FWS-S Critical Design Review• Developed analysis programs in ZPL and Matlab to analyze performance based on toleranced Monte Carlo optical systems generated with Zemax, under a wide variety of configurations and parameters• Performed stray light analysis in LensMechanix, a Solid Works add on by Zemax, to verify adherence to performance requirementsENVG-III Production Support• Characterized alignment sensitivity to mechanical tolerances• Developed a distortion test fixture with substantially improved sensitivityLaser Safety Officer• Determined laser classifications and safety procedures• Analyzed the efficacy of vendor provided safety measures

Alcon Surgical Research and Development•Created novel optical design concepts for consideration in next generation LenSx Laser Cataract Surgery System•Developed lens design using birefringent quartz to create two distinct surgical depths with a single femtosecond laser pulse•Validated optical performance of manufacturer’s design alternation to critical lens in an optical pressure sensor in the Centurion phacoemulsification platform•Provided lens design support for pump laser refocusing in the LenSx laser oscillatorLenSx Refractive Flap Functionality•Provided critical support for expanding the functionality of the LenSx Laser System, culminating in FDA approval by performing a thorough analysis, using Zemax, of the focused spot size achieved in the eye, including Monte Carlo simulation of specifications of tolerances of many optical components•Created lens design which allowed existing measurement hardware to be used to characterize system performance for flaps procedures•Investigated and determined the root cause of systematic laser aiming error, derived an analytic mathematical formula which was incorporated into a future software updateLenSx Manufacturing Support•Improved reliability of critical measurement hardware by demonstrating key optical performance limitations of the existing design•Created procedure to enhance performance of a Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor by actively aligning an in-house focusing lens•Developed a routine using the internal Zemax programming language to predict the solution of a complex optical optimization routinely performed by manual trial and error techniques•Assembled, tested, and provided subject matter expert support for complex and sensitive lens assemblies