Performed analysis to help health innovation group form partnerships for product development.• Created a research report analyzing the drivers and disrupters of the retail health care market.• Developed a business plan for the launch of a virtual clinic that partners with industry leaders and other USC campuses.

Developed tools to help the product management team of a Class III medical device understand customer requirements and communicate more effectively with current and potential customers.• Collected customer experience data from 5 market research interviews conducted with nurses in the UK. Used insights to create materials for an in-person training including slide decks, exercises, handouts, and surveys. • Delivered a prototype and business plan for a new wearable, remote control as part of an intern challenge. Managed team of 6 including engineering and manufacturing interns. • Compiled a Parkinson’s disease medication algorithm slide deck used in trainings for clinical field engineers. • Updated physician and customer-facing websites for the launch of a new use for a current product

Led a team of 5 MBA students to create a pricing strategy and customer positioning statements for the startup’s new software as a service (SaaS) product.• Conducted 17 interviews with media and entertainment experts in order to collect user data and consumer research. Analyzed 14 companies with SaaS pricing structures.• Established relationships with potential customers by representing company at industry trade shows.

Engineered a custom in-house cell culture media solution used to optimize experimental operations. Product increased yield in multiple projects up to 500%.• Performed detailed, 3-month long studies exploring the long-term effects of multiple growth conditions. Analyzed changes over time of 20+ metabolites.• Collaborated with multiple groups within the department to optimize processes by troubleshooting results and suggesting new scientific approaches. • Developed a committee to institute a data sharing system among members of the department as well as with colleagues at other sites.• Presented project updates in the form of scientific presentations at department meetings. Contributed to posters presented at scientific conferences. • Trained and mentored summer interns and temporary employees.

Performed high-throughput data analysis of 150+ samples at a time. Helped discover a potential new target used to make corn crops more insect resistant. • Worked concurrently on 2 projects for teams in different departments. Additionally, collaborated on experiments with colleagues in Johnston, IA. • Programmed and optimized robotics in order to make protocols faster and more efficient.

Successful discovered a novel protein function while working independently in a startup like atmosphere. Worked cross-functionally with 3 different laboratories. Published results in 3 scientific journal articles. • Independently designed and optimized experimental protocols. Consistently mastered new techniques and new equipment in a short amount of time while working on 4 projects concurrently. • Member of the Children’s Hospital of Oakland Research Institute Safety Committee.