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Columbus, Oh, Us

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Division: ORTHOPEDIC INSTRUMENTSTeam: R&D SURGICAL POWER TOOLS- Led a 7-person team for the Attachments subsystem to support the current NPD launch time frame of a $725M flagship portfolio- Designed and developed 16 unique handpiece attachments that improve functionality, ergonomics, manufacturability- Spearheaded the design, CAD modeling, and development of 3 new power tools from concept to functioning prototype in 3 months - Patent: PCT/US2023/029904 – “Surgical Handpiece for Driving Orthopedic Pins and Related Accessories”- Organized 6+ user experiences with stakeholders & customers to collect feedback on prototype ergonomics, feasibility, desirability- Selected for the Technical Leadership Development Program based on performance to swiftly grow technical & leadership expertise Responsibilities: Led technical design reviews with the project team & leadership, created CAD models & technical drawings for 75+ components, led 20+ prototype sprints utilizing both machined and 3D-printed parts, oversaw subsystem timeline planning for design loops and V&V, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to generate functioning electromechanical prototypes, generated technical documentation, produced & executed test plans, conducted root cause analyses, performed tolerance stacks

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Course Title: MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ICourse Number: MECHENG 250- Taught a 200-student course focused on the engineering design process & prototype development through a hands-on robotics project- Led a team of 8 instructors in teaching labs, developing assignments & mentoring students on engineering best practices- Reorganized curriculum to include a novel solo project that assessed individual students’ CAD modeling & prototyping skillsResponsibilities: Assessed student-led design reviews, reviewed technical drawings, generated educational lesson plans and reference guides for students, evaluated testing protocols, mediated team conflict resolutionCourse Description: Basics of mechanical design: design process, system design, engineering drawing, and machine elements (e.g., bearings, gears, and springs). Basics of manufacturing: processes and materials. Exposure to CAD systems and basic prototyping and machine shop techniques. Design/ prototyping project.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Division: ORTHOPEDIC INSTRUMENTSTeam: R&D SURGICAL POWER TOOLS- Designed, verified, implemented battery weld strap solution that resolved assembly issues to support current NPD launch time frame- Devised charger thermal performance tests & analyzed data resulting in cooling fan elimination and ~$100K/yr cost avoidance- Performed comparative analysis & generated an engineering notebook to validate & enable System 9 Aseptic marketing claimsResponsibilities: Led team concept and design reviews, conducted root cause analyses, performed tolerance stacks, conceptualized component designs, generated technical drawings, engaged cross-functional partners to ensure all program requirements were met

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Team: NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING- Oversaw construction, testing, teardown of 4 next gen. units that mapped typical wear and failure modes to inform product design - Developed, tested prototype that eliminated non-standard parts enabling residential testing launch and moving timeline up 2+ years- Created a system to track unit teardowns and changes that resulted in better monitoring of their impact on unit performanceResponsibilities: Generated test plans and root cause analysis reports, performed prototype unit maintenance, implemented prototype unit design changes, documented unit design changes and their effects on performance, created and reviewed technical drawings

Sunnyvale, Ca

Division: MILITARY SPACE SATELLITES Team: SBIRS AND ADVANCED EHF PROGRAMS- Simultaneously investigated and devised pathways for rework of propulsion subsystem to preserve of program timeline - Led team of 4 interns to design and fabricate shop tool that resulted in faster, more consistent assembly of payload-launch adapter- Analyzed 20 yrs. of family data on satellite components to identify performance trends/deviations and inform design decisionsResponsibilities: Supported 4 mechanisms groups, created presentations and progress reports for program leaders, engaged cross-functional partners to ensure all program reqs. were met, created technician cut plan guides, thruster orificing plans & technical drawings

University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Project Title: Development of a Rapidly-Produced Customized Three-Part Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) through Additive ManufacturingPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shih- Collaborated to improve existing customizable three-part AFO for better durability and rapid-manufacturability- Conducted performance and durability testing on existing AFO through implementation monitoring and stiffness testing- Aided in characterizing existing design through patient testing and data analysis-Redesigned back-foot connection b/w the bend bar and foot plate to make the AFO lighter and more robust- Critiqued and characterized new, alternative design that integrated a continuous bend bar with nylon 3D-printed over it

University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Project Title: Microanalytical System for Indoor Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) MonitoringPrincipal Investigators: Dr. Edward Zellers & Dr. Joseph Potkay- Collaborated to develop a portable GC microsystem for the monitoring of harmful VOCs in homes and workplaces- Designed and tested 3D-printed microcolumn prototypes to replace device’s previous silicon-etched microcolumn- Procured and analyzed compound data from devices and preconcentrators using GC and LabView- Performed duties of post-doctoral student during a month of absence to keep project on schedule- Awarded the Intel Semiconductor Research Corporation Summer Fellowship (2018)

Middletown, New Jersey

- Spearheaded a team to develop a website for scheduling volunteers for a weekly event at the facility through the AGILE development process- Conceptualized and built a scheduling algorithm that generated schedules based on availability and work frequency- Arranged meetings w/ team to review progress, delegate tasks, brainstorm ideas, and reinforce goals- Prepared presentations for biweekly meetings w/ the client, supervisors, and peers

Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, New Jersey

- Promoted strong customer relations and employee relations- Recognized as Regional Employee of the Month three times (Region includes stores in NJ, NY, and PA)- Conceptualized new ideas to increase sales- Maintained register- Cleaned and organized store- Closed store- Organized and sorted shipment

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering (Concentration In Mechatronics)

GPA: 3.85/4.0 – Mechanical Engineering Master’s Fellowship

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, NACME Scholars, Michigan Neuroprosthetics, Propeller Collective, M-STEM Academies.

Science And Engineering Learning Center, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Marching Band, IEEE Robotics Competition, SeaPerch Robotics Competition, New Jersey.