Jonathan Rogul Resume
JONATHAN ROGUL
**** **** ****** *****, *****, Arizona 85281; 202-***-****; ********.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Mechanical engineer with M.S. in biomedical engineering pursuing career opportunities in the medical device industry.
SUMMARY
Solid background in statistical analysis and designed experiment methodology.
Strong educational emphasis on design and product development.
FDA experience and regulatory compliance familiarity.
Seven years of medical field experience, while rising to positions of increasing responsibility.
Skilled in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Consistently awarded with honors and positions of leadership.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering; GPA: 3.94 December 2009
Research:
Modeled miniaturized microbalances for biomolecular analysis using FEA and mathematical models.
Additional Relevant Coursework:
Design of Experiments (DOE), Response Surfaces and Process Optimization (RSM), Advanced DOE
University of Maryland College Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; GPA: 3.64 August 2005
Honors:
Departmental honors, Tau Beta Pi (engineering honors), Pi Tau Sigma (mechanical engineering honors)
Washington University St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts, Germanic Languages and Literature; GPA: 3.37 May 1998
Honors:
College Honors, Delta Phi Alpha (National German Honors Fraternity)
PROJECTS
Integrated Product and Process Development, collaborated to develop avalanche survival helmet from concept to
prototype and incorporated DFM, FMEA, and economic feasibility analysis. Awarded best presentation.
Product Engineering and Manufacturing, improved trigger switch life cycle of sander during product redesign.
Bio-inspired Product Development, scaled up and tested wind speed detector based on neurological sensors in fish.
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), designed and fabricated a thermally actuated adjustable micro-antenna.
Advanced Transport Phenomena, designed and modeled micro-calorimetry-based DNA sequencing sensor.
Total Quality Management, evaluated and recommended improvements for tutoring engineering students.
EXPERIENCE
Biomechanics Research & Consulting, Inc. (BioRec) Tempe, Arizona
Case Engineer (May October 2009) March October 2009
Case Engineer Intern (March April 2009)
Analyzed car accidents using physics concepts to investigate fault, human motion/dynamics, and injury
biomechanics.
Introduced new research and new arguments to strengthen our analysis against opposing experts.
Promoted from intern to full-time employee.
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Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona
Teaching Assistant (2007-2009) August 2006 January 2009
Research Assistant (2006-2007)
Assisted professors in courses emphasizing design, product development, entrepreneurship, ethics, quality systems
regulation (QSR) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Developed and tested remotely powered piezoelectric micro-stimulator implants.
Food and Drug Administration Rockville, Maryland
Intern, Medical Device Fellowship Program March August 2006
Developed test platform for investigating effects of exposing pharmaceuticals to electromagnetic radiation.
Contributed to research publication: H. Bassen, S. Seidman, J. Rogul, A. B. Desta, and S. Wolfgang, An
Exposure System for Evaluating Possible Effects of RFID on Various Formulations of Drug Products, IEEE
Applications & Practices, v. 45, pp. 17-23, 2007.
Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Bethesda, Maryland
Lieutenant (2005 2006) October 1999 August 2006
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (2002 2006)
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (2000 2002)
Elected to lieutenant for two consecutive terms.
Led and trained a cross-functional team of 15 emergency medical and firefighting personnel.
Directed, supervised, and provided pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients.
Co-designed and implemented a training manual to standardize training of new recruits.
Delivered concise oral and written reports to doctors and nurses upon transfer of patient care.
Adapted quickly and calmly to volatile environments where life-or-death decisions were made.
Monitored and treated cardiac rhythms; defibrillated and paced hearts; evaluated capnography, pulse oximetry, and
blood glucose levels; and administered emergency medications.
University of Maryland College Park, Maryland
Teaching Fellow Spring 2005
Aided students and professor in Black & Decker product redesign course.
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Washington, D.C.
Staff Assistant February 2000 March 2001
Coordinated with legislative staff on responding to constituent letters.
Provided general office support, coordinated meetings, and greeted constituents.
Washington University St. Louis, Missouri
President, Student Government 1997 1998
President, Student Government
Planned and allocated $200,000 budget.
Led successful reform of the on-campus food services.
Coordinated and co-founded first ever alcohol awareness week for Washington University.
Founded school spirit organization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: SPSS, Design-Expert, JMP, COMSOL Multiphysics (FEMLAB), Pro ENGINEER, Pro
Mechanica, LabVIEW, Mathcad, MATLAB, C, MS Office, MS Project
Languages: English (native); German (conversant); French (conversant); Hebrew (conversant)
Activities: Project Otzma, volunteered in Israel teaching English to primary and secondary school students
and designing and administering social programs for new immigrants (August 1998 June 1999)
Interests: Marathon Running, Ballroom Dancing, Hiking, Cooking