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Valencia, Ca

• Worked on Neuromodulation Research and Advanced Concepts (NRAC) team• Developed model that emulates DSP functionality of hardware and utilized model to analyze physiological signals in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)• Operated and developed firmware tests to validate bitwise accuracy of software model

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Senior Thesis: Evaluation of Cochlear Implant (CI)-Mediated Music Processing Using Electrodogram Mapping and Correlation -Guest Speaker at the 3rd Music and Cochlear Implant Symposium at the University of Cambridge (UK) in 2021-Presented thesis at the 2021 Conference on Implantable Protheses (CIAP) poster board session-Created a 16 electrode channel electrodogram in MATLAB analyzing the intensity and signal output for the duration of a stimuli. Comparing CI channel activity of varying pitch and timbre of instruments to patient perceptual ability from University of Washington CAMP study-Facilitated data to suggest promising sounds and instruments that can be implemented in musical compositions for CI users’ musical appreciation and perception-Awarded Summa Cum Laude for thesis grade from the Harvard Department of Music and nominated for High Honors in Biomedical Engineering

-Founded Synbio startup incubated through the iGEM Venture Creation Labs (VCL).-Among diabetic patients, the lifetime risk for developing foot ulcers is ever increasing, amplifying the demand for cost-effective treatments. We have developed a multipurpose hydrogel-based platform that actively encourages wound closure and mitigates infections. Medela Gel increases the longevity of biologics delivered through modified microorganisms, seals in moisture, and reduces off-loading.-Received Mentor's Choice for the Americas at iGEM VCL Pitch Day.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

• Worked for Boston Scientific’s Coronary Therapies (CT) Marketing Team in the IC division and formulated recommendations and actionable plans for the next generation of drug eluting stents (DES)• Conducted external and internal voice of customer (VOC) interviews with interventional cardiologist from the UK, US, FR, and ES and with Regional Partners from EMEA, US, APAC, and LATAM• Identified gaps between competition and relationships with physicians by conducting SWOT analysis on competitors and conferring with departments such as R&D, Sales, Packaging, and Regulatory Affairs

Greater Boston Area

-Advisor for the iGEM 2020 team by selecting current team members, writing grant proposals for SEAS, and recruiting mentors. Reformatted club to become fully virtual for the 2020 year.-Organized Harvard iGEM (HiGEM) synthetic biology winter session bootcamp 2020. Taught lectures on gene circuits and experimental assays. -Mentored students by teaching wet lab techniques in Harvard teaching labs and outlining and demonstrating how to develop independent projects as an undergraduate.-Conducted independent research project with Harvard iGEM team 2018. Engineered bio-gel suspended E. Coli to secrete keratinases to treat skin lesions caused by the build up of keratin.-Recruited Mentors for professional advice, established collaborations from other iGEM teams such as MIT and BU, and conducted experimental assays and proof of concepts to prove secretion of desired keratinase (Endoprotease 6877).-Competed internationally at the iGEM Jamboree with PowerPoint and Poster Presentation , and helped create Harvard iGEM Team 2018 Wiki.

Southern California

-Appointed as one of thirteen students to analyze data from the California Children Health Study (CHS) conducted by USC for biostatistics research.-Utilized R to create predictive models of the CHS data at USC regarding pollution in 12 California communities , lung function (MMEF, FEV, and FVC), and ethnicity. Presented these findings through a poster presentation to Keck School of Medicine Faculty and community.

Mallorca, Spain

-Selected to shadow doctors abroad at Hospital Comarcal D’Inca for 60+ hours in Dermatology, ENT, Digestive, and Emergency.-Witnessed and discussed comparative health care differences with Physicians in Mallorca, Spain.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Music, Science, And Technology

Activities and Societies: Audio coding, music perception, cochlear implant research, neuromusic, embedded systems for audio and instrument.

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers (THUD), iGEM (synthetic biology), Black Men Forum (BMF), Ron Brown Captain

Biostatistics

-6 week summer training program in health data science research and biostatistics graduate level class. Received instructions from USC.