DILLON MIXON

*** ********* ****** ***********, ** 31028 478-***-**** ac1qsj@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a rewarding job that allows me to invest my passion and knowledge into an organization that I can grow with. I believe my pursuit to get my Master of Science and Engineering degree, with a Biomedical Specialization, will benefit me in the position applied for. I believe my passion for learning and technology will drive me as an employee and help me further improve the quality of the company.

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE

Strong Electrical, Chemical, and Mechanical engineering background with the ability to apply them in a biomedical aspect

Experience with motion capture, ground reaction force recordings, in-shoe pressure systems, EMG readings, mechanical testing equipment, and 3-d modelling software.

Ability to analyze and operationalize problems and offer an effective and economical solution

RELATED SKILLS

Ability to convey a design and a method well through Preliminary and Conclusive Design Presentations, drawings, and written publications

Strong willingness to work with others and engage in professional relationships

Determination to complete projects in a timely manner to the best of my ability while learning new procedures

Experienced with 3D Motion Systems, F-Scan, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Creo, Pro-E, Microsoft Office, Labview, C++ and C, MATlab, PSpice, Minitab, MathCad, Material Testing Systems, and welding techniques

EDUCATION

Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207 Graduated May, 2017

M.S.E – Biomedical Engineering Specialty GPA: 3.4

B.S.E. - Biomedical Engineering Specialty GPA: 3.5

Dean’s List: Fall 2013,2014,2015 and Spring 2014

RELATED COURSES

Musculoskeletal Injury Mechanics Advanced Electronic ICS Rehabilitation Engineering

Bone Fracture Mechanics Advanced Biomodeling Biomedical Materials

Biomedical App. of Microcontrollers Medical Device Design Applications of Prob. and Stat.

Dynamics of Biological Fluids Biomedical Instrumentation Engineering Economy

General and Organic Chemistry Multivariable Calculus Thermodynamics

Ergonomics/Human Factors Differential Equations Dynamics/Mechanics of Materials

Visualization and Solid Modeling Technical Communication Computational Fluid Dynamics

RELATED PROJECTS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience with Case Studies and Reconstructing Accidents: Worked through several case studies throughout graduate career. The professor was the head of a consulting group and assigned relevant case studies, with altered identities, that had to be solved. The case studies scenarios varied from insurance related accident claims, to designing a brace to help a client ambulate on their own. A presentation and paper had to be prepared and presented during class. The presentation and paper for an accident claim had to address whether I agreed with the cause of the accident, and if I didn’t, I had to provide a probable method in which the injury could occur using free-body diagrams. The paper and presentation for the rehabilitation cases had to address the biomechanical problems the client had and then propose a brace design, sometimes more than one. The design concepts had to be proven using free-body diagrams.

Senior Design: Designed and fabricated a device that reduced a cross-country runner’s weight bearing load during training. The goal was to use the device to allow injured runners to still train while recovering from an injury.

Investigated the Effects of Different Compressive Forces During Spiral Fractures in Long Bones: Porcine femurs were used to investigate the effects of compressive forces on spiral fractures. A MTS was used to apply a constant compressive force and angular speed to the porcine femurs. The data obtained showed a significant difference between fracture angles that occurred under different compressive loads.

Published in Healthcare Technology for Developing Countries by the 6th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, June 2016

Assisted in Graduate Study to Determine the Optimal Method to Correct Tibial Plateau Fractures: Graduate students collaborated with a medical surgeon to determine the best correction method for tibial fractures. Cadaveric tibia bones were fractured and corrected by the surgeon using different methods. The bones were then tested using a MTS to see any differences between the methods of fixation.

Used 3-D Motion analysis system to recommend braces to patients: A 3-D motion analysis system was used to recommend the optimal brace to two patients with chronic ankle instability.

Investigation of the Difference in Externally rotated and Internally Rotated Injuries of the Arm: Cadaveric bone was used to investigate the difference in externally and internally rotated fractures of the humerus, radius, and ulna. A MTS was used to subject the bones to a specified compression and angular speed. The data collected was then used to determine fracture locations and angles, fracturing torque, and angle of twist.

Experience with Integrated Circuits: Have experience using silicon controlled rectifiers, inductors, quad analog switches, operational amplifiers, temperature sensor chips, 555 timers, voltage controlled oscillator chips, phase-locked loop devices, low voltage audio power amplifiers, and load cells. These devices were used to develop instrumentation amplifiers, buck converters, temperature monitoring circuits, monostable and astable multivibrators, charge pump power supplies, demodulation circuits, audio amplifying circuits, and weight measuring circuits.

Experience Programming Microcontrollers: Have programmed different microcontrollers using C, C++, and assembly language. Compilers, such as PIC-C Compiler and Arduino IDE, were used to manage code and transfer data to the microcontrollers. Also, interfaced with other devices with the microcontroller, such as a LCD display, using various communication methods.

DC Fan Controller Circuit: An analog circuit was created to control the speed of a DC fan. The circuit responded to temperature by the use of a thermistor. The fan had a specified temperature at which it would turn on and a specified temperature range until it reached full speed. P-Spice was used to generate and simulate the circuit beforehand.

CFD Analysis of Asymmetric and Symmetric Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Ansys was used to investigate the hemodynamics through different sized and shaped abdominal aneurysms. Important factors such as shear stress, velocity, and rupturing size were determined.

Assisted in the Restoration of a First-Generation Camaro: The body and frame had to be cut apart and disassembled, by means of a cutting wheel and plasma cutter. Measurements were taken and the parts were prepped and reinstalled back in their appropriate places. The parts were either welded in place or other appropriate fixation methods were used.

Experienced with both commercial and residential electrical systems: Assisted in wiring in both the residential and commercial setting.

DILLON MIXON

217 Crestwood Circle Centerville, GA 31028 478-***-**** ac1qsj@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Dr. Ha Van Vo, MD, Ph.D, DPM 478-***-****

Mercer University, Distinguished University Professor

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Rick Franklin 478-***-****

Robins Federal Credit Union, Assistant Vice President of Branch Services

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Cruz Salinas Jr. 478-***-****

Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Systems Specialist

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Doug McDowell 478-***-****

Houston Medical, Systems Support Supervisor

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