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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Multiple leadership roles, including Treasurer and K-12 Outreach Committee (300 members, 50k annual budget):• Designed/Personalized merchandise using Adobe Suite for 20+ members for SHPE de ASU’s chapter, including executive member polos, while coordinating with organization vendors• Audited SHPE de ASU’s various accounts to organize and allocate resources for professional development workshops, networking events, and provide 50+ students funding for the SHPE National Convention • Communicated with 10+ personnel to provide financial resources and marketing for student events and outreach programs to incentivize STEM degrees/higher education for students K - 12

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Instructed and mentored 100+ students in the Engineering Design Process for the development and production of a prototype glucometer and Capstone projects in several fields of medicine•Coordinated/Mentored individuals in ethics and regulations set by the FDA related to research and engineering broadening their grasp on good manufacturing practices and what it means to work in industry and medicine• Adapted to changing times and the switch from in-person to online teaching to accommodate students wherever necessary to ensure that material was covered at manageable and appropriate rates for project completion

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Proficient in teaching and fostering curiosity in students in fundamental microbiology techniques such as bacterial swabs, gram staining, differential media use, light microscope handling, aseptic technique, and quadrant streakingExperienced in various media creation to facilitate optimal bacterial growth conditionsOperated and maintained/cleaned autoclaves for effective sterilization of biohazardous waste and material preparation for differential mediaDiligent in lab maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environmentCompetent in bacteria culture techniques for observation and analysisProficient in bacteria storage protocols to maintain viability and purity of culturesDedicated to microscope cleaning and maintenance for precise observationsProactive and detail-oriented in all laboratory operations, contributing to microbiological research and education

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Tested, collected, and analyzed hydrogel mechanical characteristics via Anton Paar Rheometer on a time-frequency domain and mechanical strain curve for the quantification of gel gelation and degradation mechanics while identifying limitations• Cultured/Facilitated the growth of 15+ INS-1E (monoclonal rodent beta cell) flasks for in-vitro analysis of hydrogel encapsulation mechanics and viability for in-vivo transplantation into diabetic rats and mice• Rapid prototyped, simulated, & developed 20+ injection mold designs and geometries in SOLIDWORKS testing Fluid Flow Simulation and velocity profiles for optimized delivery, viability, and proliferation of cell cultures during and after injection of hydrogel materials• Performed pancreatic cell isolation/canulation for processing and assisted in transplant surgery while monitoring 50+ rodents over a 7-month period, and collected hydrogel grafts and other related samples for histology and staining• Maintained/Serviced lab equipment (pipettes, light microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, scales, etc.) weekly ensuring proper operation, sterility, and adequate calibration for ongoing lab experiments

Spearheaded research efforts to manufacture lithium lanthanum zirconate (LLZO) thin films batteries• Created and wrote 10+ detailed protocols related to blade coating thin films on silicon wafers and glass substrates for battery applications via rapid thermal processing (RTP) using LLZO sol-gel materials• Conducted and led 40+ experimental trials for processing experimental materials and characterization via profilometry and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) studies for end material verification and material studies for product validation (Clean Room Fabrication)• Managed scheduling, resource allocation, and acted as first-point of contact for the lab coordinator and collaborators for more than 10+ weeks to achieve results related to the project

Collaborated in a team of five to redesign a laparoscopic trocar for better ergonomics and ease of use (SOLIDWORKS & Instron)• Directed/organized engineering design reviews with several individuals for production of a prototype, bladeless trocar adapted for guide wire usage to increase precision and surgeon confidence by 63% for thoracic/abdominal surgeries• Coordinated prototyping assets and resources, including CAD modeling, material sourcing, additive manufacturing, material testing via Instron, regulating specifications and requirements, physical validation & verification with stakeholders• Wrote/Edited manufacturing, quality, electrical, and chemical standard operating protocols for the duration of this project• Collaborated with team members to adhere to FDA standards, created a Design History File, Quality System Regulations, and Device Master Record in the design cycle and utilized stage gate processes to ensure project precision and completion within a 10-month time frame

Oversaw human clinical investigations on the C4 anodal region on sensorimotor learning in a double-blind study • Collaborated with clinical researchers and doctoral students to collect, document, and evaluate human motor performance with an emphasis on learning capabilities and neural circuits of participants undergoing non-invasive electric stimulation (GPower & JMP)• Conducted and led clinical trials by conducting human trials and data collection for transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and Electroencephalography (EEG) that was later processed and analyzed (MATLAB)• Acted as a first point of contact for volunteers and managed scheduling, resource allocation, and acted as primary contact for several participants within the study over the course of 3 months

• Designed/Personalized merchandise for 20+ members for SHPE de ASU’s chapter, including executive member polos, while coordinating with organization vendors• Communicated with vendors to create orders and custom-made products to meet required specifications and prerequisites while considering budget allocations

• Semester long project that involved conducting research on the social, cultural, and economic status of Democratic Republic of Congo to perform a needs based assessment and development of a biomedical device to enhance the population's general well-being• Prototyped a device that theoretically reduced the mosquito population by at least 30% utilizing ultrasonic waves and solar power; earning the “Most Interesting Product” Award in the process• Presented and appraised both the needs of the DRC and the potential of the prototype in the market space to more than 75 peers and upper management

Master'S Degree, Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: • Biomedical Engineering Society • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers • Synthetic Hydrogel Research.