Matthew Konstantin Pysh
Taylor, TX 76574
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Objective Obtain a full time position as a Biomedical Engineer.
Education Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Philosophy, May 2013
The University of Texas at Austin
Overall GPA: 3.03/4.00
Relevant Courses
Biomedical Engineering Communications, Linear Algebra, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Principles of
Engineering Design, Biomedical Engineering Design Project, Transport Phenomenon, Measurement and
Instrumentation Lab, Image/Signal/Transfer Process Lab, Differential Equations, Calculus I, Calculus II,
Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Materials, Biochemical Engineering,
Physical Chemistry I, Rhetoric and Writing, Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture
Experience
10/12-05/13 Team Member, Senior Design Team, The University of Texas at Austin
• Worked with 3 peers to design and build acoustic myography device to measure muscle contractile force
• Generated novel device design based on software and hardware developed by Articulate Labs of Austin
• Applied practical constraints to find optimal solution
• Revised early prototypes based on feedback from Articulate Labs
• Utilized creative thinking for materials selection and device iterations
• Discussed results of project through presentation and final paper
• Responsible for writing materials, patent search, and device motivation sections
• Final prototype demonstrated proof of concept
08/09-05/12 Resident Assistant, Division of Housing and Food Service
• Managed up to 55 residents
• Wrote detailed reports on incidents within the dorm
• Gained customer service and telephone skills at front desk
• Worked with 5-9 resident assistants and supervisors to develop successful community environments
• Utilized organizational and public speaking skills to develop and present programs on a wide range of
topics from sustainability to wellness
06/09-08/09 Research Assistant, Northwestern University
• Chosen as participant in Nanotechnology Research Experience for Undergraduate
• Worked under Dr. Gayle Woloschak, Professor
• Tested and evaluated novel treatment method of cancer cells using a Mass Spectrometer
• Cultured, fed, and cared for cancer cells before and after treatment
• Analyzed data obtained from experiments to measure success of treatment
• Wrote technical paper based on obtained data and background research
06/12-12/12 Volunteer, St. David’s Medical Center
• Volunteered in Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Volunteer Desk Departments
• Helped with transport of patients, running samples to lab, and discharging individuals from hospital
• Accumulated over 100 volunteer hours
• Worked understaffed shifts on Saturdays to ensure volunteer desk was open
Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, MATLAB, CES
Familiar with EndNote, FDA and EU Device, Guidelines, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, C, Java, PSpics
Strong technical and non-technical writing skills, team, creative thinking and communication skills
Ability to adapt to a wide array of technical and non-technical environments
Accomplishments President, Resident Assistant Association, 2011-2012
Matthew Konstantin Pysh
807 Big Sur Trail
Taylor, TX 76574
******@*****.***
Internal Development Director, Resident Assistant Association, 2010-2011
Two Time Recipient, Team Player of the Year, Resident Assistant Awards Banquet, 2009-2010
Recipient, Fasken Foundation Scholarship, 2007-2011
Recipient, First Presbyterian Church of Midland Lynn Scholarship, 2007-2011
Volunteer: Explore UT, Orange Santa, Mooov-In
Hobbies: Long time guitarist, drummer and bassist with a recent history in writing and recording music