Hi, I’m
Müge Kabakci Torelli
Biomedical Engineer
Berlin
Summary
Diligent Auditor / Quality Manager with robust and technical background in biomedical engineering technologies.
Adept at identifying process improvements and implementing effective solutions to enhance quality standards. A collaborative team player with strong commitment to achieving results and adapting to dynamic environments.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
Languages
Work History
Vamed Technical Services
International Project Manager
02.2022 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Provided technical and operational guidance, facilitating requirements workshops, resolving issues, and verifying deliverable quality before client submission.
- Optimized international team performance by monitoring progress, adjusting resources, and ensuring compliance with ISO and regulatory standards.
- Delivered high-quality, regulation-compliant projects on time with minimal rework, maintaining process control and risk mitigation.
- Streamlined stakeholder communication for efficient collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Planned and executed complex project phases with clear milestones, deliverables, and schedules while ensuring safety and quality.
- UNICEF International Projects (Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Niger): Conducted risk-based technical and regulatory assessments of healthcare infrastructure projects, supported alignment with applicable international standards and regulatory requirements, delivered structured user training, and strengthened local operational capacity to ensure sustainable, compliant implementation.
- San Ignacio University Hospital (HUSI), Colombia: Executed the procurement, installation, and commissioning of biomedical equipment, performed technical conformity and safety checks, and established structured training programs for technical and clinical staff to ensure compliant, effective, and sustainable operation.
- Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana: Led preventive and corrective maintenance activities for biomedical equipment, verified service processes against defined technical and quality requirements, developed local staff competencies, and ensured consistent, compliant service performance.
UseGood AG
Business Development and Strategic Management
12.2017 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Developed, implemented, and monitored actionable strategic plans with measurable compliance and performance metrics.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and introduced corrective actions to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
- Continuously tracked global industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to maintain organizational compliance and technical excellence.
- Applied advanced analytical frameworks, including user-research methodologies, risk assessments, and business-case modeling, to drive informed decision-making and product enhancements within a compliant framework.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- LKH Graz Hospital, Austria: Performed electrical safety testing of multiple AIRVO™ 2 high-flow therapy devices in accordance with applicable safety standards. Verification activities were conducted using calibrated test equipment, and results were formally documented to ensure traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
- Private Klinik Graz Ragnitz Project, Austria: Spearheaded of execution of technical inspections and functional verification of multiple bicycle ergometer devices, ensuring compliance with defined performance and safety standards, and documented the results in formal protocols to support regulatory traceability and quality assurance.
- A.ö. Krankenhaus Oberpullendorf (General Hospital Oberpullendorf), Austria: Led a team in conducting comprehensive technical and functional assessments of multiple medical devices, verifying compliance with defined performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Inspection results were formally documented in protocols to ensure traceability, support quality assurance, and maintain operational compliance.
- Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt (Wiener Neustadt Regional Hospital), Austria: Executing and managed the team in performing comprehensive technical inspections, maintenance, and verification of multiple oxygen medical devices. Tasks included functional testing, calibrated measurements, component replacement, and verification of operational and safety standards. All activities were formally documented in protocols and each device was labeled with a verification tag to ensure traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
- AUVA Trauma Center Lorenz Böhler (Unfallkrankenhaus Wien Lorenz Böhler), Vienna, Austria: Performed comprehensive technical inspections of multiple Ergoselect 100 P ergometer devices , verifying functional performance and safety requirements in line with applicable technical and regulatory standards. All inspection activities were documented in formal protocols to ensure traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
- Institute of Sports Medicine of the State of Salzburg (Institut für Sportmedizin des Landes Salzburg), Austria: Conducted metrological inspections of multiple Ergoselect 100 K Reha devices in accordance with the Guideline for Metrological Controls of Medical Devices with Measurement Functions (LMKM). All verification activities were performed using calibrated test equipment and documented in formal protocols to ensure measurement accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
- Barmherzige Brüder Hospital Eisenstadt, Austria: Performed electrical safety and functional measurements of 500 patient transportation systems in accordance with IEC 62353 . All verification activities were carried out using calibrated test equipment and formally documented to ensure traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
Carl Reiner GmbH
International Area Sales and Marketing Manager
06.2010 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches and marketing initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends and sales data to identify growth opportunities, optimize medical device portfolio strategies, and drive product launches, ensuring all processes complied with ISO 13485 and regulatory standards
- Optimized sales processes, streamlining procedures for increased efficiency and better customer service.
- Developed key account relationships for improved client retention and long-term partnerships.
- Increased market share by identifying untapped customer segments and developing tailored offerings to meet their needs.
- Coordinated new product development with R&D and design teams, implementing compliance, safety, and usability standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Led operational demonstrations and scientific presentations of SHJV device , supporting international marketing and educational activities. Received comprehensive technical service training on the ventilation device , enabling effective maintenance and on-site troubleshooting. Ensured devices could be reliably deployed and demonstrated during global presentations and clinical events , maintaining continuous operational readiness and compliance with technical standards.
- LKH Salzburg Hospital, Austria: Delivered technical and scientific training on the physical principles of superimposed high-frequency jet ventilation , supporting clinical understanding, correct device use, and safe application in accordance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey – Difficult Airway Congress (2016): Provided intraoperative clinical and technical support during live case demonstrations on airway stenosis, laryngeal stenosis surgery, and difficult intubation , demonstrating the application and clinical effectiveness of superimposed high-frequency jet ventilation in complex airway management scenarios.
- Conducted scientific researches on critical applications of the device support for the safe and effective application of SHJV technology., including: Microlaryngoscopy in obese patients with airway stenosis, Rigid bronchoscopy in pediatric patients (open system), Tracheal resections, demonstrating shortened procedure durations, Single-lung ventilation, resulting in improved patient outcomes and reduced ICU stays for complex cases, Microlaryngoscopy procedures, achieving reduced procedure times, and Intraoperative CO₂ monitoring, confirming optimal ventilation and safe clinical parameters.
- Owned and executed the translation of user and clinical requirements into design inputs by conducting usability evaluation for medical devices (such as ventilation technologies) in collaboration with Dresden University Hospital , ensuring usability engineering compliance (IEC 62366) , traceability , and enhanced patient safety .
- Led operational demonstrations and scientific presentations of SHJV devices , supporting international marketing and training activities in different in UK, Middle East, Turkey and in Netherlands. Received comprehensive technical service training , enabling effective maintenance and on-site troubleshooting. Ensured devices could be reliably deployed and demonstrated during global presentations and clinical events , maintaining continuous operational readiness and compliance with technical standards.
- Executed system demonstrations in Abu Dhabi and delivered technical and scientific training to distributors on the physical principles of the therapy and the clinical advantages of the system.
- Performed on-site device live demonstrations at Düzce Faculty of Medicine Hospital , demonstrating the clinical benefits and safe application to anesthesiologists and ENT surgeons.
- Regularly organized and delivered service and clinical training programs, ensuring technical competency , safe device use , and consistent knowledge transfer to physicians and the sales force .
- Delivered scientific presentations at Vilnius University Hospital and Tepecik Training and Research Hospital , addressing lung-protective ventilation strategies and advanced ventilation modalities , in line with evidence-based clinical practices.
- Organized and delivered a Clinical Training and Marketing program at Otto Wagner Hospital , covering the fundamentals, prerequisites, and techniques of Jet Ventilation , clinical case discussions (including tracheal stenosis ), and hands-on live training with the TwinStream system using lung models. The program included structured sessions on bronchoscopy , difficult airway management , thoracic surgery applications , and jet catheter use in tracheal stenosis , ensuring effective knowledge transfer and safe clinical application.
- Organized scientific meetings in different countries focused on lung-protective ventilation strategies in intensive care , sharing evidence-based findings on jet ventilation modalities and the benefits of correctly applied high-frequency ventilation (HFV) in ARDS patients .
- In addition to that Supported and conducted clinical applications of pulsatile bi-level ventilation strategies at a hospital in the United Kingdom , evaluating their use in patient care within an intensive care setting.
Fresenius Medical Care
Product Manager, Haemodialysis Medical Devices
02.2005 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Performed in-depth analyses of dialysis product portfolios, evaluating product strategy and development from fundamental dialysis principles (diffusion, ultrafiltration, and convection) to advanced renal therapy modalities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Developed specialized expertise in dialysis therapy, covering peritoneal and hemodialysis modalities, kidney function, blood purification, dialyzer principles, clinical hygiene, water treatment systems, and dialysis access methods, while mastering the comprehensive product and auxiliary portfolio.
- Delivered scientific presentations and training sessions related to therapy modalities in chronic dialysis, dialyzer technologies, dialysis machine and dialysate characters at congresses, symposia, and hospitals, translating clinical data and product performance into actionable insights for sales teams and medical professionals.
- Developed and executed product strategies based on market and competitive analyses, ensuring alignment with regulatory, clinical, and quality requirements.
- Monitored and improved existing product performance, managing the product lifecycle to sustain quality, compliance, and patient safety.
- Organized educational workshops and promotional presentations regarding to for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adoption of clinical and regulatory best practices.
- Collaborated on the Prometheus extracorporeal liver support system (FPSA-Fractionated Plasma Separation and Adsorption) for acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure, focusing on blood purification processes, clinical efficacy, and safety profiles, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
Sante Medikal
Technical Service Engineer
01.2003 - 11.2005
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive technical service for Aphaeresis and Blood Bank systems (Terumo-Gambro BCT, Terumo), including preventive maintenance, calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades.
- Provided on-site support during critical installations, ensuring smooth transitions for clients.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for all completed tasks, contributing to an organized knowledge base for the team.
- Maintained accurate records of work orders, ensuring clear communication between departments regarding task progress and completion status.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops to stay updated on new technologies, further enhancing expertise in the field.
- Conducted training sessions for clients, increasing their understanding of products and improving operational efficiency.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex medical equipment.
- Dismantled defective modules and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Provided technical and operational support in Bone Marrow Transplantation using Trima Accel® Blood Component Technology, ensuring precise stem cell selection and preparation for transplantation; contributed to process standardization, documentation.
Education
Medical University of Vienna Centre of Medical Physics And BVienna / Austria
Ph.D. from Biomedical Engineering
10-2021
University Overview
- Developed scientific research and doctoral studies in Biomedical Engineering Sciences and Human Factors Engineering, focusing on device usability, human factors, and safe clinical application. Research outcomes were aligned with ISO 13485, IEC 62366, ISO 14971, and other relevant regulatory and quality standards.
- A comprehensive usability research project was performed on the very complex medical device used in OR and ICU.
- The project developed a validated, reliable usability scale using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) , enabling repeatable and consistent usability assessments for respiratory systems. By applying multiple usability evaluation methods, the study contributed to advancing usability analysis in medical engineering , improving user interface design , enhancing patient safety , and optimizing the work efficiency and experience of healthcare professionals .
University of Applied Sciences Technikum WienVienna Austria
Master of Science from Biomedical Sciences
06-2010
University Overview
- Earned a double-major Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering Sciences, incorporating scientific coursework as well as MBA modules to combine technical expertise with business and management insights.
- The program included key project-based and hands-on work in our areas of interest, including cardiovascular biological feedback and mechanical circulatory support modelling, Bio ventricular and vascular modelling (Mechanics of ventricular contraction), Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Biomaterial, Artificial Intelligence, E-Health, EEG, EU Law, Marketing, Optics, Project Management, and Quality Management.
- Conducted a Master's thesis on measuring temperature and humidity levels in the trachea during various ventilation techniques using upper and lower respiratory tract models. The study compared different medical devices for humidity performance, highlighting the impact of warming and humidity deficiencies on bronchotracheal injury, hypoxemia, and hypercapnia.
- Outcomes contributed to the development of a new jet ventilation tool, demonstrating hands-on experimental expertise and applied medical device evaluation, aligned with user-centered design and patient safety principles.
Baskent University Ankara, Turkiye
Bachelor of Science from Biomedical Engineering
06-2003
University Overview
- Possess a solid foundation in biomedical engineering principles, including human physiology, biomaterial, medical device design, instrumentation, signal processing, and systems integration.
- Applied core knowledge to analyze, modelling, optimize, and support medical devices, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards such as ISO 13485.
- Designed and implemented an AI-powered system for automated echocardiogram interpretation, applying biomedical engineering and signal processing principles as the thesis.
Marmara University Istanbul, Turkiye
College from Biomedical Equipment Technology
06-2000
University Overview
- Gained comprehensive expertise in biomedical device technologies, hands on applications, instrumentation, system integration, and maintenance.
- Acquired practical skills in reading and analyzing electronic circuits, performing electrical circuit calculations, and understanding the operating principles of various biomedical devices; applied this knowledge to support device troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance in line with ISO 13485 standards.
- Translated the foreign reference book Entering the Biomedical Equipment Technology from English to Turkish as a final thesis, enhancing understanding of biomedical device principles, technologies, and regulatory considerations for application in clinical and engineering contexts
Skills
Strong international collaboration skills
Clear communication and presentation skills
Effective listening
Negotiation skills
Team leadership
Project scheduling
Requirements analysis
Project planning and development
Work flow planning
Customer relations
Document management
Certification
ISO 13485
Timeline
International Project Manager
Vamed Technical Services
02.2022 - 09.2024
Business Development and Strategic Management
UseGood AG
12.2017 - 02.2021
International Area Sales and Marketing Manager
Carl Reiner GmbH
06.2010 - 12.2016
Product Manager, Haemodialysis Medical Devices
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2005 - 09.2008
Technical Service Engineer
Sante Medikal
01.2003 - 11.2005
Medical University of Vienna Centre of Medical Physics And B
Ph.D. from Biomedical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien
Master of Science from Biomedical Sciences
Baskent University
Bachelor of Science from Biomedical Engineering
Marmara University
College from Biomedical Equipment Technology