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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Design and analyze studies using administrative health care claims data, electronic health record data, and device data to understand clinical characteristics, health services utilization, treatment patterns, and costs associated with using cardiac rhythm and heart failure products, services, or patients indicated for such therapies.- Design, modify, or implement economic models using inputs from clinical and observational data research, literature review, and clinical or stakeholder expertise

Geneva, Switzerland, Ch

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Health Care in the United States (PHP0310), Professor Ira Wilson, MD, MSc- Led weekly discussion sections to explore topics such as insurance benefit design, and health disparities- Delivered a lecture on federal executive and bureaucratic agencies in health care regulation. - Held weekly office hours and met with students to address questions and review exams- Graded exams, papers, and other assessments of student progress- Assisted with the development of exam questions and course materials

Durham, North Carolina, Us

- Supported pharmacoepidemiological studies by developing and reviewing statistical analysis and data management plans- Assisted with project and client management for the epidemiology and biostatistics workstream- Conducted literature review and developed content for client requests for proposals (RFPs)

Boston, Ma, Us

- Contributed to the comprehensive cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) registry database through data extraction of relevant variables in recent CEA publications.- Conducted an original CEA study in collaboration with other summer fellows- Attended seminars on health policy research by Tufts University faculty

Mclean, Va, Us

As part of the Health Innovation Center, I worked on projects that applied systems engineering, data science, and analytics to:1. support/enhance clinical and public health decision-making2. predict and prevent adverse health outcomes and disease progression3. improve healthcare delivery at both the individual and population levels

Mclean, Va, Us

- Supported developmental activities of MITRE's High Performance Computing (HPC) technologies within Corporate Operations.- Assisted in transitioning the resource manager and job scheduler to Slurm for the enterprise High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters including testing and validating of job submissions and developing documentation for user support.- Contributed code in Python utilizing SQLAlchemy to query databases for backend development of the internal HPC system monitoring website

Chicago, Us

OMLP accelerates development of entry-level talent and produces leaders capable of meeting the challenges facing the Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Environment, Health & Safety functions at GE. OMLP is a 2-year program consisting of 3 rotations that provide the opportunity to learn the entire supply chain, state of-the-art methods of manufacturing, sourcing, and exposure to environment, health, and safety technical and business aspects within a business through structured course work and practical application.

Chicago, Us

- Front line leader of a team of 15+ production associates responsible for the daily safety, quality, cost & delivery of the Tec 7/8 Vaporizers business unit - Led team with safety as a top priority. Maintained 0 OSHA recordables; mitigated 10+ safety concerns- Led team to achieve >95% production linearity goal despite 25% YoY increase in demand- Enhanced workforce capability by 15% through implementing cross-training plan

Chicago, Us

- Led the machine connectivity IoT initiative within machining department. Upgraded 4 machine PLCs and connected 18 machines that contributed to ~7% increase in machine utilization.- Executed management of change and measurement system qualification of $300K particle counting equipment to enable in-house cleaning process qualification.- Implemented rework process resulting in potential $135K in annual scrap avoidance- Deployed manufacturing execution system (MES) for 7 product models within a production value stream to enable product traceability and analytics.- Supported the development of reclaim process to enable ~$960K in service credit and ~$640K in additional liquidation hours for manufacturing site.

Chicago, Us

- Worked with region order operations teams to develop Tableau dashboards for On-Time Delivery (OTD) order execution metrics to drive data visibility, organizational transparency and process improvements.- Developed and presented ad-hoc logistics and order operation reports using OBIEE, Tableau and Excel.- Implemented guidelines and SOPs to improve RMAs receiving process at the region warehouse. Reduced RMA receiving lead time by 30% Dispositioned over $550K of aged return items stuck in distribution, cleared up over ~1200 sq. ft. of floor space.- Supported cross-functional Touchless Order Initiative by gathering requirements and writing user stories to enable the use of business intelligence tools after deployment of direct manufacturing orders at factories. Owned mission critical function for the successful launch of direct manufacturing initiative at 2 sites.

Chicago, Us

- Led the design for producibility (DFP) focus for the ultrasound new product introduction (NPI) program through identifying and mitigating design and process risks and opportunities for labor and material cost avoidances of over $393k.- Implemented business case for new material purchasing and assembly process implementation, resulting in improved process quality control, lower assembly time, and approximately $84k in material and labor cost savings per year.- Developed manufacturing test strategy for the new product introduction program and worked with reliability engineers to develop manufacturing test specifications

North Chicago, Illinois, Us

Worked with a cross functional team to develop a value proposition communication strategy in the context of a change management framework for a new internal IT group.Presented research and recommendations to senior executive leadership of the IT organization.Served as team technology liaison and ensured the team had the technology resources to execute project deliverables.

Chicago, Us

- Led a six-sigma project to identify and decrease output variation between three new gas block fixtures for a mixed model line. Installation of these 3 fixtures would increase throughput of gas blocks by 100%- Implemented electronic operation method sheets (OMS) on a manufacturing line to standardize location, revision and training record control of OMSs used in manufacturing. Potentially generating about $11,000/year in ccp savings.- Developed a rework process for common defective parts for systems on new manufacturing line to increase overall efficiency.- Assisted in a lean action workout kaizen event that involved redesigning a line layout. This resulted in a single piece flow line and a reduced cycle time by 46%- Spearheaded the deployment of an internal training web application for the production facility. Coordinated with IT developers to fulfill requirements, test functionality and train production team.

Raritan, Nj, Us

- Designed and built an in-house R&D tool to efficiently display software version numbers on next generation endocutter device. Designed PCB, tool enclosure and programmed the device using OrCAD, SolidWorks and C++.- Resolved discrepancies in theoretical and actual measured length outputs of a component crimp mechanism gauge for newly formed manufacturing line. - Modified and improved existing printed circuit board layouts and created a installed base device diagnostic testing document for test and lifecycle engineering use.- Member of the co-op technical development committee

Chicago, Us

- Upgraded NI tester systems for x-ray detector scan and data module testing; improved test time by ~ 50%- Optimized legacy python scripts for detector and board power cycling; improved test execution time by ~32%- Developed and executed thermal reliability test plans. Executed other baseline functionality and reliability tests on detector circuit boards. Analyzed results and reported to the design team to aid design improvements.- Served as Co-chair on the OMLP EID Professional Development Committee.

Des Plaines, Il, Us

- Defined optimal biosensor design by analyzing the sensors' reaction parameters and surface topology using an IviumStat impedance analyzer.- Tested biosensors on various bacteria species and characterized their electrical impedance properties.

Dekalb, Il, Us

- Studied the impedance spectroscopy technique as a method of medium characterization and analysis.- Applied the principle of impedance spectroscopy and analyzed baseline impedance properties of bacteria.- Presented research at Research Symposium and co-authored paper for IEEE.

Dekalb, Il, Us

- Supported 28 first year students by hosting study sessions and mentoring them to ensure a smooth transition into the university.- Assisted Teaching Assistant during physics laboratory classes by providing vital instructions to the students.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

- Provided exceptional customer service experiences through proactively engaging with and working to make sure every customer are satisfied.- Assessed customer needs and provided customers with appropriate information about technology products and services.

Warrendale, Pa, Us

Provided and promoted exceptional customer service and offer positive resolutions to challenges and generated sales through customer interaction, fitting room assistance, and suggestive selling.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Performed the basic functions of biology and microbiology laboratory work. Tasks included processing specimens, media preparation, simple testing, analyzing and reporting results.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health Services Research

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial And Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Engineering

Associate Of Science (As), Physical Sciences