► Used technical expertise, knowledge lead mechanical and reliability analysis for Bayou Trocar Wash.► Built prototypes using 3D printing and machine shop to improve the usability of the BTW product. ► Developed test protocols, reports and engineering summaries for controller longevity testing.► Performed tolerance stack analysis for machined components and controller design improvements.► Created solidworks 3D CAD models and drawings using GD&T for Bayou controller machined… Show more ► Used technical expertise, knowledge lead mechanical and reliability analysis for Bayou Trocar Wash.► Built prototypes using 3D printing and machine shop to improve the usability of the BTW product. ► Developed test protocols, reports and engineering summaries for controller longevity testing.► Performed tolerance stack analysis for machined components and controller design improvements.► Created solidworks 3D CAD models and drawings using GD&T for Bayou controller machined components.► Conducted FMEAs and Presented to Cross-Functional Team for input, revision, and closure.Designed, developed test methods and trained test engineers on Bayou Trocar Wash controller design validation testing.► Created technical documentation (drawings, test protocols, ECOs, etc.) for Bayou Trocar Wash controller design update.► Prepared full documentation in accordance with internal SOPs for design changes based on internal feedback.► Mentored test engineers and product development engineers on testing, documentation and change orders.► Worked with a cross functional team of electrical and firmware engineers to update the controller firmware Show less

► Developed laboratory experiments to evaluate Tetranite (TN) fracture-fixation product characteristics► Conducted hands-on laboratory tests to generate supporting data for FDA approval in a dynamic environment► Performed CT analysis using 3D Slicer software to enroll animals for 3 pivotal animal studies► Independently managed and accomplished assigned tasks for 4 different projects as per changing priorities► Developed 3 engineering test methods, SOPs and technical reports to… Show more ► Developed laboratory experiments to evaluate Tetranite (TN) fracture-fixation product characteristics► Conducted hands-on laboratory tests to generate supporting data for FDA approval in a dynamic environment► Performed CT analysis using 3D Slicer software to enroll animals for 3 pivotal animal studies► Independently managed and accomplished assigned tasks for 4 different projects as per changing priorities► Developed 3 engineering test methods, SOPs and technical reports to communicate results and protocols► Conducted data analysis using Minitab statistical analysis tool to validate test protocols for TN product► Experience with simulated-use testing in cadaveric models. Show less

Mentored two undergraduate teams through the biomedical innovation design process. My responsibilities included guiding the team members in:► Clinical needs finding and validation► Prototype brainstorming ► Feasibility testing► De-risking► Manufacturing► Helping with regulatory approvalI also managed grading, provide feedback during desk reviews, small group critics and opportunity week presentations.

► Collaborated with the Orthopedic Spine Surgery Department at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, USA to develop innovative solutions for unmet clinical challenges ► Observed surgical practices and procedures, conducted interviews with clinicians for evaluating product prototypes► Member of a cross-functional design team focused on developing a solution to reduce Proximal Junctional Kyphosis► Conducted brainstorming and ideation sessions with stakeholders to design solutions and… Show more ► Collaborated with the Orthopedic Spine Surgery Department at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, USA to develop innovative solutions for unmet clinical challenges ► Observed surgical practices and procedures, conducted interviews with clinicians for evaluating product prototypes► Member of a cross-functional design team focused on developing a solution to reduce Proximal Junctional Kyphosis► Conducted brainstorming and ideation sessions with stakeholders to design solutions and testing setups Show less

► Collaborated with the Endoscopic Spine Surgery (ESS) department at Asian Spine Hospital (Hyderabad, India) to develop an innovative biomedical solution► Observed surgeries and procedures at the Atlantic Spine Center, US, to identify design and business constraints for ESS ► Worked as a part of a student bio-design team with the goal of enabling endoscopic spine surgeons to visualize endplate preparation for spinal fusion ► Communicated with surgeons across India, China and South… Show more ► Collaborated with the Endoscopic Spine Surgery (ESS) department at Asian Spine Hospital (Hyderabad, India) to develop an innovative biomedical solution► Observed surgeries and procedures at the Atlantic Spine Center, US, to identify design and business constraints for ESS ► Worked as a part of a student bio-design team with the goal of enabling endoscopic spine surgeons to visualize endplate preparation for spinal fusion ► Communicated with surgeons across India, China and South Korea to validate design requirements Show less

With this project, our team aimed to increase access to laparoscopic surgery in Africa (partnered with Jhpiego and COSECSA). I contributed to the following: ► Conducted extensive market research, stakeholder interviews to find root causes of low access to laparoscopic surgery in Africa► Contributed to the innovation challenge to develop a training tool to fast-track the laparoscopic learning procedure► Collaborated with surgeons and medical students to improve access to… Show more With this project, our team aimed to increase access to laparoscopic surgery in Africa (partnered with Jhpiego and COSECSA). I contributed to the following: ► Conducted extensive market research, stakeholder interviews to find root causes of low access to laparoscopic surgery in Africa► Contributed to the innovation challenge to develop a training tool to fast-track the laparoscopic learning procedure► Collaborated with surgeons and medical students to improve access to laparoscopic surgery in Kenya and Nepal► Communicated technical results and designs to a broad audience of surgeons, student physicians and nursing staff Show less

► Neurosurgeon surgistool: Developed and documented new product concepts in SolidWorks to reduce neurosurgery fatigue, maintain sterile field and necessary range of motion, created detailed drawings of the assemblies for technical engineering documentation. ► Improved hand-eye coordination by 30% during thyroid and vocal cord interventions by designing and assembling a surgeon training setup in CAD tools► Designed and coordinated engineering tests and experiments with surgeons►… Show more ► Neurosurgeon surgistool: Developed and documented new product concepts in SolidWorks to reduce neurosurgery fatigue, maintain sterile field and necessary range of motion, created detailed drawings of the assemblies for technical engineering documentation. ► Improved hand-eye coordination by 30% during thyroid and vocal cord interventions by designing and assembling a surgeon training setup in CAD tools► Designed and coordinated engineering tests and experiments with surgeons► Designed corkscrew electrode for Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in SolidWorks 3D modeling software to reduce the need to import products► Fabricated simple tooling and fixtures with Ender 3pro for hands-on 3D prototyping ► Designed a weighing scale calibration cart using differential pulley to aid the calibration process and performed FEA with ANSYS before manufacturing ► Designed a reusable face shield using FreeCAD for protecting the medical staff from COVID-19 exposure Show less

► Designed mechanisms for blood collection monitors to aid blood collection camps in power cut affected rural areas ► Developed and manufactured a working pneumatic system prototype that saved 300 liters of blood with a whopping 60% cost reduction► Recognized by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) amongst top 5 innovative and high impact projects (city-level)

This internship gave me extensive exposure and training in:► Power-tool manufacturing► Testing► Development, quality control & maintenance► Assembly procedure