Bryson Boettger, Project Manager

​Bryson is a Biomedical Engineer and Project Manager at NextStep Robotics, where he oversees the intersection of medical device development, clinical validation, and manufacturing operations. Beginning in his Master's program (MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program at NC State / UNC)  and continuing into his career at NextStep, Bryson has focused on the translation of complex rehabilitation technologies into commercially viable products. His expertise encompasses the entire product lifecycle, bridging the gap between initial ideation and the complexities of regulatory compliance, supply chain logistics, and production management. 

Initially joining the team as a Device Engineer, Bryson’s role quickly expanded into strategic project and operations management. Bryson now acts as the main link between executive leadership and the engineering team. He makes sure new features align with both the company’s vision and direct feedback from the field. His role spans the entire operation: he helps implement & test new designs,  manages procurement and inventory, oversees quality inspections, and directs the final assembly and shipping of robots to customers. By owning these production workflows, Bryson ensures that NextStep’s innovations are reliable, repeatable, and ready for a medical environment. Beyond operations, Bryson oversees the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory documentation, ensuring everything meets ISO 13485 and FDA requirements. 

Bryson holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Messiah University, and an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from NC State University. His published work includes co-authoring a study in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (JNER) on hybrid robotic-functional electrical stimulation training for post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation.