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Supporting NASA's Human Physiology, Performance, Protection & Operations (H3PO) Lab with wearables and biosensor systems at Johnson Space Center

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Spearheaded systems engineering endeavors that pinpointed vital areas for enhancement and proposed multiple feature innovations within the redesigned robotic platform. Contributions encompassed analyses of functionality, requirements, feasibility, performance, and project timelines.• Orchestrated cross-functional focus group initiatives, collaborating with engineering, product, R&D, clinical, and other key stakeholders to diagnose and resolve complex robotic and algorithmic issues.• Coordinated focus groups efforts (engineering, product, R&D, clinical, etc) and key stakeholders to diagnose and troubleshoot robotic/algorithmic issues

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Significantly enhanced a reinforcement learning-based algorithm, achieving a 50% reduction in both robotic signal search time and variability in signal lock time.• Designed and executed comprehensive human research studies, encompassing exploratory data analysis and confirmatory tests (such as A/B and Multivariable testing) for the robotic transcranial doppler (TCD) ultrasound system.• Implemented advanced synthetic clinical data generation and signal simulation bench tools, resulting in a remarkable 70% reduction in algorithm verification lead time. This initiative also led to lowered development overheads and generated crucial insights, including heightened accuracy in algorithm seed point generation, optimization of search paths, and the integration of novel reward weights.• Pioneered the prototyping of diverse research tools, spanning from integrated multi-streaming biosensor data systems (encompassing movement tracking, TCD, EKG) to signal simulators and sophisticated data analysis software.• Formulated and established project scope and requirements, concurrently shaping KPIs, use cases, and protocols for verification and validation tests.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Designed a bench test data generation system capable of simulating TCD ultrasound signal patterns observed clinically.- Self navigated and identified design boundaries and test considerations- Facilitated cross-functional communications and brainstorming between product, clinical, and engineering teams- Successfully designed, developed, and prototyped an automated data generation system

- Co-developed and lectured an introductory neurotechnology seminar course offered UCLA Spring Quarter 2021- Designed lesson plans from self conducted literature reviews- Hosted and organized an industry & academia neurotech career panel with guests ranging from Novasignal, Ripple Inc., UCLA radiological Sciences, Mayo Clinic, UCLA Engineering

• Supervised quarterly application review process and restructured the current review guidelines and process• Conducted large pre- and post- data processing of 700+ applications via airtable, google spreadsheets, and excel through self-designed algorithm on google apps script• Overseeing physical chemistry division of the LA program • Overseeing Logistical Head LAs and assists with the coordination of course logistics

Utilize and enhance the GAPTRAP safe harbor expression method to recover the ND4 gene function and circumvent the existing size and control limitations of current allotopic expression methods.• Developed mRNA distribution and High throughput viability assays • Mammalian Cell Culture of 143B cybrids and DS9 LHON Mutation• Conducted multi-plasmid transfections for GAPTRAP stable cell lines• Assisted with designing experimental Outlines • Image Analysis via ImageJ & MetaXpress

• Created and distributed marketing material for academic networking events and conferences• Updated and maintained website, social media platforms, and bi weekly newsletters• Worked closely with CNSI Labs and Magnify Incubator to highlight any accomplishments, updates, and events on CNSI communication platforms

• Replicated non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) biodynamics on an in-vitro liver on a chip system.• Investigated NAFLD pathogenesis towards liver cancer (HCC) and the impact of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on HCC metastatic potential• Co-authored 5 publications released under Biofrabrication, Small, and Advanced Healthcare Materials Journals

Assisted with the development of UCLA's first NeurotechX BCI Competition team. Our open project submission, Lit Synaptix (demonstration attached below), is a light that turns on and off when alpha brain waves are detected. Contributed to the hardware, logistics, and research development of the project.

Development of a self powered, transportable/wearable pulse oximeter from scratch - circuit to casing• Prototyping of the pulse oximeter circuit via breadboard• Designed PCB circuit design and testing via EAGLE • Programmed adafruit Feather nano microcontroller using Arduino IDE • Programmed the LED Display using Processing IDE • Assisted with the CAD design for the 3-D printed casing

Westwood

Served UCLA's physical chemistry series as a Chem 20A learning assistant in the classrooms and Chem 20B class Pedagogy head working behind the scenes to assist other learning assistants. Coordinated and lead weekly meetings, assisted students in class, and assisted in the making of material for class discussions.

Greater Los Angeles Area

New Store Opening Marketing Intern: Assisted with promotional activities for new store openings

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Achievement Scholar CruX neurotech UCLA USIE Student Lecturer Learning Assistant ProgramMinor in entrepreneurship

High School Diploma