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* Supported head electrical engineer with any assigned task. * Assisted with assembly of traffic light and electron control panels. * Wired and assembled master boards used in electron control panels. * Became familiar with electrical engineering components.

* System architect for novel PCR instrument, pioneering beta instrument design from concept to commercialization * Redesigned microfluidic system architecture for go-to market platform cutting total manufacturing costs by 58% * Utilized agile methodologies while mentoring junior engineers to complete tasks in a timely manner * Accelerated beta instrument design by directing and collaborating with multiple product development firms * Conceptualized innovative microfluidic chip designs in both glass and COC for sub 20 minute PCR detection * Undertook nonfunctional prototype instrument, troubleshot and resolved failures resulting in instrument data that is 97.5% concordant with reference laboratory

* Assisted Product Development group with developing and designing manufacturing processes as well as fixture design. * Led development of new CO-Oximetry cell manufacturing process for new GEM5K platform * Supported engineering team in laying out production lines for GEM5000 disposable cartridge * Developed a fixture and process for precision sectioning of polymer tubing * Conceptualized and designed new mounting fixture for inspection of molded sensor card * Collaborated with mechanical design team providing manufacturing feedback/ideas for prototype GEM 5K cartridge * Acquired experience in ultrasonic weld processes, and manufacturing using 3D printers

* Engineered a backward compatible bubble detector to be used in four blood gas analyzers currently in production. * Spearheaded project, managed project from start to finish; annual ROI of 55K after initial tooling costs. * Redesigned flow path body in bubble detector and developed detail to pipe light more efficiently. * Collaborated with electrical engineers to optimize circuitry, and new performance of bubble detector. * Supported scientists with cartridge design/builds to accommodate new electrochemical sensors of high throughput.

* Supported engineering team in preparation for GEM5000 critical care analyzer release. * Led preliminary skin development and proposed timeline for SuperTop Refresh initiative. * Designed electronic test cartridge (ETC) for better control of instrument parameters. * Modeled engagement depth fixture to characterize chassis door linkage variation. * Identified need for a sampler cap assembly tool. Designed fixture, later adapted by all GEM lines. * Completed Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt training. Finishing Green Belt Project. * Performed study and corrective measure on peristaltic pumps to ensure tube occlusion using six sigma processes.

Courses: Medical Physiology, Principles of Bioengineering, Micro- and Nanofabrication, Nano- and Biomedical Commercialization: From Concept to Market

Courses: Mechanical Eng'g Comp. & Design, Dynamics & Vibrations, Measurement & Analysis w/ Thermal, Thermal Systems Analysis & Design, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mat. Science, Mech. of Materials, Eng'g Mech. & Design, Eng'g Design Activities: Student Alumni Association, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf