Parth Patel

We are hiring! | COO at Motus Nova | Atlanta Inno 25 Under 25

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

Currently am on a mission to revolutionize the neuro-rehab industry by bringing FDA clinically proven robotic therapy into HOMES across the U.S. to expand access to therapy. I am involved in medical device product development and R&D, digital marketing and sales strategy, software development, web development, product manufacturing, and product management. My background studies are in Biomedical Engineering, Technology Management, and Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology with an abundance of research experience. Co-Founder of SonifEye, SolPower, Immedic, and Envirobrick.

Experience

  • Motus Nova (Full-time · 7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Chief Operations Officer
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Lead Engineer and Director Of Operations
      May 2019 - Jul 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Working to make healthcare and rehab more accessible for everyone through at home robotic neuro-rehab

  • Buckley Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant at Emory University
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 · 5 mos

    Translational Diffuse Optical Spectroscopies for Brain Monitoring Predicted deep tissue microvasculature blood flow by creating a neural network model of multi-distance and multi-exposure diffuse speckle contrast analysis based on thousands of simulated and experimental data points Developed machine learning platform built on TensorFlow for the lab to use for future purposes

  • Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon
    May 2018 - Aug 2018 · 4 mos

    Alexa Smart Home Automation and Local Control Team Improved connection between 2MM+ devices to provide customers with a better IoT experience by building upon Alexa’s codebase to create an Android service that sends state changes to the Alexa cloud Created design paper by collaborating with teams across Alexa Smart Home to evaluate tradeoffs and design decisions Implemented a NanoHttpd server and HTTP protocol to communicate between an Echo Plus and a Raspberry Pi Programmed a Raspberry Pi to emulate a smart Philips Hue light bulb and Wemo Plug to exhibit future IoT communication

  • Adaptive Robotic Manipulation Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology
    Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 · 11 mos

    Soft wearable robotics research • Developing and designing soft wearable robots that can be intuitively controlled by humans • Utilizing Solidworks to create skeletons for soft continuum robots

  • Biomedical Engineering Intern at Motus Nova
    May 2017 - Aug 2017 · 4 mos

    • Constructed gyroscope hand mechanism for Hand Mentor device using Solidworks to allow for 3 degrees of freedom in hand • Created complex google sheets using a combination of google functions and Javascript to ensure the company follows FDA rules • Developed soft actuator integrated glove to help patients with extension during stroke rehab based on feedback from patient visits • Repaired and manufactured stroke rehab devices, including the Hand Mentor Arm, Foot, and Controller • Collaborated with clinicians and physical therapists on making improvements to current devices and developments for more effective devices • Complied with FDA regulations for component testing, manufacturing tracking, device and software validation and verification • Successfully overcame various troubleshoot situations regarding device repairs • Sourced parts from various manufacturers • Worked with a stroke patient to design circular rod handles and a brass knuckle handle to provide better grip for patients • Increased the efficiency of how tablet mounts are made for controllers using Solidworks • Recorded footage for a sales and marketing video for clinicians and stroke patients • Built a google sheet workbook to automate delivery tracking and auto-generate delivery purchase orders • Built a google sheet workbook to keep track of all builds and respective inventory • Collaborated with a clinician to develop soft tube and spherical actuators to help stroke patients with extension • Developed and adjusted android software to fix issues that occurred in the field, such as incorrect angle inflation