•Worked with a novel silicon titanium diboride micropatterned substrate to culture and study mammalian cancer cell lines, mesothelial cell lines, and fibroblasts.•Conducted drug treatments on cancer cells cultured on these innovative substrates to assess therapeutic responses.•Prepared and optimized various types of media and aliquots for cell growth and experimental procedures.•Developed proficiency in cell culture techniques, including the maintenance and passaging of mammalian cells.•Mastered cell fixation and blocking techniques for use in downstream applications.•Utilized advanced microscopy techniques, including light, confocal, and stereo microscopy, to analyze cell behavior and morphology.•Executed a range of assays, including AO/PI viability assays, immunofluorescence (IF) staining, and MTT assays, to evaluate cell function and responses to treatments.

•Planned and executed business strategies, ranging from market penetration to growth to operational excellence and innovation. •Conducted customer discovery to improve product-market fit. •Devised and carried out paid & organic marketing strategies. •Designed and developed mobile/web software for the FinTech space.

•Curated and presented relevant research from 80+ publications for a meta analysis on IgG monoclonal antibody binding proteins.

•Coordinated a cohort of 5 research assistants in performing the whole genome extraction, sequencing, and annotating of 14 novel bacteria strains for organophosphate degradation. •Educated and supervised a small group of high school students in performing simple/safe tasks in a lab environment.