Nolan Benner
Henderson NV, 89002
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EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering Graduated Dec. 2018
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
• Sensors and Instrumentation Focus Area
• Biomedical Engineering Honors and General JHU Honors (anticipated)
• Cumulative GPA: 3.77
• Relevant Coursework: Intro to Scientific Computing, Intro Chem with lab, Intro Physics with labs, Calculus II/III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Prob/Stat, Systems & Controls, Models & Simulations, Systems Bioengineering I/II/III with labs, Electrical and Computer Engineering lab, Manufacturing Engineering, Intro to Mechatronics, Robot Sensors/Actuators, Computer-Aided Design, Molecules & Cells, Cellular Engineering, Cell
& Tissue Engineering Lab, Design Team Clinical Immersion (surgical observations), BME Modeling & Design INTERNSHIPS
CoapTech, Design Engineer Intern June-Sep. 2017 & June-Sep. 2018
• Contributed to the design of the PUMA-G device, which is used in a new gastrostomy procedure
• Designed/wrote testing plans, designed/built test fixtures, conducted various tests, and completed testing reports
• Designed CAD models, made CAD drawings, maintained a bill of materials, and wrote assembly instructions
• Completed numerous other tasks, including risk analysis, manuscript writing, and regulatory research HOAD Inventioneering, Hand-Opening Assistive Device Engineering Intern June-Oct. 2016
• Developed a mechanical glove to help impaired stroke victims regain normal motor control of their hands
• Led CAD development and rapid prototype design for 5 months and coordinated with material vendors ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS
AmbuMate, Johns Hopkins University, Team Leader Jan. 2017-Dec. 2018
• Led a team of eight students that developed a device to facilitate patient ambulation in intensive care units
• Managed team tasks, ran meetings, planned and executed project goals, and coordinated with project advisors
• Maintained a design history file, competitive landscape document, design requirements document, risk analysis document, verification and validation testing plans/records, budget, Gantt chart, device master record, etc.
• Conducted iterative designing and prototyping of ambulation device with team and engineering/clinical advisors
• Conducted bench testing and IRB testing of ambulation device at Johns Hopkins Hospital Engineering World Health Design Team, Johns Hopkins University, Team Member Sep. 2015-May 2018
• Worked on different biomedical design projects for developing countries
• Led designing and prototyping of a low-cost syringe pump TacPac, Johns Hopkins University, Team Member Apr. 2016-May 2017
• Designed and built a device to monitor blood levels of the immunosuppressant drug Tacrolimus
• Conducted rapid prototyping and technical testing of the device
• Maintained a design history file, assembly instructions, verification and validation testing plans/records, etc. TocoTrack, Johns Hopkins University, Team Member Oct. 2014-Dec. 2015
• Designed and prototyped a low-cost uterine contraction monitor for the developing world
• Maintained a design journal/logbook of designs and project progress
• Conducted clinical IRB testing at Johns Hopkins Hospital and technical testing at Homewood campus
• Wrote several grants and business plan competition applications that resulted in the project receiving over
$80,000 in funding and multiple first place/finalist competition awards STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP
Engineering World Health, Johns Hopkins University, President/Treasurer Sep. 2015-May 2018
• Ran regular club meetings, and oversaw/planned all club activities and operations with the club’s executive board
• Planned and executed club events, including information sessions, Speaker Series events, Engineering Build Days, an Arduino workshop, and a design competition
• Worked with the club’s various design teams to promote progress of their global health engineering projects
• Managed the club’s budget and approved purchases for club events and design team projects RECENT AWARDS AND HONORS
JHU Dean’s List Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017 TCO Hatchery Pitch Competition, AmbuMate, Third Place Nov. 2018 Ralph S. O’Connor Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Fund, AmbuMate, Finalist Nov. 2018 Malinow Family Fund, AmbuMate, Awardee Apr. 2018
JHU Business Plan Competition, AmbuMate, Finalist Apr. 2018 SKILLS
Programming Languages: Light experience with Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for Arduino and microcontrollers Software: Proficient with PTC Creo; Good experience with Solidworks, OnShape, LT Spice, Powerpoint, and Excel Technical Skills: CAD, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, laser cutting, machine shop skills, basic metal casting, basic woodworking, basic wet lab skills, cell culturing, cell counting, fluorescent cell imaging/analysis, PDMS molding, plasma oxidation, microfluidic device microfabrication, basic circuit design, programming Arduino, programming ATmega328 microcontroller, basic robotics design/construction, technical writing, managing a design history file, managing technical engineering documents, managing a budget, and problem solving