Alex Ramer Email & Phone Number

Brecksville, OH, US

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• I-Corps is a program developed to validate the market potential of technologies and launch startup companies. This program incorporates lean launch, customer discovery and business model innovation methodologies to.
• Conducted over 60 interviews with clinicians, patients, industry leaders, and advocacy groups to develop a data driven business plan for a biotech startup
• Validated the value proposition, key partners, resources, channels, customer segments, cost structure and revenue streams using experiences from key stakeholders
• Researched project funding mechanisms and existing insurance reimbursement codes for the product
• Presented key findings from the interviews in weekly meetings
• Created workflow diagrams to demonstrate where the product fits into the clinical environment

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• The Critical Care Decontamination System program used mobile decontamination units that utilize vaporized hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate N95 masks. This program was started at the beginning of the pandemic to.
• Complied with FDA Emergency Use Authorization guidelines to decontaminate and distribute over 150,000 N95 masks to hospitals in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
• Traveled to VA, CA, HI, MA, and WI to lead teams of 8-10 people during the decontamination process
• Conducted safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance of standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Held training sessions for existing technicians and new hires
• Troubleshot and made repairs to the Bioquell peristaltic pump, heat plate, and humidity sensor

University Of Michigan Mechanical Engineering Building

• Assisted students in the production of their mechanical engineering projects.
• Instructed students how to operate the 3D printers, mills, lathes, and water jet
• Repaired 3D printers and maintained tool inventory in the lab

Kumasi, Ghana And Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Observed and interviewed doctors and nurses in Ghana to understand their experiences and challenges. Upon returning to the University of Michigan, the team developed a solution to help reduce the chance for IV.
• Developed 73 need statements from observations and clinical feedback within the Emergency Department
• Generated requirements and specifications for an inexpensive IV pump for low-resource settings with minimal power consumption
• Formed creative solutions to communicate technical aspects of the device to nontechnical stakeholders
• Benchmarked existing solutions to identify gaps in the market for future concept solutions
• Implemented diverse engineering analysis methods to systematically filter 83 initial concepts down to final solution

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Designed lab equipment that would be used in the animal studies and clinical trials for a medical device
• Built a stimulation rig to deliver 10kHz frequency electrical pulses in animal studies
• Created a LabVIEW software interface to record and plot pressure sensor data from the stimulation rig
• Constructed adapters for electrodes used in animal tests
• Utilized micro-CT scanner to map organ placement in preparation for surgery

University Of Michigan

• Researched neural pathways to treat female sexual dysfunction using rat models
• Stimulated the tibial nerve and documented its effects using video analysis

Columbus, Ohio

• Assisted the development of a prototype implantable device to help treat overactive bladder.
• Represented the company during the clinical trial study in Sydney, Australia while studying abroad
• Aided engineers in the development of the prototype implantable pulse generator PCB designs
• Identified, evaluated, and selected vendors for thermoform packaging, hermetic enclosures, and disposable kit
• Researched and presented findings on the biomechanical properties of fascia, environmentally friendly forms of sterilization methods, and emerging implantable medical device technologies such as memory shape polymers.
• Planned and executed bench top and in vivo testing to evaluate engineering concept and prototypes

Brecksville Ohio

• Started a lawn care business in 2010 and acquired over 20 clients
• Expanded services to snow blowing and acquired over 15 clients
• Maintained records, scheduling, and client satisfaction
• Detail-oriented following the specific requirements of each client
• Received outstanding evaluations and repeated customers

Medical Center

• Maintained detailed confidential records, generated reports, and managed a fast-paced environment
• Responsible for planning the Cancer Biology and Immunology graduate program seminars and events
• Updated the graduate program profile pages, websites and print materials

15401 Commerce Park, Brook Park, Ohio 44142

• Methodical and skilled painter with a strong customer service record and work ethic
• Received Crew of the Week award after second week on the crew

4450 Oakes Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141

• Assisted in the administration and coaching of the soccer program encompassing approximately 200 athletes
• Coached at practices and game competitions supervising strength and conditioning program

Bachelor’S Degree, Biomedical Engineering And Electrical Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: Beta Mu Epsilon, Be the Match, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Out of the Darkness, Michigan.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Exchange Program, UNSW Club Soccer Semester-long study abroad in Sydney Australia, at a top 15 ranked.

High School Diploma With Honors, 4.15

Activities and Societies: Kick-it for Cancer, Flashes of Hope, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Biology Club, Varsity Soccer, Men's.