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Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

- Conducted verification and validation testing during late-stage product development and compiled findings into detailed reports to support final product decisions.- Developed an Arduino-based automated heat exchange circuit to optimize the maintenance of fluid temperatures between 6°C and 8°C for benchtop prototype testing.- Tested and evaluated a competing device by simulating various resistances to analyze pressure and flowrate relationships, organizing data in a comprehensive report for FDA submission to prove substantial equivalence.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

- Tutored fellow UMass students in a variety of engineering and general science classes.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Schiffman Laboratory:- Prepare and study the formation of biofilms using fluorescent microscopy analysis for different strains of E.Coli and Staph under varying conditions.- Conduct tests to limit and study bacterial cell count on biomaterials such as PDMS and agar with differing physical properties including stiffness and hydrophobicity.- Compile, analyze, and present semester research findings to Chemical Engineering faculty.

Acton, Massachusetts, United States

- Applied root-cause analysis techniques including five whys and fishbone diagrams daily to optimize throughput of fully-automated high-volume medical device manufacturing equipment in a Class II ISO-certified cleanroom.- Installed and completed process validation on cannula inspection software to reduce scrap across equipment. Process validation included test method validations and installation and process qualifications.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve root cause of major scrap drivers related to pallet-to-pallet variation.- Measured and updated key parameters for Jenoptik Laser power/hole size, and assisted in creation of new SOP.

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

- Established and practiced the fundamentals of swimming, including all strokes, for toddlers/youth ages 3-12.- Oversaw the progression of 30+ students from differing levels of skill.- Provided exceptional customer service to promote the Aquatics program and YMCA by communicating with parents on a weekly basis.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Performed analysis and classification of specific virus strains using Microsoft Word and Excel.- Assisted in management of multiple labs through projects, organization, and restocking of laboratory supplies/lab maintenance.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.9/4.0

Relevant Coursework: - Practical Medical Device Design - Additive Manufacturing

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Engineering, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Participated in various Engineering courses while studying abroad in Madrid including: - Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Mentor Leader, Varsity Soccer, Swim, Track, Tennis, UNICEF Club, Rotary Club