Akshay Keerthi

Akshay Keerthi is a seasoned quality engineering professional with extensive experience in quality engineering and manufacturing processes across various companies. Currently serving as a Quality Engineer 3 at Intuitive since October 2024, Akshay specializes in sustaining and new product introduction quality engineering for surgical peripheral accessories. Previous roles include Senior Quality Engineer at Exo, New Product Introduction Manufacturing Engineer at Auris Health, Inc., and Supplier Quality Engineer at Abbott, where responsibilities encompassed material qualification, FMEA development, and troubleshooting material defects. Early career experience includes positions as a Manufacturing Engineer at MicroVention-Terumo, focusing on process improvements and cost savings, and an internship at Exclusive Magnesium Private Limited. Akshay holds a Master’s degree in Manufacturing and Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology.