Resume

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering GPA: 3.88/4.0

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana

Attended September 2014-May 2018

Relevant Courses: Biomedical Engineering Design, Biomechanics, Design for Manufacturability, Analysis and Design of Engineering Systems, Biomaterials, Regulatory Affairs and Medical Devices, Engineering Statistics

DEKA Research and Development Corporation

Design Validation and Verification Test Engineer

• Designed complex test fixtures to maintain pressure settings in a fluid system. Fixture development involved CAD modeling via SolidWorks, prototype fabrication, benchtop testing, and creation of all associated documentation including bill of materials, engineering drawings, assembly guide, and use instructions
• Wrote and reviewed test cases to verify requirements for high-tech class II medical devices in development
• Worked closely with mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineers on a multidisciplinary project team
• Used issue tracking/project management tools including Jira and Confluence to organize task priorities and track deadlines
• Organized and led successful 3-month long effort to train 14 coworkers in the use of Python 3

Rose-Hulman Ventures

Design Engineering Intern, Biomedical Engineering Department

• Worked with one co-intern and a manager to engineer holistic, tangible solutions for client companies
• Managed significant portions of multiple simultaneous projects

Client: NICO Corporation

• Conceptualized and developed solutions for ease-of-use problems with neurosurgical devices posed by client, culminating in the design and realization of prototypes suitable for use in laboratory testing
  • Examples: Accessory system for client's flagship products, LED attachment for surgical handpiece

Client: Superior Essex Inc.

• Designed and prototyped mechanical components for optical measurement system to inspect wire coatings during manufacturing process
• Constructed motorized bench-mounted testing fixture to simulate manufacturing environment (July 2017)

Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design Project

Engineering Student, Adjustable Wheelchair Project

• Developed and fabricated an adjustable pediatric wheelchair to accommodate growing children
• Communicated directly with professional client to translate needs into actionable design inputs
• Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) techniques to identify and minimize risks

Biomedical Engineering Research

Summer Research Student, Iverson Lab, Biosystems Engineering Department

• Executed independently-formulated experiments in a self-guided research environment
• Analyzed data to develop a comprehensive quantifying equation for chemical levels based on sensor readings
• Presented results to teammates in weekly meetings and to public in symposium at conclusion of the summer research program

Eli Lilly and Company

Summer Student, Bioassay Group, Bioproducts R&D

• Designed and ran bioassays to test the potency of bioproducts in development
• Created and populated an electronic catalog of over 6,000 cell lines stored in liquid nitrogen dewars
• Established, maintained, and banked five cell lines for experimental use