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Translate pharmaceutical and medical device client business needs into actionable, decentralized clinical research studies leveraging person- generated health data from wearable sensors and surveys.• Author all study documents, oversee IRB approval process, oversee study conduct as Principal Investigator.• Interacts with the functional leads to understand all data requirements and translates them into data structures and data model requirements, where needed in collaboration with IT.• Defines criteria for monitoring integrity of data modeling during projects.• Works with senior leaders and business leaders providing technical guidance related to data architecture, data models and meta data management.• Drives data modeling and testing during projects.

Led investigation of the biomechanics of female runners with a leg amputation, to identify optimal prosthetic prescription in order to improve distance running performance and mitigate injury risk. Collected quantitative data using force instrumented treadmills, motion capture, Instron materials testing machine, IMUs and metabolic testing to measure asymmetries in ground reaction forces and biomechanical parameters such as contact time, prosthesis and leg stiffness, and joint motions during running. Utilized biomechanical modeling by creating custom pipelines in Visual 3D to translate motion capture data into biomechanical metrics. Created custom MATLAB scripts and functions to structure data and perform rapid calculations of kinematics. Performed material stiffness testing on running-specific prostheses and running shoes to determine dynamic function.Led investigation of the long jump take-off step technique of athletes with and without leg amputation, in order to understand the role in-series stiffness plays in jump distance. Collected quantitative data using force plates, accelerometers, and high-speed cameras to measure running speed, ground reaction forces, and elastic energy absorption during the long jump take-off step. Led investigation on novel characterization of the mechanical properties of posterior ankle-foot orthosis struts.Engineered a custom three-point bending mechanism which used motion capture and strain gauges to test stiffness characteristics of carbon-fiber struts. Generated one-way ANOVAs and R2 values, as well as appropriate data visualizations using R-studio. Collaborated with industry partners in multiple disciplinary fields. Transformed qualitative footwear data into measurable metrics, while accounting for anthropometric variances occurring between users, as well as across product sizing, in order to inform product design and performance consistency on a specific timeline.

Greater Denver Area

- Optimized utilization of Electronic Medical Records systems, improving documentation and day-of-service chart completion by 60%. - Performed phlebotomy and managed specimens for laboratory analysis- Assisted in physician evaluation and bedside procedure.- Developed and updated procedure protocols for all in-office procedures, including cervical biopsies, maternal/fetal monitoring, dilation and curettage procedures, and intra-uterine device placement/removal. - Consistently developed and maintained professional and amicable relationships with outside providers and patients, while coordinating care for 12 physicians, who each saw 270 patients per month, on average.

Greater Denver Area

- Designed and implemented personalized health, fitness, and wellness goals, utilizing my extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, as well as NASM Optimum Performance Training® Model.- Assisted in transitioning patients from post-surgical physical therapy activity to sport participation by designing and implementing training programs focused on strength, stability, flexibility and endurance.- Designed and instructed group fitness classes specific to sport performance and injury prevention using NASM Optimum Performance Training® Model.

Greater Denver Area

- Led office training and execution of Plasma Rich Platelet injections- Developed and implemented office protocol for DME ordering- Consistently develop and maintain professional and amicable relationships with outside providers and patients, while coordinating care for 140 patients per month, on average. - Applied and removed post-surgical casting, wound dressings, and suture removal

North Miami, Fl

- Designed and implemented successful exercise and diet programs for clients, using Functional Movement Screening, specific biomechanics, body composition, VO2 max measurements, and client’s own physical ability and understanding- Led employee training on new equipment and training methodologies- Built and maintained a full client base of 82 + clients and $5000.00+ in sales each month

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomechanics

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Biology/Pre-Nursing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Physiology, General