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Austin, Texas Area

-Data processing and analysis in product development-Input into assay development -Works with engineering teams to troubleshoot, debug, and develop new systems

Austin, Texas Area

-Fundamental research and development on new protein sequencing technology-Implemented fluidics subsystem-Designed and implemented image analysis code using open-source software-Detailed research and characterization of a variety of surface chemistries, using nanotechnology techniques (e.g. AFM, TIRF microscopy, microfabrication, electron microscopy, and coating)-Designed, 3D printed, and implemented new components for microscopy

-Defined requirements and sourced vendor for high-throughput laboratory automation device.-Wrote code for LIMS/laboratory instrumentation communication.-Developed and wrote software to reduce service time for laboratory instrumentation by 10%.-Integrated components for next-generation laboratory automation and consumables.

Menlo Park, California

- Defined new manufacturing processes to reduce manufacturing cycle time.- Established Statistical Process Control (SPC) guidelines and processes for collecting data.- Redefined and drove critical efforts for system design specifications.- Gathered and analyzed data for variation reduction and out-of-box failure reduction.

Foster City, California

-Modeled interacting subsystems on a quantitative PCR system.-Represented development and verification and validation functions on the core team of a new FDA-regulated product.-Worked with outside vendor to integrate ancillary device with new product and ensure proper operation.-Assisted in system integration testing and validation of hardware.-Defined system requirements and managed traceability on real-time PCR systems.

Tucson, Arizona Area

-Defined high-level design and technical specifications of a new product's critical subsystem.-Initiated and implemented axiomatic design of subsystem.-Assisted in defining roles, terms, responsibilities and processes of Systems Engineering group.-Used process mapping and Design for Six Sigma to reduce system operation variability and functional design requirement decomposition.-Served as technical team lead for subsystem design.-Defined key process metrics for system operation and planned verification studies to ensure appropriate system operation.

Tucson, Arizona Area

-Wrote and executed validation and verification protocols according to FDA regulations and ISO standards.-Planned and executed feasibility studies of new product concepts to assess and plan new product direction.-Developed a support product to improve main product sales. Led the team developing this product and delivered product documentation.-Represented verification and validation functions for new support product subject to national and international regulations.-Used several Design of Experiments (DOE) to plan and assist in root cause failure analysis for medical diagnostic device

Tucson, Arizona Area

-Developed molecular biological assays to assist in conducting single-molecule experiments.-Designed and built optical trapping apparatus to manipulate dielectric particles with sub-nanometer resolution and accurately track particle position.-Designed and coded software interface with hardware for trapping apparatus. Software also designed to automate data recording.-Executed single-molecule experiments to study protein-DNA interactions.

Tucson, Arizona Area

-Taught basic physics laboratories. Teaching duties included basic lectures on optics, thermodynamics, classical mechanics, and electromagnetism.

Master Of Engineering, Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: -International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) student member -American Society for Quality, Old Pueblo.

Ms, Physics

Activities and Societies: President of New Kevin improvisational comedy group; organized a yearly charity food drive and handled funds.

Bs, Physics/Astronomy

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