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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us

New York, Ny, Us

● Exploratory data analysis, data visualization, machine learning, linear regression, classification, neural networks● Successfully completed 6 projects spanning natural language processing, machine learning: regression,classification and neural networks with numerical, categorical, text and image data in a short span of 3months

San Francisco, Ca, Us

● Lead a cross-functional team of 6 engineers and assay scientists to envision, design and develop a novel digital microfluidics platform for automated sample preparation● Managed collaborations with contract engineering partners and internal teams to drive product requirements and concept development

Brisbane, California, Us

● Worked with assay scientists to define the requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, and developed automated workflows on liquid handling systems, Hamilton Star, Bravo● Formulated and conducted frequent and early confidence building testing to validate the design path● Managed the development of work instructions and test method, plans, protocols and reports that are compliant with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.

Burlington, Ma, Us

• Systems engineering, microfluidics control systemo Lead technical role towards product sustenance- technical communication with external manufacturing partners, managing documentation and change of materials, managing CAPAso Providing technical troubleshooting support to sales and service personnel, handling of customer inquirieso Product manufacturing outsourcing• New Product development, validationo New product specifications development, VOC. Experience drafting NPDS, DFMEA, PFMEA etc.o Extensive experience in designing and execution of test plans for functionality test of products (next-gen cell counter, microfluidic consumables, instruments, optical assemblies), designing of fixtures and adapters required for functional testingo Detailed data analysis with statistical measures, communicating technical assessments to multi-disciplinary technical and non-technical/managerial teams, and external development partners influencing critical design decisions and timely achievement of product development phases• Microfluidics consumable plate design and development- designing of microfluidic plates targeting customer needs, in-house prototype applications troubleshooting, driving software updates to support new consumables ensuring successful launch of multiple products over the years• Software development- verification and validationo Designing and execution of test cases with continuous feedback to the software team to improve product functionality and customer satisfaction.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Project lead for biomolecule/protein force characterization in vitro- Developed protocols for protein extraction, purification, in vitro processing and characterizationProject lead and supervisor for investigation of nucleus mechanobiology in cells under flow-Experimental design, microfluidic chip designing, protein expression, imaging, data analysis and interpretation

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Utilized microfluidics, FRET stress sensor technology and high throughput image analysis techniques to study cell mechanobiology Discovered the role of cytoskeleton in mechanical sensing and adaptation of cells- designed and fabricated microfluidic devices in a class1000 clean room using photolithographic and soft lithographic techniques- handled different cell lines including primary cell lines; cultured, fluorescently labelled and manipulated cells in microfluidic devices- developed algorithms/methods to analyze images and convert raw fluorescent data into cellular stress maps using Image J, used Matlab and CellProfiler for automated analysis resulting in 50x faster and accurate quantification of data- led the projects, planned their execution, wrote scientific reports, manuscripts and presented significant results in various prestigious meetingsDeveloped protocols for surface functionalization resulting in better protein adhesion in order to optically measure material strain using FRET stress sensorsWorked with research teams to analyze cellular stresses during guided cellular growth and cell adhesion and migrationMentored junior graduate students

Designed and fabricated microfluidic devices; participated in analyte detection platform developmentWorked in a team to design and develop optical and electronic components of the detection system for medical diagnostic devices

Kanpur, Up, In

Discovered the physiology of longitudinal muscle contractions during gastric peristalsis in Wistar rats and its role in gastric physiology- Performed animal experiments to acquire images of gastric peristalsis and perform tissue histology- Developed MATLAB code for particle tracking on images to analyze local longitudinal muscle contractions and its correlation with circular muscle contractions

Data Science

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering (Major-Bioengineering)

M.Tech., Biological Sciences And Bioengineering

B.E., Electronics And Communication Engineering