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Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

• Led and coordinate technical activities throughout the sales lifecycle, including technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations.• Collaborated closely with Ansys product development teams to translate customer requirements into innovative product features. Actively participated in testing new releases of Ansys products on industry problems.• Provided crucial support to Ansys field and digital marketing initiatives, contributing to the overall success of the company's marketing efforts.• Contributed to consulting services and deliver introductory and intermediate training classes, fostering customer engagement and sales success.• Streamlined and automated the process of creating virtual machines for training classes using Python, PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure to reduce the creation time from several hours to a few minutes.

Provided academic guidance and mentoring to Naval ROTC midshipmen in Calculus 1, 2, and 3, as well as Physics 1 and 2.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Authored a comprehensive Commercialization Plan for an NIH STTR/SBIR Fast Track grant application, providing a clear and concise roadmap for the proposed work's market potential and planned path to commercialization.• Independently designed, manufactured, and tested a bench testing apparatus and software system to perform compliant verification testing for an FDA 510(k) submission.• Streamlined FDA-controlled documents, including Instructions for Use and FMEA, ensuring precision and compliance.• Developed and documented an optical component manufacturing process, achieving consistent production of custom components with a precision level surpassing 1/1000 of an inch• Leveraged CAD for design and 3D printing for rapid prototyping, demonstrating proficiency in prototyping methodologies.• Implemented Optical Coherence Tomography to image customer samples, delivering representative images for analysis and research.

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

• Engineered a Python-based automated test system for noninvasive blood pressure modules, significantly reducing testing time from several full days to approximately two hours of automated runtime.• Managed FDA compliance, producing and maintaining documents such as product requirements, design history file, design architecture, risk analysis, and more.• Orchestrated the electrical and pneumatic layout of the test system, enhancing overall efficiency.• Played a pivotal role in both usability testing of new blood pressure modules and internal testing of blood pressure cuffs.

Raleigh, Nc

• Solely led the development of a cutting-edge light sheet microscope for tissue sample imaging, now instrumental in pioneering wound healing research.• Integrated optical components into a MATLAB script for efficient computer control.• Researched, procured, and maintained optical components, ensuring safe and optimal equipment performance.• Provided comprehensive training to incoming graduate students on equipment and software operation.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Orchestrated lab operations by managing procurement through NCSU Marketplace, maintaining meticulous records.• Key liaison for external collaborations, custom component creation, and equipment issue resolution.• Ensured lab compliance with university standards, including responsibility for chemical storage, waste management, and training new members in safety protocols.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Fostered an engaging and productive learning environment for BME sophomores and juniors, ensuring their academic success.• Collaborated seamlessly with fellow TAs and faculty members to enhance the overall quality of the educational experience.• Demonstrated leadership by overseeing two lab sections, each comprising fifteen students. Proficiently addressed inquiries related to in-lab assignments, homework, and projects, showcasing a deep understanding of the subject matter.• Developed strong communication and mentoring skills, providing valuable support to students navigating the challenges of biomedical engineering coursework.

Raleigh, Nc

• Act as a positive role model through academic excellence and personal example• Guide first-year engineering students throughout their transition to college and their freshman year• Foster community by organizing and executing frequent social and academic programs to encourage student engagement• Available to assist with student issues, provide support and facilitate conflict resolution, connect students to on-campus and off-campus resources

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Biomedical Engineering

Medical Device Design Certificate Program

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 4.0

Concentrations in Rehabilitation Engineering and Biophotonics