I think a good marketing is a way you present and advertise your product even it is not the best in the market. From my experience, a good marketing strategy is to have a good idea to present your product…   Read more»

As all of you mentioned that the difference between solo and partnership is basically the same, However you divide the financial responsibility on owners in the partnership. But each still has a responsibility attached to his personal entity. I’m sure…   Read more»

I agree with you that ratio is an indicator to gauge how good or bad the company is based on financial history, However it is a bit different for big companies. typically when they analyze big company they look at…   Read more»

I think understanding the financial history and company reputation help to identify the stability of the company. Me personally, I look for that when I get an offer, I want to secure that position is not in danger and I’ll…   Read more»

I do agree with you and I have seen that in my company as well. I feel the quality department is more strict when it comes to documentation which can delay a project. However, Personally, I think it is part…   Read more»

I do agree with you, but from my experience that even when the SOP is correct and up to the standers, sometimes it is a production issue that by human mistake is not following the BOM list and SOP even…   Read more»

I helped the QA department when I was a CO-OP with Panasonic innovation center, and it was mainly focused on QA testing and validation for enterprise kiosks. they were short-handed so I didn’t really get involved in everything. I only…   Read more»

I don’t work directly with process involve working with FDA, But I’ve heard how long it takes for FDA to process. One of the most concern when we work with project required FDA approval for part replacement, the company will…   Read more»

I think it is like other devices that can have a recall for corrective actions, but when we talk about medical devices it is more sensitive as it could cause life-threatening. The human body could have a different reaction to…   Read more»

As you mentioned when you work, you will get involved with different people with different background and personality. Having people with different background and experience helps the whole team and the project in general if you utilize the resources well….   Read more»

I think most of us have a feeling toward animals used in the science experiment and think it is unethical. However, it is used to help the humanities, This experiments goal is to find medical treatment, medications, and implantation. Most…   Read more»

Will I think both of industrial and academia are important at the same time. We need current improvements and quick outcome to help in current time, as well as we need new discoveries and inventions to keep up with the…   Read more»

If I have the option to choose between both of research role in academia and industry, I think I would like academia more. It focuses more on the science behind it and gives you more time for a true output…   Read more»

I think the main objective of any project I worked on is to have a solution for the customer or a good offer to the market. Of course, the project has to be achievable and deliver a final product on…   Read more»

I’ve worked with two different companies as an engineer for the past 5 years, each has a different structural organization. For the first company, I like the team structural and how the PMs interact with the whole team even brainstorm…   Read more»

As all of us agree that it is the best that managers come from the same industry and have a technical background, Communication is one of the most important to success a project. Actually, it is one of the major…   Read more»

BME is a very broad topic as you mentioned, but I disagree with you that it is a master of none. You can have a various concentration within the BME master program. So, it is your choice to focus on…   Read more»

As most of you mentioned how co-op and internship are very important during the undergrad period, as it helps you to build the experience and the connection. I’ve heard from a lot of people that a lot of the companies…   Read more»

I do agree with most of you on the pros and cons for academic vs industrial. Also, it was very clearly stated in the presentation. However, I think which one will have an argument based on their personal preference. SO,…   Read more»

I’m more involved in the engineering, I didn’t have a clear information and understanding of project management. I only knew a little part of what I was involved on with the PMs. This class helped me a lot to understand…   Read more»