Engineering Product Development

Taylor LaFountain

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University of Hartford (West Hartford, CT) Expected Graduation: September 2017 Bachelor of Science

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Coursework: Biomechanics, Bioinstrumentation, Biomedical Materials, Thermal Fluids, Sensors, Transducers, Data Acquisition, Mechanics and Materials, Statics, Dynamics, Engineering Computer Applications, Graphic Communication (AutoCAD), Biomedical Engineering Materials, Engineering by Design Projects

Development of Modular Harness for GoBabyGo Electric Car (Senior Design) (Fall 2016)

• Collaborated with physical therapists to Identify and evaluate the important areas to be focused on correcting children with cerebral palsy during their development stages.

• Designed a therapeutic modular support system to be used on children with limited trunk control.

• Constructed high-quality trunk-support harness to enhance patient comfort. Customized Electronic Controls for a GoBabyGo Electric Car (Senior Design) (Spring 2017)

• Implemented and problem solved a manual to map out instructions on adjusting a battery-operated ride on car.

• Fabricated a modular instrumentation control system adding a push button to improve a child’s mobility using their hands.

• Installed high-quality parent steering unit to increase safety control and aiding the child. Baby Alert Car Seat Detection Device (Biomedical Engineering Practicum) (Fall-Spring 2016-2017)

• Surveyed a small population of families with children age newborn to toddler to create a guideline for a device.

• Computed a sensor to detect when the baby has been left in the car after the parent or caretaker has moved a certain distance away from the car.

• Designed a smartphone application to alert the parent or user when the child is alone in the car, and GPS location when the child is in the car seat.

3690 Curved Mobility Walk Assist (Engineering by Design) (Spring 2015)

• Surveyed a population of people with a walking device to develop a design outline.

• Remodeled a walk assist with a curvature shape for easy mobility for patients who need assistance.

• Built a walker out of aluminum with swivel caster wheels on the front 2 pegs for 360-degree swift turning and less resistance.

• Allowed customization options for open access to “Design your own walker.” Features included color, detachable oxygen tank area, front area for basket, and a chalk board for reminders. Experience

Product Development Intern

University of Hartford Biomedical Engineering Department, (West Hartford, CT) (May 2017-present)

• Worked on a team to construct a customized harness seat system and modified the electronics of ride on cars.

• Developed a research study that will show the effect of the harness seat system for children with cerebral palsy.

• Designed and documented a manual for more end users to replicate these cars and study. Crew Member

Dunkin Donuts, (Meriden, CT) (Jun 2012-May 2017)

• Worked with a team to take and make orders for customers in a timely manner.

• Cleaned and stocked working area according to FDA Inspection Code. Skills

C++ MATLAB AutoCAD LabChart LabVIEW SOLIDWORKS Microsoft Office Activities

Top Ten Senior Project out of 50+ projects

National Hispanic United Organization (President)

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