Paul Martinez Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

Under the supervision and in collaboration with Dr. Falko Kuester, Director of the Cultural Heritage Engineering Institute at Qualcomm Institute, UCSD. My work particularly involves investigations of performance analysis of 3D printed (FDM) prosthetic devices, primarily below-knee transtibial limbs with practical applications to P&O manufacturing.

San Diego, California, United States

At Limber Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc., Paul spearheaded the design and optimization of advanced 3D printing processes and R&D efforts. His contributions have been integral to launching the flagship product, the LIMBER UniLeg, establishing a robust quality management system, materials characterization and development, and innovation and product development.-Led significant process optimization initiatives that resulted in a 65% increase in production throughput and a 20% reduction in material waste. -Spearheaded the development of new additive manufacturing techniques using FDM 3D printing, which improved precision, enhanced product performance, and reduced production costs. -Established a robust Quality Management Systems compliant with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring regulatory readiness and facilitated market expansion. -Played a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and manufacturing, integrating innovative technologies into production, and contributing to the successful launch of Limber's flagship product, the UniLeg prosthetic device.

San Diego, California, United States

-Led R&D initiatives that advanced 3D printing techniques using custom-built FDM printers. This work resulted in significant improvements in production efficiency, including more than a 20% increase in dimensional accuracy, more than a 15% reduction in print times, and 15% decrease in material waste. -Innovation in materials discovery and design, achieving more than a 25% improvement in material properties with zero mechanical failures across multiple iterations. -Optimizing manufacturing processes by implementing SOPs and training programs, and enhanced supply chain efficiency, reducing material costs by 10% and improving on-time delivery rates by more than 30%. -Contributions were pivotal in bridging research and production, product development, shaping business strategy, and securing funds leading to the successful market launch of the UniLeg prosthetic device, Limber's flagship device, the world's first one-piece transtibial limb.Testimonials:"Paul played a pivotal role in our product launches and demonstrated exceptional dedication to R&D innovation." — Dr. Joshua Pelz, Co-Founder & CEO, Limber P&O"His innovative approach to problem-solving was instrumental in establishing our quality management system." — Dr. Luca DeVivo, Co-Founder & Chief Engineer, Limber P&O

San Diego, Ca

A take on prosthetics from an additive manufacturing point of view for better healthcare.-Led research and development efforts for the UniLeg transtibial prosthetic device which helped secure and maintain initial funding for the establishment of Limber P&O Inc. -Advanced 3D printing techniques by optimizing additive manufacturing processes using custom-built direct-drive FDM printers. -Conducted comprehensive materials discovery and implementing innovative design changes, resulting in zero mechanical failures across over ten iterative design improvements. -Conducted extensive material investigations in partnership with UC San Diego's Advanced Material Characterization labs and the CHEI Institute, achieving more than 25% improvement in material properties such as strength and durability. -Authored internal technical papers on advanced materials and FDM/3D printing techniques, contributing to innovative material strategies and enhancing the body of knowledge in prosthetic manufacturing.

San Francisco Bay Area

Transportation/Logistics Specialists, Ingress/Egress Coordinator for the Burning Man festival. (2022, 2023, 2024)Transportation Specialists, Ingress/Egress Coordinator for the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival. (2023, 2024)Transportation Specialists, Ingress/Egress Coordinator for the La Onda Napa Valley music festival. (2024)Transportation/Logistics Specialists, Ingress/Egress Coordinator for the Outside Lands music festival. (2022, 2023, 2024)

San Diego, California, United States

Research Includes:-Use of computer simulations to model the binding energy between hybrid Ag-DNA nanoparticles in solution-Computational Design of Transparent Conductive ZnO-Plasmonic Nanoparticle Synthesis and Assembly-Nanowire Electronics, Synthesis of ZnO arrays to characterize semiconductor nanowires for electronic devices -Effects of temperature and drying process on Ceramic Nanoparticle Synthesis via Sol-Gel-Lift-off and Wet-Etch photolithography of CAD-designed dot arrays-Wearable solar cells, ultra-flexible polymer solar cells to power wearable electronics.

San Diego, California, United States

-Managed high-profile clients due to project management skills, attention to detail, and crisis management skills. -Analyzed event operations and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiencies. -Responsible for execution of logistics, facilities maintenance scheduling, supervision and training of support staff.-Provided analysis and evaluation of facilities usage, discretion, and judgment in making recommendations to senior management in regard to liaison with Risk Management, Parking, and Facilities Management. -Managed relationships between workforce planning and Operational Managers to coordinate administrative and field tasks.-Performed compliance and control policies of the scheduling function to ensure proper management and maintenance.

San Diego, California, United States

-Generated records, reports, correspondence, and other documentation in the performance of the work as necessary.-Worked with student groups, campus departments, outside groups, companies, and high-end customers to ensure results.-Performed compliance and control policies of the scheduling function to ensure proper management and maintenance. -Knowledgeable of diversified computer engineering systems, principles and practices. -Managed relationships between workforce planning and Operational Managers to coordinate administrative and field tasks.

San Diego, California, United States

-Executed and performed vaccine creation and testing to determine validity of diagnostic requests. -Conduct weekly performance and inventory reviews of vaccines with Pharmacists and report to executive management.-Implement best practice process flow models within the vaccination team to ensure proper performance guidelines.-Introduced new technologies and processes to mitigate risk pertaining to waste, damage, and operational costs. -Inputted and maintained necessary data entry (patient medical data, records, and insurance) per government policies.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Nanoengineering