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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Alameda, California, United States

*Built and verified an initial encoder for communication with an implant using an Arduino and testcircuit hardware for signal analysis and processing.* Improved timing constraints by translating the encoder workflow into an FPGA using RTL/Verilogand increased the encoder's accuracy to sub-microseconds compared to the Arduino.*Generated and implemented Python test scripts for the FPGA board to verify the accuracy of the builtencoder.*Interfaced with ASIC boards along with FPGA and microcontroller systems to test, probe, andmonitor the digital response of the implant to differing stimuli to optimize parameters for bit stream.*Designed a digital signal processing paradigm within MATLAB to take raw analog signals andrecover the encoded digital data.*Increased the bit out stream by 10x in a proof of concept design, with minimal test data, using theencoder/decoder system architecture that was designed throughout the duration of the internship

San Jose, California, United States

*Automated graphing and statistical analysis processes and ensured duplication checks for data files using Visual Basic within an excel data parser architecture.*Built a Jenkins interface for the development of a continuous integration model for a python application to ensure collaboration amongst a cross-functional team.*Developed and tested a python script to communicate with an embedded system on a wash fixture to run a cleanup protocol to improve upon throughput of quality control for in house cartridges.

Westwood, California, United States

*Translated EEGnet, Convolutional Neural Network, to a python repository for data analytics based on motor imagery (MI) EEG data.*Developed a simple decision tree and logistic regression classifier for verification of preprocessing steps and data acquisition of raw collected EEG data.*Planned and implemented data acquisition methodologies to better incorporate rest and improve upon windowing of trials.*Co-Authored a corresponding manuscript, research poster, and final presentation and won the best oral presentation within the bioengineering capstone contest.

Westwood, California, United States

*Developed a project proposal for an independent research study based on a novel triboelectric brain machine interface.*Assembled and tested triboelectric nanogenerators and used Python to organize and effectively communicate data sets and trends.*Collaborated with Ph.D. students and Principal Investigator by critiquing full manuscripts to optimize flow and clarity of the writing as well as the figures to co-author 22 publications.

San Diego, California

*Collaborated with the electronics team to create block diagrams as well as systems level board diagrams to efficiently layout full system architecture of the final device design and improve organization.*Accelerated PCB prototyping by developing schematics, PCB layout files, antenna design files, Bill of Materials, and communicated with vendors about pricing and time tables to improve production process by 50%. *Led ECG and Bioimpedance (transthoracic) device design and development process by researching and developing data sheets on electrodes, ICs, and passive components for optimal implementation and functionality of the device.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

*Accelerated data input of patient files and device metrics, including voltage and current performances in-vivo, for over 100 patients a day for the organization of clinical studies on site.*Collaborated with colleagues and hospitals to obtain documentation and testing results in order to organize 8 years’ worth of accumulated x-rays, surgery reports, device checks, and other medical documentation.*Surveyed patients to understand their symptoms and their quality of life after implantation of cardiac rhythm devices and communicated with Abbott industries on the efficiency and viability of their devices.*Registered 15 new applicable patients to the More CRT MPP study increasing the patient pool by 38% at the clinical site, therefore optimizing the clinical studies and providing Abbott industries with further data points for FDA approval. *Studied device maintenance and testing during implantation and post-implantation with clinical engineers to learn testing of safety parameters for electrical stimulation and sensing purposes.

Master Of Science - Ms, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: TA: BIOE 123 Biomedical Systems Prototyping Lab Coleman Lab

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering, 3.864

Activities and Societies: Komputer for Kids: Vice President: UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal: Review Board Member

High School Diploma, 4.6

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations Participant, Science Decathalon Participant, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track.