The following is an abbreviated version of my professional resume.

John Sambrook

Strategic Consultant - Process Improvement, Software Engineering & Medical Device Development Kirkland, WA john@common-sense.com | (425) 501-9074

Professional Summary

A seasoned software engineer with over 30 years of experience, offering expertise in software development, medical device systems, and process improvement. Skilled in managing complex software implementations and medical device software deployment consulting.

Recent Experience

Common Sense Systems, Inc. (1996-Present) President

Provide software engineering and consulting services
Support embedded software development for life-critical devices
Manage technical support and software engineering functions
Focus on Theory of Constraints (TOC) consulting work

Undisclosed Client (2022-2024) Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Collaborated on embedded software development for a revolutionary new medical device
Implemented process improvements and quality control measures
Managed complex system integrations

Verasonics, Inc. (2014-2022) Senior Consultant, Embedded Software

Led software application delivery and architecture design
Established effective software build and release processes
Directed process improvements for medical device standards compliance
Contributed to 20 - 30% yearly revenue growth through process improvements

SonoSite, Inc. (1996-2014) Director of Global Quality

Managed global quality operations with 35+ staff
Oversaw $4.8M+ budget and P&L responsibility
Maintained 15+ year partnership supporting growth to billion-dollar organization
Developed critical embedded software systems

Core Competencies

Business Process Reengineering
Medical Device Development Standards
Software Development Life Cycle
Total Quality Management (QSR A20 / IEC 62304)
IT Strategy & Process Optimization
Systems Integration
Project Management

Education

Washington State University - Graduate Studies in Engineering Management, Theory of Constraints Certification
The Ohio State University - B.S. Computer & Information Science

Professional Affiliations

Institute for Electrical & Electronic Engineers
Association for Advance of Medical Instrumentation
Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization