Alena Stern Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Massachusetts, United States

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

- Led system upgrades for R&D membrane test systems, including developing upgrade plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project timelines with close consideration of budget constraints- Acted as a primary point of contact for project teams, providing training, technical guidance, and support to ensure that systems were running smoothly and meeting testing requirements- Defined requirements, set scope, specified instrumentation, and performed mass balance and line sizing… Show more - Led system upgrades for R&D membrane test systems, including developing upgrade plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project timelines with close consideration of budget constraints- Acted as a primary point of contact for project teams, providing training, technical guidance, and support to ensure that systems were running smoothly and meeting testing requirements- Defined requirements, set scope, specified instrumentation, and performed mass balance and line sizing calculations to ensure optimal performance for system upgrades- Drafted Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Bill of Materials (BOM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Wiring Diagrams, and Controls Narratives for new and existing system designs - Wired electrical boxes to improve in-line process data collection - Established parts-sparing efforts, standardizing build materials, ensuring that critical components were available for quick replacement in case of failures, and managing inventory levels to minimize downtime and maintain cost-effectiveness Show less

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

- Built R&D membrane test systems to help implement new industrial separation technologies - Constructed system frames, installed equipment, ran plumbing, configured instrumentation, and performed acceptance testing to ensure customer requirements had been satisfied - Introduced the 5S methodology to lab space organizational systems to build spares inventory, standardize parts, reduce downtime, and improve safety.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

- Tutored and mentored students in undergraduate physics, math, and environmental science courses in one-on-one and group settings - Facilitated review sessions as a Learning Assistant for physics courses and collaborated with professors to create the most effective learning environment for their students

Colorado Springs, Colorado

- Washed, folded, and returned teams' towels and laundry - Organized, inventoried, and distributed athletes' gear- Improved organization and distribution systems

Santa Clara, California

- Collected and analyzed ellipsometry and spectrophotometer data to dictate process decisions - Built statistical models to demonstrate how sampling biases skewed distributions and dictated real-time manufacturing data collection procedures- Increased data analysis efficiency by 24x by automating data analysis in Python- Conducted a GR&R study which revealed variability in metrology systems and ultimately improved the ability to meet customer requirements - Constructed optical… Show more - Collected and analyzed ellipsometry and spectrophotometer data to dictate process decisions - Built statistical models to demonstrate how sampling biases skewed distributions and dictated real-time manufacturing data collection procedures- Increased data analysis efficiency by 24x by automating data analysis in Python- Conducted a GR&R study which revealed variability in metrology systems and ultimately improved the ability to meet customer requirements - Constructed optical models for spectroscopic ellipsometry software and increased confidence in measurements for thinner films Show less

Kings Mountain, California

- Planned and oversaw day and overnight trips, bringing groups of children (ages 6-16) on outdoor adventures - Managed children with careful consideration of safety, time, and logistics to maximize fun and educational experiences

Half Moon Bay, California

- Worked quickly to accomplish time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment- Communicated with guests and kitchen staff about restaurant operations and any problems that arose in a friendly manner

San Francisco Bay Area

- Supported girls' skill development to foster a strong sense of self through teamwork and leadership - Formulated practice plans and led practices for individuals, camps, and club teams - Managed up to 50 players at a time

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major: Comprehensive Physics, Minor: Environmental Issues

Activities and Societies: Division III Lacrosse Player (2x SCAC Academic Honor Roll, 2019 SCAC Defensive Player of the Year), New Student.

Education record

Activities and Societies: President of Environmental Club