During my short-term consultancy with CHAI in Laos, I contributed to improving oxygen delivery systems and medical equipment management. Key accomplishments include:Strategic Analysis & High-Impact Presentation:Conducted comprehensive analysis of oxygen systems and medical equipment management in LaosDelivered a capstone presentation to the Ministry of Health, outlining key findings and strategic recommendationsRecommendations were well-received, with the Ministry committing to act on proposed improvements in asset management and maintenanceThis presentation set the stage for potential long-term improvements in Laos' healthcare infrastructureTechnical Assessment & Quality Control:Led technical testing and analysis of donated medical equipment, ensuring quality and appropriateness for local healthcare facilitiesDeveloped protocols for assessing and managing donated medical devices, improving resource allocation and utilizationCapacity Building:Collaborated with local teams to identify bottlenecks in oxygen delivery and equipment maintenance processesCreated training materials for healthcare workers on proper use and maintenance of oxygen therapy equipment

Non-profit oxygen technology to fight childhood pneumonia in under-served communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific- End user engagement: working with nurses, doctors, and health care workers to achieve appropriate medical device design- Business case development, pitching, grant writing, and fundraising- Developed design, documentation, supply chain, and managed relationships with suppliers andconsultants in highly regulated environment- Managed risk, monitoring and evaluation, and feedback processes for products/projects

- Managed up to 12 people- Scoping, resourcing, recruitment and project management of FREO2 engineering projects

- Invented, developed and patented new oxygen technologies informed by design-thinking, empa-thetic co-design, & end-user engagement with culturally and linguistically diverse peoples