Education
University of Colorado Boulder, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2015, GPA 3.88
Relevant Courses: Methods of Engineering Analysis (I&II), Materials Chemistry and Structure, Micro/Nano/Bio, Polymers, Fluid Dynamics
University of California Berkeley, B.A. Physics, Class of 2012, GPA 3.3
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Computer Programming, Manufacturing and Design, Ethics of Engineering, Advanced Electronics Lab, Organic Chemistry
Highlight of Skills and Abilities
Mastery of Solidworks, Labview, Matlab, National Instruments, Microsoft Office and Openfoam
5 years working in a medical office
Designed and built finger oxygen pulsometer
Manufacturing considerations in design
Proficiency with FEA, MS Project, SQL, JIRA, C++, Java, Javascript, AutoDesk, Python, Git, Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems
Highly successful at educating and teaching professionals
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Experience leading teams and supporting several projects concurrently
Work Experience
Engineering Consultant: 2016-present (Mersch Engineering Solutions [self-employed])
Identify malfunction risks through customized computer simulations.
Construction and design of custom parts directly meeting clients' requests
Coding of custom programs for clientele using Matlab, Labview and C++
Establishing intuitive user manuals and providing customer support
Production of cost analysis reports and assessments
Graduate Research Assistant: 2012-2015 (CU Boulder - employee)
Led nano patterning membrane optimization research
Designed and analyzed simulations studying underlying physics in optimization
Managed engineering team building prototype scale up production
Generated and distributed documents teaching professionals use of a C++ library program
Publicly presented research results at professional conferences to both experts and laypeople
Lead and managed two research teams and carried out my own research project.
Digital Patient Data Manager: 2006-2011 (Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates - employee)
Led the transition from paper charts to a comprehensive digital chart system
Managed confidential medical and financial data
Interacted with insurance organizations and other medical offices regularly
Publications and Conferences
Rocky Mountain Fluid Mechanics Research Symposium (August 4, 2015)
NSF AIR-TT & SBIR Phase II Grantee Conference (June 1-4, 2015)
GEARRS (Graduate Engineering Annual Research & Recruitment Symposium) (March 5, 2014)
Speaker at the Fluids Seminar at University of Colorado, Boulder (March 4, 2014)
"Influence of sub-micron surface patterns on the deposition of model proteins during active filtration" coauthor - (2013 Journal of Membrane Science)
"Simulations and Experiments for Fouling Mitigation on Patterned Nano-imprint Lithography Ultra Filtration Membranes" (2015 CU Scholar)