Simulation Details

Microsure B.V., based in the Netherlands, is a leading innovator in medical robotics, specializing in microsurgery. Founded in 2014, the company has developed MUSA, the world’s first CE-certified microsurgical robot. MUSA’s groundbreaking features, including tremor filtration and motion scaling, enable surgeons to perform highly precise procedures with reduced risk of complications. Microsure is scaling production to meet global demand, aiming to manufacture 500 units annually by 2025. This requires overcoming challenges in its Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, which are vital for automated testing and deployment processes. Operating in a highly regulated environment, Microsure adheres to ISO 13485 standards, ensuring compliance and traceability throughout its software development lifecycle.

You will step into the role of Alex Janssen, a newly hired DevOps Engineer at Microsure, tasked with optimizing Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines to support the company’s ambitious production goals. Your mission involves two key objectives: first, identifying inefficiencies in automated testing processes and proposing solutions to improve efficiency while maintaining compliance with medical device regulations. Second, developing a batching strategy for deployment tasks to mitigate risks and ensure smoother production scaling. You will engage in one-on-one conversations with key stakeholders, including Lars Verhoeven, the Senior Software Engineer, and Dr. Eva van Dijk, the Head of Software Development, to brainstorm solutions and validate their feasibility. Your ability to communicate clearly and align technical solutions with regulatory and production goals will be critical to your success.

– Discuss automated testing bottlenecks with Lars Verhoeven to understand technical constraints and brainstorm optimization strategies.
– Present proposed testing solutions to Dr. Eva van Dijk, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and production goals.
– Collaborate with Lars Verhoeven to develop a batching strategy for deployment tasks, focusing on risk mitigation and automation.
– Validate the batching strategy with Dr. Eva van Dijk to ensure it meets ISO 13485 standards and supports production scalability.
– Successfully communicate actionable solutions to both stakeholders, demonstrating technical problem-solving and adherence to DevOps best practices.

Team

Who you will work with in this Simulation
Your team is 100% generated by AI – you will not interact with real people and no human will read your conversation.

Dr. Eva Van Dijk
Head of Software Development

Lars Verhoeven
Senior Software Engineer – CI/CD Specialist

Alex Janssen
DevOps Engineer – CI/CD Optimization Specialist

Ingrid De Vries
Software Development Manager

Organization

A pioneering company in the field of medical robotics, specializing in high-precision surgical robots for microsurgery.