I make complex neurotechnology usable at scale.
Global Training & Education Development Lead at Medtronic Neuromodulation. Ten years building the bridge between breakthrough brain technology and the clinicians who use it worldwide. That technology includes the first DBS system that senses the brain, and the first that adapts to what it senses. Lately, much of that work is shaping how AI belongs in neuromodulation.
2016–present
01Experience
Global Training & Education Development Lead
Training architect for Deep Brain Stimulation. I design how the world's most advanced neurostimulation systems get learned by sales forces, surgeons, and programming clinicians across the globe.
- Training lead for five major DBS platform launches, including the largest commercial brain-computer interface launch in history
- Trained 70%+ of the current US DBS sales force; 2,000+ healthcare professionals certified globally
- Invented 7 patented automation tools (4 as lead inventor) solving real-world usability and scaling problems
- Led the BrainSense Virtual Patient simulator, which delivers 5–10× ROI and is now a critical competitive advantage
- Primary subject-matter expert for Medical Safety on programming, BrainSense, Adaptive DBS, and surgical procedures
- Recognized voice on where AI fits in neuromodulation, from clinician-facing tools to how the field learns and scales
DBS Clinical Specialist
- Technical support for DBS implants and programming alongside neurosurgeons and neurologists
- Managed top DBS implanters in territory; promoted within first year on performance
Navigation Clinical Specialist
- Cranial navigation technology in surgical settings; foundation in neuromodulation
ProCare Specialist
- Clinical support for $6M of surgical equipment across 50 operating rooms
- Selected for Stryker Technology Council as a top performer
Engineering Intern
- Tested implantable cardiac device software; built hardware to FDA specifications
02Five launches
BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS earned a spot on TIME's annual list. I designed and led the global training that carried it into clinics worldwide.
Dream what adoption looks like. Simplify what blocks it. Communicate until the bridge is built.
Every launch, every curriculum, every tool follows the same three verbs.
03Skills
Clinical workflow design · Curriculum architecture · Certification program development · Global training deployment · Medical education for HCPs and field teams · Virtual simulation design
Deep brain stimulation programming · BrainSense neural sensing · Adaptive/closed-loop DBS · LFP signal interpretation · Implantable pulse generators · Movement disorder therapeutics
Workflow automation (7 patents) · Process optimization for scale · LLM application for training and documentation · Tool development for clinical operations
04Patents
Patented automation tools born from watching clinicians work. Each one removes a specific usability or scaling bottleneck in how DBS therapy gets programmed, taught, and delivered.
- Proprietary 2025 Lead Inventor
- Proprietary 2024 Lead Inventor
- Proprietary 2024 Lead Inventor
- Proprietary 2024 Co-Inventor
- Automated Calibration of LFP Sensing Tools 2023 Lead Inventor
- Bipolar/Unipolar Stimulation Conversion 2023 Co-Inventor
- Proprietary 2023 Co-Inventor
Full portfolio details available on request.
05Education
06Recognition
There are very few people that have the amount of impact on the therapy today as much as Christian does.
The Medtronic training on workflow took the detailed ADAPT workflow and made it simple for the commercial platform. It is impressive.
The way he delivers ideas and analogies in a simple way makes the training the best in the field.
His product knowledge of the software and implantable devices is excellent, nearing that of the system design engineers.
He delivered clear, concise, and well thought out training. It is not easy to take source material and translate it so well to such digestible content.
His ideas are creative and expansive, and his respect and professionalism brings others together to form innovative ideas.
Awards Technical Fellows Award · Bakken Fellow endorsement · 4 consecutive years top ratings, culminating in "Exceptional Impact"
07Personal projects
I like learning how things work and building things that do.
Mesh Audio
Handbuilt analog effects pedals, including the JuiceJawn envelope filter featuring custom-wound optocouplers. End-to-end product development from circuit design through enclosure fabrication, with sales via Reverb and direct commission. Clients include members of Phish, Dopapod, Muscle Tough, and Grammy-winning producers.
HomeVoice
Privacy-focused voice assistant exploring the separation between intent recognition and command execution. Built on HomeAssistant with custom AI orchestration, emphasizing robust validation and graceful handling of edge cases. Deployed in production managing home automation, security, and family-friendly interactions.