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Amanda Christiansen
Amanda leads projects with a calm presence and a passion for Agile practices, especially in medical device development. Outside of work, she’s kickboxing, playing hockey, or diving into board games with friends and always happy to talk about animal rescue.
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Why Early Firmware Planning Matters More Than You Think
Poor planning in embedded firmware development can lead to costly delays, rework, and regulatory risk—especially in connected medical devices. This article breaks down four early decisions that have long-term impact: chip selection, manufacturing alignment, testing strategy, and security.
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How to Delete BLE Bonds with the Nordic nRF5 SDK
Avoid common mistakes that cause memory corruption or dropped connections by understanding the flash timing constraints behind bond deletion in Nordic’s nRF5 SDK.
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The 4 Key Benefits of Automated Testing
Automated testing saves time, improves software quality, and supports change by enabling faster feedback and better metrics, benefits that compound as connected medical software systems grow in complexity.
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How to Use Agile Frameworks in the Medical Device Industry
Despite regulatory hesitation, agile frameworks like Scrum improve software quality, predictability, and collaboration in medical device development when applied with care, structure, and the right support.
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