Tomas Jordan, PhD

Software Engineer

Tomas is a biomedical engineer with broad experience in developing neurostimulation technologies and writing software for medical imaging systems. He earned his Ph.D. at Dartmouth College where he worked in the Functional and Molecular Imaging Lab with Professor Geoffrey Luke. Tomas’ doctoral research focused on enhancing the effects of ultrasound neuromodulation using neuron bound piezoelectric nanotransducers. At Ripple, Tomas is working on developing software for automated hardware testing. Outside of work, he enjoys backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and photography.

Jay Windley

Senior Software Engineer

Jay comes from a diverse background that includes cybersecurity, aerospace, and high-performance computing.  His projects center around the real-time and near-RT processing of large data sets.  At Ripple, he contributes to the neural interface processor software.  Jay received a BSCS from Kansas State University in 1991.  He was a member of the Alpha_1 research group at the University of Utah, specializing in automated engineering design and manufacturing.

Taylor Hearn, MS

Systems Engineer and Support Manager

Taylor earned his M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Arizona State University studying the effects of vagus and trigeminal nerve stimulation on human cognitive performance with Dr. Jamie Tyler. He has experience recording and stimulating the nervous system, both invasively and noninvasively, in mouse, rat, non-human primate, and human models. Professionally, his background spans academia, government, and private sector work, all focused on advancing neurotechnology.

Earle Grimm

Accountant

Earle earned a Master’s degree in Accounting at the University of Utah. He has 35 years of accounting experience working in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, and retail.  He has worked as a Controller in both small privately owned companies and larger publicly held companies.  During his career, he has focused on creating and improving accounting, operations, and management systems to increase productivity and to provide improved accuracy and timeliness. He has implemented controls to safeguard the company’s assets and their employees.   He has overseen many projects to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs, allowing for happier customers and improved profitability.  In his free time, he loves spending time with his grandchild and enjoys sports.

Lance Tovar

Quality Specialist

Lance has been trained and certified in several areas inside quality and regulatory affairs.  His strong background in quality and regulatory affairs has allowed Lance to take part in many innovative new product developments. Wearing many different hats, Lance has held titles all throughout his career in quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs providing him a wide range of experience which he now utilizes here at Ripple.  Lance is a firm believer of continuous improvements which provides better customer satisfaction and good product quality. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids swimming, riding bikes, hunting, and camping.

Amanda Langford

Fulfillment Manager

As the Fulfillment Manager, Amanda interacts with and directs production, inventory and purchasing teams. As a critical part of fulfilling customer orders, she also has daily interactions with members of the Sales and Support Teams. Amanda began at Ripple 5 years ago as a Manufacturing Technician, moved on to managing purchasing and supply chain, and has since built on those skills to execute in her current position.

In her free time Amanda enjoys picking up heavy stuff and putting it down again aka. Powerlifting, doing anything creative and hangin’ with her daughter, Maya.

Josef Avaud

Senior Electronics Technician

Josef Avaud earned a degree in electronics at College Technique De La Sagesse and a degree in Cooling and Heating at Byblos institute, Beirut Lebanon. As a technician Josef has a passion for troubleshooting and repairing electronic and electromechanical assemblies. Over the past 12 years he gained extensive technical ability and expertise in Human Machine Interface product working at Beijer and Micronet, before bringing that experience to Ripple.

Rocky Judd

Electronics Technician

Rocky has spent the last 10 years working on a variety of electronic assemblies and is experienced in all areas of manufacturing along with being certified in IPC 7711/7721 and J-STD-001. As a repair technician, Rocky has worked on numerous Class 3 assemblies for military use which involved fine pitch rework, testing and fully populating complex and unique PCB’s.
In his free time, Rocky enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding and everything else outdoors.

Camila Bonola

Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician

Camila started her journey in the manufacturing and production area in 2004, working with different types of products and companies, from hospital product production, food, pharmaceutical, and lastly the production of defense articles for defense contractors. She worked in the assembly and quality area at the same time. Working side-by-side with engineers and the quality team, making sure the product has the quality required by the customer and together finishing projects on time. Camila was able to have the opportunity to have her IPC-J-SDT-001 certificate in soldering along with final inspection quality stamp and secret clearance. She likes to pay attention to details and debating ideas for improving the project to be carried out. In her free time, Camila enjoys being with her family, going to the movies, discovering new restaurants, traveling, shopping, relaxing at home, and hanging out with friends.

Pamela Flamini

Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician

Pamela started her career at Merit Medical in 2002 and then worked at L3 Harris through 2023. Wining employee of the month on three separate occasions, Pamela specializes in production assembly,  operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies, and working from drawings and schematics issued on work instructions, as well as quality inspection. She is certified to J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610. When she’s not making medical devices, Pamela likes to spend time with friends and family, sing and dance, and snack on Megaplex popcorn.