Implantables Development: Wireless Engineering Group (Sep 2020 - Aug 2022)-Designed and characterized 2.4GHz antenna and matching circuit for implantable-Executed system link testing and modeling of implantables and commercial off the shelf devices across use cases-Operated Bluetooth testers and protocol analyzers to evaluate radio HW and link performance across factors such as interference-Modeled RF design performance and SAR for implantable devices in HFSS-Simulated heat loss and recharge coil lumped parameters in ANSYS electromagnetic desktopApplied Physics & Modeling (Jan 2019 - Aug 2020)-Completed leading a wireless communication technology through advanced development phases, from early research, through feasibility and prototyping and into a development ready state for implantables. This included all elements of technology such as: antenna design, link physics, battery life, connectivity, security, network topology, coexistence, and component selection.-Modeled antenna, RF interconnect, and wireless systems performance in HFSS, Twin Builder, and Matlab across implant conditions and uses cases-Designed a new flex-based transmission line derived from a predecessor design at a different frequency. This allowed for easier adoption within existing mechanical and assembly constraints.

Applied Physics and Modeling

System Integration & TestDefined design inputs, generated concepts, and performed modeling of wireless subsystem design in a next generation implantable neurostimulator supporting Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Pelvic Health (PH) therapiesLed technology projects and feasibility activities exploring new telemetry solutions for Restorative Therapies Group (RTG) implantables Performed link budget analysis and MATLAB modeling to define system level requirements and product level requirements identified in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for Medical Implant Communication Service (400MHz) and Bluetooth technologies Wrote and executed protocols to verify wireless range requirements by defining and performing representative in situ systems tests for implantable medical device use cases. Played a key role in the telemetry verification of the now released Intellis system. Contributed to wireless functional excellence by collaborating on link budget definition for product development and documenting how products meet FDA Wireless/RF guidance Supported system design, integration, verification, and validation activities in Medtronic's Restorative Therapies Group (RTG) Designed and conducted system integration tests to mature new software and programming platforms for Targeted Drug Delivery and Spinal Cord Stimulation therapies Verified system requirements and validated user needs and intended uses for stakeholders through a combination of techniques - played a key role in the verification and validation for a new therapy application and programmer platform now approved by the FDA Collaborated with Product and Platform Design Teams, Software Development, Human Factors, Standards Engineering, Risk, Reliability, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure successful system design and submission to the FDA

Led wireless hearing aid antenna designs operating at 900MHz and 2.4GHz from concept to prototype, through comprehensive DVT, and into production in a cross functional product development team. One notable antenna design includes that for the "Made for iPhone hearing aid" Halo 2.Evaluated impacts to wireless performance caused by new ICs, packages, platforms, assemblies,and layouts by creating custom test plans and performing design verification testsTroubleshooted issues seen on wireless devices by using spectrum analyzers, custom test software,python scripts, bluetooth analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other RF toolsValidated anechoic chamber test methods and improved chamber to chamber correlation by inves-tigating measurement impacts stemming from phantom, DUT, and equipment setupSimulated antenna performance in freespace and in-situ environments using HFSS to guide wirelesshearing aid designs by assessing radiation and impedance propertiesAnalyzed manufacturing data to verify proper performance of wireless products by tracking keymetrics such as sensitivity and transmit power across their frequency band of operationImplemented component changes and configured transceivers to enhance radio tuning and ensure a quality patient experienceReviewed PCB layouts and schematics to proactively mitigate potential issues impacting receiver noise levels and matchingVerified products comply with FCC, ETSI, and other standards by overseeing regulatory testingSynthesized matching networks for 2.4GHz products using Genesys to ensure efficient wireless communicationCoordinated with Wireless Systems engineering to define system requirements

Enhanced die yields for 90nm synchronous and asynchronous RAM technologies by collaborating with defect and process engineers to solve yield problems such as chemical mechanical overpolishDrove site improvement metrics (Defect Reduction, Failure Rates, Cost Savings, etc.) through the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) by reviewing control charts and assisting with necessary process adjustments and experimentsIdentified the source of a recurring photolithography defect which cost the company over $80k inscrapped product and ensured the problem was properly mitigated through tool restrictionsPerformed statistical analysis in JMP software to extract meaningful information from electricaltests and provide supporting data for process change reviews (PCRs)Managed get-out-of-burn-in (GOOBI) reliability test efforts for multiple devices on a global scalethrough coordination with assembly factories in the Philippines and foundries in ChinaInterpreted failure analysis results to disposition product under review by Material Review Board (MRB)

Aided in the facilitation of the Statistical Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering courseHeld office hours to assist students with their questionsGraded homework assignments and exams

Wrote a grant application and was awarded funding for research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)Utilized photolithography and etching techniques to establish grid systems on silicon wafersIsolated and characterized single and bilayer graphene through the use of mechanical exfoliation, optical microscopy, SEM, and Raman SpectroscopyPerformed simulations in MATLAB to aid in the design of a lateral array of InGaN solar cells

Wrote a column of The Minnesota Daily 2-3 times weeklyCoordinated with editorial department to meet publication deadlinesWorked with co-writer to maintain article's consistent voice

Helped in the administration of the LAN of Minnesota's fifth largest newspaperProvided technical assistance to other co-workers to resolve computer problemsDeployed software and maintained all computers on the network