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Designing the next generation of deep brain stimulation technologies!

New York, New York, US

-Led restart of Lucira engineering R&D operations under Pfizer management with a hybrid team of internal engineers and contracted resources.-Refined next-generation device concept to meet Pfizer business objectives, and took design from concept to prototype manufacturing in 7 months.-Advised operations team as subject matter expert of existing product and.

Emeryville, CA, US

-Created product roadmap beyond the Lucira COVID/Flu test.-Worked with an interdisciplinary leadership team to develop assay menu and form factors best suited to the second generation Lucia platform, customer interests, and timelines.-Managed engineering components of RADx and CARBx grant applications to develop new platform.-Pitched Lucira’s capabilities.

Emeryville, CA, US

-Spearheaded development of next generation handheld LAMP platform with expanded capabilities-Invented inexpensive mechanisms to perform complex fluid handling on a self-contained, disposable at-home testing device-Created and lead optimization of entirely novel sample preparation device-Lead integration of mechanisms into functional injection molded.

Redwood City, CA, US

-Headed team of 5-8 people to develop Talis’s first point-of-care diagnostic consumable-Hired, trained, and managed a team ranging from technicians to senior engineers, and fostered a collaborative environment with positive employee feedback-Scaled up manufacturing, metrology and rapid prototype capabilities, including the selection and acquisition of over.

Redwood City, CA, US

-Spearheaded architecture and subsystem designs for the first Talis point-of-care diagnostic consumable-Adapted benchtop RT-LAMP assay steps to an automated consumable-based format-Invented and developed novel subsystem modules, including: -A vent-less metering system based on a microfluidic RC circuit -A low-cost stir bar system capable of spinning a.

Redwood City, CA, US

Menlo Park, CA, US

-Performed failure analysis and other consulting services for leading consumer electronics companies including fractography, electrical testing, environmental exposure testing, and chemical analysis-Managed projects including problem definition, logistics, client communications, and budgeting-Developed novel approaches for extracting fractured materials.

Richmond, CA, US

Consulted on the creation of a brand new curriculum for the Richmond FabLab. Created lessons that allowed students to link their math and science curriculum with cutting-edge rapid prototyping techniques. Advised on the use of 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters and other techniques in an educational setting.

Berkeley, CA, US

MS Research in the Harsh Environment and Telemetry Systems group of the Berkeley Micromechanical Analysis and Design lab under Albert Pisano.Thesis Topic:Silicon-Carbide MEMS Flame Ionization Sensors for In-Situ Engine MeasurementsThis project seeks to construct a thermally-isolated, SiC thin-film, ionization sensor to measure the propagation speed of.

Berkeley, CA, US

PhD Research in the Quantum Energy Systems group of the Berkeley Micromechanical Analysis and Design Lab/PRIME Lab under Albert PisanoPhD Thesis Topic: Dry-Templated High-Resolution Patterning of Conductive Metal NanoparticlesThis work takes two different approaches to patterning conductive metal nanoparticles for use in printed electronics: Advective.

Berkeley, CA, US

Developed both experiments and materials for the laboratory component for the inaugural semester of a new version of E10: Introduction to design an analysis.Instructed approximately 120 students in three three-hour lab sections each week.Graded lab reports.

US

Designed and tested a piezoelectric rotary drive system for resonant tuning rods in the Axion Dark Matter Experiment (ADMX).Selected and tested piezoelectric actuators for a 100 milli-Kelvin, 7 Tesla, 10-6 Torr environment.Conducted studies on heat transfer and production inside the ADMX resonance chamber.

Irvine, CA, US

Designed, built and tested an inexpensive, novel optical/inertial tracking device for use in diffuse optical spectroscopic imaging (DOSI) clinical applications.Tested a new multi-wavelength DOSI laser source on highly scattering samples.Built and tested new short-path length DOSI fiber optic probe for endoscopic applications.Researched methods of measuring.

Claremont, CA, US

Researched and tested methods for the spooling and unspooling of polymer nanofibers.Directed chemical selection and the selection and development of electrospinning spooling assemblies.Electrospun polystyrene and polyethylene oxide nanofibers with a custom-built apparatus.

Researched, designed, and evaluated two methods for attaching high-end hair extensions to human hair.Developed two new product lines from conception to manufacturing procedure.Relocated existing manufacturing chain from China to the United States.Wrote comprehensive reports to direct the company leadership after the conclusion of the project.

Drafted CAD drawings for use in reports, intra-office use and litigation proceedings.Created and carried out protocol for organizing, cleaning and managing case files for archive.Accompanied and provided support to engineers while on site visits.Developed technical material for use in legal proceedings.

Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering (Mems)

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

High School, Academy For Engineering And Design Technology