Fast-paced environment necessitating flexible problem-solving, self-directed learning, and personal investment in project outcomes.Major Projects:NEXT GENERATION DNA, RNA, & PROTEIN PROFILER>Reliability testing & documentation>Design & instructional documentation for manufacturing tools and fixtures>Calibration, verification, & debug of fluidic system, manifolds, & level sensorsNEXT GENERATION BIOLOGICAL THREAT, EXPLOSIVES, & NARCOTICS DETECTION DEVICE>Updated design for uniform wicking, functionality, & sample retention regardless of orientation>Designed: --Accessory for lab personnel to safely retrieve sample from device for further testing--Multi-stage tooling & fixtures for manual high-volume assemblyBENCHTOP GENETIC SEQUENCING INSTRUMENT>Designed, implemented, & performed electronic, fluidic, & mechanical troubleshooting on fluidic system through multiple iterations based on customer requirements and added functionalitiesNEXT GENERATION PILOT VISOR TRIMMING INSTRUMENTATION>Designed, implemented, & debugged: --Multi-generational visor locating & clamping mechanisms for retrofit on preexisting systems--New multi-generational visor trimming workstation --Latest generation profile measuring tool--Verification/Calibration fixture for latest generation profile measuring toolBENCHTOP BIOMARKER DETECTION SYSTEM>Designed, implemented, & debugged:--CPU & electronics boxes for manufacturing verification fixtures--Extreme long-life pipette eject mechanism for retrofit to current design>Updated: --Fiber optics testing station for full functionality--Pallet & crate design for improved forklift transport & cost efficiency>Arranged & coordinated shipping & environmental testing for crated instrumentBENCHTOP CYTOLOGY IMAGING INSTRUMENT>Debug of slide inventory sensor>Multi-axis reliability testing for instrument validation ADDITIONAL DUTIES:>Quality management system (QMS) team & internal auditor>Operation of 3D print systems & 2D cutter

Tasked with design, assembly, execution of research, characterization, and proof-of-concept tests for various products while meeting the strict and competitive deadlines set:>Proof-of-concept testing of brushed and brushless DC motors for use in automatic cutter product; motor controllers directed using function generator or USB4 encoder data acquisition device running C code.>Characterized battery and thermal properties for various operating states of vaporizer product and performed soak testing of bulb assembly; bench testing electronics were driven by an Arduino microcontroller.>Research into the utility of assorted materials, medical adhesives, and other elements for waterproof bandage product, including sourcing and physical testing.Responsible for CAD modeling, fabrication, processing, and troubleshooting of product prototypes.>Retrofit of new motor, control assembly, gears, and blades into prior iteration of automatic cutter prototype for demonstration purposes. Involved interfacing with external machine shop for modification of pre-existing parts and fabrication of new ones. Charged with examination and comparison of limited production runs from Chinese manufacturers against golden sample and communication of issues found for tablet peripheral and digital counting device.

>Ascertained areas of difficulty for the student within the material and provided explanations and activities tailored to strengthen understanding and confidence.>Supplied tips and advice to assist in development of personal study habits and methodology.

>Assisted in the design and creation of manufacturing plans for multiple products in team environment. >Designed and assembled several fixtures for use in manufacturing processes:>>Motorized device with interchangeable heads for efficiently polishing ends of fiber-optic bundle at 7 different gradations while anchored at correct distance and orientation.>>Bandsaw attachment for holding extruded fiber-optic bundle at correct distance and orientation.>Created assembly and use documentation for above mentioned fixtures.>Performed varied failure tests on neoBLUE blanket.

Performed assembly, calibration, and testing of piezoelectric acoustic hydrophones for lithotripsy applications using Matlab and Labview.

>Research project: effects of saline solutions and infrared radiation on hydrophilic exclusion zone.>Design, preparation, and implementation of testing methodologies.>Bimonthly presentations of findings to Pollack research lab members.