Ahzaih Smith
Memphis
Summary
I’m ready to take what I’ve learned supporting engineers in the medical device world and move to the front line of helping doctors and hospitals choose the right solutions. My goal is to build genuine relationships with clinicians, understand their challenges, and bring them products that make a real difference for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GLOBAL PRODUCT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Medtronics, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with teams to improve packaging and ensure compliance.
- Investigate and solve equipment issues to keep production on track.
- Test and analyze products, sharing insights to guide improvements.
- Support efficiency and quality in sterile packaging.
GLOBAL PACKAGING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Smith And Nephew
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Executed 150+ package tests yearly, supporting 100% compliance on global product launches.
- Designed CAD packaging updates that cut prototype cycles by 20%, accelerating rollouts.
- Solved automation issues that boosted line uptime from 88% to 95%.
- Led root-cause fixes on automation issues, improving line reliability from 88% to 95% uptime.
PRODUCT PACKAGING TRAINER
Smith And Nephew
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted, conducted and instructed training materials following established curricula.
- Delivered packaging training to 60+ operators, raising audit scores by 12%.
- Troubleshot sterile-packaging machinery, cutting unplanned downtime by 18%.
- Analyzed process failures and implemented fixes that improved line yield by 10%.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STUDENT INTERVENTION
Pink With A Purpose
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Enforced all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Guided 80+ students through academic and behavioral challenges, raising overall engagement by 25%.
- Partnered with parents, teachers, and counselors to create action plans that reduced repeat incidents by 30%.
- Organized enrichment programs that boosted student participation in learning activities.
Education
Computer Software Engineering -
Arizona State University
08-2022
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Product Expertise
- Technical Presentations
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Customer Focus
Websites
Certification
Medical Sales Collage
Ortho-Bio Logistics & Regenerative Medicine
Denver, Co - September 2025
Six Sigma Green Belt
LeanTac - August 2022
Timeline
GLOBAL PRODUCT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Medtronics, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
GLOBAL PACKAGING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Smith And Nephew
06.2022 - 05.2024
PRODUCT PACKAGING TRAINER
Smith And Nephew
11.2021 - 05.2022
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STUDENT INTERVENTION
Pink With A Purpose
10.2017 - 01.2019
Computer Software Engineering -
Arizona State University
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