BIO
Who Am I?
I am a passionate engineer who wants to improve the quality of life for people needing biomedical devices. Having an older sister with Down Syndrome has shaped the person I am today. Growing up, I was heavily involved with Special Olympics which allowed me to see the individual's impact of how engineers design biomedical devices. This exposure showed me an opportunity to improve the development and modification of these devices by focusing on the individual's need of each product.
I have a well-rounded work experience in various medical companies that brought me closer to my goal. Through the work and lab experience, I have gained strong analytical skills utilizing SolidWorks, LABView, Microsoft Suite, and many other applications. What makes my work stand out is my creative and forward thinking mindset. Currently, I am seeking a full time position as a research and development engineer for a biotech company after I graduate on May 1st, 2020.
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MY WORK EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
BLOOD GAS EXCHANGE LAB TECHNICIAN, LUNG BIOTECHNOLOGY
January 2018Â - June 2018
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Collaborated with senior level management, engineers and other lab technicians to improve the arrangement, construction, and documentation of test set-up.
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Continually strived to improve the quality of lab analysis and communication of results by simplifying the data of repeating factors in liquid separating tests through Microsoft Office.
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Assisted in the creation and post-processing of 3D printing parts on both the SLA and FDM printers used in tests.
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Conducted laboratory testing analysis aimed towards development of the Blood-Gas exchange component of the Total Artificial Lung Program.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST, DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
January 2017 - August 2017
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Developed an effective workflow to manage a 10,000-item inventory management system using Excel VBA to print barcode labels, capture images, and track inventory movement. Hired part-time after co-op to instruct front line staff on how to use this new system.
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Presented status of a redesigned cart project on behalf of Dana Farber to all Partners hospitals in the Boston to find methods of sustainability from previous projects.
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Facilitated team meetings, managed project portfolio, and organized project documentation.
QUALITY ENGINEER, CONFORMIS
January 2016 - June 2016
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Actively updated high volume complaint logs to track trends of each product in the different phases by using Excel to collect, analyze, and highlight data that were given from different departments.
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Assisted with improving standard operating procedures and inspection plans by participating in weekly meetings to improve the system.
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Helped to organize monthly presentations in which the quality of products were reviewed to ensure the proper functionality.
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Supported other departments by assisting with large projects, writing reports, and verifying information.
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
September 2019 - May 2020
Graduate student for the Bioengineering program concentrating in biomedical devices and bioimaging. Durning my time, I joined the Ebong Mechanobiology Lab to expand my skills in research.
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
September 2014 - May 2019
Undergraduate student of a 5 year program as Mechanical Engineering completing three engineering 6-month co-ops. During this time, I made Deans list and was awarded the college of engineering co-op award.
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
July 2014 - November 2014
Study abroad durning the first semester of my undergraduate engineering program in Melbourne, Australia.
MY SKILLS
What I Can Do
SOFTWARE
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, ANSYS, Microsoft Suite, COMSOL
Since my sophomore year of high school, I have been using the programs listed above to complete projects that range from designing a car engine to analyzing a customized prosthetic arm. These programs have allowed me to optimize my projects by showcasing repeating factors, find accurate sizing and material selection, and analyzing areas of improvement.
Research Techniques
In-depth study of nano-medicine
Durning my graduate study, I became interested to study in-depth nano-medicine research techniques. I gained hands-on experience with nanoparticle synthesis, electron microscopy, optical microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, high-performance liquid chromatography, in vitro measurements of nanoparticle bioactivity and cytotoxicity, and in vivo measurements of treatment efficacy from subject matter experts.
LABORATORY
LabVIEW, blood tests
The main part of my job at Lung Biotechnology was working as a lab technician. Day to day, I would work mainly with biohazards materials by either calibrating and collecting data from sensors with LabVIEW or preformed various blood analyses such as oxygen saturation and hemolysis tests.
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"The best way to predict the future is to create it"
Abraham Lincoln
