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Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Mounds View, Minnesota, United States

• Support pre-market startup acquisition and commercialization by driving investigations into non-conformances, design changes, and manufacturing changes, utilizing risk analysis techniques, and collaborating with clinical, regulatory, design, and manufacturing teams to assess potential impacts on patient safety and the commercial success of devices• Lead planning and execution of test method validation and design verification studies to ensure the quality and reliability of pre-market and post-market products• Develop and maintain risk documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and obtain necessary approvals for successful EUMDR implementation and timely release of products to the EU market

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Led industry mapping and recruitment of university advisors, researchers, public stakeholders, private investors, and start-ups to support the development of a Circular Economy Incubator• Developed a plan to launch BASE, the University of Minnesota’s selective summer accelerator that picked the most promising emerging startups across campus and helped them confront their next market-driven milestone

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

In the summer of 2021, I competed in two consecutive events: Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the American Solar Challenge (ASC). For ASC, we raced from Independence, MS to Santa Fe, NM and traveled over 900 miles as a team. During the two races, I helped resolve mechanical problems with the car along the way to ensure we crossed the finish line as a team. I also drove support vehicles and was a passenger in the solar vehicle during the races.Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamics and Structures • Led the design, manufacturing, installation, functional and safety verification testing of roll cage and other mechanical systems• Managed external suppliers and coordinated communications and design interactions to produce cost-effective, manufacturable, and improved designs minimizing schedule delays and budget impact

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

NeuralNetoff Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering Department• Trained as the primary surgical conductor to develop a reliable chronic epilepsy model in rodents.• Verified the accuracy and precision of surgical methods and assessed the need for improvement of techniques post-experiment by conducting brain slicing, imaging, and fluorescence microscopy.• Completed trainings on ethical animal use, sterilization techniques, hazardous waste disposal, lab safety skills, and proper laboratory documentation practices.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including sales, clinical, engineering, and executive leadership to gather input and develop next-generation products using SolidWorks, 3D printing, machining, and other fabrication methods• Designed and fabricated test equipment and performed durability testing to verify the quality and reliability of existing product designs