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Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

- Write, organize and conduct feasibility studies using both saline and blood for an optical sub-system of an apheresis device that is used to monitor and control blood separation- Design, modify, and complete integration testing for complex system algorithms and requirements concerning the blood separation interface and user interface screens- Oversee the daily activities of various contractors and interns- Assess and pitch various sub-components and parts of an apheresis device to… Show more - Write, organize and conduct feasibility studies using both saline and blood for an optical sub-system of an apheresis device that is used to monitor and control blood separation- Design, modify, and complete integration testing for complex system algorithms and requirements concerning the blood separation interface and user interface screens- Oversee the daily activities of various contractors and interns- Assess and pitch various sub-components and parts of an apheresis device to a cross-functional team- Analyze datasets using Minitab and present findings to a multidisciplinary team- Demonstrate how the device will process blood for various teams such as label copy, marketing, manufacturing, disposables, and systems engineering in both English and Spanish to share knowledge and assist in developing FDA pre-submission material- Communicate daily with various engineering sub-teams to troubleshoot and conduct root cause analyses- Collaborate with an external graphical user interface design firm to ensure a robust, accurate, and modern experience for the future operators of the next-generation apheresis device Show less

Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

- Taught a weekly discussion section of twenty freshmen- Guided students through the University of Michigan, Engineering, various student organizations, and resources with the use of my own experiences- Led discussions and activities to help students from various engineering disciplines understand themselves and how to achieve their personal and professional goals

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

- Created and conducted test protocols, characterization, capability, and GR&R studies on equipment used on our assembly line- Analyzed and interpreted data on Minitab to present to stakeholders- Traveled to our manufacturing plant to translate with machine operators to optimize assembly line performance

Ann Arbor, Mi

- Conducted clinical need findings across 20+ departments of the University of Michigan Hospital - Created project proposals for University of Michigan’s Biomedical Engineering senior capstone class that would design novel medical devices to address clinical needs- Performed market and stakeholder analysis, prior art searches, and feasibility testing of various medical devices- Crafted handbooks to inform undergraduate students of the practices of different departments throughout… Show more - Conducted clinical need findings across 20+ departments of the University of Michigan Hospital - Created project proposals for University of Michigan’s Biomedical Engineering senior capstone class that would design novel medical devices to address clinical needs- Performed market and stakeholder analysis, prior art searches, and feasibility testing of various medical devices- Crafted handbooks to inform undergraduate students of the practices of different departments throughout the University of Michigan Hospital Show less

Chicago, Il

- Handled and dispersed confidential business information- Managed data for payroll and other company expenses- Created the company’s first Capability Statement

Chicago, Il

- Answered phones, communicated with over 100 school leaders, processed over 1,000 charter school employee background checks- Created a Chicago Public School brand and logo: PLAY (Personalized Learning for the Advancement of Youth)

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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