Biomedical Engineer

Ronald Dean R. Allado

ADDRESS: ***** ****** ****, ****** ******, FL 333543 Email: ***********@**.***.*** Phone: 813-***-****

Objective: To impact patients by utilizing my robotics and research background in an orthopaedic company

EDUCATION

Double Major: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and B.S. in STEM Education May 2018

Minor: Nanoscience/Nanotechnology

Florida Institute of Technology / Oxford University (Study Abroad Program) Melbourne, FL / Oxford, UK

GPA: 3.50 / 4.00

SKILLS

-CAD Related: Autodesk Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, COMSOL, Cura, Makerbot Print, Simulink, ANSYS

-Fabrication: Mill, Laser Cutter, 3d Printing, Soldering, Lathe, Drill Press, Band Saw, Electrospinning

-Code Related: Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Simulink Robot C, PROSe

-Characterization: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Tensile/Compression Testers, Multimeters

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant: Methods to Develop Small-Diameter Vascular Grafts Aug 2015-May 2018

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

-Designed, fabricated, and developed a perfusion bioreactor using Autodesk Inventor, mills, lathes, and other tools

-Synthesized, crosslinked, and lyophilized hydrogel scaffolds for a channel generation and perfusion processes

-Passaged endothelial cells and fibroblast with aseptic technique for use in hydrogel scaffolds

-Characterized materials with SEM, TEM, AFM, STM, confocal, chemisorption, ultrasound, and raman

Apprentice Teacher: Engineering I and II Jan 2018-Apr 2018

Palm Bay High School Melbourne, FL

-Taught students how to use stationary tools, SOLIDWORKS, multimeters, soldering irons, and public speaking

-Collaborated with students and teachers to address problems and improve classroom efficiency

-Assisted students in defining problems, solutions, and processes to address various engineering scenarios

-Maintained and coordinated the tools and materials necessary to assemble class machines

Research Assistant: Fabrication of Conductive Polymer Nanofibers May 2017-Aug 2017

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program Glassboro, NJ

-Communicated and collaborated with colleagues to model and 3D print lab tools with Autodesk Inventor and Cura

-Developed and tested prototype 3D printed components and electrospinning protocols

-Electrospun polyaniline/polycaprolactone fibers with hexafluoroisopropanol, chloroform, and dimethylformamide

-Characterized nanomaterials with SEM, FTIR/polarized FTIR, light microscopy, mechanical testers, and MATLAB

Contractor: Programming and Modifying a 5 Degree of Freedom Robot Arm May 2016-Aug 2016

Plan 9 Inc Melbourne, FL

-Self-taught Python to program a robot arm to move with 0.001 and 0.01mm accuracy in less than a second

-Laser cut, 3D printed, designed parts, created assemblies, and performed stress analysis tests with SOLIDWORKS

-Soldered, stripped, crimped, and insulated wires for devices and inspected work with multimeters and oscilloscopes

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS

Senior Design Project: Conductive Polymer Knee Sleeve to Prevent ACL Injuries Apr 2017-Apr 2018

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

-Designed and 3D printed an intelligent knee sleeve with Autodesk Inventor and soldered electrical components

-Collaborated with clients and supervisors to verify appropriate solutions to products and processes

-Predicted engineering problems and propose solutions backed through published research and/or calculations

Senior Design Project: Exoskeleton to Reduce Muscle/Bone Loss in Space Sep 2016-Feb 2017

Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

-Designed lower extremity exoskeletons to minimizes muscle loss in microgravity with Autodesk Inventor

-Facilitated discussion through proposing usable components, design alternatives, and identifying pros/cons of ideas

-Analyzed datasheets to determine possible load cells, encoders, motors, and linear actuators

ACTIVITIES / LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Robotics Competitions: Vex U/IEEE SECON/Vex/FTC/FRC/Robofest/IRL Aug 2010- Present

Florida Institute of Technology / Palm Bay High School / Hillsborough High School Melbourne, FL / Tampa, FL

-Design, render, and develop robots with Autodesk Inventor, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Machine Shop Tools

-Mentor over 40 students on mechanical, electrical, programming, administrative, and communication skills

-Mediate conflicts among students as well as parents to ensure smooth team dynamic throughout the season

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