 3D Creo Design, etc.)
o Project planning the industrial design side of product developments as well as project
implementation and documentation.
o User Interface and User Experience design and Human Factors engineering.
o Mechanical Design of working prototypes for the company’s product development as
well as machining and validation testing. (CNC machining, rapid prototyping).
o Problem solving of designs and processes for new and existing products.
o Leasing with external partners for research and prototyping.
o Process planning and storyboarding of projects.
o Company Branding – developing the company’s image both internally and
externally.
o Website and graphic design.
o Documentation design and general office management.
o Companies social media officer.
Dairymaster, Kerry Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
Industrial Design Engineer
Areas of responsibility;
o Providing design solutions for various product developments within the company,
liaising with different departments and company personnel.
o Creating user centred products using Ergonomic and Aesthetic techniques.
o Creating 3D models using AutoCAD Inventor.
o Designing dairy parlour layouts using AutoCAD 2012.
o Problem solving of designs and processes for existing products.
o Creating Sheet-Metal layouts using AutoCAD Inventor, taking manufacturing
processes into account.
o Reporting projects to supervisors and documenting them on AutoCAD Vault.

2. Merck Millipore, Cork June 2011 – Aug 2011
Quality Assurance
Areas of responsibility;
o Identifying and correcting discrepancies between the company’s product descriptions
and their website.
o Adapt to the different work associated with the Quality department.
o Working through customer complaints about various products, to help identify why
the products are failing.
o Filing and recording batches of products returned so that they can be examined.
o Designing excel spreadsheets which effectively and easily communicate the results of
the findings to the supervisor.
o Working effectively with the quality team.
Freelance Industrial Designer, Cork May 2010 – April 2011
Areas of responsibility;
o Working with customers to create an end product to their satisfaction.
Stryker Orthopaedics, Limerick Jan 2009 – June 2009
Intern Product Designer
Areas of responsibility;
o Planning the project out with supervisors and mapping out deadlines for each stage of
work.
o Ensuring the project was completed on time; Responsible for managing the project so
that all deadlines were adhered to and work was of a high standard.
o Finding innovative design solutions for the project, improving the quality of the
product and solving any problems that arose in the process, aesthetics or ergonomics.
o Documenting the findings of the project and presenting these findings effectively to
the supervisors.
o Decision making on all areas of the project and also taking on board the
recommendations of the supervisors and communicating effectively with them.
o Research the product area, such as users and operation processes, so that all areas of
how the product will be used and who by can be included in the design.
o Specialist designing and testing of product prototypes; using rapid-prototyping
techniques, 3D modelling (Solidworks), perspective drawings and Photoshop.
o Follow the outlines, requirements and adhering to the time constraints of the project
map.
o Using a hands-on approach with testing the prototypes using relevant specialised
equipment.
Educational Experience
National University of Ireland, Galway Sep 2015 – May 2016
Specialist Diploma in Medical Device Science
Modules Taken;
o Medical Device Science.
o Biocompatibility and Device Design.
o Mechanics of Solids.

3. o Human Anatomy and Physiology.
o Medical Device Design Project.
University of Limerick Sep 2011 – Dec
2011
Grad. Dip. In Advanced Materials (deferred)
Skills obtained;
o Material properties and processing.
o Advanced analytical techniques of materials.
o Failure processes which can occur in materials.
o Structures and properties of Composite materials.
FÁS Carrigaline, Cork May 2011 – June 2011
Medical Device Industrial Skills
Skills obtained;
o Proper procedures for working in a clean room.
o Lean process design.
South Cork Enterprise Board Jan 2011 – Mar 2011
Start Your Own Business Course
Skills obtained:
o Project planning, starting a business.
o General company admin.
University of Limerick Sep 2006 - May 2010
BSc Product Design and Technology
Skills obtained;
o Working with heavy and complex machinery (lathes, milling machines, laser cutters
etc.)
o 3D and 2D modelling skills (Solidworks, AutoCAD, perspective drawings)
o Project planning, team work and problem solving skills
o Design specification (Design for manufacture, design for assembly)
o Ergonomics (How people interact with various products and the science behind this)
o Prototyping skills (Model making, injection moulding, casting)
o Industrial design (Aesthetics, knowledge of design solutions, etc.)
o Skills in the Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
o Research and user testing
o Occupational Psychology skills
o Basic Graphic Design
Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven Sep 2000 - June 2006
Leaving Certificate
Hobbies & Interests
G.A.A, Rugby, Football and Surfing. Also interested in music, films and art.

4. References
References available on request.