Provide focused quality engineering support to develop and launch quality assurance/control methodologies that meet Customer, Regulatory, and Bayer requirements.Lead project quality planning and development of quality control plans, incoming inspection plans, training plans, etc. for the implementation of new manufacturing technologies at different Supply Centers.Lead verification of adherence to quality plans, master validation plans, and GMP review requirements.Lead and support manufacturing validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ, Test Method Validations).Develop, implement, and analyze process capability studies across multiple processes.Assist team in determining required resource and timeline needs to successfully conduct needed qualification and validation activities.Lead and support cross-functional team investigations by conducting problem solving and root cause analysis to address failures identified during process development, qualification, and launch.Provide knowledge sharing and training to site quality engineers and technicians to enable successful launch.Support CAPAs and QIA’s to ensure effective root cause analysis and action planning by site engineers after launch.Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality system and manufacturing processes.Understand and apply knowledge of product line and clinical applications to work activities, in support of new process development and/or new product development.Understand relevant processes required to accomplish objectives.

Teaching various classes (Electronics, Biofluid Mechanics, etc.)Managing an academic laboratory and securing fundingMentoring students both in and out of the lab

Employed/supervised four undergraduate students for the creation of “Total InternalReflection Photoacoustic Microscopy”Wrote several research grants for project fundingLaboratory management of John A. Viator laboratory such as ordering materials and adhering to safety and regulatory standardsRan photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) system for detection of metastatic melanoma cancer in patient samples

• Ran photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) system for detection of metastatic melanomacancer in patient samples• Designed and fabricated 3D printed photoacoustic flow cytometry cells for use with melanoma testing• Developed immunohistochemical staining protocol for identifying captured circulating tumor cells• Cultured HS936 cell line for use in photoacoustic flow cytometry system

Helped write small business innovation research (SBIR) grantCo-founder of Medical Photonics IndustriesPerformed basic research on optical tunneling for development of PAQT

Provided LabVIEW programming, technical expertise, and troubleshooting for whispering gallery mode biosensing programWrote operations manual for whispering gallery mode biosensing program

Developed optical nearfield photoacoustic method for detecting malarial infection • Managed over thirty students in laboratoryAdvised students on over 10 poster presentationsDeveloped ordering system for laboratory equipment/organized research tripsDesigned/maintained John A. Viator’s research website

Graded homework sets for BE 3180 Heat and Mass TransferTutored over 50 students to understand class material

Developed business plan to commercialize photoacoustic sensing technology (TIRPAS)Managed three employeesPresented at business pitch competitions including CLIMB competitionDeveloped business website

Designed/fabricated two white light laser source prototypes for use in optical surgeryManaged five employees for fabrication of prototypesProvided technical support for prototypes including travel to customer officeTested and optimized prototype light source (February 2013)

Irradiated CdSe water soluble quantum dots for use as a photoacoustic contrast agent for the detection of circulating breast cancer cellsMapped ultrasonic transducer sensitivity at various angles of incidence for use in a lymph node imaging system

Researched feasibility of farm animal temperature monitoring and regulation via computer control using a low cost portable weather station.