SANA WAHID

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Education

Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering Dec 2017 University of South Florida (USF), Tampa, FL CGPA -3.93/4.0 Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering Aug 2014

Air University (AU), Islamabad CGPA -3.44/4.0

Projects

Exoskeleton for a human arm Jan 2013-July2014

Working as a part of team designed and produced an exoskeleton for a human arm capable of lifting 80 lbs. based on concept research and feasibility analysis

Tested the final prototype and modified it to improve its performance

Used SOLIDWORKS to update design before the prototype manufacturing

Assured documentation of technical data according to the the requirements

Initiated research and organized team meetings to promote discussion Critical review of Stance control orthoses Aug 2017-Nov 2017

Assessed the Mechanical design of a stance control orthotic device against its specifications

Identified conditions that will lead to product failure and proposed design interventions to prevent it Vibrational feedback sensory gloves Sept 2016-Oct 2016

Developed the concept, formulated the problem statement and performed market research leading to my team developing vibrational feedback sensory gloves for visually impaired users

Reduced the cost by 70% of currently available comparable devices carefully crafted for the market of underdeveloped countries

Product development Mar 2017-Apr 2017

Led a team of five to investigate root cause that makes product a success in any target market

Conducted focus group to address customer needs and to increase product marketability

Analyzed and interpreted data, studied trends and prepared final documentation to evaluate results Visor for space exploration Jan 2016-Mar 2016

Introduced simple application of new material Nyalic for space suit visor protection

Created test procedures and experimentation to validate design and the project’s cost feasibility Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Leadership in Engineering Course, USF Aug 2016-Dec 2017

Provide feedback and coaching to ensure that students develop their leadership and teamwork competencies, including public speaking, leading meetings, coaching, culture management, decision- making, and networking skills

Manage all the preparation and logistics for the class and lead segments of the class Office Assistant – University of South Florida May 2017-Aug 2017

Provided administrative support to the College of Engineering Dean’s office Certifications & Technical Skills

Programming Languages: C++, Assembly language

Tools: SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB/Simulink, Microsoft Office, Proteus, Ansys, Xilinx, SAS Certifications: Six Sigma green belt, Biomedical & Hazardous waste management, and lab safety Activities & Affiliations

Member, Academic integrity board, Dean of Graduate studies, USF Volunteer, Metropolitan Ministries, Students with disabilities services, Keep Florida Beautiful, USF Event Organizer, Global Robotics Competition, Air University, Islamabad Professional Societies, Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineer