-Designed and Developed a Novel Blood Diversion Device for the Prevention of False-Positive Blood Cultures-Built High Peak's International IP Portfolio and Extensive Market Research Package-Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) Emerge Grant Recipient 2022

Engineering Consultant XEnd Medical Systems, LLC • Used the engineering design process and consultation with the lead physician and lead engineer to prototype a hypodermic needle containing anti-contaminate properties for the reduction of false positive blood cultures.• Manufactured product prototypes which were used in a successful six-month cadaver study that produced results showing "proof of concept" with statistical significance.• Designed in SolidWorks to produce engineering drawings, create 3D assemblies, ensure manufacturability, and engage in rapid prototype development.• Performed mechanical testing for design verification tests for the fulfillment of the Utah Technology Acceleration Program grant.Engineering ConsultantExpedition One, LLC • Performed engineering design for aftermarket off-road body armor, recovery gear, and rack equipment.• Executed sheet metal and weldment design in Solidworks and using FEA for ensuring each product meets a given Factor of Safety under operating conditions.• Managed the operation of the CNC laser cutting process, sheet metal forming, and welding to ensure each product meets design requirements.Engineering ConsultantExemplar Medical, LLC • Designed and developed mechanical enclosures for a high-frequency chest wall oscillation vest for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.• Performed plastic part design and plastic flow analysis to ensure manufacturability of plastic parts.• Assisted in the QA process ensuring product fulfillment of IEC 60601.

• Ranked number 2 out of 27 new market copier sales representatives within their first 2 years of employment• Maintained total sales 168% of sales quota• Sold an average of $51,681 per month in hardware revenue at a 31% gross profit margin• Sold an average of $8,554 per month in guaranteed first year service revenue• Sold A3 copiers, managed print services, and A4 devices to businesses in a designated copier territory

• Sold an average of $20,443 per month in hardware revenue at a 38% gross profit margin• Sold an average of $2,571 per month in guaranteed first year service revenue• Maintained total sales 136% of sales quota• Sold managed print services, faxes, and A4 devices to businesses in multiple copier territories

• Within a student design group, used the engineering design process, consultation with a physician, and design reviews with bioengineering design professors to prototype an anti-infective intraocular needle • Maintained electronic and hardcopy standard operating procedures in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations• Upheld the position as the design engineer for the project: Used SolidWorks to produce engineering drawings, 3D assemblies, and STL files for the 3D printing of a developing prototype

• Research Silk-Elastinlike Protein Polymers (SELPs) for adenoviral gene delivery enhanced with protamine delivery for the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma• Synthesis of genetically engineered plasmids for the creation of a SELP with a unique matrix metalloproteinase-responsive site

• Industrial grade polyurethane purification for surface-active antimicrobial polyurethanes • Nanofiber scaffolds for transbuccal mucosa drug delivery