Taral

Years at SJM	7+
Education	B.E. Instrumentation & Control Engineering M.S. Biomedical Engineering

As a software engineer, Taral develops, tests, deploys, and conducts integration testing of new software used in medical devices. Development activities include identifying problems, determining solutions to resolve issues, and correcting any software defects. Taral also leads a team of software engineers. "A typical work week is generally balanced between technical work and collaborative meetings."

Taral describes three phases for a typical project. Kick-off: At the beginning of a project, the software engineers are bursting with energy and set about brainstorming to resolve project challenges laid out before them. Mid-Project: As the project progresses, a routine is established as the team productively works to meet deadlines and resolve outstanding issues. Wrap-up: Towards the end of the project, when testing begins, the work week gets busier. "We are all focused on delivery the highest quality end product, which involves last minute checks and testing."

Taral does research and reading to stay up to date on technology

When asked to describe an exciting project Taral has worked on, he proudly said that the Epic HF family of ICDs was his favorite. "With my seven plus years of experience at St. Jude Medical, it was the first bi-ventricular device, which can monitor three chambers of the heart. This device and the technology was revolutionary and set the stage for many future devices." Taral recalled that the people involved with the project made it feel more like a team effort than simply work. "Team members focused on this effort with the mindset of a start-up company and that helped to make this product and the project a success."

"The company provides a work environment that allows employees to be creative and leverage advancements in technology all with a focus of how best to serve and meet the patient's needs."