Medical Engineering

Andrew Lane

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position where I can use my education

and experience to grow in an organization

EDUCATION:

New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY September

2008- December 2010 Master of Science in Electrical and Computer

Engineering GPA: 3.65 (ABET Accredited)

Hofstra University Hempstead, NY September

2004- May 2008

Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering;

Minor Mathematics GPA: 3.0 (ABET Accredited)

Certificate of Rapid Prototyping

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY March

2012 - October 2012

Computer Systems Analyst

. Sole developer of applications to control and monitor robotic systems

. Responsible for the organization, improvement, and presentation of

research data to investigators

. Assisted in improving a laboratory management system for the tracking

of all samples and relating them to their corresponding subjects and

medical history.

. Used PERL to analyze DNA nucleotide series in the research of

polymorphic changes in DNA and its consequences in disease.

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY August

2011-March 2012

Research Assistant

. isolation and in vitro culture of primary leukocytes

. isolation of DNA, serum, and plasma from whole blood obtained from

subjects

. quantification of DNA concentrations

. cryopreservation of isolated leukocytes

. used laboratory management software to track all samples coming and

leaving the lab

. preparation of stock solutions and reagents

. controlled various automated robots for the isolation and analysis of

DNA

Metropolitan Transit Authority, New York, NY

February 2009-July 2010

Engineering Intern

. Assisted electrical and communication engineers with design and

development of substation and signaling equipment

. Assisted design manager and team with Constructware software, created

various programs to assist design management team with correspondence,

finance, and scheduling.

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY September

2005-May 2007

Research Assistant

. Designed experiments to obtain results and performed analysis of

obtained data

. Performed laboratory techniques including protein assays, polymerase

chain reactions, and electrophoresis and more

. Presented analytical data by developing laboratory reports and

powerpoint presentations

ACADEMIC PROJECT:

Non-invasive glucose monitor, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

January 2007-May 2008

. Researched methods of noninvasively monitoring glucose levels using

impedance spectroscopy, sponsored by Analog Devices, and presented to

faculty

Wireless Body Area Network, NYIT, Old Westbury, NY January 2010-

December 2010

. Developed a WSN able to acquire ECG signal and wirelessly transmit to

a signal processing unit. Researched different compression algorithms

and implemented them using Matlab

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Tutor.com September 2008-Present

Certified Tutor

. Tutor students in all forms of mathematics including: pre-algebra,

algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, probability and

statistics, calculus, and test preparation.

South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY August

2001-Present

Nutrition Specialist

. Work in teams of 5 or more to ensure patient's nutritional needs are

satisfied

. Gain experience in hospital protocols including JCAHO, OSHA, and Joint

Commission for the accreditation of hospitals

. Consult with patients to explain nutritional restrictions as it

relates to their medical condition.

NYC Dept. of Education

. Virtual teacher of mathematics

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

. Programming Languages: Matlab, MathCAD, HTML, C#

. Software: Capture and PSpice, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Constructware,

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

LEADERSHIP:

Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity

February 2005-June 2008

Treasurer

. Coordinated finances of the Hofstra chapter of Theta Tau with the

national office

. Fabricated financial reports and discussed the findings with the

regent

. Collected membership fees from all members and managed fraternity's

bank account

. Mentored incoming and potential candidates

Biomedical Engineering Society September

2005-May 2008

Vice President

. Planned events and obtained grants from the student organization

committee including a trip to "The Bodies Exhibit" in New York City.

. Collaborated with other clubs, fraternities, and societies to plan

events and promote understanding of Biomedical Research.

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