G4 Sequencer Manufacturing Process Development and Improvement:- Led daily instrument test standup meetings, driving efficiency and accountability in the test lab and on the manufacturing floor through a tracking system for work- Implemented final test process, slashing cycle time by 50%- Spearheaded the resolution of three major bottlenecks in manufacturing test process time through targeted corrective actions, including formal training for manufacturing technicians- Established issue tracking in the test lab and executed corrective actions, leading to improvements in test processes and design- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and fluidics issues identified by technicians, while providing training to teams on addressing common issuesCreated Roadmap Outlining Gaps for Manufacturing G4 Sequencer:- Championed cross-departmental communication (manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical, and electrical engineering) to determine necessary actions for transferring a manufacturable design from R&D, while strategically prioritizing tasks based on potential labor and cycle time reductionsImplemented Quality Systems in Compliance with ISO 9001 Standards- Devised essential data sheets and manufacturing documentation for improved efficiency:- Collaborated with quality and supply chain teams to establish a robust process for handling nonconforming materials, training manufacturing technicians and engineers on its execution- Developed Lab Infrastructure for Testing G4 Sequencer- Led training for test technicians on lab safety and best practices, reinforcing adherence in the test lab- Directed the integration of a Kanban system for consumables in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain teams- Unified Systems Engineering and Process Development teams to design and implement custom consumables essential for G4 Sequencer testing

R&D/Manufacturing Knowledge Transfer:- Led initiative to develop G4 Sequencer test process, creating 30+ SOPs and enabling Singular's first customer delivery- Collaborated across departments (systems integration, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering) to define specifications for G4 Sequencer- Pioneered the development and implementation of thermal manufacturing tests and calibration procedures for the G4 SequencerExternal Safety Compliance Testing:- Provided onsite support and analyzed data for 40+ hours of radiative emissions pre-compliance testing, resulting in passing result after design changesSequencing Runs:- Characterized thermal performance of Alpha, Beta, and Production Systems, improving understanding of instrument performance variability- Partnered with the Molecular Biology team in evaluating the influence of on-instrument absolute temperature on crucial chemical and biological processes, resulting in improved sequencing quality- Leveraged 300+ hours of instrument operation time to inform processes for the improvement of production instruments

- Played a key role in improving productivity in the wet-etch fab unit, addressing mechanical and automation issues in collaboration with manufacturing technicians- Selected for a special assignment with the Israel factory as part of the "Breaking the Walls Pilot" to identify and reduce performance gaps between sites- Received factory-wide quality recognition for exemplifying a quality culture mindset and a "can-do, no-quit" attitude in response to an excursion- Proactively identified quality concerns and developed action plans to address them through equipment repair and process improvements- Coordinated with Engineering Managers to schedule tool maintenance while consistently meeting and exceeding production goals- Acted as team representative in defect reduction forums, providing weekly updates to stakeholders- Served as area representative in a quality-focused software implementation team, collaborating with cross-functional groups to validate configurations, fine-tune models, resolve system issues, and establish sustainable business processes and expectations

- Engaged in Mayo Clinic's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) program, identifying human eosinophil subtypes and presenting findings to esteemed scientists- Accomplished an undergraduate honors thesis, analyzing mucin protein expression in esophageal biopsies from esophagitis patients and healthy controls, successfully defending the thesis before ASU and Mayo Clinic faculty

- Performed experimentation to define eosinophil subtypes in humans and gave formal presentation of results to Mayo Clinic scientists - Analyzed research papers and compiled valuable preliminary data for future direction in the lab

- Assisted in testing of protein-based diagnostics/therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases - Performed experimentation to compare usefulness of antibodies and designed ankyrin repeat proteins for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease; presented at the FURI research symposium