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Derek Harper shares his experiences in engineering innovation in the medical field, including insights on career development and effective leadership strategies. 

Main Topics:

• Engineering career paths
• Medical device development
• Leading engineering teams
• Leadership styles
• Emerging trends in biomedical engineering like biologics and brain chips.

About the guest: Derek Harper is a seasoned professional in the biomedical engineering field with a rich history of innovation and leadership. Derek's career has spanned various roles and has been instrumental in developing and introducing groundbreaking medical devices and technologies. Engineers listening to this episode will gain invaluable insights from Derek's experiences, learning about the challenges and triumphs of engineering in the medical field, leadership, and the intersection of engineering innovation and market needs.

Links:
Derek Harper - LinkedIn

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