JAYASHREE CHANDRASEKARAN
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SUMMARY
Biomedical Engineering Master’s student with 4+ years of experience in medical device industry, clinical and academic research. Developed strong analytic and problem-solving skills through the intensive research experience in the field of Neural Engineering. Have succeeded in both individualized performance driven opportunities and in team environments. EDUCATION
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, GPA: 3.55/4 April 2019 Course highlights: Neural Engineering, Statistical methods, Mathematical Modelling, On-ramp to Data science SRM University Chennai, India
Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering, GPA: 9/10 May 2014 Engineering coursework: Medical Image Processing, Machine Learning, Virtual Instrumentation Coding and Computing: PYTHON, MATLAB, R, Bash, COMSOL Multiphysics, Neuron and Lab view RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery Ann Arbor, MI Research Assistant, Centre for Translational Neural Engineering Sept 2017 - Present
Built patient-specific biophysical computational models of deep brain stimulation of Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor subjects in the COMSOL multiphysics platform.
Developed a protocol for validating the segmentation of the thalamus of the brain to correlate the clinical effects of the deep brain stimulation and the segment activated using MATLAB. PAREXEL International Hyderabad, India
Imaging Research Associate Feb 2016 – April 2017
Managed 10+ clinical trial project operations such as imaging analysis, quality checks, and site management in a highly regulated environment following GCP and CFR Part 11.
Provided expedited solutions to the client’s issues for a critical project with a quick turnaround time. Have proactively analysed the cause of protocol deviation and took measures to avoid the delays that might delay the deliverable. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
MERIL Endo-Surgery Chennai, India
Product Executive July 2014 – Jan 2016
Prioritized the needs of the stakeholders through account-based marketing model and communicated the recommendations to the company which resulted in initial sales breakthroughs in four major accounts.
Executed two major surgical portfolio product launches and demonstrated products and supported surgeons. Built strong relationships with clinicians in key corporate accounts.
Increased sales by 200%. Recognized as the highest performer in the state among ten sales professionals. Received awards for ‘best product knowledge’, ‘quick learner’ and excelled in the training program of new country recruits. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Graduate Student Instructor, Biology Lab Sept 2018 – Dec 2018
Led a class of 40 students to conduct experiments in molecular biology, ecology and evolution.
Guided students in interpreting and reporting experimental results through scientific methods. ORGANIZATIONS
Michigan-Earth Science Women's Network Ann Arbor, MI Coordinator May 2018 – Present
Transitioned the group to a chapter and improved credibility and secured funding. Revamped the budget proposal
Led events on transitioning from academia to industry and mental wellness sessions for graduate students.