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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Research Triangle Park, Nc

- Sole engineer on R&D Injection Molding team at BD Technologies and Innovation.- Design both 3D-printed and conventionally machined rapid tooling for prototype injection molding to support medical device R&D across all business units. Utilize DFM principles for machining and molding.- Redesign parts for moldability and prototype tooling limitations with input from R&D project team.- Create 3D models in SolidWorks and manage all CAD data for team. Highly proficient with surfacing, mold tools, and multibody part modeling. Write monthly newsletter for SolidWorks tips.- Create 2D drawings for machining and inspection. Perform tolerance analysis on assemblies.- Simulate injection molding process in Autodesk Moldflow and analyze results to improve mold designs.- Manage multiple projects and develop tools to track resource utilization and molding project pipeline.- Collaborate with both internal and external toolmakers and machine shops to build prototype molds.- Develop process conditions on Arburg injection molding press and mold parts as needed.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and design experiments to improve rapid tooling and prototype molding technologies.- Participate in design sprints and innovation efforts for new medical device concept development. Received invention disclosure award for novel surgical device prototype.- Stretch assignment: redesigned infusion pump for new application and higher flow rate. Designed molded parts, designed and built test fixture, and performed flow rate testing on prototypes to confirm pump performance.

Morrisville, Nc

- Technical lead for detailed design of novel vacuum-powered surgical device. Translated user needs into design requirements, wrote dFMEA, and led technical communication with customer.- Designed injection molded and machined components for electromechanical bone mill and other surgical devices in SolidWorks.- Created engineering drawings and performed tolerance analysis to ensure part function.- Assembled and evaluated prototypes. Performed characterization testing such as plunger glide force and flow rate tests for drug delivery devices.- Developed test method based on ISO 7886:2 and performed statistical analysis of results.- Designed test and assembly fixtures such as vacuum chamber for surgical suction device component testing, radial tube crimper for needle sets, and needle bender with pneumatic assist.- Mentored an entry-level design engineer and two interns.

Maple Grove, Mn

- Designed experiments to test effects of different manufacturing process conditions on burst pressure and cycles to failure of new balloon catheter product.- Performed ANOVA on experimental results in Minitab. Calculated capability to existing product requirements.- Led development of new anatomical model for simulated use testing. Used anatomical scans to design balloon tracking fixtures.- Led development of glassware for particulates testing of drug-coated balloon. Worked with custom glassware supplier and Acute Particulates Lab to ensure all requirements were met.- Designed R&D test fixtures to support prototype characterization.

Hudson, Wi

- Lead mechanical engineer on smart syringe device. Drove concept generation to meet user needs, developed design requirements, and performed concept selection.- Worked with Human Factors and Industrial Design teams to brainstorm and enhance usability of design for intended patient population.- Collaborated with Electrical and Software Engineering departments to integrate subsystems and create functional prototypes for formative user study. Integrated user feedback into design.- Developed injection molded plastic components for various drug delivery and medical devices with a focus on design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA).- Collaborated with tooling and manufacturing engineers on part design. Created initial tooling concepts in CAD.- Performed injection molding flow simulation in Moldflow and static structural simulation in ANSYS Mechanical to inform design decisions.- Designed test and assembly fixtures. Examples include CNC machined nests/clamps, adjustable motor mount, and multipurpose fixture for injection force, pullout force, and override torque tests.

Madison, Wi

- Developed compound process using melt spinning and overmolding to successfully manufacturemicro-diameter sacrificial templates for neural tissue engineering scaffold fabrication.- Ran overmolding simulations in Moldex3D to determine feasible mold design.- Designed mold in SolidWorks and collaborated with machinists to procure tooling.- Used design of experiments (DoE) to optimize process conditions on Arburg 270A injectionmolding machine. Molded large quantity of templates to support tissue engineering research.- Used parallel plate rheometer to characterize compression molded PTFE paste samples.- Generated Carreau viscosity model constants using data from oscillatory shear rheometer tests.- Built time-dependent, moving mesh, laminar flow simulation of PTFE paste extrusion using COMSOL Multiphysics.- Compared simulated results to experimental data obtained from paste extruder and publishedfindings in Polymer Engineering and Science journal.

Madison, Wi

- ME 314: Manufacturing Fundamentals, Modeling in Materials Processing.- Led discussion sessions covering analytical, experimental, and simulation approaches to modeling manufacturing processes, focusing on polymer extrusion and injection molding.

Madison, Wi

- Led workshops to teach undergraduates the basics of sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers.- Assisted in overall operation of the makerspace and offered technical expertise to undergraduate students using 3D printers, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.

Buffalo Grove, Il

- Created assembly build instructions (ABI) for high-level assembly of electronic medical device. Ensured all documentation and engineering drawings were consistent.- Worked directly with customer design team to address manufacturing issues and deliver Design for Manufacturing (DfM) feedback.- Designed fixtures and assembly tools in SolidWorks to facilitate ease of manufacturing. Used rapid prototyping to test and iterate on designs.- Implemented process and tooling changes to reduce solder defects for reflow of PCB.

Verona, Wi

- Provided dedicated support to IT analysts at three hospitals to troubleshoot technical problems and install updates. Acted as liaison between customers and software developers.- Led weekly customer meetings to discuss technical issues and manage projects. Traveled onsite for installs.- Highly technical approach to problem solving: debugged code in response to customer issues and developed software enhancements.- Led application-wide initiative to prepare customers for new Medicare regulation. Hosted instructional seminars, wrote technical documents, and ensured 80+ customers had installed and built required features for compliance.

Herndon, Va

- Researched and tested new cybersecurity software on isolated computer network.- Gave presentation to government client and wrote white paper on results and findings.

Richmond, Va

- Responsibilities included sorting and filing medical records, pulling charts for doctors, and assisting HIM Supervisor in transitioning from paper records to electronic records. - Successfully created templates with barcodes for future employees to scan paper records directly into destination folder

Midlothian, Va

Responsibilities included batch indexing, performing quality control on electronic medical records, and using Microsoft Excel to log destruction of old paper records

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery - Thesis: Application and simulation of special polymer processes for medical.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Engineering

Minor in Mathematics