Engineering Assistant

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West haven, CT 06516 http://linkedin.com/in/suman-devadasi-a162a616 ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Recorded experimental data according to established procedures, made calculations, evaluated results, made recommendations and maintained accurate records of work. Prepared definitive new product specifications and modified existing specifications

Identified deficiencies and modified existing procedures

Conducted experiments using appropriate equipment, techniques and protocols agreed upon with supervisor

Generated design assurance documentation for the product

Participated in root cause analysis for problem solving.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering. University of New Haven GPA 3.31 May 2018

Master of Science, Biotechnology. University of Teesside, UK GPA 3.2 Jan 2012

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology. Osmania University, INDIA GPA 3.5 May 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jan 2018-May 2018 R&D associate (internship) Center for Integrative Materials Discovery (IMD) lab, Branford, CT

Worked on a project provided by Higasket plastics group Co. Ltd for conducting the research on “integrative Analysis of polymer complex materials”

Documented, conducted and analyzed glass transition temperature method protocol for polymers in laboratory setting using Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (DHR2)

Performed Viscosity, Thickness and creep tests of different sample polymers

Studied, compared and analyzed the data of different polymers and summarized results in a technical report.

Aug 2017-Dec 2017 Research assistant University of New Haven

Researched on glass transition temperatures of different complex polymers

Conducted literature reviews on different complex polymers

Expertise in making thin films of polymers from a mixture of polymer (granules/powder) and measured the glass transition temperature of it using DHR2

Analyzed recorded data using Trios software from TA instruments

May 2012-July 2016 Senior Product Executive PharmaneGz Enterprises, Hyderabad, India

Effectively conceptualized and developed product positioning, designed product-specific promotional inputs, campaign

Carried out brand building activities, trained and supported field personnel and enchased customer relationships

Planned and developed the marketing strategy for fast moving over the counter products

Managed and created quarterly updates on products, new launches and bad stock

Developed product launch timelines and managed its progress, participated in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan

June 2011-Jan 2012 Teaching assistant University of Teesside

Assisted faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, and other miscellaneous projects

Handed out assignments and grade papers, proctored examinations and recorded grades and informed students of their final grades

Lead class discussions and answered student questions

Evaluated student essays, projects, labs, tests and other assessments

Maintained records on student progress/grades

Academic Projects:

Research project: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) of SEBS

Term project: Designed two level-three factorial experiment using Design of Experiments to test solubility of NaCl using water as a solvent

Dissertation: “Evaluation of a new DNA based profiling technique for the characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in humans and animals”

Academic awards:

Graduate engineering endowed fellowship from Tagliatela college of Engineering, University of New Haven, Jan 2018-May 2018

Skills:

Mini Tab, Mat lab and Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

Chromatography - GC & HPLC, UV spectroscopy, FTIR, Gel Electrophoresis, recombinant DNA, bioinformatics, cell culture

Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (DHR 2) from TA instruments for performing Dynamic Mechanical analysis (DMA) of polymers

Basic computer, reading and math skills, Strong mechanical aptitude, interpersonal skills and time management

Relevant course work:

Biostatistics Biomedical engineering seminar Biopolymers

Design of Experiments Mechanical Engineering Analysis Biosensors and Instrumentation with Laboratory

Biomedical Optics Immunology Intro to Nano Biotechnology

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