Resume
Work Experience
Research Assistant, Harvard-MIT Biomedical Engineering Center (Edelman Lab)
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Build a computational platform to reconstruct, model, and characterize coronary arteries for biomechanical assessment and quantitative analysis
2016 - 2021
Mechanical Engineer, Griff Technologies
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Create and modify CAD models, engineering drawings, and key files to reflect changes to design of various assembly parts and new components; assist with evaluation and troubleshooting of new parts and modifications
2018 - 2022
Mentor & Machine Master, MIT MakerWorkshop
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Maintained laser cutters, ventilation system, and other machines through troubleshooting, repair, and cleaning activities; trained users on safe operation of laser cutter machines, and mentors in advanced topics; supervised student makerspace to ensure safe and proper use of tools; assisted users in conducting modeling, prototyping, and validation activities
2017 - 2019
Graduate Researcher, University of Michigan Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Created physical, interactive 3D surgical planning and education tool for the pelvic floor; built and 3D printed STL and CAD models of pelvic floor components using MR scan images and existing meshes
2015 - 2016
Technical Intern, GE Healthcare – Maternal-Infant Care Team
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Collected and analyzed data to characterize sensors and determine feasibility for use in future products; designed and rapid-prototyped test apparatus for continued testing; conducted exploratory and verification testing to identify potential software issues and ensure regulation compliance; composed, executed, and reported results of test protocol to ensure product design met engineering specifications; participated in user validation testing; prepared production line for initial process verification build of new product; developed statistical process control tool to monitor qualification test data trends; provided logistical support during inspection by a government regulatory authority
2015
Undergraduate Researcher, University of Michigan Neuromuscular Lab
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Planned and set up experiments to investigate effects of neuromuscular stimuli in rats; tested and prepared research equipment for use in animal behavior experiments; composed sections of animal use protocol
2013 - 2015
R&D Intern, 3M – Stationery and Office Supplies Division​
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Analyzed trends in work spaces and emerging technology to conceptualize innovations for future product lines; designed, fabricated, and demonstrated functional prototypes of promising product concepts for further evaluation
2014
Intern, Los Alamos National Laboratory – Space Instrumentation Realization Group​
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Constructed thermal models using CAD software to evaluate instrument design and recommend modifications; planned and organized tests to determine component thermal properties to be used in refinement of thermal models
2013
Intern, TRW Automotive – Advanced Development & Friction Materials Engineering Group​
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Organized and conducted brake component tests to establish baseline properties and determine effects of stressors; aided in designing and conducting experiments to correlate proposed component designs with performance metrics
2011
Skills
Making, Prototyping, & Building
Design (3D CAD)
Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis
Programming & Machine Learning
Image Processing, Visualization, & Measurement
Education
2021
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
2016
Master of Science in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
2015
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Graduate Education in Medical Sciences Certificate
Kaufman Teaching Certificate
Minor in Electrical Engineering
IEEE EMBS International Summer School on Computer Modeling in Medicine: Image-based Modeling for Personalized Medical Device Design (2019)