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Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

Branford, Connecticut, United States

NPI team lead: interface between R&D and Operations to transfer new products into production.Launch of second generation multiplex bulk proteomics immunoassay (Meteor): ultra-low sample volume, user friendly workflow, quantified high performance data, intuitive software and visualizations. Improved all technical aspects relative to first generation: chip.

Achieved sustainable and scalable >90% yields for capillary soft lithography and antibody immobilization processes

Cross functional team leadership of inter-departmental projects spanning process automation and new product development.Expanded both bulk and single cell product families with new panels and assays.Managed team of several engineer and scientist direct reports.

Designed and launched IsoPlexis' first bulk proteomic immunoassay (CodePlex). Technical project lead from start to finish.Scaling production: standardized production and QC tracking databases with traceability, reported yield and performance metrics, identified top failure modes and fallout sources, optimization of design and process to reduce scrap.

Branford, CT

Led development of novel capillary soft lithography production process for high feature density and low defect tolerance microfluidic chips. Rapid hands on design iteration and prototype testing to move from concept to release within 6 months.Supported launch of highly multiplex single cell proteomics assay (IsoCode on IsoLight): DFM, material selection.

Branford, CT

• Developed a novel imaging-based hematology analyzer and companion disposable cartridge to perform a complete blood count in conjunction with Abbott Point of Care and Yale faculty inventors.
• Led effort to interface cartridge with instrument and create microfluidic processing routines to admix reagents, fluorescently stain blood, maintain sample integrity and deliver sample to digital imaging platform..
• Managed team of 2-5 engineers and interns. Drove hiring and training process. Coordinated resource availability and prioritized utilization according to project timelines and deliverables.
• Designed and carried out experiments to demonstrate feasibility, assess and optimize performance of prototypes, identify root causes of failure and evaluate solutions. Analyzed large databases to extract meaningful.
• Regularly communicated findings, conclusions and path forward in group presentations and in technical documentation (design history file).
• Collaborated effectively across functional groups to meet design input requirements on a system level.

Branford, CT

Storrs, CT

• Conducted research on polyethylene ionomer/organoclay nanocomposites as the basis for Master’s thesis.
• Prepared polymer composite blends and characterized morphology, thermal behavior, and mechanical properties.
• Trained undergraduate and graduate students on equipment operation and laboratory methods.
• Published results in peer reviewed journal and presented at national technical conference.

Rogers, CT

Formulated and characterized polymer blends for flexible circuit adhesive and laminate products.Characterizations included DMTA, TGA, TMA, DSC, tensile strength, rheology, peel strength, moisture absorption, tear initiation.

Ms, Chemical Engineering

Bse, Chemical Engineering

Minor: Materials Science and Engineering Honors Scholar Summa Cum Laude