Aziz Kapadia

About Aziz Kapadia

Medical Device Consultant | Biomedical Engineer | Clinical-Tech TranslatorBiomedical engineer with experience spanning product development and clinical deployment of advanced surgical technologies, including image-guided surgery and navigation systems.Currently working with neurosurgeons in operating rooms, supporting their complex workflows, serving as the interface between them, hospital IT, sales, and engineering teams. This role provides direct insight into how medical technologies perform in real clinical environments and where gaps exist in usability, integration, and adoption.Previously worked across early-stage R&D and regulated product development, contributing to preclinical validation, FDA pre-IND efforts, and translating clinical needs into product requirements. Also evaluated biotech and MedTech startups, analyzing technical feasibility, regulatory pathways, and market potential as part of early-stage investment diligence.Brings a systems-level perspective on medical technology, from concept and development through clinical use and adoption. Interested in roles focused on advancing surgical systems, robotics, and next-generation MedTech through product and systems-level innovation.Outside of work, I’m into 3D printing, tech startups, martial arts, basketball, art, and anime - ask me for my top 5.Let’s connect if you\'re interested in MedTech or shaping the future of healthcare!

Experience

1. Application Consultant

   Brainlab

   Jul 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   NY Presbyterian I NYU Langone I RWJ Barnabas I Atlantic Health I Capital Health I Montefiore Medical | UPenn Health• Serve as the primary clinical–technical bridge between neurosurgeons, hospital IT/biomed teams, sales, and product groups, supporting surgical navigation systems across 10+ hospital accounts• Lead surgeon-facing demonstrations and clinical evaluations of new surgical technologies in live OR environments, validating workflow fit and identifying opportunities for product improvement• Maintain reliability of complex surgical systems through hands-on hardware and software management, including system re-imaging, component replacement, software updates, and license configuration• Troubleshoot integration issues across navigation platforms, intraoperative imaging, robotics, and hospital networks to ensure uninterrupted OR performance• Partner with commercial teams on technology evaluations, renewals, and system expansions across regional accounts

Education

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2016 — 2020

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Certification, Packaging Engineering

  2017 — 2020

• South Brunswick High School

  High School Diploma

Skills

• Martial Arts Instruction
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Jiu-Jitsu
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Mixed Martial Arts (Mma)
• Microsoft Word
• Public Speaking
• Taekwondo