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MyLÚA Health is an AI-powered care coordination service that predicts & manages risks of pregnancy-related complications on behalf of health plans, providers, and community based organizations, to lower costs, advance health equity, and improve quality outcomes.Highlights• Lead full product lifecycle, technical vision, IP strategy, regulatory compliance, finance/legal operations, and stakeholder management across healthcare payer and system providers, investors, and technology partners for AI-driven maternal health B2B2C software platform; secured $978K in venture capital and grant seed funding.• Spearheaded AI model innovations for postpartum depression risk prediction using EMR and survey data, NLP for content personalization, regulatory strategy for FDA and IRB approval, and interoperable EHR data exchange. • Managed cross-functional team of 20+ software engineers and data scientists in developing HIPAA-compliant SMS/web apps from concept to commercial launch using Agile; including IoT integrations, and FHIR standards. • Formed strategic partnerships and secured LOIs/data use agreements with Trinity Health, NIH, Emory University, and AWS Health Equity for funding, clinical validation, and software development.

The direct view LED market is inhibited by expensive tri-color SMD LEDs with CAPEX intensive and time consuming manufacturing. The move to inexpensive, un-packaged, chip-on-board (CoB) LED displays is inevitable, and SelfArray’s patented technologies are equipped to assemble such micro/mini LEDs into pixel-arrays quickly and inexpensively. Scaling from large video-wall displays down to watch sizes, we enable the direct-view LED display market through our use of selective laser-based transfer techniques and diamagnetic levitation for self assembly.Highlights• Led tech development, business cases, and research for direct-view LED market; managed $1.25M R&D budget.• Negotiated joint development and licensing agreements with global LED industry leaders, securing critical source materials for testing to achieve Technical Readiness Level 4. Developed composite manufacturing techniques to scale elastomer stamp manufacturing for 2-D material stretching and commercial workflow integrations.• Specialized in new supplier onboarding and managing a diversified global supply chain value stream.

Highlights:• Built scalable micro-LED assembly solutions using laser forward transfer, diamagnetic levitation, and 2D material stretching. Procured/managed Keyence 3-Axis laser and Newport Precision Motion systems to optimize optical and mechanical automation. Created CAD and mold designs for custom tool manufacturing of elastomer stamps.• Established institutional partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and NYSERDA to build a pilot line with a fully automated 2D stretching machine, enhancing wafer processing capabilities with sub-micron precision.• Met specific customer requirements through extensive domestic and international industry engagement, including attending conferences, visiting manufacturing sites, and forming strategic partnerships.• Developed image recognition software to validate sub-micron 3 sigma precision assembly placement accuracy. • Hired and managed 5 engineers to design, fabricate, and test prototype diamagnetic self-assembly tools. Oversaw custom magnetic stage fabrication, tested thermal and UV release tapes for LED release, and collaborated with vendors on magnet procurement, stealth dicing and laser ablation processes.

Highlights:• Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research grant. Oversaw proposal development, secured over $500K+ in additional funding, and ensured governmental regulatory compliance through detailed progress and financial reporting.

Alexandria, Va, Us

• Teams start with research-based concepts and use interviews with potential customers and the business model canvas to understand the potential of launching a startup. Lead investigates commercial landscape surrounding the innovation and supports transition of the tech.• Investigated potential for development of a journaling application that uses natural language processing for detecting postpartum depression and provides digital therapeutic wellness tools.• Conducted 30+ customer discover interviews with mothers, healthcare, machine learning, and life science professionals to validate value proposition and business model.• Managed budgeting and reporting for NSF $3K commercialization award.

Troy, Ny, Us

The overarching research objective of the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award# 13-51275 titled “Microstructure-Specific Machining Strategies for Bone” is to investigate the fundamental effect of bone microstructural components on its machining responses. Worked with PI Johnson Samuel.Highlights: - Tasks included material characterization, experimental setup design and manufacturing, micro-machining, force data analysis, surface topography analysis, tool wear analysis, nanoindentation, scanning electron microscopy imaging, high-speed camera imaging, and machine process modeling.- Assisted PI Johnson Samuel in managing day-to-day operations. Responsible for equipment procurement, knowledge transfer, training, maintenance, and the development and execution of standard operating procedures for various pieces of laboratory equipment including: Mikrotools DT-110 hybrid CNC micro-machining center, Zeta 3D optical profilometer, Phantom V7.3 high-speed camera, National Instruments data acquisition devices, and high-speed linear cutting apparatus. - Responsible for portable data analysis algorithm development and software management including data analysis scripting in MATLAB, image processing and advanced data visualization techniques in ImageJ and MATLAB, statistical data analysis in Minitab & R Programming, and modeling packages such as Solidworks and AutoCad. - Provided mentorship, guidance, and consulting to colleagues ranging from undergraduate to fellow Ph.D. students on projects such as bone machining, tooth drilling, 3D printing, acoustic data analysis, and finite element modeling.

Troy, Ny, Us

Analysis of Manufacturing Processes Course Description: Review basic aspects of manufacturing engineering including driving forces, quality attributes, tolerances, etc. Examination of basic principles of mechanics, engineering materials, analysis of both bulk-forming (forging, extrusion, rolling, etc.) and sheet-forming processes, metal cutting, and other related manufacturing process. Discussion of role of computer-aided manufacturing in these areas.

Alexandria, Va, Us

• Investigated potential for development of a novel disinfection strategy to combat anti-biotic resistant bacteria.• Conducted 100+ customer discover interviews with healthcare and life science professionals to validate value proposition and business model. Managed budgeting and reporting for NSF $3K commercialization award.

Engineer for Boeing Materials and Manufacturing Technology Center Advanced Production and Inspections group.Highlights:- Involved in strategic business case planning for 737 Max Inlet Collar Installation Automation. - Designed, procured materials, and created a build plan for a low-cost production developmental technology test cell for technical readiness level (TRL 9) demonstration of full collar installation automation that also met Environment, Health, and Safety review guidelines.- Assisted with reachability and path planning software programming development for Kuka iiwa robotic system implementation.- Collaborated with Boeing Measurement Technology and Boeing Propulsion to execute drill plan of joints A & C on a refurbished 737 Max Inlet to be used in production test cell.- Assisted Boeing Measurement Technology team in the measurement and collection of drilled holes XYZ location and normality data for robotic software path planning.- Participated in Operationalize Productivity & Delivery (OPD) and contributed to the development of metrics for management feedback.

Engineer for Boeing Materials and Manufacturing Technology Center Assembly & Automation group.Highlights: - Developed an accurate testbed for measuring hex key loads during experimental nut installation cycles for Inside 787 Fuselage Automation and performed an analytical analysis to correlate observed issues. - Created a statement of work (SOW) for stress engineering teams to predict hex key failures and participated in hex key material property testing/analysis viz. x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry and Rockwell Hardness testing.- Operated Electroimpact Quadbot and Kuka iiwa robotic systems in order to optimize fuselage frame fastening system.- Tested and qualified tool mounting configurations in order to ensure robotic joint loads were not exceeded.- Tested process to pre-cure sealant for one up assembly (OUA) qualification for 777x Short Inlet and 737Max Inlet production which led to a Boeing patent.- Assisted in equipment calibration, hardware procurement and assembly, technical readiness level (TRL 7) planning, safety documentation, and automation system functionality.- Participated in Agile Scrum Certification training.

Engineer for Boeing Propulsion 737 Max Assembly/Automation Support. Highlights:- Awarded Invention Disclosure Meritorious Award- Designed a new Boeing standard tool and implemented new process for testing the accuracy of assembly equipment and validating Numerical Control machine code. - Participated in countersink flushness quality data measurement for meeting laminar flow criteria and automated drilling process qualification. - Involved in coupon inventory and quality inspection for use in automated drilling process improvement testing.- Assisted in 5S Laboratory Implementation plan and mitigation of laboratory safety issues.

Engineer for Boeing Mid-Body 787 Assembly/Automation Support. Highlights:- Awarded Invention Disclosure Meritorious Award- Designed and implemented new tooling for Current Return Network (CRN) cable form fitting process. - Assisted in the application of fused deposition cable models to aid in installation procedures. - Built and tested a shop air manifold mobile docking station for mitigating safety issues associated with hose tripping hazards. - Participated in carbon fiber/titanium hole quality and characteristic data measurement for drilling process qualification. - Provided laboratory support for machine automated drilling tests.

Troy, Ny, Us

Responsible for overseeing laboratory equipment and giving instruction to students to apply basic manufacturing processes and procedures for Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing), Laser Processing, Metal Working, Robotics, and Plastic Injection Molding.

Troy, Ny, Us

Assistant Coach for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Division III Men's Basketball Team

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Highlights:- Cataloged testing submitted for 510(k) and IDE submissions. - Identified differences in test procedures and data for current cleared/investigational devices. - Provided recommendations for mechanical testing to be included for clot retriever guidance document under development.

Washington, D.C., Us

Developed and implemented process improvement for procurement, deployment, management, and expense reporting of IT assets.

Alexandria, Va, Us

Highlights:- Collected and investigated data and statistics on Award Rate and Size, and Geographical Distribution of Awards across NSF Directorates and Divisions. - Displayed visual representation of trends through graphs/charts and introduced a new mapping system to demonstrate geographical data across the NSF foundation. Data was used and contributed to the October 2012 Committee of Visitors (COV) report. - Also learned advanced use of Microsoft Excel and NSF e-jacket and Enterprise Information System (EIS) database systems.

A walk-on for the George Washington University Men's Basketball Team. Maintained a 3.0 GPA while on academic scholarship.

Washington, Dc, Us

Collaborated with engineers on construction of new parking garage: Managed architectural drawings and specifications.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering