John Elhard

John Elhard is a seasoned professional with 20+ years in the medical device industry. Currently a Senior R&D Engineer at Medtronic (PVH), he's contributed significantly to projects like Cierra and Versa. His extensive career includes pivotal roles at Medtronic (CS), St Jude Medical (Abbott), Enpath Medical (Integer), and Lifecore Biomedical, covering areas from manufacturing surgical ablation devices to cardiac leads. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University, Elhard's expertise spans R&D and manufacturing, making him a valuable asset in the medical device field.