Collaborate with various stakeholders from Mechanical, RF, Electrical, Systems Test, ATE, Firmware, R&T, CPR, IC Dev, Product Marketing and Project Management to support various aspects of R&D for upcoming Cochlear Implants and Sound Processors.Responsibilities include:- Work with Product Marketing, Project Management, R&T and R&D groups to guide Requirements and Generate Product Specifications and System Architecture Documents for future products.- Conduct feasibility/tradeoff… Show more Collaborate with various stakeholders from Mechanical, RF, Electrical, Systems Test, ATE, Firmware, R&T, CPR, IC Dev, Product Marketing and Project Management to support various aspects of R&D for upcoming Cochlear Implants and Sound Processors.Responsibilities include:- Work with Product Marketing, Project Management, R&T and R&D groups to guide Requirements and Generate Product Specifications and System Architecture Documents for future products.- Conduct feasibility/tradeoff analysis for products or system components.- Study, Propose, Model and Implement suitable components, algorithms and solutions during Product Development. - Investigate Field Product or Product Development Issues through Root Cause Analysis. - Document and Present findings/knowledge gained with the organization. Show less

Self-Funded early stage research and development of a model and PQQ-GDH based multi-enzyme sensor to deconvolute a mixed signal of multi-substrate concentrations. - Developed a Mathematical Model for the Deconvolution of a Mixed Substrate Signal for enzymes with broad substrate specificities. - Developed Experimental Protocols for Spectrophotometrical and Electrochemical measurements from known literature methods. - Financed and sourced enzymes, reagents and experimental… Show more Self-Funded early stage research and development of a model and PQQ-GDH based multi-enzyme sensor to deconvolute a mixed signal of multi-substrate concentrations. - Developed a Mathematical Model for the Deconvolution of a Mixed Substrate Signal for enzymes with broad substrate specificities. - Developed Experimental Protocols for Spectrophotometrical and Electrochemical measurements from known literature methods. - Financed and sourced enzymes, reagents and experimental materials. - Tested the model by using both wild-type and recombinant PQQ-GDH enzymes using glucose, maltose and mixtures of glucose and maltose by spectrophotometric methods. - Analyzed experimental results using MATLAB and statistical methods to estimate the kinetic parameters of each enzyme for glucose and maltose. - Using the determined kinetic parameters obtained preliminary results for the deconvolution of a mixed signal using the developed model and MATLAB. Show less

As a team of four we developed an expandable easy to use vaginal dilator for the treatment of radiation induced vaginal stenosis. The project has spanned: - Literature Review & Patent Research - Project Management & Business Development - 3D Modeling & Assembly Using SolidWorks - Analog/Digital Circuit & PCB Design Using Altium - 3D Printed Rapid Prototype with a Working Model - iOS Mobile Phone App with BLE Device Integration - Initial Testing of Completed… Show more As a team of four we developed an expandable easy to use vaginal dilator for the treatment of radiation induced vaginal stenosis. The project has spanned: - Literature Review & Patent Research - Project Management & Business Development - 3D Modeling & Assembly Using SolidWorks - Analog/Digital Circuit & PCB Design Using Altium - 3D Printed Rapid Prototype with a Working Model - iOS Mobile Phone App with BLE Device Integration - Initial Testing of Completed Prototype using Ex-Vivo Porcine Tissue - Analysis of Visual and Pressure Test Data using MATLAB - Presenting Results & Prototype - Phase 1 of NIH dC3i: Concept to Clinic, Commercializing Innovation.AWARDS:Won Eugene H. Mead Memorial Award from the Bioengineering Department at UCSD.Won Best Poster Devices & Hardware at the 23rd Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium (BIC 2023).Won Best Poster Overall People’s Choice at the 23rd Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium (BIC 2023).Won National Institute of Health - National Cancer Institute Technologies for Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, or Treatment Prize (2023). Show less

Under the guidance of the late Dr. Stan Metzenberg, we investigated a solution for the false glucose readings in PQQ-GDH based glucose sensors when patients were administered a peritoneal dialysis of icodextrin. - Cloned and Expressed PQQ-GDH Variants from Acinetobacter Calcoaceticus using the Expression Vector pET32B with a BL21(DE3) Bacterial Strain. - Purified Enzyme Variants using Ni-NTA-Sepharose and a Sizing Column. - Analyzed Protein using SDS-PAGE and Quantified using… Show more Under the guidance of the late Dr. Stan Metzenberg, we investigated a solution for the false glucose readings in PQQ-GDH based glucose sensors when patients were administered a peritoneal dialysis of icodextrin. - Cloned and Expressed PQQ-GDH Variants from Acinetobacter Calcoaceticus using the Expression Vector pET32B with a BL21(DE3) Bacterial Strain. - Purified Enzyme Variants using Ni-NTA-Sepharose and a Sizing Column. - Analyzed Protein using SDS-PAGE and Quantified using Bradford Assay. - Determined Enzymatic activity of PQQ-GDH variants in vitro by spectrophotometry. Show less

Worked on various projects using CATIA V5 or PTC CREO to model:- Electrical connector components for top level assemblies in Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon.- Heat sink components for the thermal control system in Boeing’s ViaSat-2.- Leading Edge of the Northrop F-5 for manufacturing.- Wall panels for Disney’s Avatar Flight of Passage at Walt Disney World Resort.- Drafted various heat sink components to Boeing’s specs and GD&T reqs.- Drafted large top-Level drawing for full… Show more Worked on various projects using CATIA V5 or PTC CREO to model:- Electrical connector components for top level assemblies in Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon.- Heat sink components for the thermal control system in Boeing’s ViaSat-2.- Leading Edge of the Northrop F-5 for manufacturing.- Wall panels for Disney’s Avatar Flight of Passage at Walt Disney World Resort.- Drafted various heat sink components to Boeing’s specs and GD&T reqs.- Drafted large top-Level drawing for full assemblies of ground straps in the ViaSat-2 satellite. Show less